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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18
COMMITTEE WORK GIVES
PRESTIGE IN CONGRESS-

Congressman Charles II. Sloan is
conducting an active campaign for
nomination for United State Sena-
tor in Nebraska on the republican
ticket. The Geneva Signal. his
home paper. thus refers to him:
''Mr. Sloan's rise in Congress was
rapid. He got place on the COM
mittee of expenditures of the agri-
cultural Committees, and his brill
liant work on these committees,
coupled with his ability as a de-
batter on the floor of the house earn
ed him a place on the great COM
mittee of Ways and Means. the most
powerful and most eagerly sought
committee of the house. 1t is I'M
usual for so young a member as Mr..
Sloan then was, coming from a
small middlewest state. to be given
place on the ways and means
committee, and it must be re-
membered he gained this place while
member of the minority party.
meaning that he got the place by
work so efficient and important
that it claimed the attention of con-
gressional leaders,
The compliments of the Sig
nal" to Mr.. Sloan are quite well de-
served. He is a man of great
ability and force and would be a
credit as Senator. Incidentally
it might be observed in this connec-
ton that our own congressman,
Hon. w. r. Green. became a men,
Der of the House after Mr.. Sloan
and was first put on the Ways and
Means Committee. the Importance
of which is not everywhere under
stood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18
EXTRA

Extra. la, July 17.--Miss Ina
Montgomery and Earl Thomas went
to Harlan Saturday evening and on
Sunday were married at the M. E.
parsonage by Rev. Roberts. They
returned here that evening and are
at home to their friends in the
William Bintner, ST., cottage on
West Main street.
Frank Derrick has been on crutch-
es the past week with a disabled
knee cap, caused by kicking a hog
while doing chores. and George Gill
jr. is also on clutches with a very
sore foot, caused by dropping a large
box ON his foot and getting an in
lection from his colored hose.
j. NJ. Carlson, who has been the
cashier at the First National bank of
this city the past eight years, has
resigned his position and will leave
about the middle of August for their
new home in Long Beach, Cal,
where he has a position waiting him.
Mrs. Martha Jensen and son,
George, autoed to Atlantic Saturday
and got her son, Ben and wife, and
with them went to Clearfield, where
they visited over Sunday at the home
of the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hadden.
DR.. and Mrs. C. j. Graf, Mrs. N.
ID. Hamlin and j. NJ. Carlson autoed
to Villisca Monday on business, ex-
cept Mrs. Hamlin. who went to visit
her son, Vernon and wife.
Frank Campbell, Fred and Hans
Hansen who has been stationed at
Camp Cody for the past year, have
been transferred to FIT. Sill Okla.
They don't expect to stay there long.
Miss Gertrude McWade who has
been guest of DR.. and Mrs. j. C.
Neulon the past week returned to
her home in Fairbury, Neb.. Monday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Barentsen of
Audubon and Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Jensen of this city were Sunday
guests OF. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Work
man at Lorah.
Miss Genevive Wright, who is
working in Kansas City in a real
estate office, was home visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. ID. V. Wright,
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Foley and baby
son, east of Audubon, spent sunday
here with her relatives at the Hem
ry zimmerman home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18

over, and then men from other out
fits, still in this country, will be sent
to our division. l had a pretty easy
day of it today, was learning some
men how to splice ropes and tie
different kinds of knots. Looks like
rain tonight. 1t always rains here
at night. Poor mans country ]
guess. so he can work during the
day.
Have been out in the country all
around camp several miles. This
is real nice country, almost like
Iowa. Was just reading in the
paper that the kaiser said the u. S.
would be sorry that they ever went
to war with peace loving Germany
think that is real good don't you.
He will be the sorry bird when il
is over with.
don't imagine you had a very
pleasant day the 4th being sick 1t
seems that it always rains in Iowa
that day doesn't it?
| had a letter from home saying
Dan would be called the 22nd of this
month. So his days of civil life are
rather short. l put in the easiest
days of my life since being in the
army. When / was out | worked
every day of the week, no laying
around on a bunk sleeping half Of
the time like l do now. will sort
of hate to part from Uncle Sans
home that he has given us when it
is over. if that time ever comes. A
person sure would feel lost after
being with a big bunch so long and
then get back to little pl &c like
Milford 1t will be like a grave
yard. If it don't suit ne l will
join the army again for | am just
as we'll off here as out, and in some
respects better.
Well l must close for this time
hoping you are much better, | re-
main, sincerely your friend,
Rex C. Burger
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18
MADE A GOOD CATCH

We learn from the Red Oak ex-
press that one of Joe Elwoods boys
has been having some great luck
catching fish by hand. Dick is well
known here as he lived here many
years before moving to Red Oak
The story is as follows:
Martin Sunders, Dick Elwood and
Pearl Mcqueen caught two of the
largest catfish at the north mill on
Monday evening that have been
landed around here this season.
One weighed fifty pounds and the
other thirty. Both were aught just
below the dam. They were run in
to part of an old engine boiler ly-
ing in the river where the men
caught them with their hands
after fierce struggle and not un-
til the fish had succeeded in LAGER
ating the mems hands badly with
their teeth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18
INTERESTING LETTER FROM
CAMP SENT rO AUDUBON

Miss Mildred Graves daughter of
| Mr.-and Mrs. NJ. ID. Graves of Doug
Jas township, received a letter re-
Gently from Rex O. Burger.
former Audubon boy. who with his
family moved to Milford five years
ago. He is now located at Camp
Dix. Wrightstown n. j.. and under
date Of July 9th. writes the follow
ing:
Your card was received and was
sorry TO hear that you had the
| measles, | hope you are better. or
over them entirely by this time.
have plenty of time to write, so
! thought ! would write you a few
lines TO pass away the time. although
I've not got much news any more.
To-day was pay day, the best day
there is in the army. sure was glad
as | was almost broke again. The
boys are all sitting around playing
cards and some of them will be
broke by tomorrow for some play as
long as they have cent left.
Our days In the United States are
getting short now We go under
quarantine for ten days beginning
Saturday and get our final eXami-
nations during that time. We hear
lots of talk about going TO Italy in
stead Of France, Gee. | am glad that
the time is nearly here to go
am tired of sticking around these
camps any longer il we are not fit
to go up against Fritz" now we
never will be. The 18th was very
quiet day here. hardly knew ii was
the 4th. In the forenoon we march
ed to the parade grounds for field
Mass" conducted by our regimental
chaplain, which was all the excite
mont We had.
How is Lewis getting along? |
suppose you hear from him quite
often now. do you not? We had
some new men in our company but
they turned them back 10 the
Depot Brigade" again Most OF
them had some kind of disease or
other. so they would not keep them
after they were before the medical
hoard. All the good men had gone
from here. Before we came all the
scrubs left. but they are not going
to fill up with them. We hear we
will not get any more until we get
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18

The Audubon Clay Products Co.,
is making some extensive improve
ments at their plant. They are max
| ing preparations 10 work large
force of men this fall in order to meet
the demands for their output, which
is rapidly increasing. People are be-
ginning to realize that the new con-
Germ will be one OF the best institu-
tions the town of Audubon has ever
had. When the plant is running in
full force they will have a large pay
roll. all of which goes to make this
the best town on earth.
Mrs. Jesse Keith and daughter,
Miss Mahle. departed this morning
for Gldden. where they will visit
few days with the formers daugh-
ter. Mrs. s. 4. Hunter and family
Julius Hecker returned to Kans-
as City. Mo. this morning after a
few days visit in the city with his
mother. Mrs Henrietta Hecker and
family. Julius has a responsible
position with the Federal Reserve
Bank at Kansas City, and is enjoy
ing short vacation from his duties
A number of farmers In Cameron
township have organized threshing
company. for the purpose of thresh-
ing their grain. The machine was
purchased recently and will be in
operation in short time. following
IL the list of men in the company:
Frank Bamsey, Floyd Burkey. Aug.
Cerka. Fred Tessman. Chris Krauel.
Adam Wieble, Henry Schrader. Earl
Turner and James Law, II is like
ly that they will do threshing for
others as well as themselves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18
CONGRESS- TO ADJOURN

We are in receipt of letter from
Congressman Green this morning in
which he states that congress mas
adjourned until Aug. 18Th. that is
il will recess three days at q time
70: that period. He will however
not have any vacation as he is a
member of the Ways and Means
Committee and will have to stay in
Washington TO prepare the new re-
venue bill. Congressman Green had
hoped to be able TO visit his family
ut Council Bluffs and to also make
short visit with old friends in
Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18
WILHELM WEIDERSTEIN DEAD

Wilhelm Weiderstein. aged SO
years. died at his home in Ross
Tuesday evening. after a lingering
Illness. The deceased was born in
Germany June 3, 1895. He came to
this country many years ago. first
locating in the east and later COM
ing 10 Audubon county. Funeral
services will be held at the church
in Ross Friday afternoon at two
O'Clock and interment will be made
in Arlington Heights. cemetery in
this city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-18

Mrs Henry Phippin and children
OF Cosey were over Sunday guests
OF relatives in this city
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

In the face of changing styles that
make up the panorama of the seasons
there are few things that reappear
each year and show some degree of
stability of form. A long and ample
cape of handsome fur Is an Instance
Of this. Every winter we are sure to
meet the fur cape among the rich pos
sessions of some matronly wearer, who
nows better than to change 1t with a
shane less enduringly good. The long,
eull cape is never entirely out of the
running. After all, II seems the best
of all garments to choose when costly
furs. growing always rarer are to be
made up.
Very rich and splendid fabrics could
not be better managed than by follow
ing the suggestion for furs. Heavy and
gorgeous brocades and velvets demand
the simplest lines and need not be
changed at the whim of fashion. Wom-
en- who own wonderfully embroidered
mandarin coats would not consider
changing and undermining such works
of art they belong to no particular
time or season and are best worn as
they were originally made.
The evening wrap pictured Is long
full mantle with its upper portion
made Of brocaded satin, and the lower
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
WAR DOGS AND CATS NEEDED
Bureau Of Mines Can Use Great Num-
bers for Experiments With
Gas Masks.

IL you raised FidO to be hero send
him to the bureau Of mines. And II
there is a tom cat about the premises
who shows signs of heroic qualities
send him along, too. The bureau OF
mines is anxious to get canine and
feline heroes right now. They can be
devoted to q very useful purpose, one
that may be the means Of saving the
lives Of hundreds Of American soldiers.
The bureau Is using cats and dogs in
experiments with gas masks that will
be supplied to American soldiers at the
front. Hundreds Of animals can be
used and the bureau recently sent out
a call for more of them. In each case
the animals are shipped at government
expense.
The Yale Medical School at New Ha-
ven also Is conducting experiments
with gas masks and can use almost any
number of dogs and cats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
Limit From the Left Side.

The well-known fact that, when US.
ing the eyes for any near work, the IL
Elimination should come from the left
side rather than the right Is often dis
regarded. Let anyone who considers
the matter of little Importance once
demonstrate to himself the difference
and he will never forget it. Take
pencil and paper and try to write while
In such q position that the light will
fall from the right side. The shadow
Of the hand or pencil or both Is thrown
on the paper in such a way as partly
TO cover the characters one is making.
This necessitates q closer viewpoint
and a conscious strain on the eyes.
Now let the position of the writer be
reversed so that the light falls on the
work from the left side. He will no.
tice that the shadows fall away from
the work he is doing and leave the
field unobscured. In making the
change he cannot help but notice the
feeling Of ease that Immediately is ex-
perlenced by the eyes. This applies
to any other kind of near work in
which the fingers work under the guild
ance of the eyes. This fact should
be remembered in planning school
rooms. workrooms, offices and any
places where steady close work Is to
be performed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
Seekers After God.

Seekers after God there are-many
of them-profoundly moved by the
catacysm that has afflicted tho earth.
Looking aeyOnd the kingi1ns of this
world, ihey inquire after the city let
down from heaven, and search for
signs of the coming of the kingdom of
love upon the earth. Seekers after
God-searchers for the confirmation Of
faith by the inner mOnitions and con-
firmation of the Scriptures-there are
numbers. And this Is, after all, the
hope Of the age-the preservation Of
religion In the ideal in experience and
unceasing search.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

Our boys are defending this country
on the high seas and on the land. Our
own defense against common enemy
is to keep the system clean by Kidding
the body of the toxins, or poisons, which
are bred In the intestines. When you
feel tired, sleepy, headachy, when your
breath is offensive, or plmples appear
on the face and neck, II is time to recOg
nize the danger and protect your bodily
health by taking something for the liver
such as DR.. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets.
The machinery Of the body needs to
be oiled, kept In good condition, just as
the guns or machinery Of ship. Why
should human person neglect his own
machinery more than that Of his auto.
mobile or his guns? Yet most people
do neglect themselves. Their tongue
has dark brown color skin sallow,
breath bad, yet they fail to see that
their machinery needs attention.
DIR. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets have
been known for nearly half n century.
They are made Of May-apple, leaves Of
aloe and jalap, made into tiny pellet
and coated with sugar. They are stand.
ard and eflicaciOus. You can obtain
them ut any drug store in vials for
twenty-five cents. Ask for DR.. PierceS
Pleasant Pellets-and get no other
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

portion wide flounce of black velvet.
1t is lined with black and gold figured
crepe de chine and employs glossy
black marten fur for the wide collar
and the band Of fur that joins the
flounce of velvet to the brocaded cape.
On the inside Of the mantle, at each
side velvet strap allows the hand to
slip through 1t. When the cape Is
closed this forms loose drapery about
the arm and supports the cape at the
front.
For an evening wrap that is not re-
quired to furnish much warmth along
with beauty, this model might be de-
veloped in taupe colored chiffon vel
vet with lighter weight brocade in
harmonizlng colors. In that case a
marabout band and collar would pro-
vide the right sort Of finish and a lin
ing in rose or blue add lovely color,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

The latest message from the Red
Cross tells us that there is need OF
knitted sox. They are more diff
cult to knit than some other garments,
but that will not deter women from
undertaking them. For we hear that
many soldiers are suffering from
'trench feet" Directions for knit
ting sox are given here, and In almost
every community there is someone who
will instruct learners In knitting meth
DDS.
Medium Sized Sock.
Four Red Cross needles No. 1, III
hanks Of yarn (B lb.).
Set up 90 stitches, 20 on each Of
three needles. Knit 2 plain and 2
purl for 35 rows az inches). seth
row knit 4 plain stitches, knit to-
gether; repeat this until the round Is
completed. There are now so stitches
on the needles. Knit so rows plain
until leg measures II inches. (6h
inches of plain knlttlng.) Take half
the number of stitches (25) on first
needle for the heel Oeavlng IL and 13
stitches on second and third needles
for the instep), and on the 20 stitches
knit l row, purl 1 row alternately for
20 times Cor inches), always slip
ping the first stitch. Begin to turn
heel on the wrong side, slip l, purl 13,
purl 2 together, purl l.
Turn work over, slip /, knit a. slip
1. knit /, and pass It over slipped
stitch, knit /. Turn, slip l, purl 8,
purl 2 together, purl l. Turn, slip 1,
knit 6, slip l, knit l, and pass 1t over
slipped stitch, knit l. Continue work.
Ing toward the sides Of the heel In
this manner, leaving more stitch be-
tween decreases on every row until
all the stitches are worked In. There
should then be Is stitches on the
needle Pick up 13 stitches on side
Of heel; now knit the % stitches on
{ I'd and Sd needle on to one needle,
which becomes your 2nd needle; with
your Sd needle pick up the 13 stitches
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

on other side OF heel, and knit 7
stitches Of your 1st needle so that you
will now have q stitches on the
1st needle, % stitches on the I'd
needle, and 20 stitches on Sd needle.
1st needle (a) knit to within 3 stitches
of end, knit 2 together, knit 1. I'd
needle (b) knit plain. Sd needle
(c) knit 1, slip l. knit I, pass slipped
stitch over, knit plain to end of needle.
Knit around plain (O.
Repeat n, b, C and d until you have
stitches on 1st needle-25 stitches
on I'd, IL stitches on Sd. Knit plain
for Az inches. 1st needle (e) knit
10 stitches-knIt together, knit !. 2nd
needle (f) knit /, slip /, knit ], pass
slipped stitch over, knit 10 stitches.
Knit 2 together, knit l, Sd needle (g)
knit l, slip /, knit 1, pass slipped
stitch over, knit o stitches, knit 2
rows plain (h).
Repeat G, (, 6 and h 5 times, then
narrow every other row until you have
5 stitches on your 1st needle, 8 stitches
on your I'd needle and 4 stitches
/, on your Sd needle. Knit the D
stitches ON your 1st needle on TO your
Sd. Your work Is now all on z
needles opposite each other Break
of yarn leaving 12-lnch end. Thread
into worsted needle and proceed to
weave the front and back together as
follows:
Pass worsted needle through 1st
stitch Of front knitting needle as IL
knitting and slip stitch of-pass
through 2nd stitch as II purling-
leave stitch on, pull thread through
1st stitch of back needle as II purl-
Ing, slip stitch off, purl thread through
2nd stitch Of back needle as II knit
ting, leave stitch on. Repeat from
until all the stitches are of the
needle.
Sock when finished should measure
Foot, from tip Of heel to tip Of toe,
IL inches.
Leg, from tip of heel to tip Of leg.
IA inches.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
CHAPTER XVIII.
MacBeard Finds His Destiny.

MacBeard Finds His Destiny. f..
He gazed at 1t still hypnotized; ne
was trying to fight his way back into
consciousness. For few moments
he did not know where he was, or
what was happening.
Then, gradually, he began to pc
aware of his surroundings. He saw
the body at his feet, and the high cliffs
about him. And in the distance he saw
Clouts and Davies running toward the
motorboat.
Ida stood watching Donald. She
was stu hesltatlng. MacBeard had
found that he could start his engine.
His hand was on hers. Davies ana
Clouts were fifty PAGES away.
Gomez" said MacBeard.
The girl shuddered, and suddenly
she leaped into The boat. MacBeard
threw himself against the gunwale and
pushed 1t into deep water. He sprang
aboard. He was twenty PAGES from
the shore when his pursuers arrived
at the water line. Davies whipped out
his revolver.
MacBeard crouched behind Ida and
raised her body before him for a
shield. The girl knew nothing of this
maneuver, for she had tainted.
Surrender. you blackguard," shout
ed Davies, hoarse with passion.
MacBeard, trembling, covered be-
hind the girl. With his hand, stretched
out behind her, he guided the little
craft. The distance was increasing
swiftly.
Davies let his revolver hand fall. He
knew that at that distance 1t was Inn
possible to hit MacIieard with any GER
tainty. And he could not run the risk
of shooting Ida.
Impetuously he plunged into the wa
ter. At first his desperate strokes
seemed almost to carry him as fast as
the motorboat. But soon this was
shown to be delusive. The distance
was increasing every instant. Davies
clung to a ledge of rock and painted
| for breath. He shook his free fist at
MacBeard, who laughed scornfully.
He had seen the F55 settle beneath
the waves, and knew that by no pos
sibIe chance could Donald catch him
He turned to Ida, who was just
opening her eyes. He took her hand
It lay limp and cold in his own. He
saw her shudder, and diabolical fury
overcame him. He struck her across
the face with his open hand.
ITO BE CONTINUED)
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

sense boot or oxford tie. Practically
every third woman in street attire that
one notes, is wearing smartly built
shoe with fiat heel. Indeed, such shoes
have quite as rsuch distinction and va
riety as their rivals, the French heel
models.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
Fashion Approves Flat.Heel Shoe.

Flat-heeled shoes have received a
style impetus during the winter which
is apt to carry them successfully
through the coming season--the out
Ing season particularly adapted to the
consistent exploitation of footwear Of
a sports type. While at one time only
elderly women could bring themselves
to the discardlng Of the shoe with the
French heel, now that fashionable
women have elected to- wear 1t only
with dressy tollettes. worthwhile
place has been created for the common
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
No Time Lost.

Marion-Is 1t true Albert has Tilted
you7 The wretchi Still, try to act
like a sensible girl and look out for
another fellow.
Dorothy-"Your advice comes too
late, dear
Heavens, Dorothy You
have not taken polsonW
Dorothy--Well, n-n-no; the fact
is II became engaged again yester-
dav.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
THE DEEP SEA PERIL
By VICTOR ROUSSEAU
thy w. Chapman


BY such man rose from his apelike
ancestry. BY such, some day, wars
and all wrongs will cease.
Donald tore the coat from his
shoulders and covered the body OF the
aged woman-thing before him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28

Cut large towel in three; hem
sides, shape neck and sew tape, leave
ends long enough to tie around babys
neck. These will cover entire front Of
d small chllds dress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-02-28
Different Method.

"The fighting isn't done these days
as it used to be, Is itY'
"No. They used to use n rolling PIN,
but now they take your best gol'
stick"