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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
PARENTS NEED
NOT FEAR SONS WELFARE,

Parents who have thought of pris.
on life in Germany as perhaps the
Worst experience that could befall
their sons in the American army, will
find in the service that the American
Red Cross has provided to furnish
prisoners with food-further proof
of the value of this great organiza-
ton.
The plan briefly is this. The
American Red Cross committee sta
toned in Berne, Switzerland, will
send each American prisoner three
ten pound packages of food every
two weeks. Already enough supplies
are in Switzerland or on their way
there to care for 10000 American
prisoners for period of six months.
Naturally General Pershing is not
planning to let the Germans capture
that many American soldiers, but
the Red Cross is measuring the pros
poets by what has happened to the
French and English in gigantic en-
gagements when both sides lose very
heavily.
This same Red Cross bureau will
be the sole agency licensed by the
War Trade Board to transmit money
to American and Allied prisoners in
Germany. The German government
never yet has had occasion to doubt
the good faith of the American Red
Cross. SO that its relief plans are
certain of execution.
Stories about the starvation of
prisoners in Germany have been
printed SO frequently in this country
that many parents will consider the
Red Cros plans worth all the money
they have contributed to it il it did
not attempt any other form Of re-
lief work. The kind and amount of
food to be sent every two weeks will
be determined by expert dietitians.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
READS THE
OATH TAKEN IN GERMANY

Governor Lowden of Illinois was
given round after round of applause
one day this week when he address
ed at the Powers theatre representa-
tives Of the Chicago church fedora
ton which numbered 500 Protestant
churches, on the issues of the war.
The thing of interest was the oath
he declared every minister must take
who fills a pulpit in Germany.
LET me read you," he said, "the
oath of fidelity which all who seek
to enter the pulpit in Germany must
take. It reads:
"I will be submissive, faithful
and obedient to his royal majesty,
and his lawful successors in the gov.
eminent, as my most gracious king
and sovereign; promote his welfare
according to my ability; prevent in
jury and detriment to him, and par
ticularly endeavor TO carefully cul-
tivate in the minds of the people un-
der my care, sense Of reverence
and fidelity toward the king, love
for the fatherland, obedience to the
laws and all those virtues which in
a Christian denote good citizen. and
I will not teach or act in a contrary
spirit. l will preach the word as
his gracious majesty Dictates
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
EAGEN.CAMPBELL

Wednesday morning, February g.,
1918, at O'Clock at st. Patrick's
church parsonage. this city, occurr-
ed the marriage ceremony of Mr..
George Eagen. Jr., and Miss Mary
Campbell. performed by the pastor,
Father Mcdonald. The attendants
were Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Weeks. AZ
ter the ceremony the bridal party and
number of invited guests went to
the home of the groom's parents,
where the wedding breakfast was
partaken Of.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Eagen of Greeley town
ship. He Is an energetic young man
and a4armer by occupation. who no
doubt will make provision for his
wife and posterity. The bride Is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Campbell of Melville township. She
is an estimable young lady with
many womanly traits. which 90 to-
ward making happy home. The
happy couple will for the present.
make their home with the groom's
parents and in March will begin
farming for themselves, when they
will be at home to their friends. They
we're the recipients of number of
beautiful presents.
The Republican. with the numer.
Gus friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eagen
Join In extending the best wishes
for a successful welded life. The
marriage ceremony was performed
at the church parsonage on account
of the churches Of the city being
closed to the public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
PAID TOP PRICE FOR
THEIR HERD BULL

Geo. M. Ross and son Carl Ross
returned from Des Moines this morn
ing where they spent the past three
days attending the Polled Hereford
Association sales which we're held at
the state fair grounds. Mr.. Ross had
four pure bred cows and one bull in
the offering. Two OF the cows sold
for $1,000 each and the bull brought
over $1,000.
The top price bull at the sale was
bought by Mr.. Ross and topped the
sale at $4,000. This animal is known
as Repeater and said to be the finest
individual ever sold in the ring. Re-
peater will be shipped to Audubon
soon and will make most valuable
addition to their already fine large
herd Of Polled Herefords. This is
a big price to pay for herd bull.
but he has the breeding and that Is
what is SO much desired at this time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
POPULAR EXTRA LADY
MARRIED IN ATLANTIC

Miss Margaret f. Kness, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Kness, of
Extra, and, Christian Reisgaard were
married in Atlantic by the Rev. Hall
at the Christian parsonage Thurs
day January 31st. They were &C
companied by George B. and Bessie
Kness, brother end sister bf the
bride. The newlyweds left immed-
lately for a chort honeymoon trip
and after returning will be at home
to their many friends on a farm
about four miles northeast of Extra.
Both these young folks come from
excellent families and have a host
of friends who will join the Repub-
lican in extending congratulations
for a happy and prosperous married
life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
FATHER MCDONALD
CHANGED TO CUMMINGS

Father Mcdonald, pastor of the
st.. Patrick's catholic church in this
city the past thirteen and a half
years, has been changed from Audi
bon to Cummings. Iowa to fill the
place left vacant by the death Of the
late Father Quinn.
The change of parishes Is pro-
motion to Father Mcdonald. and If
agreeable to him he will accept the
call.
He will say his first mass there on
next Sunday. We have not learned
the name of the priest who is to
have charge of the parish in Audi
bon. We regret that he is to leave,
and will give more detailed account
of Father McDonald's pastorate in
Audubon in a later issue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
MEETING HELD AT HAMLIN

The Farm Bureau Association was
compelled to hold its mass meeting
at Hamlin last Saturday owing to
the action taken by the board of
health prohibiting any public gather
ings in an effort to check an cpl
demic of smallpox. The meeting
held in this city and g0odly num-
Der of the signers to the guarantee
were in the city to attend the meet
ing and to hear Mr. Thurman of
the Extension Department of Iowa
College, Ames. About twenty were
present at the meeting which was
held in the Hamlin hall.
The purpose of the meeting was
also to perfect permanent organi-
zation and to tall. oycr the men
available for the county agent. The
following officers were elected:
Earl Maharg, President.
John C. Nelson. Vice President.
F. c. Sampson. Secretary
James Hunt. Treasurer
The directors are; w. H. Baust,
Olsen. s. NJ. Peterson, John Samp-
son, E. B. Thomas, C. Wickham, A.
p. Hansen. Simon Foley, George
Graham and l.. Z. Simpson.
This is positively a strong organ
ization and the officers and direct
ors will work tremendously with the
500 and more signers' to make the
Farm Bureau in Audubon county
one of real worth and benefit to all.
Another meeting will be held
somewhere in the. county on Satur-
day afternoon of this week for the
purpose OF hiring competent coun-
ty agent. A number of good men
are available and it is thought that
the right man can be secured at
once so that the farmers of the coun-
ty may have the full benefit Of his
services in the matter of arranging
the crops for this year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
TWO HUNDRED YEAR
OLD WAR PROPHECY

A prediction of the present world
conflict made in a prophecy PIG
years ago, and translated and pub
lished in Danish newspaper dur
ing 1909. has just been found by
expostmaster Fisher at Hastings
Neb. 1t says:
At the breaking down of a mon.
astery of the Holy Ghost at Vihmar
city on Baltic sea island, a 200
year old prophecy has been found
The prophecy was written on parch.
ment by monk in 1901 and is now
in the town hall at Visman, or Viii
mar. 1t says:
Europe will some day, when the
seat of the pope is vacant, meet with
a terrible punishment. Seven ma
tions will turn themselves against a
bird with two heads. The bird will
defend itself with wings and talons
A monarch who always mounts his
horse from the wrong side shall be
surrounded by a wall of foes.
1T will be tough struggle ea2.
and west and the lives of many men
shall be lost. War chariots shall
roll forth without horses and fire
dragons shall fly through the sky
spewing fire and sulphur. destroy
ing the towns. Mankind will not
listen to the foreboding of God and
he shall turn away from them. The
war shall last three years and five
months. Starvation and disease shall
follow Bread will be controlled
and distributed among people.
Men will be lurking at the bot
tom of the seas for their prey The
war will start when the corn is rip.
ening in the fields and reach its
maximum pitch when the cherry
trees are blooming for the third
time. Peace will be obtained about
Christmas time"
The above prophecy would bring
the war to conclusion about the
same time as that found in Revela-
tions, which makes it's duration
forty-two months, concluding this
month.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
NOTICE OF LETTING

Sealed bids will be received at
the office of the county auditor. at
Audubon. Iowa, until IL o'clock a.
m, February is. 1918, for 3S42 lin
cal feet of corrugated or concrete
pipe assorted sizes; plans and spec
ifications OF which may be seen at
the above office or the office Of the
county engineer. For standard form
of tender apply to the county engi-
neer. The county reserves the right
to waive defects and to reject any
or all bids. A. j. Van Sise, County
Engineer. 6-2w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
ALIENS ARE REGISTERING

All German aliens who are Nnnat-
uralized citizens and those who have
only taken out their first papers, are
registering this week with the post
masters of the various towns. Here
in Audubon a number have already
registered and Postmaster Morrissey
informs us that there are some to
register today. This order is in eff
feet everywhere, and includes all
men over fourteen years Of age. It
is not thought that there are a great
many in Audubon county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
JACOBsEN-HOOVER

Yesterday afternoon at 2:15 Mr..
Carius Jacobsen and Miss Nora
Hoover were united in marriage by
Rev. VIM. Mack at the Presbyter-
ian manse. The witnesses were the
father of the bride. MIR. ]. Hoover,
and mother of the groom. Mrs. JAG
OLSEN. There were several relatives
and friends present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacobsen are two worthy young peo-
pie from the vicinity Of Extra and
have q number of friends who will
wish them the best of success thru
out their married life. The happy
couple will move to Minnesota in
the spring where they will make
their home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
HAS A KINDLY HEART

Mrs. H. j. Mantz, wife of Repre-
sentative Hal j. Mantz. went to ON
aha Thursday of last week and re-
turned home Friday bringing with
her a cute little baby girl which they
have taken for adoption. The name
given the child. which is only a
month old. is Kathleen Jean Mantz.
This makes the second child that Mr..
and Mrs. Mantz have taken for
adoption, the first one being little
boy named Paul Samuel MantI. We
hope the two little tots will grow to
man and womanhoOd and be a pleas
ure to Hal and wife always.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
MASQUERADE AT DANISH
BROTHERHOOD HALL

81 A large and enthusiastic company
of Audubon people gathered at the
Danish Brotherhood hall last Thurs
day evening when masquerade ball
was given for the benefit of the Red
,Cro6s. There were numerous ways
of gathering funds. At the door
each one who entered was given a
badge of white ribbon on which was
printed q small red cross. Each adult
gave in return fifty cents and chill
dren under ten years of age gave
twenty-five cents. The patronage
was so general that the packed con-
dition Of the hall left little room
for those who desired to dance. How
ever dozen or more couples gained
access to the floor and danced to
the music which was furnished by
W.. e. Kennels and Peter Mortensen
and his son. These generous hearted
musicians consented to give their
time gratis for the benefit of the
Red Gross.
ffe There were those who had most
becoming costumes and among the
most unique ones gas one dressed
~ ~ rooster, an imitation of Jack
Pershing" the famous rooster who
brought almost $4,000 in Audubon
during the past month. c. C. Nelson
the iauctioneer was present and he
insisted that the rooster be sold at
Auction. The ROSTERS dancing part
ner was also to share in the honors
OF the sale. The bids were limited
not to exceed a certain amount and
aftfr spirited bidding on the rooster
and his mate a sum of $71.45 was
realized. This proved most pleas
ant diversion and left the large
crowd in a happy mood.
The Brotherhood had also arrang,
ed for the unwilling Of a service flag
appeared six stars. in COM
mAinoration of six members of the
order who had volunteered their SER
vices and are now enlisted in the
various branches of Uncle Sans
fighting force. The young men are
Andrew Jensen, Chris Friis. Hans
Pr Nielsen. Chris Sorensen. Hans
Petersen and Peter Hail. This SER
vice was quite impressive and did
the young men a distinct honor.
During the evening and after the
masks had been removed and the
PRIZES awarded, many went to the
Petersen hotel where the ladies Of
the ID. d. S. served coffee and cake,
and these refreshments were indulg-
ed In quite freely. The ladies Sc
cured a neat sum for their trouble
and succeeded in securing a little
more than .S23 The sale of badges
to $97.6O which together
with the sum realized on the sale
of the rooster brought the total re-
ceipts of the evening up to $19221.
This handsome sum was turned over
to the Red Cross the day following
and was accepted by the officers of
the association with much gratitude
tor those who had so kindly made 1t
possible to give SO generour con-
tribution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
BANK FIXTURES ARRIVED

The new bank fixtures for the
Iowa Savings Bank arrived Tuesday
and a force of workmen have been
busily engaged night and day so that
this institution can open its doors to
the public at the earliest possible
moment. The fixtures are of quar-
tered oak. The room has been hand
somely decorated and when compiet-
ed will be one of the most preten-
tious banking rooms in this part of
the state. In an interview with some
of the officers this morning they
stated that it would be impossible
to state definitely just when they
would be ready for business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
A NEW HEAVYWEIGHT

Monday night of this week at 1880
O'Clock. there arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harter McClaren a
bouncing baby boy which tipped the
scales at twelve pounds. The mother
and babe are getting along fine and
Harter can be seen making his get
away from the postoffice OCCASION
ally during the day to run down home
to see how the new arrival IS behav-
ing himself.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
CUT YOUR TREES

If Harlan felt real pinch for coal,
there are hundreds of dead trees
standing or fallen along the river
that desperation would force men to
cut up and haul away for fuel Such
trees could be worked up into huge
piles of firewood. Along the roadside
there are many trees it would be a
blessing to have consumed, and many
homes could spare>a few shade trees
without missing them, while large
limbs could be cut from many others
to their advantage. What is true of
Harlan is true of almost every town
in the state.-Harlan Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Saturday night number of the
friends of Miss Mary Campbell. who
was married yesterday to George
Eagen, Jr., gave miscellaneous
shower in her honor at the Charles
Pardee home eleven miles southwest
of Audubon. A iarge crowd was
present and a real jolly good time
enjoyed by all. Miss Campbell re-
ceived many articles of various de-
scriptions, which will assist mater
ially in her household work.
Dancing and games were the order
of the evening until halt was call
ed for lunch which was served by
girl friends of Mary. After supper
the merry making was resumed and
continued until late hour.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
TO HAVE PIE SOCIAL

A pie social and program will be
given at the Bowman school house
in Viola township on the evening of
Friday. February Sth, the proceeds
of which go to the Red Cross. A
program will be rendered. the prin-
cipal speaker to be Miss Stearns. our
county superintendent. A play will
be given called Teacher. Can I Go
Home" Patriotic songs will also be
used. Miss Mary Andrews. teacher.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
CLAIMS SALE DATE

r. H. Petty, one of the pioneers Of
Audubon county. who tramped over
the streets of Audubon when there
was grass instead of paving, was in
the city yesterday and told US that
he claimed Wednesday. February 81
as his sale date. He bought out
Marion Jones last fall and will move
onto the new place March LIST. His
sale will take place where he now
lives, one and one half miles south
and one mile east of Audubon. This
paper will contain further announce
mentS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
COUNTY SHERIFF AND
AUDITOR STILL BUSY

Sheriff b. F. Wilson and County
Auditor II. A. Northup, with the as
sistance of the public school teachers
still in Audubon. are busy this week.
They are preparing a card index of
every registrant in Audubon county.
These cards will show what each reg
istrant is best fitted for in the army
service and they will be forwarded
to Provost Marshal General Crowder
at Washington, ID. c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
.PHYSICIaNs BUSY

The local physicians have been
kept very busy the last of the week
and the fore part of this week, vac
cinating many children and num-
Der of adults. This is a necessary
precaution and everyone who has not
been vaccinated within the past seven
years, should see about having it done
at this time las there are number of
cases of smallpox in Audubon and
many have been exposed to the dread
disease.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
TEACHERS AND
PATRONS MEETING

Last Saturday the Teachers and
Patrons important meeting was held
at Extra. A large number was pres
ent and our county superintendent,
Miss Ella M. Stearns. was also there
and interested the audience with one
of her delightful and timely talks.
Following is the program given
at the meeting:
1900 a. m..-Generai Discussions.
1890 a. m.-War Relief Problems
for Sewing-Clara N-.Bradley.
1880 a. m.-The Thrift Campaign
in the Public Schools-G. w. Wal
tiers.
Noon Intermissiou.
1:15 p. m.-War Relief Work
Clara V. Bradley.
2:15 p. m.-General Address. The
New Teacher-G W. Walters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
AMONG THE SICK

B. l.. Darnold. who has been ailing
for some time. Is up and about once
more. w. s. Foley is improving
II. G. Walters h able to be
about the streets. DR.. Childs Is i'm
proving nicely and "Nick" Conklin
Is on the mend. George A. Foley in
the country is improving. but slowly.
Chas. l.. Tramp. who was critically
Ill Is showing some Improvement.
Miss Bernice DeFrates. the Wilde
children, Duvall children and all the
other children having the smallpox
are over the worst Of II. We are
glad to chronicle the improvement
among our sick folks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
RELIGIONS IN CANTONEMENTs

A religious census taken OF APP
proximately $4,000 men in Camp
Grant, shows that the members or
the Catholic faith far outnumber any
other denomination. In proportion
to the numbers in this cantonement
district. the Episcopalians head the
list of those enlisted, while the Jews
show the smallest enlistment of any
faith in proportion to the number of
Jews in the district.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
WE'RE CALLED FOR FUNERAL

o. G. Richie. Of Coleridge, Nebr..
who was called here to attend the
funeral of his father-in-law, the
late w. H. Aldrich. departed for his
home Friday morning. Mrs. Richie.
who accompanied him to Audubon,
remained for a longer stay with her
mother. George Renftle and wife,
the latter a daughter of Mr.. Aldrich,
who were here for the funeral, re-
turned to their home at Milford at
the same time. and Edwin d. AL
drich, son living at Des Moines,
returned to his home on the after
noon train.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07

For some time the Tuscania has
been under charter to the Cunard
line and she is the fifth big vessel
of the Cunard company lost since
the war began.
Although prior to January LIST Of
the present year there were more
than 100000 American troops in
France. according to the statement
made by Secretary of War Baker.
the Tuscania was the first transport
to be torpedoed on the voyage from
an American port to France. Several
American transports. however. have
been .torpedoed on the return jour.
ney. &fter' having debarked troops. /
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
NOTICE TO MY PATRONS

Having moved this week from my
old place Of business into the John
Fullerton new building across the
alley, at the rear of the Audubon
Hardware 90. store. l will be pleased
to have all my old customers as we'll
as any new ones call and see me in
my new location. j. j. Haals.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
AUDUBON PREACHER WILL
GO TO CAMP DODGE

l exect to go to Camp Dodge on
March 4th and would be pleased to
have the addresses Of all the boys
from Audubon county who are or
will at that time be in camp there. A
post card containing such informa-
ton would be appreciated. c. W..
Proctor. tH
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-02-07
SECURED A NEW CONTRACT

Hans Hansen. the live real estate
dealer, was in Atlantic one day last
week where he met J. w. Macalister
who is at the head of the colonial
ton department of the Canadian
Pacific Railway. and secured another
contract with the railroad company
to represent them in this territory
for another year. The Canadian
Pacific has been selling lands in and
near Standard. Alberta. where a
large Danish colony has been estab-
lished.
Mr.. Hansen has been very success
full in interesting the Danish farm
ers of Audubon and Shelby counties
to make Investments near Standard.
Mr.. Hansen himself owns several
large tracts of land and has made a
good record as we'll as fifty others
the past two years. 1t Is a well
known fact that several who left
here but few years ago. scarcely
able to make the first payment ON
their land are today we'll to do, and
owners of large tracts of land. These
men believed what Mr.. Hansen told
them and after investigation found
that he had made no, misrepresenta4
tons whatever. 1t is greatly to Mr..
Hansen's credit that he is consid-
cred by all who knoyv him as a man
Of his word. He has talked to US q
number Of times about the prospects
in Canada and how others were
making big money. We have talked
to many other men who went with
Mr.. Hansen on his excursions. and
we have yet to find the first man
who discredits anything Hans claims
for his Canadian country. Here Is
hoping that Mr.. Hansen will con-
tinue to do thriving business and
assist many another farmer in this
locality in making himself indepen-
dent.