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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
Don't Bury Your Bond.

When you and your neighbor have
bought your Liberty Bonds, don't take,
them home and hide them In the cup
board. Take them to your country
banker and have him give you certifi-
Gates Of deposit for the bonds. Your
banker can take these bonds to Fed
eral Reserve bank and borrow money
for your use In case you suddenly find
yourself In need Of funds. Hiding q
bond Is as bad as boarding money. Keep
the bonds and the money In circuIa-
ton and the country will pull through
this crisis all right.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
silver Coins In Demand.

Because Of the worldwide advance
In the price Of silver bullion there has
been q pronounced tendency in all
countries to withdraw silver coins
from circulation. This effect, which Is
quite noticeable in certain parts of
the United States, is growing and
spreading. Canadian dimes which for
merly were taken only at discount
and often refused-on this side of the
international boundary now usually
are accepted as freely as dimes Of
our own coinage. Those who have
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

II believe in the United States Of
America as q government Of the peO-
pie. by the people, for the people /;
whose Just powers are derived from
the consent OF the governed; democ-
racy in republic; sovereign nation
of many sovereign states; perfect
Union, one and inseparable; estab-
lished upon those principles Of free
dom, equality. justice. and humanity,
for which American patriots sacri-
feed their lives and fortunes.
II therefore believe 1t is my duty to
my country to love It.; to support Its
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
9hsil-cap Cigar Lighter.

Capt. John Corrigan Of the traffic
squad Of the police department has re-
eeived q souvenir from his son. v. r..
Corrigan. who Is In France AZ a men,
Der Of base hospital No. %. and IL dis
playing It to his friends. 1t is a cigar
lighter. made from a machine gun one
inch brass shell cap. After the shell
had been fred some enterprising
Frenchman made 1t into a lighter, to
b filled with alcohol and wick,
which 10 lighted by the friction Of a
steel wheel against q point Of steel
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

The much-praised optimist, although
70 be admired. Is not a safe guide. He
tells us all is well. when II Is not.
He falls to see the pitfalls and urges
us forward and we fall into them.
Likewise the pessimist. although
Stunned and berated. leads us to be
over cautious. Under his influence we
hopelessly sit down for fear we will
fall into the pit. when there Is none.
The cautious leader who watches,
waits. and withal is patient expecting
the world to move forward. Is always
most trustworthy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

A large number stepped out; and now
nearly all the thermometers for use In
France are made by these German
prisoners. Their workshop Is one Of
the old dismantled forts near Paris.
and apparently they are most happy
in their work. Possibly this is In
part due to the fact that they are
teaching their art to a number Of
French women.-Joseph s. Ames, in
the Atlantic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

into Is feet Of water. John p. Smith,
a fireman second class, attached to the
United States receiving ship, Jumped
overheard after him. The man In the
water was in a semi-conscious condi
ton when Smith reached him. but he
made his rescue complete. For this gal
lantry he has been commended by Sec
rotary Daniels. Smith enlisted In the
navy at st. Louis In March, 1914.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

Every farmer knows how his boys
like to eat. Mothers fried chicken,
and apple dumplings and pumpkin pies
haven't chance In the world when
the boys sit down at table. Lots OF
farmers boys are In France and the
farmer doesn't want them to go hun
CRY over there. Liberty Bonds buy
food for them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
No Longer "Made In Germany. y

Clinical thermometers have, in the
past. been a feature Of Germany's
trade; and so, when the German pris-
oners in France were sorted out last
year. they were asked II any Of them
were makers. and II so
would they care to work at their trade.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
CREED FOR ALL AMERICANS
Patriotic Sentiments That Should Be
Enshrined in the Heart OF
Every Citizen.

"The Americans creed" for which the
city of Baltimore offered a prize Of
$1,000, was made public few days
ago. It's selection was the result OF
n national citizens creed contest"
The author is William Tyler Page
of Friendship Heights, Md.
m, n.oad raada.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

wire. A lid, or cap" for the lighter is
made from another piece Of brass shell
inclosed at one end with a French cop
per coin. 1t Is a novel contrivance and
neatly made.--Indianapolis News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

studied the situation predict that II
the war goes on for some time longer
the world will see the greatest short
age Of silver coins that has ever ex-
listed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
Would Save sbiumate or Die.

The sailor is always true to his ship
mate. Whether It IL In the battle line
or at anchorage away from the guns, II
danger threatens. he is ever ready to
stand by. One night last January
sailor fell overheard from the dock at
the Norfolk yard. He went down
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

The latest mother-in-law Joke Is on
the man who married his to escape the
draft and didn't
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

Constitution to obey fits laws; to re.
spect its flag; and to defend 1t against
all enemies"
The creed was selected from several
thousand submitted. because II was
not only brief, but remarkably com.
prehensive Of the best In American
ideals. history, and traditions.
Mr.. Page. the committee on awards
announced, Is descendant Of a presI.
dent OF the United States, John Tyler.
and Of signer Of the American Dec
laration Of Independence, Carter Brax.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

These are days when II 10 not meet
for man to live by wheat alone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11
LOYAL AMERICANS
MUST CONTRIBUTE
CRUSHING OF GERMANY CAN Be
ACCOMPLISHED ONLY BY OUR
FINANCIAL AID.
RESPOND TO LIBERTY LOAN

Appeal to All True Citizens to Help
Eliminate the Diseased Tree Lying
Across the Path Of True Oemoe-
raey.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-04-11

or vital interest to the United
States is the part our soldiers are to
play In the continuation Of the great
battle. Offered to the allies without
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
STRIKES BODY BLOW
Wilson's Reply to Germany Is
Powerful Document.
American and Allied Diplomats Be
lieve Note viii Create German
Revolution.

Washington, Oct. is. - Germany's
peace offer has been answered by
President Wilson with a decision
which not only fulflls the expectations
of supporters of his diplomacy, but
also dispels the fears of those who
predicted he would substitute victories
at arms with defeats at diplomacy.
No peace with kaiserism, ~autocracy
must go; no armistice can even be
thought of while Germany continues
her atrocities on land and sea, nor
shall n be considered unless 1t fully
Is dictated by the Allied commanders
In the field I'm such terms as absolutely
provide safeguards and guarantees
that Germany's part will not be q
scrap of paper. This, in a few words.
Is the Presidents answer.
II IL does not bring a ca%pitulation
which may be more than an uncondi-
tional surrender, Allied diplomats and
American officials believe ii may cause
a revolution in Germany. Beyond ques-
ton it speaks for the Entente Allies
as well as the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
DECISION is POPULAR
Senate Applauds Presidents Wig.
orous Note to Germany.
Official Circles In Washington Unant
nous in Their Approval
of Course Taken.

Washington, Oct. 16.-The Senate
chamber rang with applause of sena.
tors as the Presidents answer to Ger
many was read a few minutes after
it had been announced at the State
department.
Senator Lodge. the chief critic of
the Presidents course, issued a state.
ment expressing his qualification at
the Presidents decision. Opinion at
the capitol and throughout official
Washington was unanimously in APP
prevail.
The official text, which will convey
the Presidents decision to the German
government and more, important, to
the German people. was delivered by
Secretary LANSING in the charge of
the Swiss legation, who has been act
ing as the intermediary. 1t was given
out publicly by Mr.. Lansing at the
State department.
One outstanding point which does
not appear in the Presidents note, a
point on which the world has been
asking questions, can be answered.
When the President declared that
the wrong done to France when Ger
many took Alsace-Lorraine should be
righted he meant that Aisace-Lorraine
should be returned to France.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
British, French and Belgian
Forces Also Carry Their Lines
On Toward Courtrai.
CAPTURE 10000 HUNS
American Troops Advance Well Past
kriemhilde Position West of
Meuse-Enemy Said to Be
Making Rapid Retreat.

With the American Forces
northwest of verdun, Oct. TO-
Units of the Second American
Army, which began operations Oct.
IL under command of Major Gen.
eral Robert l.. Billiard, repulsed
a German raid on their positions.
London, Oct. 16.-Savagely attack
ing the German lines in Belgium, Brit
ish, French and Belgian forces have
captured Roulers and carried their
lines far toward Courtrai and Thou
rout. In reports from the front there
are indications that the German lines
have been pierced and that the enemy
is retreating rapidly.
Americans Advance.
On the other extreme of the battle
line American troops have carried
their lines well past the Kriemhilde
position west of the Mouse river. They
are now holding a front that runs from
north of Cunel, north of Romagne and
thence northwesterly to the vicinity of
st. Georges, at which village it turns
to the southwest and meets the French
lines at Grandpre. French and Ital-
Ian forces are slowly sweeping the
Germans back out of the Laon salient.
They are now we'll to the east of the
Laon-La Fere railroad and have kept
up a steady pressure against the enc
my along the Disc valley to the north
east of La Fere.
Tends to Outfank Whole Line.
The Allied blow in Belgium appears
to be one which may have a direct
bearing on the co-rse of the mighty
battle hat is raging over the battle
line from Dixmude to Verdun.
The progress made against the Ger
mans on the first day of the offensive
seems to indicate that it is possible for
the Allies to press eastward and out
flank both the German submarine
bases to the north and the whole Ger
man line to the south.
Belgian, French and British forces
under King Albert are now within
two miles of the important rail center
of Courtrai. The Allies also dominate
with their guns the railroad running
from Lille to the Belgian coast by way
of Courtrai and thus hamper, If they
have not cut off, all rail communica-
ton between Ostend and Lille. The
German resistance in Flanders appears
to be only for the purpose of delaying
the Allies until the evacuation of Bel
GUM can be completed.
Take 10000 Prisoners.
Belgians, British and French partici.
pated in the assault between Dixmude
and Wervicq. More than 10000 pris'
oners already have been taken.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
"a AMERICANS DIE in Action
Last v. S. Casualty List Received
Contains 9e5 Names.

Washington. Oct. 16.-The wal de-
partment announces 995 casualties i'm
the American Expediti0nary Forces,
bringing the nations war losses to
47,6I6.
The list carries the names OF "a
Americans killed In action and SIS
wounded in action.
Other casualties announced are:
Died of wounds. 40; died of disease,
s.; died from accident and other
causes. s.; missing in action. 80.
Northwest names appear as Follows:
Killed in action-Sergt. Jacob j. Cor.
goschilitz, st. Paul. Pvt. John III. Kern,
Glencoe, Mimi; Pvt. p. e. Lindgren,
Askelin. Mimi; Pvt. Eric Olson, Will
liams, MINI. Died of wounds-Pvt.
Bernt A. Fosnes. Clear Brook, Mimi;
Pvt. Louis /. Press, Eveleth, Mimi.
Died of disease-Pvt. August w. Bur-
meister, LETTERS, Mimi; Pvt. Andrew
NJ. Halvorson, Clarkfeld, Mimi.
Wounded severely-Pvt. Joseph Drim-
kosky. Minneapolis; Pvt. Charles
Fleming. Austin. Mimi; Pvt. Allie
JOugcd, Auohd, Mllnst fNl AlD6Tt j..
Johnson, Bookings. s. D.; Pvt. Bar
ney Johnson, Agra. N. D.; Pvt. Henry
Lee, Dawson, MINI. Wounded, degree
undetermined-Pvt. Peter Kanstrup,
Arlington. 8. d. Missing in action
Pvt. Walter Erickson, Winthrop,
Mimi. Killed in action-Pvt. Ferdi-
nand Urban, Hartford, s. ID. Died
from wounds-Corp. John Oeterka,
Sank Center, Mimi. Died OF accident
and other causes-Pvt. Louis Nelson,
Fillmore, N. ID. Wounded severely
Bugler Clarence w. Lueck, Danube,
Mimi; Pvt. Gunder Anderson, Mari
eta, Mimi; Pvt. Hugh d. Corbett,
Minneapolis; Pvt. John r. Devlin
Sioux Falls, s. ID. Wounded in action
degree undetermined-Lieut. Oskar Z
Youngdahl, Red Wing, Mimi; Pvt
Chester M. Wallum, Wallum. N. d
Missing In action-Pvt. Emil G. Beck
F~essenden. N. d.; Pvt. Ernest Goulet
Faribault, MINI.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
Search Forest Fire District for
Survivors and Bodies
of Victims.
600 LIE IN MoRGUES
More Than Two Hundred Victims
Have Been Observation-Disclosures
of Bodies Are Believed
to Be In Ruins.

Minneapolis, Oct. 16.-Rescue parties
are searching the stricken districts
of Northeastern Minnesota for in
jured and burned survivors of the
forest fire. Hundreds of bodies of
those who failed to escape from the
flames that blasted a trail of death
are still believed to be lying in the
ashes of ruined homes and in the
blackened wilds.
Crowded morgues in centers for
refugees are CHASTITY meeting places
for the living and the dead.
Lists of identified dead from Duluth,
Moose Lake and Colquet showed the
extent of the destruction and indi-
Gated the heroic task confronting the
relief workers before their work is
done.
225 Names Received.
Out of the thousand persons esti-
mated by authorities to have died in
the forest fire, less than 600 are in the
temporary morgues. Over the wires,
by telegram and telephone, came the
names of 225 known dead. The same
wires, a few moments earlier, had
brought the message from those in
charge of the rescue work that the
dead must lie in the fields until the
living are taken care OF.
A list Of loo persons was sem out
from Duluth. Through the morgues
which have been established there
anxious refugees passed In fearful ex
pectation between rows of blackened
corpses.
More than 100 names came from
Moose Lake-a shattered village in the
direct path of the fiercest of the flames
where scene of destruction were so
terrible as to be almost unbelievable.
Eighteen Bodies Found.
Eighteen hodies, found in one school
district near the heap of ashes that
was once the prosperous city Of Clio.
quet, were identified and their names
also came over the wires.
The restitution i'm and near Moose
Lake, where Adjutant General Rhinow
and his staff, in charge of relief work,
have made their headquarters, is the
most pltlaDle.
More than 100 children, terror-strick.
en- at the experience through which
they passed, have been brought into
the city from hiding places I'm which
they crouched together, and are being
cared for by Red Cross nurses while
search is made for their parents.
Relief Work Organized.
Even as the rescuers are doing their
merciful work the Of the
state and its municipalities are being
organized to bring relief.
A rehabilitation project, under guild
ance of state officials, will be devel
oped. Food, clothing. shelter and med
ical supplies are being taken to tho
fire-swept areas on special trains leav
ing from a dozen points.
Home Guards are enforcing law and
order, and the strictest military disci
pline prevails through all the devas
tated districts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
WILSON MAKES APPEAL
Asks People for Support of
Fourth Liberty Loan.
Says Relaxation Now Means Defeat
With Victory Within Grasp
of Allies.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Liberty Loan
subscriptions have been stimulated by
President Wilson's reply TO the Ger
man peace note, according to reports
to the treasury from loan committees
throughout the country.
Officially reported subscriptions to
the loan now total 81 eS,41s,950. On
the face of these figures there is
every reason to believe that, counting
subscriptions which have not been re-
ported, more than so per cent OF the
$4,000, 000, 900 total has been obtained.
Following the dispatch OF his reply
to the German government, the presi-
dent turned his attention again TO the
Liberty Loan and issued his second
appeal to the American people.
The presidents second appeal Is az
follows:
THE reply of the German govern.
ment to my note of inquiry, dated Oct.
s, gives occasion for me to say to my
fellow countrymen that neither the
reply MOI any other recent events
have in any way diminished the vital
importance of the Liberty Loan. Re-
Taxation now, hesitation now, would
mean defeat, when victory seems to be
In sight; would NEAR years of war
instead OF peace on our W terms.
Il earnestly request every patriotic
American to leave to the government
of the United States and of the Allies
the momentous decisions initiated by
Germany and to remember that for
each man his duty is to strengthen
the hands of the government and to
do 1t in the nos important way, now
Immediately presented. by subscribing
to the utmost of his ability for bonds
OF the Fourth Liberty Loan. That
loan must be successful. am sure
that the American people will not fail
to see their duty and make 1t success
s.A"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
TRANSPORT SINKS AT ITS PIER
Ship Is Filled With Soldiers, But No
Loss of Life Reported.

Hoboken, N. j., Oct. 16.-Shortly be-
fore the American transport America,
formerly the German transatlantic
passenger steamship, Amerika, was
about to sail for Europe with soldiers
and supplies, the vessel foundered at
its pier.
In the early morning darkness, while
the troops aboard were sleeping, the
America settled with its keel in the
mud, leaving only three of its eight
decks, together with parts of the fun
nels, above water. So far as known
there was no loss of life.
Troops were placed on guard outside
the pier and details regarding the
sinking were denied to %inquirers. The
cause of the accident remained a mys-
stery, even to navy department off
Gals.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
Three Killed in Auto Wreck.

Pipestone. Mimi, Oct. 16. - Three
persons were killed when an automo-
bile In which they were riding left
the King of Trails highway and turned
over in a ditch about 48 miles south
of Pipestone. The dead are Michael
Nagel. wealthy farmer; Fred Husson
of Luyerne. Jack Donahue OF ELS
worth. The latter two were in Nagel's
employ on his farm. The machine
caught fire Immediately after going
into the ditch and the bodies of the
three victims yer burned beyond
recognition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
President Goes Shopping.

Washington, Oct. 16.-While Presi-
dent Wilson's decision on Germany's
note was being prepared for announce
ment at the White House and the
State department, the President went
downtown on a shopping trip. He
drove to a jewelry store in one of the
White House motors, but walked back
up Pennsylvania avenue to the White
House. . Pennsylvania e was
black at the time with crowds of war
workers just out of Office. A great
crowd surrounded the shop.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16

Teutons Leaving Bulgaria.

Geneva, Oct. 1.-THE German-Turk-
ish exodus from Bulgaria has been
greatly accelerated during the last few
days. Officers, soldiers and civilians
are arriving In Vienna on freight cars
and long conveys Of artillery and food
stuffs are given right Of way. Passen-
ger trains r reaching Vienna from
IL to 20 hours late. Steamer service
on the Southern Danube has been dis
continued. Armed Bulgarian soldiers
are turning to brigandage In some
cases. It II reported.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16

Washington, Oct. Recommending
the changes which had occurred in
France regarding the American prep
arations, Secretary Baker emphasized
the great success which has attended
the efforts to improve port facilities.
The progress which has been made
is marvellous" he said, and facilities
for unloading ships now are ahead of
the ships themselves, so there are
frequently open berths at the great de-
barkation ports. No serious outbreak
of Influenza has occurred among the
troops In France
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
SAYS KAISER IS UNMASKED
German Paper 6Iames Emperor for
Present Situation.

Paris, Oct. 16.-In commenting on
the German peace proposals. the volk-
zeitung Of Leipsic, Saxony, is quoted
in a dispatch from Switzerland as say
ing:
In the minds of the German people
responsibility for the present situation
centers more and clearly each
day on the person of the emperor.
I'VE see in William III. the last Ger
man military monarch. He must feel
that he a no longer be what he has
thought himself since the first day of
his reign-an instrument sent by God
and above all, the chief of the most
brilliant and best organized army"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16

Washington. Oct. 16.-Unaffected by
proposals Of peace by Germany, the
American people set themselves to
subscribe at least $4,000, GOO, 900 In the
next six days to the Fourth Liberty
Loan-the greatest financial task ever
placed before the nation. Reports to
the Treasury department based on in.
formation received from each OF the II
federal reserve districts showed that
total subscriptions received through
banks and through trust companies to
date amount to only !, 800, 600, 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16

British Destroyer Avenges Torpedoins
of Brazilian Shin.

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 1.-THE Bra
lillian steamship Guaratuba was tor
pedoed two days out from a French
port, according to private cables re-
ceived here. Soon after the torpedoing
a British destroyer sank the U-boat,
according to advices, and the Brazilian
captain, who was a prisoner on the
submarine, lost his life when she was
blown up. 1t was indicated that the
captain was the only one lost. Sixty
Ave members of the crew of the Guar
atuba were rescued.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-16
Flying instructor Killed.

Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 16.-Lieu-
tenant r. e. Graham, aviation In
structor here, was killed when his ma
chine fell into a tail spin at a height
of 300 feet. The cadet he was flying
with was injured slightly. The ofi,
GERS home was in Pittsburgh, Pa.