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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04

from Jews driven from Turkey to Egypt
because they refused to become Otto
man subjects when Turkey entered the
war.
THE corps served under fire on many
occasions. bringing food and munitions
to the f1rst-line trenches" said Sergeant
Major Pevzner. Many Of our men
gave their lives and narrowly escaped
death. Once when the Royal Innis-
killing Regiment had engaged In severe
fighting all day. and had suffered heavy
losses, 1t was about to be annihilated
by superior forces.
Our men, coming up with food,
abandoned their mules and packs, sprang
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
ROTARY NIGHT AT PARK
Club Members Will Feast and Meet
Lieutenant Sousa

Rotary Night will be celebrated at
Willow Grove this evening. Members of
the club are urged in the official call
to bang down the top of their desks at
.4:45 o'clock and speed on to the park:
In addition to a feast. there will be
music Following a dinner there will be
a reception to Lieutenant Sousa. whose
band is dispensing an all-Allied program
this week at Willow Grove.
There will be several special Rotary
selections, in addition to the regular
program. Preparations for tonights
ent ntertainment were made by John
Davies. He was assisted by a commit
tee. Including Irwin f. Paschal. Hilson
H Whyte. Harry r. Jordan, Parke
Shoch. Frederick c. Bingham and DR..
4. r Sausser
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
AIRPOST RECORDS MADE
No Accidents Causing Serious De.
laws During August

Remarkable records in aviation have
been made by the carriers employed in
the air mail service between Washing
ton, Philadelphia and New York. In the
month of August. in which there were
twenty-seven flying days for the car
riers. not one of the fifteen planes in
use was laid up in the shop for repairs:
nor was there an accident which caused
serious delay.
The total possible miles of flight for
the air mail carriers on this route was
1861, of which 1887 miles were ac-
tually completed by the postottice air.
men The total weight Of mail carried
was 5S79 pounds.
One of the two forced landings caused
a delay of seven minutes and the other
a delay of less than ten minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
PAJAMA RACE SAVES CAR
Barefoot Dash Prevents the Theft o
Automobile

Wallace w. Whitaker, constable of
Lawrencehurg, Ind, and his son John
ran through Corntield Just as the sun
was rising and they both made the
marathon in their pajamas and bare
feet. but they prevented two other men
who had pushed their popular-priced car
six blocks away from the Whitaker
garage from stealing their family trans
DOrt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
Government Takes Over Bureau

The bureau of occupation for trained
women which was established six years
ago under the auspices of the Philadel-
ohia Collegiate Alumnae has been taken
over by the United States employment
service of the Department of Labor,
yomen's division. The offices are at
l3ll-l3 Arch street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04

to the trenches, took the guns out OF
dead soldiers hands and. cooperating
with those OF the regiment still alive.
drove of the enemy.
"The muleteers won praise from Gen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
PULLED OFF MANS TOE
Bonesetter's Yank Proves Too Strenu.
Gus Treatment

John NimiCk Is minus a toe and a
Latrobe. Pa, "bonesetter" is in trouble
as a result. When the toe did not re-
spond to treatment, Nimick says, a strap
was fastened to it and the doctor and
an assistant pulled until the toe came
off at the second joint.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04

william II. Kingsley, vice president
of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany. of this city, has been appointed
associate director of the personnel bu-
reau of the American Red cross, accord
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
Awarded Army Commissions

Two more Philadelphians have won
commissions In the army. They are
Frank n. Smith. 221s Vine street, who
has been appointed captain of engineers.
and Joseph BENJAMIN Rush Miller, 53S
North Fifty-third street. who has been
commissioned frst lieutenant In the
chemical warfare service
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04

eral Patterson, who commanded the unit
to which they belonged. Many Of them
won distinction and decorations and
one received the Victoria Cross for
bravery"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
Mr.. MARTIN NIELSEN
DIED FROM INFLUENZA

Mr.. Martin Nielsen passed away
at his home near Hamlin, Saturday
morning, October 26, 1918, after an
illness Of two weeks with influenza
and numerous complications.
At the time of his death he was
thirty-four years old. He leaves
wife and two children, three broth
ers and his parents, who reside in
Extra. Mr.. Nielsen was a resident
of this county for many years and
was a highly respected citizen. He
moved to Hamlin from Extra about
a year ago, and has been agent for
the Rawleigh Medicine Company.
The funeral was held at the home
Monday morning at 1870, conduc-
ted by Mrs. Sipe, the Adventist
minister of Extra. The remains
were then brought to the Extra
cemetery for burial. Our heartfelt
sympathy is extended to the be-
reaved family and relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
TIE BOY NEXT DOOR

didn't vote for Wilson, never liked him much;
The golden pnchnose glasses sort of udish ouch
didn't like his methods-dsiked his friends still more.
But thing that has changed me is The Boy Next Door.
My life's been pretty happy; I've had lots of joys
There's been Just drawback; never had no boys
But I've got little daughter and know she has store
OF love and trust and longing for The Boy Next Door,
And when the atefu day arrived knew had fight
forgot the way I'd voted for our President right
couldn't go to battle, was old and stiff and sore,
But the first that enlisted was The Boy Next Door.
And by God, I'm right behind him with every cent I've
got
To buy him food and shelter and powder guns and shot,
And God will just watch Ger him and send him home
more
expect TIL be daddy to The Boy Next Door
And there's lot ofus old fellows too old go and fight,
And with to represent and battle for the right
But can give money never did before
And love and hope and courage to The Boy Next Door
j. H. skinner,n the Council Bluffs Nonpare.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
CLAIMED
BY THE Influenza

Myrtle Marie johnson was born
in ElkHorn, Iowa, November 26,
1912 and died at her home in Extra
October %, 1918 from Spanish In
fluenza. She is the only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnson, who
are much saddened by her untimely
death. Little Myrtle had just start
ed to school aweek before her death
and made many friends amongst
the schoolmates, who dearly loved
her. She was sweet and loving
child and will long be remembered.
The funeral was held from the
residence, Wednesday, conducted by
Reverend Rasmussen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
PVT. ARTHUR bALLOU
IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ballou re-
ceived word, last Tuesday from the
New Jersey Red Cross Chapter
that their son, Arthur, was in ser
ious condition and to come, if pos
sible. They, accompanied by Mrs.
Arthur Ballou and baby, left the
same day to be at his bedside, at a
hospital in Railway, New Jersey.
The two ladies are now enroute to
Extra but Mr.. Ballou will remain
and bring his son back with him as
soon as he is able to travel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
BRAYTON NEWS

Miss Nora Larsen is visit
ing in Audubon.
Lawton Bartlett was a bus
mess caller in Omaha, Mon
day.
j. j. Lewis OF Extra was
calling on relatives in Bray
ton, Tuesday.
Miss Vera Petersen of Elk
Horn was the guest.of Mary
lde, last week.
Miss Amelia Andersen of
Council Bluffs was a visitor
ia Brayton, Monday.
Mrs. Merrill Myers of Chi
cago is visiting her parents,
A. f. Anderson and wife.
]. M. Dillenback, who ran
the blacksmith shop here for
awhile, has moved to Man
ming.
Mrs. Ray Leonard and two
little sons Of Avoca came
down from Audubon, Mon
day to spend a few days with
relatives.
There are quite a number
of cases of Influenza in Bray
ton and vicinity but, so far,
none have proved serious.
Earnest Cotton and family
departed last Thursday for
their home in Miami, Florida
after pleasant visit with re-
latives at the O. f. Ide and
| j. t. Jenkins homes.
/ Word has been received
from Mrs. G. L. Bison, who
is at Camp Forrest, Georgia,
at the bedside of her son,
Charles, that he is now i'm
proving and on the road to
recovery, which is pleasing
news to his many friends.
Mrs. Bison also states that
Jens Clemensen, who is also
at Camp Forrest has had or
dcrs to move but he does not
know where.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
JOHN ]. QU|BY
PASSED AWAY.

Which, occurred in Audubon last
week. In the passing of John j.
Quinby Audubon County loses an
other Of its old pioneers, one who
was identified with all the early
days and the undermining of the
raw state of our county to the more
recent development.
Mr.. Quinby lived on one Of Geo.
Grays farms in 1881, when the
North Western pulled into Audu-
bon. Ross was soon established
and grain houses built, one by Gray
and one by Stuart. MIR. Quinby
was given charge of the Gray grain
business and for many years served
his employer faithfully and was
popular with his customers, because
he did an honest business.
He leaves to mourn, his wife, two
sons and one daughter. He be-
longed to the Methodist church and
Masonic lodge, of both he was a
faithful member. His remains were
laid to rest in Arlington Heights
cemetery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
Acting Secretary Walter Brain

Acting Secretary Walter Brain
ard has issued the financial report
of the Audubon County Agricul-
tural Society. 1t is very compre-
hensive, and one that will be read
with pleasure by all in the county.
Mr.. Will Wissler, who has fully
recovered from his accident of sew,
eral months ago, wishes to an
nounce that the Woodmen Acciden-
tai Insurance Company made sat
isfactory and prompt settlement
with him for time lost.
Miss Gertie Noon Of Sparta
Wisconsin came last Thursday and
will teach the Thielen school, north
| otto wn. She is q daughter Of Clar-
Ience Noon and viii stay at the
home of her aunt, Blanche Noon.
Gus Gault returned to Quinlan,
Oklahoma, Wednesday last, where
he is employed on a ranch. Mrs.
Gault remained for a longer visit.
Friday, she went TO the Albert
Bintner home in the country.
IANT1 FOR REPRESENTATIVE
H. J. Mantz, of, Audubon, is the
| republican candidate for representa-
| tive. Two years ago he was elected
| to serve the people Of this county
and his work in the legislature was
watched with considerable interest.
| Mr.. Mantz proved to be one OF the
strongest men in the lower house.
| He was soon recognized as a man of
| ability and was placed on some of
the most important committees. His
record in the last legislature brought
credit to himself and the people of
the county he represented.
Mr.. Mantz asks to be returned for
a second term. If elected he will be
| in position to do better than before.
He is in line for some big appoint
| ments and will be in position to
render Audubon county service that
would take other men years to ac-
complish. His record is clean. He
is recognized as man of good sound
| judgment and that it what is needed
in the legislature.
| Mr.. Mantz needs no introduction
/ at our hands for he has lived in this.
county 81 years, twenty of which
were spent on the farm. He has
practiced law in Audubon since 1905
and during that time was county at
| torney two terms and served as
mayor of the town for a period of
| five years, and in each instance has
| given universal satisfaction.
| He was chairman of the Red Cross
during the year of its organization.
He assisted in the Y. M. c.. A. drives
and in the four Liberty Loan drives,
making numerous speeches over the
county in the interests of war ac-
i tivities. Governor Harding appoint
4 ed Mr.. Mantz chairman of the legal
advisory board with the responsible
ity of seeing that all registrants
We're advised and assisted in filling
out their missionaries. Fully a
third of his time has been devoted
to war work since the war broke out
and all of this time has been given
gratis. Mr.. Mantz is a fluent speak
er and he rendered excellent service
as one of President Wilson's Four
Minute Men. The people of Audi
bon county will make no mistake if
they return Mr.. Mantz to the legis-
lature.
! When you have backache the liver
or kidneys are sure to be out of gear
Try Sanol, it does wonders for the
liver, kidneys, and bladder. A trial
will convince you. Get it at the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31

When you have backache the liver
or kidneys are sure to be out of gear.
Try Sanol, it does wonders for the
liver, kidneys, and bladder. A trial
will convince you. Get it at the
Kearney Pharmacy
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
We Buy Old False Teeth

We pay from $500 to $500 per
set [brokep or not. We also pay
actual value for Diamond, old
Gold, Silver and Bridge-work.
Send at once by parcel post and
receive cash by return mail.
MAZER's TOOTH SPECIALITY
Dept. x. 2OO7 So. 9Th ST.,
dI8pd Philadelphia, Pa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
BOYS. IN
MIDST OF FIGHTING

Out of so Atlantic men in Com
pany M. I6Sth Regiment Inf. only
seventeen remain uninjured.
Joe Cardio, who was one of the
COMFY, is still in a hospital and,will
probably be invaded home as soon
as he is able to make the trip.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
CARD OF THANKS

We express our thanks to our
relatives and friends for sympathy
and beautiful floral offerings during
the death and burial Of our dear son
and brother.
Mrs. Mary Navratil
And Children
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
OBITUARY Of
MRS. PETER cLAUSEK

Mrs. Francena Clausen was born
in Denmark, January 8, 1871 and
died October %, 1918, at the Allan
tic hospital, following an operation
for appendicitis. She was united in
marriage to Peter Clausen at Gin
ton, Iowa in 1894, but recent years
have been residing on farm near
Brayton. She leaves to mourn her
loss, her husband and six children,
Mrs. Benny Hoegh; Nels; Albert;
Christina; Jennie and Esthre Clau.
sen. Mrs. Clausen was a fine lady
of lovable ways, and will be missed
by everyone of her acquaintance.
The remains were laid to rest in
the Oakhill cemetery, Thursday af-
ternoon. A large concourse of sor-
rowing friends attended the funeral
services, which were conducted by
the Reverend Strandskov. The be.
reaved family has the heartfelt sym
pathy of the entire community.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31
CARD-OF THANKS

We express our thanks to our
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness shown us during the sickness,
death and burial of our dear wife
and mother; and to the givers Of
the many beautiful flowers.
Peter Clausen and Children
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-10-31

Mrs. Earl Benton, who re-
sides in the country, is a very
sick lady with the Influenza.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

Banks farm. c. u. Niles, manager OF
this property has developed II to u
marked degree In the ave years he
has been In charge. He viii explain
his plan OF future development. rota'
tion system. etc.
10.30-l2!30 u. m,--En route 10
Grants Pass and lunch at Josephine
hotel.
1880? p. m.--visiting farm OF
=. r. Steele. Here Ia an excellent
example OF the value OF sweet clover
shown on burned over lands. MIR,
Steele has n nationally famous herd
Of Berkshlres.
$500 p. Visiting farm OF
Roy McGee OF Glendale, Mr., McGee
has Just completed very successful
hog feeding trial and his results are
worth noting.
Cars OF County Agent Glaisyer.
Cate and Thompson will be available
for use In covering the counties to be
visited. Should the size Of the party
be such that additional machines are
necessary they will be commandeer-
cd. All expenses aside from auto
transportation will be borne by indi-
viduai members OF the party.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
REXALL STORES AID
NAVAL RECRUITING

In the window OF the Clemens
drug store there is displayed a
double-page advertisement from a
current Issue Of great national
weekly that brings the war on the
sea directly home to this secticn.
and to the store where the adver-
tisement appears. Tho proprietor
Of the store has a personal interest
in the advertisement also. for II re-
lates to war work that he Is doing
for the government. Furthermore.
he helped pay for it-ani the cost
Of the "ad" for the single Issue was
$4,000. :.
The advertisement asks for go.
900 men, between 21 and 30. for
service in the new merchant marine.
In the language Of It's headline. II
offers $50 900 Jobs at sea" to clean
cut young Americans.
The advertisement relates fur
ther that "the Rexall Stores through
out the United States, nearly 1000
OF them. have been designated by
the government as enrolling stations
for the U. 8. shipping board.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
MEDFORD LAD IS RUN
OVER BY AUTOMOBILE

Medford, June 6.-Jimmy Smith,
the IL year old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Smith OF 607 West Eleventh
street, was badly injured yesterday
when the bicycle he was riding and
the Dodge automobile driven by
Leon Wilkinson collided at the city
hall corner, Front and West Sixth
street, the scene Of so many acct
dents In the past
The injured lad was taken to the
Sanitarium in an unconscious condi-
tion. The full extent Of his injuries,
although he was promptly attended
to by Drs. Porter and Sweeney, had
not developed yesterday afternoon,
but It was thought that no bones
we're broken and that his skull was
not fractured. His injuries we're
thought to be mostly bad bruises
and badly cut wrist.
Eye witnesses Of the accident all
exonerated Mr.. Wilkinson from
blame.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
<<<<<><<<<<<<<<<<<<
= MOVIE NEWS NOTES =

II the name OF Goldwyn has not
been populariEed long before this
"The Cinderella Man." Mae Marsh's
latest picture. adapted from Edward
Childs Carpenters charming senu-
mental comedy. would turn the trick
with ease, for II Is the most delight
full comedy drama the writer has
had the good fortune to see In many
q long month. In point OF drama Il
Is simplicity itself, but the romance
OF Marjorie Gamer and her Cinderel-
Ia Man is so prettily set forth and
benefits so largely by the perform
ance Of Miss Marsh that each scene
Is a single Joy In itself--the whole
a bubbiing container OF comedy. SEN
timent and heart interest.
Miss Marsh's quantity appealing
delineation OF the star part is GER
tainiy the best thing she has yet
done for Goldwyn. She brings to
the role that almost eloquent per-
sonality which with her inborn abil-
ity turns the most commonplace OF
things into colorful Incidents that
charm. George Fawcett, as the
thick skinned old Gamer whose at
tention is at nrst divided only be-
tween his stomach and his business,
contributes one Of the most effec-
tive comedy characters the screen
has ever seen. Tom Moore In the
title part and Alec B. Francis as
Romney Evans. the legal adviser or
the Gamers. give superlative ae-
counts Of themselves. while the sup
port Is from first to last Of an un-
usually high order.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
PORTLAND FLOUR MILLS
ARE FORCED TO CLOSE.

Portland. June 6.-Complaining
about the amount OF wheat allotted
them. most Of the flour mills in this
district have closed down. says a
message which was sent to Washing
ton. d. c.. last night by w. B. D..
Dodon. executive secretary Of the
chamber OF commerce.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
IpIEI,

JoNES-M the family home on
North Sixth street. Thursday
June 6. Mrs. ID. A. Jones, aged 40
years. death resulting from child
birth.
Mrs. Jones, with her husband and
S-year-old son. came to Grants Pass
from eastern Oregon last fall In or
der to give the son school advant-
ages. The funeral will be held at
the Christian church Friday after
noon, and the body will be taken to
Eugene for burial.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
OFFICIALS WAIT WORD
FROM U-BOAT FIGHT

Washington. June 6.--0nicials arc
still waiting for further reports con-
cerning the encounter between the
American destroyer and German
submarine on the Atlantic coast, The
destroyer Ia stlll at sea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
MARRIEI,
ARMsTRoNG-EvANs

ARMsTRoNG-EvANS -- Thursday
afternoon June 6 Robert Victor
Armstrong and Elizabeth Edith
Evans. Elder p. r. Everton OF the
Church OF God ofiiciating.
The wedding took place at tho j.,
II. Andes home. which had been dec
Grated with roses for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong will leave
In the morning for Agnes. where
they will reside.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

W, ], Mahoney left last night for
Bend, Ore, where he has a position
as ticket agent aud operator for the
spokane, Portland a Seattle Rail-
way Co,
Mrs. c. r. Duftey arrived this
morning from Raymond, Wash. and
win spend several weeks With her
parents. Mr., and Mrs. II, s. Wood
cock, Kerby,