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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Got Things Mixed

What do you suppose has come
over my husband this morning. So
phia." exclaimed a conscientious lit
tie bride to the new servant. 81 never
saw him start down town so happy.
He's whistling like bird" I'm
afraid I'm to blame, mum. I got the
packages mixed this morning and
gave him birdseed instead of his reg
ular breakfast food, num-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
ROAD NOTICE

The trustees of Leroy township
will receive bids until Monday, Feb
ruary 4th, 1918. for the position OF
superintendent of Roads and bragg
ing in and for Leroy township. for
the year 1918.
Bidder to state price per hour for
his services. alone and for himself
and team.
The trustees reserve the right to
reject any and all bias.
File. your bids with d. L. Freeman,
Township Clerk. 3-3w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Not Medicine

An Irishman who was starting up
as a photographer went into shop
to purchase a small bottle. in which
to mix some of his solutions. Seeing
one he wanted he asked the price.
WELL" said the chemist. ''it would
be two cents as it is. but if you want
anything in it l won't charge you for
the bottle"
Faiths or," said Pat, then put a
cork in it,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
THREE ECLIPSES ON
THE 1918 SCHEDULE,

In the year Of 1918 there will be
three eclipses, two or the sun and
one of the moon. A total eclipse of
the sun will take place June Sth. Wis
ible to our entire continent, the
northwestern part of South America
and the northeastern portion of Asia
The path of totality is due TO extend
diagonally across the United States,
from Astoria, Ore, 20 Orlando, Fla.
On June Gath will occur a partial
eclipse of the moon. visible to Aus
tralia and the Pacific ocean The
beginning visible to North America
except the northeastern part, and
South America except the eastern
portion. The ending will be visible
to southern North America An an
nular eclipse of old Sol will take
place December 3. but cannot be seen
in this country.
NOTICE TO OUR READERS
We are indeed very thankful to
our various readers who have renew
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
NOTICE TO GRADERS

The Board of Supervisors of Au-
dubon County, Iowa, will receive
bids for Blade Grader work on ap-
proximately las miles County Road
System until IL o'clock A. NJ, Jan.
uary 21st. 1918. The Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
For further information apply to any
member of the Board or to A. j
VanSise, County Engineer.
III. A. Northup,
2-2wks. County Auditor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Something Missing

A small girl was visiting her aunt's
room for the first time. She walked
about and scrutinized everything
with interest Finally she stopped
before an attractive picture frame
which was standing on the table. but
was empty. After a puzzled moment
said, "Auntie Ethel, what is it that
l don't seer"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
NOTICE

The Board of Supervisors of Au-
dubOn county will receive bids for
Patrolmen for the county road sys-
tenn for the year 1918. Bids to be
received until 10 O'Clock. January
21st, 1918. For any further infor-
formation apply to any member of
Board or to the County Engineer.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
H. A. Northup
2-2wks. County Auditor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Exclusive

(From the Philadelphia Record)
Muggins-Skinnum is rather ex-
elusive isn't he?
Buggins-Yes, there are mighty
few people with whom he associates.
Muggins-By the way, where is he
now?
Buggins-In jail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Franks Of Memory

In Brander Matthews volume Of
recillections he repeats Mark Twain's
statement that at a certain age he
WAS able to remember some things
that had happened and many that
had not, and when he got little old
er he would remember none but the
latter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
No Patent

Have you talking machine at
your house?"
Eyes, have had one for the past
ten years that has never been out of
order, has never ran down and hasn't
stopped once"
where did you get it,"
81 married it,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
A Prohibited Feast

(From the Boston Transcript
He-You look nice enough TO eat.
She-Well, don't forget that this
is meatless day
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
FOR RENT

Two rooms in the Harper building
also the room at the rear of the Bert
Dryden vulcanizing shop. Enquire OF
Miss Kate Sorensen at the Sorensen
studio. 2-2w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
He is Always Busy

If Cupid were the small hoy that
he is represented to he. the authOri-
ties who prevent children from being
over worked should take a hand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
FOR SALE

Pure bred White Leghorn and An
coma cockerels, or will exchange for
White Leghorn pullets. Lock box
asa or phone 329, Audubon, Ia. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Kept His Word

81 thought you said you'd make
me good price"
$50 | did"
But you have charged me more
for this suit of clothes than I ever
paid before"
"Well, you can't say didn't make
it good price while I was at IT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Callers

Newcomer-Have the neighbors
called upon you yet?
Mrs. Newcomer should say they
had. They've called upon me for
about everything in the house.-Ex
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Mark of Honor

First Girl-What a horrid scar
Charlie has upon his forhead. Sec
ond Girl-Horrid? The idea! He
got that in a football game.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
NOTICE

Don't be "knocker." Boost
Snow Flake bread, made right here
in Audubon. All home merchants
handle it. Made by Sam at the City
Bakery. 3-4w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
A Lower Number

Youngstown Telegram: A practi-
cal joker called up the telephone op-
orator and said: Hello Central give
me heaven" but that isn't what she
gave him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Perpetual Motion

What will be the end Of the wo-
man question:"
won't be an end. They'll! always
be asking them"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
CLAIMS SALE DATE

Monday, February 25th, is the date
on which Henry Ruhs will hold his
public sale, and claims that date as
his.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
CLAIMS SALE DATE

w. w. Weston claims Friday Feb
Is as the date upon which he will
hold his public sale at his home
farm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
CLAIMS SALE DATE

Fred Mccoy claims Thursday, Feb.
IA, as the date on which he will hold
his public sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Indefinite

Does Dr. Skillem still think all ap-
pendicitis cases demand immediate
operations?
l believe that he had cut all that
out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
MONEY TO LOAN

With optional payments. Complete
set Of Abstract Books to all land i'm
Audubon County kept up-to.date.
Insurance written. CHAS. BAGLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
SALESMAN WANTED to solicit,

orders for lubricating oils, greases
and paints. Salary or commission.
Address the Harvey Oil Co., Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
FOR SALE

Six standard bred white Wyandotte
cockerels. Chas. Fredericksen. phone
236W. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17

Auditors office, Audubon owa.
January 4th, 1913.
Beard of Supervisors met at 9
o'clock A. M. as per adjournment Of
the 3dr inst, members present. Sor-
en- Madsen, chm, ]. H. Maharg and
All Miller.
Minutes of previous day read and
approved.
On motion claims on the County
Fund we're allowed as follows:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
JUST FOR FUN
Same Thing

"A lyric was a poem intended for
use by Tyre
Just like a modern fish story"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
Totals


On motion taxes of 1911 and all
previous years were declared I'M
availaJ Die.
On motion board adjourned TO
meet again at 8 O'Clock tomorrow,
January 4th, 1918
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-17
PROF. j. w. LEACH
Voice Teacher

Voice Teacher
Mondays and Thursdays. From
IL a. m. to p. m. At residence of
Frank Johnson.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
GERMAN OWNED PROPERTY
Taken Over BY Federal Custodian Ex-
ceeds Half Billion Dollars UP
To Present Time.

New York-The money and prop
erty which, formerly German-owned.
has been taken over by A. Mitchell
Palmer, Enemy Property Custodian,
has passed the $500,00O,00O mark, il
was announced here. The statement
authorized by Mr. Palmer, covering his
work up to the close of July, asserts
that. he Is the largest individual buyer
of Liberty Bonds. All cash taken over
is sent to the treasury to be invested
in these issues and, whenever possible,
the enemy property is converted into
cash, which is similarly invested. On
July 81 he had purchased $42,970 OPT
worth of the bonds. and $2,807,905
more was available at the treasury for
investment In the coming loan.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Apnea, To Washinuton.

CHARACTERIZATION Konenkamp, OF
the Commercial Telegraphers' Union,
sent telegram to Postmaster General
Burleson at Washington protesting
against the action of Western Union
officials in various cities who have dis
charged operators because of their
union affiliations and urging that they
be reinstated without further delay.
He will leave for Washington to confer
with Postmaster General Burleson on
the subject
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
HEAVY TAX ON TOBACCO
New Revenue Bill Is Expected To Be
Ready When House ReaSsembles
August 9, From Vacation.

ashington.-Heavy increases In
the present war tax on tobacco, cigars
and cigarettes were agreed to by the
House Ways and Means Committee as
part of the new $8,000,000,000 revenue
bill The tax imposes three times the
existing rates on some items of the
schedule and is expected to raise ap-
proximately $340,0OO,000 in comparison
with the present $168.O00,000 revenue
from tobacco.
If the tobacco dealers follow the
precedent adopted when last years
taxes were put on the retail prices OF
every form of tobacco will be very
greatly increased. In other words,
the increased tax on the manufacture
will be passed on to the consumer and
the man who smokes will pay the bill.
The committee has made substantial
Roadway in it's work and some of its
members predicted that all danger of
delay in reporting the bill is over and
that the total of $8,000,000,00O, the
greatest volume of revenue from taxa
ton ever contemplated in the nations
history will be provided for and the
bill In form to report when the House
reassembles August 10.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
U. S. TO RAISE AN.
ARMY OF 100000.
BY RESULT OF DRAFT AGES BE-
ING EXTENDED FROM 10 TO
as YEARS.
Military Men Believe Class IS to 20
VIII Yield 1000. 0oo-21 to 81 Has
Yielded s,0oo,o oo-S1 to As to Yield
100000.

Washington.-An army Of 7,O0O,0OO
lighting men will be one result of the
extension of the draft ages between
Is and 40, in the opinion of War De-
partment officials. This is the mini
mum figure, and it means that every
man of the 100000 will be of the type
and physique of those now on the bat
tie front in France. Military men be-
iieve the class of Is to 20 will yield
100000 men. From the class OF II
to 81 the country has already taken
100000 of the best soldier material
IN history, most of whom are now IN
France. The class of 81 to 45 is set
down for another 100000 men. I'm
der the present plans. which provide
that the boys of from Is to 20 shall be
trained here, the United States will
have the largest reserve army the
world has ever seen. In one respect
the tremendous figures recall Presi.
dent Wilson's ''interrogatory-answe
with reference to the army when he
said why limit it to 5.000,000?"
They mean the possibilities of our
army are practically without limit.
The 100000 could be increased to
eight, nine, ten. eleven or even twelve
million if need be. Cue War Depart
ment estimate fixes 100000 men as
to the number who will register. pro-
viding the extensions are approved IN
the present forms. Through compari-
son, based on the number of men reg
istered in the various states at the
time of the first draft, an estimate has
been obtained of the state quotas In
the new draft,
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
To Cease Soliciting.

New York.-After an interview with
the District Attorney, woman de-
scribed as Countess Chiquita MAJ
zuchi. who has been soliciting In the
United States funds for the French
Ped Cross announced she would cease
her activities in war relief work. Ac-
cording to the Prosecutor, she has used
soldiers in uniform to assist her in
collecting funds at various summer
resort hotels, and this phase of the
case, he said, would be, called to the
War Departments attention.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
ASKS FOR VOTE OF CREDIT
Great Britain Seeks Large Credit
In Order to Meet the De-
mands of War.

London:-Andrew Bonar Law, Gov
eminent spokesman in the House of
Commons, stated in the Lower House
that German submarines were being
sunk at far greater rate than hereto
fore. In asking for a vote Of credit of
970O 100000 the Chancellor of the Elk
chequer said that the largeness Of the
amount was not due to increased ex-
penditures, but to the fact that Parlia-
ment was about to adjourn. He hoped.
he said, that no more than one more
vote would be necessary before the end
of the financial year.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
WAR PROFITEERS
ARE TO Be TAXED
BIG PACKERS AND HIGHLY CAPi-
Tailed CONCERNS MAY BE
HIT HARD BY NEW PLAN.
Strictly War Profits Tax, Separate
From All Other Taxes, Will Be
Pressed Before Congress With Re-
newed Vigor BY Committee.

Washington.-A strictly war profits
tax, separate from al other taxes, will
be pressed with renewed yigor in the
House Ways and Means Committee
engaged in framing the $8,000,000 rev
enue bill. The position of the Demo
Gratis aud Republicans who have been
trying so far in the executive sessions
of thf. committee to win over the OPP
ponents of a separate war profits plan
has been strengthened by President
Wilson'S declaration in favor of a
heavy tax TO reach all war profiteers
and by che fact that the excess profits
oad income tax sections of the bill, SO
far tentatively accepted. fall short by
considerably more than $1,0O0,000,000
of the $4,000 100000 allotted to the two
sections. The committee has been
discussing without conclusion two
main war profits plans. One Is SUI
perimposed war profits tax, with a
maximum of so per cent on corpora
lions having more than 100000 capt.
tai, designed to reach huge corpora
ton profits. It's author is Representa-
tive Green, Of Iowa.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Knocked Out Hun.

London-4 little Americana
shrimp of a man. outwitted a huge
German in deadly grapple on the
Marine battlefield. The German was
about to finish the American with his
bayonst. The American grabbed a
grenade from his belt, fumbied with
his fingers till he Ioosened the safety
catch and then thrust the grenade into
the Germans pocket There was not
enough left of his equipment. the cor
respondent adds, to provide the Amer
lean with e. souvenir.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Dynamite Used BY Aland islanders.

Washington.-Ince at German
crntrol of Finland, the inhabitants OF
the Aland Islands. in the Baltic Sea.
have dynamited the Notifications on
the islands-te prevent them. becoming
"a menace to Sweden through German
control, according to advicea received
through official channels. The same
advices said the Finnish Government
had ordered the immediate dismant-
ling Of all Notifications on the Baltic
Coast of Finland. except those at vi
borg and Helsingfors. This is in &C
cord with the demand made by Ger
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Armor to cIothe American Soldiers.

Washington. d. C. Official an
nouncement was made by the War De-
partment that armor for use by Amer
ican soldiers in France was being
nodded by experts in the armorers'
workshop of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art in New York City. The armor
being nodded there includes helmets.
shields and breastplates. The work
is being done for the Ordnance De.
partment, which has been seeking to
give the American. soldier the best ar
mored protection in the world.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
italians Launch Surprise Attack.

Rome.-The War Office communica-
ton issued says: South of Mage our
twenty-ninth assault detachment has
wrested from the enemy by surprise
attack Hill 173 on Dosso Alto. where
on June Is the enemy. after violent
artillery preparation, succeeded in
gaining foothold and maintaining
himself at the cost of heavy casualties.
Our occupation was promptly consoli-
dated under effective protection of the
artillery. Large enemy parties, hid
den in caverns, attempted brisk local
resistance, but were overcome"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
British prop Give Tons q eombs.

London.-The official statement on
aerial operations issued, says: Rain
and low clouds during the greater part
Of the day interfered with work in the
ar. Five tons of bombs were dropped
ny our airmen and seven hostile ma
chimes and one balloon were shot
down. In spite of a very dark night,
five tons of bombs were dropped by us
on the stations at Elves, southeast OF
Lille, and Steenwerck. Two day fly
ing airplanes and one of our night
bombing machines are missing"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
American Troops Land.

Kandalaska. American troops par
ticipated In the landing OF the allied
forces at Archangel last week The
first detachment OF the international
forces included members Of the Rus
sian officers League. The participa-
ton of the Americans in the landing
has been greeted enthusiastically in
Northern Russia. The people consider
that the United States is absolutely
without selfish interests as regards
Russia and look upon the Americans
as a guarantee of the friendliness OF
the allies toward Russia The popu-
Lotion of Archangel received the troops
with cheering. The men debarked and
advanced toward Archangel, where al
ready an anti BolsheTik revolution had
taken place. The leaders ii this move
ment invited The protection Of the al
lied troops.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Arrest Mexican Editors.

Ell Paso, Texas.--Jose Luis v. We
lasco and Luis r. Alverez, editors Of
La Republica, Mexican daily. publish
ed here in the interest of the Villa
movement and the new Sonora revolt,
have been arrested. They are charged
with violating the Federal law requir-
ing translations of foreign-language
newspapers to be fled with the post
master.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
HOSPITAL SHIP
SUNK BY U.DOAT
TORPEDO HITS Below WARD,
WHERE MORE THAN 1ooHELP-
LESS MEN PERISH.
Nurses and Patients Trapped on Yes
sci Deserted To Its Fate By Sinking
Subniarne--chicaso Soldier Among
Survivors landed.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London. II he Admiralty announced
the torpedoing and sinking by sub
marine Of the Australian ambulance
transport Warilda. The vessel was
torpedoed when near a British port
while bringing wounded men &c Eng
land from France The torpedoing was
one Of the most narrowing disasters IN
the history of submarine warfare. me
number of dead is variously estimated
from los to 1870 and upward, and in
cludes several women nurses. me
ship carried 600 sick and wounded.
Among them were seven Americans
two officers and five enlisted men-all
of whom have been accounted for ex-
cept one private The missing Amer
lean is Corporal Ralph D. Buchanan,
The Americans aboard included
Lieutenant Harold r. Huber of Chi
cago; Corporal Ralph d, Buchanan, and
Privates Carl Schweiding, Thomas Sta
thas, George w. Wenthel, Herbert Il.
Nelson, all Of Chicago, and Captain
James Beatty, OF Quincy, Ill. Captain
Beatty endeavored to save Wac
nurse from the demolished deck of the
transport. There were aboard 80
nurses and members Of the Voluntary
Aid Department, and the crew COM
prised about 200 men. More than $50
survivors, brought to q British port
shortly after o'clock, were given first
aid treatment, food and clothing. The
patients were placed aboard special
trains, which had been waiting to re-
ceive them, end sent to hospitals in
various parts Of the country A ma
iority Of the survivors had only the
slight protection Of their night cloth
Ing and suffered severely from expos
ure. All the Americans were sick cases
and the two officers were suffering
with pneumonia The Americans have
been sent to q hespit9
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Joffre Receives Hoover.

Paris.-Marshal Joffre received Her
bert C. Hoover. the American Food
Administrator. Mr.. Hoover outlined
the program Of the United States to
revictual the allies. and assured Mar
shall Joffre that the utmost aid would
be given to France. Marshal Johre
said he had always been confident that
help would be fully and generously
given France, and this, he believed,
was better than a great victory.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16

Philadelphia America began to re-
place tonnage sunk BY submarines in
the days before the allied yards had
reached production equal to the toll Of
the U-hoats. With the launching Of
the 7,5OO-ton cargo carrier Quistconck
sponsored by Mrs, Woodrow Wilson.
President Wilson and notable gath
ering being spectators, the stage Of
quantity production OF ships was
reached in the building program Of
the United States. From this time
forward the increasing output OF YES
sells will not mercy Offset the naval
efforts Of Germany, but will steadily
make up the deficiency in world tom
mage. Nearly 400 persons We're over
come By the heat IN tho srcat crowd
They were treated at emergency sta
tions, and 175 Of them were removed
to the yard hospital. All but 40 were
allowed to go home after receiving adj
ditional treatment.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16
Dissolve plants or BE sold at Auction

Washington Under an agreement
between the Government and the In
ternational Harvester Company, Fed
eral Court DEGREES declaring the So
called Harvester trust to be an unlaw-
full combination and ordering its dis
solution, are to be carried into effect
at once The company's appeal, pend
ing in the Supreme Court since 1915, is
to be dismissed and an order issued
providing for the sale of certain ma
chinery lines controlled by the com
pany, together with its plants in
Springfield, Ohio, and Auburn, N. Y.
The terms of the agreement were
made public by the Department of JUS
tice.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-08-16

WashIngton.-Of the American sol
diers wounded In the Marne-Aisne Of
fensive probably less than one in
twenty will die from their wounds
more than four-fifths will be returned
to service. and only IA per cent win be
discharged for disability, according to
a statement of the Chief of STAFF, based
upon the officially attested experience
Of the allies during the four years Of
war.