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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-28
PACKAGES BY THE CARLOAD.

Packages by the carload are ar
irving at Pier SO, East river. New
York, and 1,400 mail clerks, assisted
by $50 soldiers, are busy sorting the
parcels that will mean a merry
Christmas for every American fight
ing man in France.
Every package destined for France
must go through this mail station.
The packages are arriving now at an
average of about 100000 a day.
The first ship to carry Christmas
packages was the Manchuria, which
sailed Nov. %.
Next Saturday is the last day
Christmas packages for overseas will
be received.
A number of the packages are adj
dressed: ITO some American soldier
who otherwise would not receive u
Christmas present"
These packages are being sent to
the Red Cross and ii is believed that
there. will not be single empty
stocking "over there"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-28
WILL CLOSE BUSINESS
EARLY In DECEMBER

The local exemption board, in pur-
suance to an order from the war de-
partment at Washington, will close
its office and go out of business on
the 9th of December. At present the
clerk and members are completing
the work incident to classification,
getting the records in shape and ar
ranging to have everything ready to
turn over to the government.
The local board has played an i'm
portant role during the war. 1t was
organized according to act of con-
gress in May. 1917, and had to do
with the registration and conscrip-
ton of men of draft age. The gov
ernor decided upon the appointment
of the sheriff and auditor in each
county and physician was added by
the same authority. These three
constituted the board. The clerk
was appointed by the adjutant gem
eral at Des Moines that Audubon
county's draft affairs were conducted
with promptness and efficiency and
that its members, including the
clerk. did their part satisfactorily.
There have been complaints of
course. Naturally, for there most
delicate and difficult problems han
die in the first months of the war
period there were mixed notions
about many things in connection
with the work. The local draft board
had 10 deal with them according to
instructions from Washington, and
in doing so conflicting opinions were
aften intensified rather than recon-
ciled. The peremptory demand for
men became more and more recog-
nized as time passed and in recent
months the work of the local board
has been comparatively easy. Con-
sidering the complex nature of serv-
ices rendered and the conflicting in
terests encountered, the board Is to
be complimented for the way they
accomplished its tac',s.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-28
MONEY TO LOAN

With optional payments. Complete
Set of Abstract Books to all land in
Audubon County kept up-to-date.
Insurance written. CHAS. BAGLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-28
BUCKWHEAT FOR SALE.

l have ton of the Zaner Penn
sylvania buckwheat Get your sup
ply now. Phone Mrs. J. r.
Chandler. 1872
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-28
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN TIME.

Chicago & North Western Rail-
road. Effective Sunday, November
"a, 1918. For particulars apply to
Ticket Agents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19
RUTH ROSS HERMAN
(kokono. State Chairman
Five New Clubs This Month.

Since the June issue of the bulletin
five clubs have joined the Indiana Fed
Grafton Of Clubs The Catholic Wo-
mems Ctudy club Of Michigan City has
thirty members. The president is Mrs.
Z. G. Kramer and the secretary is
Mrs. r. c. Feeder. The w Q. y. A.
r. D. of indianapolis Is composed Of
business women who are druggists.
There are twenty-seven members. The
president IS Mrs Edward Ferger and
the secretary is Mrs. J. c. Clarke. The
Cass County Chamber OF Commerce has
ninety members. The objects are phil
anthropic and civic. Mr. Edward Metz
ger is president and Mr. A. T. Poshstein
is the secretary. Cass county also has
second club in the list for the Wom-
ans Literary club Of Walton has has
affiliated. with twenty-six members
Mrs. Anna Duchworth is president and
the secretary is Mrs. Frances Lucas
The Research club Of Hartford city Is
the nth club on the list. The president
Is Mrs. Grace Short and the secretary is
Mrs. Grace E. whitaker
Child We1fare Work.
Mrs. Albion Fellows Bacon IS work
ing untiringly for children. She Is en-
phasizing the necessity for supervised
play Recreation Week is announced
for September II Mrs Bacon urges
community singing singing schools"
and glee clubs as well simple mill
tary training for the young boys and
folk dancing for the girls. The Ma
tionaI Playground Association of Amer
lea and the National Child Welfare De-
partment in washington as well as the
state Councils Of Defense are working
in every possible way to keep the health
Of the children even above normal.
Do you realize that the welfare Of the
children has vital relation to the fac
tory production in America? Wherever
there is a contagious disease. II means
less workers. not only in rnunition plants
but IN every line Of business. Not only
is the head of the house kept at home
hut SC are other members Of the family
who are wage earners- There is nothing
so much needed at the present time as
speed. We must win the war and to win
the war America must be assured of
health as we'll as food munitions, ships
and all kinds OF supplies. 1t is not so
much how we safe guard our health
during working hours as what we do
during the hours or rest and recreation
that will keep us able to give to our
country the best that is in Us. The
ideas which Mrs. Bacon is promul eating
should apply TO the grown-ups as well
q TO children.
Manufacturers Praise Woman Factory
inspector.
Indiana is honored in having Mrs.
Arthur T. Cox OF East Chicago for its
woman factory inspector. Mrs. Cox has
long been associated with the welfare
work in one OF the most congested fac
tory districts in the world. Governor
Goodrich recognized her high qualhca-
tions when he appointed her at the re-
quest Of the Indiana Federation OF Clubs
az which Mrs Cox IS secretary of the
Board Of Trustees. Because of her de-
7otion TO the interests of employees Mrs.
COX has made fine impression upon the
manufacturers Of the state. Recently
her work brought her TO the Haynes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19

TO be taken into consideration.
Many Of the elevators at this time
are fun and unable TO take any
more wheat The result is that the
farmers cannot thresh. and If rain
sets in. as is threatening at this
time. there is possibility OF this
wheat being lost. want 70 i'm
press on your mind the Importance
Of these conditions because II We do
not get box cars 10 move this wheat
thousands OF bushels Of it viii spoil.
The writer IS grain buyer and
owns some country elevators, and I
believe I understand the situation.
and We are appealing to YOU for
relief.
think that the wheat should be
made preferential for al least three
weeks This would relieve the stu
alton If cars can be had so what
wheat is left could be taken care Of
and other war munitions could be
forwarded If necessary, but 1T the
present time the outlook Is indeed
dtscoura ging because We have eleva-
tors full Of wheat and no cars TO
ship Il in and no prospects Of relief
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19

stricken from the membership roll If
absent for three consecutive Wednes
days without reasons as printed in the
rules OF the club. In addition to other
war work the club is supporting a Bel
gian orphan
The woman's Department club Of Ko-
komo held a picnic on the lawn at the
home Of the federation president. Mrs.
John T. Moore, on Wednesday OF this
week. The husbands of the members
were guests of the club.
The I1lwood Department club met last
week at the Methodist church Reports
of the baby clinic were given and the
need shown for more inspection Of the
children. The club Is supporting
through voluntary contributions
French orphan. Prof. Mary Matthews
spoke on "Woman's Part in the War"
She emphasized the fact that we must
no longer do our bit but must do our
part. and the biggest part we are cap
able Of doing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19
WHEAT CROP
IMPERILLEO
BY CONGESTION

TINES BUREAU
Ar STATE CAP.T@1.-
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 19.-John
W. McCardIe Of the public service com
mission. has sent a letter to Herbert
Hoover. federal food administrator in
which he sets out that the wheat con-
gcstion in Indiana is imperillinB much
az the crop and asks the food admins
traitor to make wheat q preferential
shipment for at least three weeks in
order to relieve tho present congestion.
Lack - cars 70 move the grain and
Tack Of storage facilities on at least 80
per cent OF the farms Of the state are
pointed out by Mr.. McCardle, In dis
eussing the wheat situation, as reasons
for the present conditions existing. He
saws that the elevators are full and that
"a ms that may come at any time will
make the wheat in shock sprout. I'm
mediate action is necessary, the com
missioner believes. He also has wired
Mr. Hoover asking that some relief be
given the Indiana farms and has pre-
pared data on actual cases where wheat
should be moved for the federal au-
thorities.
His letter follows.
Dear Sir I am addressing this
letter TO You u inform you OF the
critical situation that now confronts
the farmers who have wheat 20
thresh and deliver 10 the markets
throughout the state Of Indiana.
The writer was IN washington last
week and took up the matter with
Mr. Markham car distributor Of
Philadelphia. and explained 70 him
the situation confronting the far
mers here Mr. Markham informed
me that empty cars were being for
warded west to take care of this
crop. but 50 far II cars have been
coming here. they are not sufficient
70 take care OF the wheat that is
now being threshed.
want to say that perhaps so per
cent Of the farmers in Indiana who
raise wheat have no storage capacity
on the farm The time is here now
for threshing and the weather has
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19

tons because Of delinquency. accord
ing to reports gathered today from al,
parts Of the state by the state board
Of charities,
This increase is not alarming. ac-
cording TO the authorities but parents
We're urged by the state board e
watch their children carefully
Reports from Europe show that dur
ing the war child delinquency has in
creased to a critical extent. Authori-
ties stated that this is due to the fac
that they are allowed more freedom
of action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19
I would appreciate very much a

would appreciate very much a
letter from you indicating whether
We can hope for relief
The same subject has been the cause
of consideration by the state council of
defense and the federal food administra-
tor for Indiana. Efforts have been made
by the state grain dealers association
recently TO start a movement under
which the federal government mi ght pay
the farmers a small percentage of the
purchase price Of wheat in addition TO
the regular prices 70 reimburse them
for losses in storing. thus slowing up
the annual rush 20 the elevators with the
grain. These NOV ements have had no
results SO far
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19
SCORES YOUNG
DOCTORS OF STATE

81 DNIIED fNIes-I
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 1a-Al-
hough the record OF Indiana in sending
physicians TO the army has improved
over several months ago there is still
a great deal Of room for a better
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19

If you're not in khaki YOU ought
to be carrying q War Savings card.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19
DELINQUENCY
CASES ARE ON
INCREASE

INDIANAPOLIS. ind july 19--An
increasing number of children are be
ing brought before juvenile courts and
confined in state and local institu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19

Winds Up the Great
July Clearance Sale

All remaining odds ends and broken lines and
merchandise arriving late for the earlier days of this sale
have been regrouped and lower priced providing
day, vauegvng offerings that should bring response
greater than any previous day of the sale.
The magnitude and phenomenal of this great
lies in the art of merchandising, tremendous buying power
unailng efforts of the Z. c. Mnas Company giving
the people of Hammond and vicinity the greatest values
in the Calumet region
With the closing of this stores Saturday evening
marks one of the most important economy this
store history
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-19
cluh War 49,.

The Shakespeare club Of Decatur IS
continuing all war activities during the
summer. They meet at the library
every Wednesday afternoon to make
surgical dressings They have made
it rule that the same rules shall ap-
ply to this war work as to club study
work Absentees Will have their names
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-12
An EX-German
Gives His Views

Robert O. Schaber, editor of
the Hudson Hudsonite, was born
in Germany, but he is one of the
Staunchest Americans in South
Dakota. Bob" Is no German
American, but might better be
termed an eX-German. In a re-
cent issue of the Hudsonite he
commented as follows on the use
of the German language:
The state council of defense
says cut out German in schools,
churches, on the streets and in
public places. Correct German
does not sound good ANYMORE to
American ears. 1t is time we
were all becoming all American,
in thought, word and deed, speech
and action. Every time | read of
another hospital being bombed,
every time ! hear of the utter
worthleSSneSS of a PruSSian prom
Use, as the broken agreement last
week, when the allies agreed with
the Huns not to shell any French
or BelgianS towns of the battle
lines during the feast of Corpus
ChriStuS. which the allies faith
fully kept, while the Huns put
their long range guns in action,
shelling Paris, killing Is people
and injurinQ a hundred others;
every time | hear of a new, devil
iSh, inhuman outrage committed
in the name of kultur, am ash.
AIMED of having been born in
Germany, and originating from
the land OF war mad kaiser WOr.
shippers over here. And while
am ashamed, ! thank God that it
was Pru5Sian militarism, it was
the inhuman cult the junkers
made Germany accept with the
mailed fist, that drove my people
to seek refuge under the Stars
and Stripes, where my people and
! have enjoyed every blessing OF
land where all are free and
equal And would not be worse
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-12

than an migrate if | did not feelin
full accord and in complete sym
pathy with the aims OF this great
country in its unselfish, self sac
rlhcln9 efforts 10 draw the teeth
of the beast which threatens to
destroy the freedom of the world.
Would | not be less than a man,
were ! not willing TO do all | can
in whatever way | can do it, to
help the country which so eener-
ouSly adopted nay asSimilated
me, to win this great world fight,
which it is up to US to win? ]
said a year ago that German was
obsolete in the United States
that the time had come for Ger
man preachers to do their preach
ing in the American language,
that German newspapers should
be published in English, that
German paroChial schools should
be closed and their scholars be
compelled to attend the Ameri-
can schools, the best common
schools in the world. Now the
order has gone forth, and | am
glad that at last this has come to
pass. We have been too lenient,
too easy-9oin3, allowing spies and
their deadly work throughout the
nation These spies are rapidly
being cleaned up, and even if we
do not stand them up against a
stone wall, facing a firing squad,
as their beloved kaiser would
treat them, vet we are placing
them where they are unable to
do further harm. America is
waking up, and we are being rap
idly welded into one solid nation
of all Americans, Solidly stand
ing shoulder to shoulder in the
only business we have at present
the winning of this inhuman
war which the most unprinCipled
barbarianS the world ever saw,
have wished upon us.
FOR SALE--I wish to sell my
property OF 7 acres, 3 room house,
good barn, 2 good wells and big
dam. On account of nv health
| will sell at a bargain. Inquire
at the Press office. J. {. Heck
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-12
A Toast To The Flag
BY JOHN ]. DAILY

BY JOHN ]. DAILY
Here's to the Red of it -
There's not a thread OF it
No, not shred of it
In all the spread of it
From foot to head,
But heroes bled tor it,
Faced steel and lead tor it,
Precious blood shed for it,
Bathing it Red.
Here's to the White of it
Thrilled by the sight of it,
Who knows the right of it,
But feels the might of it
Through day and night.
Womanhood'S care of it
Make manhood dare tor it;
Purity'S prayer for it
Keeps it SO White.
Here's to the Blue of it,
BeauteOuS view of it,
Heavenly hue of it,
StarspanQled dew of it,
Constant and true.
States stand supreme for it,
DiademS gleam for it,
Liberty's beam for ii
Bri9htens the Blue.
Here to the Whole of il,
Stars, stripes and pole of 1t,
Body and soul of it;
On to the goal of it,
Carry it through.
Home or abroad for it.
Unsheath the sword for it,
Fight in accord for it,
RED, WHITE and BLUE!
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-04-04
EITHER SIDE MAY TAKE The INITIATIVE
For Week There Has Been But Little Change Lines From
Arras to Chauny-Fishtng Has Been Less Ssnsuinary-
Artillery Duels Continue Heavy But Infantry Par
tic patton Has Been Of Small Volume.
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.D

Although the fighting activity along the entire front of the
Sommc offensive remains slight there still prevails the feeling that
battles large scale win begin with the allied troops
the respite several days strongly arayed in battle forma
and eager their strength against that OF the foe.
From the Sommc the O,c along that portion OF the
battle line which bulge, toward Amcus, Ally and Breeui the
big guns opposing side have opened duels of great proper
lions and apparently unreasonable that either
side any moment may take the offensive with their infantry
resumption battle which rank, among the greatest the world
has ei-iN,
the beginning d the present week there has been no
marked change the alignment the opposing sides from Arra'
,ouhNard thauuy The fighting has lacked the sanguinary
character o the prcuu, days. owing part doubt tc the ex
rcmc, bad weather conditions Neither the Germans the al
lies have been idle however for daily there has been going
o strategic positions both in men and gun power
for c coming engagement. upon which is conceded much
depend. ior the wcors.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-04-04

LONDON. April % There are now
Indication that an Austrian attack
g. In preparation and We shall not be-
surprised if DO develops before long
Major General g. - Maurice. chief
director of military operation az the
war office said Boa his weekly var
tai. today
There is mo- question hUt that Tho
German loses in the la,' fortnight
have been very considerably heavier
than OURS said General Maurice.
'At present tho orcm, is engaged
in an effort ~ reduce tho CON n,c.iInu
On the newly occupied trrriort il.
grmy Be- in two main MASSES. divided
by 'ho S'wmr
ln tho German attack ihry o.uI.
ped rho men Vifh ra'iuue Tor several
dayo and sent them Co. tEr front CO..
long 'h', could or t0n.r ration
regardless of transport TbrI then
replaced Them eiih divisions from
fhs rear ..miliarlv 'W.ppod Wfh r1.
tiona That device uot 90 au
end. and ihr aru. m' MOVE up
supple.
"N great number uf Gormm U..i.
Inu. are exhausted and must hc
mo.oI bach tp tho depot 1rH hu
replaced With fresh dIti Sion from
other parts of thr front Tho ger
mau. thu Car h.-r used Dnl, tbunf
Half of their atailabl. dtr .u n.
f...o t rp reason fu .UHu0.r Ha'
fItr 4rn dome RifH ffr ATTACK
.Thrr Dino Hr tb.urff H.f u.t
upi's h' Wr lrnfo fhrrI.U h.
enemy vrIi prepared Dine ina t,rs
rrf hr unv iu 'uurpri.H I.r,u
N HD -cf 900 frr. troop and rH
lerr fforr 3. rn rrf..H sHF r.
.lnrH ur' rlreHf fHr Hrrrr.
"ThHf .s .laf e. ff.s fH rt.rr'
ou 'he #.i faHi .H fhr ImH.I .'.
srr
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-04-04
HOG ISLAND YARD
PROBE IS FINISHED
tHNUM(N BALDWIN GiNES IN
FORM NTiON TO SENATE COM
MERGE COMMITTEES.

R} Aro.iatrd rrrss
WASHINGTON, april 3.---In-
Nctigatinn ~ The general ship
ping situation virtually was
brought to an cnd today bl the
senate commerce committee with
TIC examination of George >.
Baldwin. chairman of the board
of the International Shipbuild-
ing Corporation. which has n
contract Ia build upwards os
20 fabricated steel ships for the
government NJ the much discuss
cd Hog island Pa, ship Yards.
Mr. baldwin uupllfied his testi'
mony. vigorously answering charges
oi mismauagcmcnt and cNtrayagance
at Hog Island. with a written state
ment. which was made q part Of the
records and which explained IN de-
tan the contract between the Amer
lean International Corporation and
the shipping board Ito said the cor
puplIon a. In fact an agont uf the
board. and aS such Am arm of the
government and that II received no
compensation for the building OF the
yard snd that the only money II viii
tctcy, will be- IN" commission Tor
constructing the ships
lu h'e oral testimony Mr. baldwH
rr.lcd to assertions that the corpor
ujon win not hc ablc lo build the
hips u th' contract time hy saying
that the ycHselt viii be- delivered on
time rulces the government uils ir
%. deliver, of steel The government
nnN is some 10000 tous bchiud la
in"eo deliveries. ho said and this
statement $50 impressed the commit
tee that Chairman Fletcher vas di-
rrsird tu ,all ON Chairman Hurley
ul Jhu shipping board. and wen him
Go Do, Che situation before thc pres
idcui
lu hH lntcmcnt Nh baldwin set
forth that the only fees paid TOR the
building ui the yard was to sub-cOn
tractor uu what the corporation es.
timated that the work would cost
$50 that % cannot hc said that the
,ub-contrrctor0 are Interested IN q
large expenditure oi money IN car
wing out their work
In conclusion. Nh Baldwin con-
tended that there has been ma
vrungdoing and that there has been
end is nothing 90 crticisc