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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
AUDUBON BOY
dies in FRANCE
WAS WOUNDED ABOUT A MONTH
AGO, LATER TOOK PNEU-
MONA AND DIED.

Audubon, together with the bal
ance OF the world has been reiOic-
ing for several days over the signing
of the armistiCe ana the close OF the
world war. We had hoped all along
thai the boys from here were safe
and in the best of health. Yet this
community. like many another com
munity has been disappointed.
Word came last. night that Louis
Biohm had died OF pneumonia in
a military hospital in France on the
End OF November. The war depart
ment sent his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
has cast a shadow of gloom over the
Joseph Blohm Official notice. This
entire community. We are fearful
that other deaths win be reported
that have not yet been made known
to the war department
LOUIS blohm, son of Joe and Fred
ika Blohm. was born in Audubon
county Iowa. Aug. IS, 1888. and
died in a military hospital in France
on Saturday Nov >. 1918, aged 80
years, ? months and ) days.
He was in the selectiye draft and
joined his countrys colors, going
first to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
leaving Audubon for that camp on
May 10, 1918. After only three days
stay in Jefferson Barracks he was
transferred to Camp Macarthur, Wa
co, Texas. Later he was trans
ferred 70 Camp Merritt. Jersey City.
n. j., where he remained until he
sailed for France about Aug. 1st His
relatives received their first letter
from him overseas early in Septem-
Der. Later they received a letter
stating that he had been wounded
in action on September 26th. The
las. letter received from him he had
written on Oct. nth. II stated that
he was getting along as well as
could be. No further message came
until on Wednesday night Nov. 10th.
they received by telegram from the
war department the sad Intelligence
That he had died of pneumonia in
France on tia date named above.
He had spent his boyhood with
his parents. After becoming of age
he had spent several years as a farm
hand in the community. Later he
look up farming for himself, cult
waiting land near the town of Audi
bon. He was generally known,
loved and respected by the people of
this community and while we recog-
nize his brave service for his coun-
Try he is mourned by us all. An
appropriate memorial service will be
held at the Methodist church in Au-
iubon on Sunday morning at IL
, clock. To this service the public
s invited. 1t is quite probable that
he churches OF the city will unite in
attending this important service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
SELLS INTEREST no PARTNER

A. f. Choate, who came here two
years ago and in partnership with f.
l.. Lane have been conducting the
Audubon Marble works, recently dis
posed OF his interests in the business
to Mr.. Lane. These gentlemen have
enjoyed a splendid business from the
time they came. Mr. Choate was an
expert marble cutter and worked in
dustriously to give the people of the
community the kind OF service they
were entitled to. For several months
past Mr.. Choate has been bothered
with impaired eyesight He has con-
suited the best of specialists and they
informed him that he needed rest.
consequently he sold out and the fore
part OF the week went to Ottumwa.
where he will remain for the winter.
Mr. Choate was a genial and pleas
ant gentleman and during his stay in
the city made many friends They
regret that he has left the city, but
hope that he will find time to pay
US an occasional visit
Mr.. Lane is now the sole owner.
lie understands his business thor
oughly and has already made ar
rangements for an expert to do the
cutting. He will continue in the flu
ture as in the past to give his patrons
the best OF service and assures the
public that the work he sells will be
in every way as good as can be
bought anywhere We bespeak for
him continuation of the splendid
business he has enjoyed since locat-
ing in the city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
IOWA WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE

Audubon will be visited on Nov.
30th noon by one of five teams of
speakers who are touring Iowa the
/ week OF Nov. cath in the interest of
the lowe Savings Campaign The
speaking team that is visiting Audu-
bon is appearing in the most impor-
tant towns and cities on the c. r. l. x
2. railway between Davenport and
Audubon The team visiting here
will be in charge of Frank Warner
and Il. b. Wilson
Some of the most notable speakers
in the state have volunteered their
services for an entire weke is an eff
fort to make the THANKSGIVING Day
drive to sell the remainder of Iowa $
quota of War Savings Stamps a sue
cess. The tour Of the five teams is
under the direction OF Carl +.
kuehnle OF Denison, state director of
the w, $. S. Speakers Bureau. The
routes are so arranged that meetings
win be held in nearly all Of the towns
on the five main line railroads that
cross the state
The primary object of the tour is
to arouse interest in the approach
ing drive To sell the $15.000,000 re-
naming of Iown's quota of War Saw
ings Stamps Governor Harding. by
proclamation. has set aside Thurs
day, Nov. 2Sth- Thanksgiving Day
as the date ON which every fowan
should 20 to the nearest polling place
and buy his fair share OF stamps.
Emphasis will be placed by the
speakers on the slogan of the drive
which is For the Honor of Iowa.
There is grave danger that Iowa will
fail TO make her quota of stamps ii
every man, woman and child does
not respond to the governors appeal
Failure in the War Savings Stamp
Campaign will mean a black mark
upon lowa's record al Washington.
something. it is believed. no Iowan
will be willing to submit to.
Each of the teams will be made up
of from three to five we'll known
Iowa orators. In addition to this.
each team will be accompanied by
one British, one French and one
American officer or soldier who has
seen service in France. There also
will be representative of one of
the various women's organizations
that have helped with the campaign
throughout the year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
INFLUENZA LAYS HEAVY
HAND ON ORPHANtGE

The Christian Home Orphanage.
Council Bluffs. Ia. well-known TO
many of our people, has been Sc
Verely afflicted by four-weeks'
siege of Spanish influenza. Nearly
two hundred inmates including
three-fourths of the workers, were
stricken. Only two deaths occurred
out of this great number. Unusual
and unexpected debt has been placed
again the institution in consequence
of this disaster. This, together with
tho increase during the year in the
price of all supplies, has made a
debt of nearly ten thousand dollars.
which the management OF the Or
phanage Is striving to raise by 4
Thanksgiving offering. Whatever
you feel able To send to help lift this
debt will be gratefully received, and
is needed now as never before. Con
tributions should be mailed to the
Christian Home Orphanage, Council
Bluffs Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
PROVED DELIGHTFUL RECITAL

F.. w, Smith. the local representa-
tive for the Edison monographs in
Audubon county. presented to Audu-
bon music lovers last night a real
treat when two of Edison's well
known artists gave recital AZ the
Presbyterian church Nine. lie Fon-
tenay, the famous soprano. sang
duet with her own voice. This
proved conclusively that the famous
Edison actually re-creates the voice
At times it was impossible to tell
whether Nine. lie Foutenay was sing
ing or whether IL was only the rec
ord playing She was accompanied
by Miss Grace Freeman. violinist.
who also reproduced a number of Sc
lections on the violin The recital
proved special delight and was at
tended by about 700 persons. Mr..
Smith is to be congratulated for
bringing into the city talent known in
all parts of the world II certainly
was a splendid advertisement for the
Edison machine and will no doubt
convince many that the Edison is
everything the manufacturers claim
for Il
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
ANOTHER LARGE
SHIPMENT MADE
AUDUBON COUNTY RED CROSS
CHAPTER SENDS MANY
GARMENTS

Mrs. Edward Johnson handed US
the following report last evening
This report covers the shipments
made from the Red Cross supply
room for the period from Septelu-
Der 10Th to November 18th:
Audubon Township 50 hospital
shirts
BraytOn AZ sweaters. 20 nairs
socks. pairs wristlets. helmets
Brayton Surgical Dressing 100
oakum pads.
Bethel Aid Society 10 mems
drawers, hospital shirts.
cameron Township 30 hospital
shirts, sweaters.
Douglas Township, District No.
II pair socks.
Douglas Township District No. 3
-l5 hospital shirts, sweater
Douglas Township District No. 6
10 hospital shirts 4 sweaters.
douglas Township. District No. s
+ sweaters, ! pair wristlets.
Extra Branch--70 pinatores. SO
hospital shirts, 13 pajama suits.
Extra Surgical Dressing $50 oak
um pads.
Extra Township. District No. s.
/ hospital shirts.
Simpson Auxiliary II hospital
shirts. 3 sweaters.
Gray Branch knitted quilt )
pairs socks, | helmet, Z wash mitts
p hospital shirts
Northeast Greeley Township
Paiama suits. % hospital shirts, 10
mems under drawers, sweaters, 2
pairs socks.
Southwest Greeley hospital
shirts, & paiama suits. 16 sweaters.
pairs socks
Donated sweaters. pairs
wristlets. pairs socks.
Greeley, Division No. 50 hos
pital shirts. p chiid's understands.
Greeley, Division No. Al hos
pital shirts, s sweaters. s pairs
socks. pairs wristlets.
socks. 'p'''''
Hamlin, Division No. IL hos
pital shirt, 10 mems drawers. 16
sweaters, pairs socks.
Hamlin, District No. iii chiId's
under shirts. 10 mems under draw
ers, sweaters. pairs socks
kimballton-52 hospital shirts. II
N'N~A PiiAAHs ~ cNtdltIS. 10 DHlrS
socks, l helmet, 10 pairs wristlets.
3 mufflers.
kimballton Surgical Dressing-50
oakum pads.
Northeast Leroy - 10 women's
house Jackets,
North Melville-10 mems drawers.
South Melville--20 women's house
jackets. l pair socks.
Melville. Division No. So wom-
ems house Jackets.
Melville, Division $50 comfort
kits, 10 child's under shirts.
Ross Auxiliary-1S child's under
shirts, hospital shirts, 2 sweaters.
Sharon Township. District No. l.
3 hospital shirts, 3 comfort kits, .
sweaters.
Viola Township 80 hospital
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21

Patient and hopefni during all her
illness and suffering, even 10 the
last, thinking each day she was grow
ing stronger. but the allotted time
of life for her on earth was more
than filled four-score and almost
sixteen years had closed her span.
Hope no longer could endure but
must reap fruition when faith is
changed to sight since Death is
swallowed up in victory"
Funeral services were held at the
home Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
conducted by Rev Edward B. Cous-
ms, and interment made in Maple
Grove cemetery. One son William.
OF Pomona, Calf. was unable to at
tend the funeral
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
GEIsMAN PROPAGANDA MUST
BE WATCHED IN AMERICA

! WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. 1S.-
| Government agents see evidences
! that German propaganda machinery
| n the United States is being put in
working order again to promote sen.
/ timent of leniency toward Germany
1 in peace terms. Consequently de-
partment Of justice officials today
l.warned that the public should re-
main watchful against resumption OF
propaganda by interests formerly ac-
lively pro-German and for the past
year passive.
Concerted movement is apparent.
officials say, in utterances of many
individuals a few organizations for
merly active for German interests
and some newspapers. There is no
organized leadership. 1t is believed
hut local interests nave taken their
cue from official pleas from Ger
many for leniency in srmistice and
final peace terms
Official reports show German rep
resentatives in various parts OF the
world still actively engaged in
spreading propaganda to create and
enhance feeling OF hostility toward
the United States and the allied
countries.
Eckhardt. the notorious German
ambassador at Mexico city. again is
reported doing his utmost to make
Mexico hostile to the United States.
and is able to have misleading ar
ticles published in the semi-official
Mexican papers. Recently he had
published throughout Mexico. that
the Germany army had not been de-
feated and that the German navy was
still fighting the allied nayies.
Study of Germauy's financial sit
uation has been undertaken by Cow
eminent agencies here with view
to throwing light on Germany's ahil-
ity to make reparatiOn for deyasta-
ton of invaded countries. Unofficial
reports indicate that Germany's ma
tfonal debt. represented mainly by
domestic war bonds. is now nearly
$780, 900, or almost two
fifths of the estimated national
wealth.
Although there has been no in
timation of the amount which the
allies will expect Germany to pay.
it is certain to run into billions of
dollars and necessarily the terms of
P'Nt iti~AA must fsNNpiu WITH Ntt-
many's ability to pay This ability
will be measured by the nations
power to revive her industries and
trade and to tax this for state pur-
poses.
The victorious allies will not CON
Germ themselves primarily. ii is be
lieved, with Germanys redemption
of her own national debts since this
is largely internal.
Officials here do not believe the
will fepudiate the in
ternal Indebtedness. but think rath-
er that taxes will be made so heavy
as to force citizens TO turn in their
bonds in settlement. In this way
the debt would be cancelled without
actual population.
There is some discussion of the
of the allies requiring
payment of an indefinite amount for
reparation. this sum to be deter
mined in the future by commissions.
as the physical reconstruction pro-
crosses. Interest on the part of
American officials in the subject is
somewhat indirect, however. i'll as
much as the government expects
none of the payments TO go TO its
credit
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
PIONEER is CALLED
TO HER REWARD
WAS AN OLD SETTLssR IN THIS
COUNTY AND LIVED TO SEE
MANY CHANGES.

Mrs, Mary A. Kraus, who had
been IN poor health the past several
years. died at her home on Market
street last Saturday evening. The
news OF her death was not unexpect
ed, for since her son, William, of
CALIFORNIA, had been here several
months during the summer, it was
learned that she could not recover.
However, she seemed in her usual
good health until a few weeks ago
when she fell and broke her hip.
Since then she failed rapidly until
che end came. She was spleudiu
woman who had host of friends.
The deceased was born near Erie,
Pa, May 25, 1928. and died Nov. IS
1913. aged 95 years, months and
81 days. She grew 10 womanhood
near her birthplace She was edu-
Gated in MeadyiIle Seminary, Pa,
and began the work OF school teach
or when only 4 years of age.
She moved west. settling near Os-
kaloOsa. Ia, where she continued her
teaching and working in the tail
oring department of the Frankels
Clothing store. In 1853 she was mar
ried to George Dunsmore, oil Oska-
loosa. veteran of the Mexican war.
Three children were born to this
union, one son and two daughters.
The son passed away several years
before his fathers death in 1861.
while the two daughters followed
within thirteen months, thus leaving
the wife and mother again sadly
alone.
June ). 1865, at Oskaloosa. she
married Lieut.. Edmond l.. Kraus, a
staff officer AT General Belknap's
headquarters during the Civil war.
who died March 10. 1902. in this
county To this union two sons
we're born, William T. Kraus. of Po-
mona, Calf, and Phillip Kraus. of
Lincoln township.
In 1882 the deceased. with her
family settled in Audubon county,
near Fiscus. where they resided on
the farm until after her husbands
death, when she purchased home
in this city, which she occupied I'M
Til her death.
Early in life she united with the
Methodist church. She was a mem
Der of Allison w. r. c., No. 3S, also
of Rebekah Lodge, Nc $50. In 1858
she with her husband took the de-
gree of the Daughters of Rebekah
at Oskaloosa, Ia. She was. faith
full and active worker until age and
health failed her.
Mrs. Kraus was well educated,
strong minded. noble woman OF
more than usual ability: active and
energetic, passionate lover of
flowers, as to her, the true emblem
of the divine handiwork of nature
which cheered her through life to
ipe old age. She was true pa
riot with an undying love for Old
Glory and all that it stood for in her
life. Every room in her dwelling
constantly displayed the national col
ors, and even every individual
potted ,plant was adorned with al
small American flag.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
CAMP DODGE MEN
To HE SENT HOME

Several thousand men will be re-
leased from Camp Dodge, probably
starting Saturday il was author
itatively stated Wednesday.
Approximately 10000 soldiers
will have to pass through the muster
ing out process at Camp Dodge. If
the war department decides to de-
mobilize troops at their original sta
tions of entrance into military forces.
Since year ago last September.
when the first draft increment of
5000 men reported under the selec-
tive service act. officials estimate,
more than 10000 men have passed
through the registration building to
be assigned 10 various training
units
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
BODY BROUGHT TO AUDUBON.

Mrs. Sadie Newman, aged % years,
died at her home in Belle Plain Tues
day morning at s o'clock after a few
days illness with the Spanish influ-
enZa Her remains We're brought to
this, city last night over the North
western and burial will take place
this afternoon at l O'Clock, the re-
mains TO be laid at rest in Cameron
Center cemetery.
The deceased is the granddaughter
of John Schrader. of this city and
was well known to many of our peo-
pie. On account of the board of
health rulings, there will be no
funeral service. The Borrowing rela-
tives have thes ympathy of the peo-
pie of the community.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21

shirts. chiid's under shirts. ~
house Jackets, 4 sweaters. 3 pairs
socks.
Viola Aid Society-43 hospital
shirts, is sweaters, 3 pairs socks.
Shipped a box OF old muslin to
Camp Dodge, donated by Danish
Sisterhood, Mosdames G. b. Christ
ensen, HemminFscn, Layland. Nc
Cuen and Graves.
Also shipped 430 hospital shirts.
"a pajama suits, 20 pinafores. ~
mems under shirts, 90 child's under
shirts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Eastern Star will be held at the
Masonic hall on Tuesday night OF
next week. There will be work after
which comes the annual election of
Officers A good attendance is de-
sired. Mrs. Belle Smith, w. NJ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
HORACE W. ALLEN DEAD.

message WIS r<reived today tell
ing of the death of Horace w. Allen
at the State Hospital in ClariNda.
where he had been an inmate a short
time. He was not married, and il
survived by one brother, Charles
Allen, of Viola township. II is
thought that the remains will ba
sent to the eastern part of Iowa for
burial beside his parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
NOVEMBER CLEARING SALE

Many new and handsome dresses
at 20 per cent discount The Ack-
erman Company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21

We sell only the best and most re-
liable makes of furs November sale
at 10 per cent discount, The Acker-
man Company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
I't'IfS

We sell only the best and most re-
liable makes of furs November sale
at 10 per cent discount The Acker-
man Company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21

Miss Elizabeth Foley. who visited
al the home of her father. George
Foley. several days while the fam
lily was locating in their home
which they bought from Evans
Marquesen recently. returned to her
work at Carroll the latter part OF
the week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
NOVEMBER CLEARING SALE

Many new and handsome dresses
at 90 per cent discount. The Ack-
erman Company
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
SPECIAL.

36-inch percales in either light or
dark, worth 40c, this week 24c The
Alderman Company
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
Miss Elizabeth Davis and her niecs

Miss Elizabeth Davis and her niece
Myrtle Davis. who were called TO
Morristown. $ D.. by the serious ILL
ness of the latter's sister. Miss Edith
Davis. who was in with the flu. re-
turned to Audubon Saturday. Miss
Edith accompanied them and yes
terday went to Des Moines for a
short visit with the Gearhart family.
Mrs. John Roth. who took sudden
ly i'll last Thursday afternoon. is re-
ported recovering. For several days
her condition was alarming. but the
attending physician today thinks she
will gradually improve.
Word reached Audubon yesterday
that Otto Antilles. one of Audubon
county's young men who went into
the service lasts pring. had been
missing in France since July 18th
The War Department sent official
notice to relatives here. All trust
that he may show up in due time and
return home with the rest of the men
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
SPECIAL.

S6-inch percales in either light or
dark, worth ace, this week 24c The
Alderman Company
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-11-21
ALL Old OFFICERS ARE
Rl3-EI4ECTED ANOTHER TERM

The annual election OF officers for
the Audubon Chapter American Red
Cross was held at the city Library
last evening On account of the re
eital at the Presbyterian church the
attendance was not as large as had
been anticipated, but the business
at hand was transacted All of the
old officers and directors were re-
elected as each and every one of
them has rendered efficient and
faithful service during the tenure of
office. Following is the list of of
ficers:
ID. f. Freeman -...-.-.-.-........ Chairman
Peter Christensen -. Secretary
Miss Harriet Bilharz. Vice-chairman
h. 5. Van Gorder .-.--.-y. Treasurer
The directors for the three years
are: Mrs. John Wagner, l.. c. Bag
ley f. C. Rice. Karl Rasmussen, DR..
X. f. Childs. All Miller. f. b. Thorn
as. and DR.. w. II. Halloran.