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New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
NEW BRITAIN CHAPTER.

An appeal has been sounded by the local chapter of the American Red Cross for more women workers to finish up New Britain's large allot- ment of refugee kits and knitted ar ticles. An allotment has been made to the local chapter of 5000 refugee kits and 1000 knitted articles com prising 2,000 sweaters and 5000 pairs of socks. To finish up this vast allotment of knitted articles as we'll as the refugee kits it will be necessary for the women of New Britain to come more frequently to the office of the local chapter of the Red Cross and work, or come and get articles to work on in their homes.
 An all day sewing meeting will be held at the Baptist church, Friday of this week and during the day lunch con is served. All the women of the city are welcome at these meetings and it is hoped that a large number will find time to attend and help New Britain exceed its allotment
 Avezzano. July The ruins left in the wake of the Avezzano earthquake of 1915 are being used by the Ameri- can Red Cross as material for the con- struction of day nursery in the town of Sora, near here. Red Cross off cial sfeel that there is a vital and inn mediate need for such a home for babies in Sora and the masses of tumbled wrecl<age left by the disaster offers the only building material ready for the purpose. At the time of the earthquake, the two towns of Sora and Avezzano were practically wiped out. But inasmuch as Avez- zano is the bigger and more important place, almost all the help which was given to the sufferers by Italy and the rest of the world at that time, went to the large town, leaving Sora to rest in abiect poverty amongst its ruins--a, poverty which has been trip led and aggravated by war conditions, thus making it highly necessary field for Red Cross operations. Nothing has been rebuilt in Sora- The people have been compelled to live in novels amongst the fallen walls of their for mer homes. There are numbers of children amongst these destitute fami- lies to whom the Red Cross desires to give aid and care. So the ruins will grow again into homes. A barracks will soon be ready which will care for four hundred babies while their mothers are earning a livelihood and doing their own patriotic duty by working through the day at the har- vest in the fields.
 this is as bad shrdlu.
 was hard on old Mastro Nanni vixen his nephews were enlisted and left for the front. At the death of an only daughter, he had taken them into his home and given them the tender care of both a mother and father. All the time of their grow
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES

ing up he had divided his attention between his work as a ''concialaveggi" (which is a kind of tinker) and house. keeping-the work that usually only a woman can do. But he never tired of it, old Mastro Vanni. He was han. py and accomplishing. Then the war came and his nephews, strcna young men, marched away with their regiment. After all the years of sell sacrifice the old man was left alone worn out with work, half-childish from old age, wretched by the impos- stbility of earning a living, ragged, al- most naked, barefoot, shedding tears
 But one day, the other day, he re- ceived some clothes. He wore a pair of shoes. And this is what he wrote to his nepheWs at the front, poor simple, brave old Mastro Vanni.
 Fight, be courag geous, have no fear about me. Here 1 have someone who takes care of me, who assists me. The American Red Cross knows how to have the Door of Providence opened to poor people like me-
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
REVELATIONS
 OF A WIFE
What Can Capt. Grant1and Mean by
 His Strange Message?

Lillian'S face was even more sober than her voice. Intuitively I knew that while she admired the wonderful bravery, the brilliant achievements and the sterling character of the young army officer, in impersOnaI fashion. she strongly disapprOved of the schOolgirlish hero worship of which my attitude toward him had savored in the days following his spectacular saving of my life and routing of the gang of enemy con- spirators at the inn.
 Captain Hush Grantland on the 'phonen' 1 repeated, namely enough. but in truth Lillian's announcement of his name had come so closely upon the heels of my Shame-faced retro spective thoughts as to deprive me of even the semblance of poise.
 "Yes" she returned, still regarding me with the same grave, intent look. I felt that she wished to convey a warning to me. but fOrebore to do so for some unexplained reason
 'I Shall Not Sec Him."
 With a sudden decision l voiced a resolution which had come to. me during the seconds following her announcements:
 You need not worry, Lillian l
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
AAAgT~RAET aessss.

patrons. It includes the Hawaiian Trio, two men and one woman in singing, dancing and musical offering; Arthur Whitelaw, an Irish character comedian and "The Girl in the Air" in spectacular novelty offering. To night there will be two shows, one at seven o'clock and one at 9 o'clock, so come at seven or nine Come early or come late, and see a complete show that will be one of the best yet shown in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

yfng to foist polygamy on their fol- wers, the story has tS deal with the oduction of a girl by a powerful dig
 tary of the church, the life long lnt of her brother for the guilty
 an and the final accounting when 4ssiter, as played by Mr. Farnum, renges the great wrong on the hon. ; of his sister in some of the strong
 t scenes ever shown on the film.
 artling gun duels thrilling rides ong the edge of frowning cliffs, sin ter intrigues, and sensational reVel-
 ions of the mysterious practices of
 e early Mormon elders-all form a emendous sweep of action that
 ounts into tremendous climax, when huge rock is dropped down a mar .H gorge to crush 9 body of hOrse-
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

In making French dressing if your vinegar is very strong dilute with wa ter.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
LNCEUM THEATER.

Selfish Nates." the new photoplay featuring Wm. S Hart, the star in western productions, is said to be one of the most remarkable pictures in which that sterling portrayer of western roles has yet been seen Imagine MT. Hart as a confirmed egOtiSt, whose motto is ''my- self first and to the devil with all others,' That is Selfish Yates," the supreme master of the sordid clique in Thirsty Center over which he pre- sides But it is the woman, the simple, sweet, innocent, little woman, who. by the magic force of her compelling eye and soft yet rigorous example, re- deems him from his shocking mental condition and brings him to a reali- zation that the love for noble Wo. man has a subtle power to the force of which egOtism and seltishness must Succumb. As "Sclfish Yates" MT Hart affords his admirers another of those strong, robust western CharacteriZa- tions. for which he is famous. When the selfish devil in his breast finally is eNiCtod, Yates fights fiercely to win and retain the respect and love of the girl he has learned to reverence for her sweetness, and self denial and purity. This is a great theme treated in a big broad way. Ii will be pre- sented at the LNceum and all who see it will agree that MT. Hart never has done better thing than this, and it conveys a splendid moral lesson.
 The new vaudeville program is one of the surprise bills which the Ly- ceum finds pleasure in showing to it's
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
WILLIAM EARNUM
 as Iassitev WILLIAM FOX PRODUCIlON Directed 6y FSunR L2ogd

novels. The result is unQuestionably the Western film of all time, making the made in Jersey Westerns look like split reelers. The vigorous TO- nance of the ranger who rode for vengeance is developed so powerfully, so deftly, that not one person in a thousand can resist it's mighty sweep.
 Most of the scenes were taken in the magnificent impressive Grand Canyon of Arizona and in the gran deur of the desert wastes. The re- suit of it all is a bloodstirring photo drama that is melodramatic and ab- sorbing from the start and ends with a smashing, laundering climax that will make you gasp. It will be pre- sented tomcgrow and Wednesday only
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

When buying potatoes, scrub the lot all at once and keep in a clean bag until used.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

One cup of honey is equal to one cup of sugar with one-quarter cup water added.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

When eggs are scarce, plan des- serts that do not require eggs. There are many, such as pies, dumplings, boiled buildings, boiled rice and stew ed fruits, served together, besides all kinds of gelatines.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16


 subtract great deal from its value. The sun-parlor in many home can be turned into delightful break fast room.
 In making French dressing if your vinegar is very strong dilute with wa ter.
 When buying potatoes, scrub the lot all at once and keep in a clean bag until used.
 One cup of honey is equal to one cup of sugar with quarter cup water added.
 Clean bacon fat may be used In combination with butter to make white sauces.
 With all our work and saving let Us remember to eat unhurried and cheerful meals.
 A good device for outdoor stove less cooking is a corn pepper with q very long handle.
 When cooking honey keep an as- bestos mat under the saucepan, other wise it may burn.
 In the absence of a straw to take liquid through, tube of macaroni may be used instead. s@ In making cookies, try forming the dough into long roll about one inch in 1ian ofo ip -{Tn slices with a sharp knife. Flatten each slice slightly with the hand, as you place them fin the pan to bake,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

The look of dish can add to or subtract great deal from its value.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

The sum- -parlor in many a home can be turned into a delightful break fast room
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
PADS AND FASHIONS

The cape in all it's forms is one of the most charming and CcrVlceable of garments.
 Black silk velour is popular coat fabric. Usually it is made up with straight lines.
 Choker collars very short jackets and very tight long skirts are seen in the highest class suits.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
POLITICAL B[UNDER
IN LAST Weeks ISSUE

The depressing weather Of last
week with low barometer and
copious rains all the time was a
little hard on our typos intellect.
Consequently, a blunder tppo-
graphically, was not to be wondered
at but our proof reader--which in
this case was ourself--ought to have
known better than to pass Ben
Blacks name on both tickets, Re-
publican and Democratic, as candi-
date for County Representative.
Hon. Hal Mantz should have ap-
peared on the Republican ticket
and Ex-County Supervisor Ben j..
Black on the Democratic ticket.
Both were chosen at the Primary
election.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
TWO JESSEN BOYS
DROWN IN NEBRASKA

The sad news reached here Mon
day that George and Clarence Jes-
sen, sons Of George Jessen Jr. had
been drowned near their home in
western Nebraska. Particulars Of
the drowning are not known. The
remains arrived in Brayton, We'd
oesday and were taken to the Nels
Jensen home, west Of Brayton. In
terment was made in the Oakhill
cemetery.
Mr.. Jessen and family formerly
resided ON farm west of Extra and
the family was we'll known in this
community. We extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved par
ents and relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
LEONARD KLINE WON
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS

j. Leonard Kline, of Extra has
been awarded prize of $500 for
winning first honors in the Oratori-
cal Contest recently held at Coe
College. Under the conditions Of the
contest Mr.. Kline was required to
write and deliver an original oration
of not less than 1000 words nor
more than 1900. After being judged
on thought and composition, hfs or
alton Americas Present Needs"
was one Of six to be selected for
public delivery The judges of these
speakers awarded the first place to
MIR. Kline.
The Oratorical Contest is one Of
the most important forensic events
held at Coe. Its open only to fresh
man and sophomores. Two prizes
are offered, the one awarded to Mr..
Kline and a second prize of $500
to the contestant ranking second.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
TEACHERS REGULAR
EXAMINATION 26 TO 2S

This examination will be
held at the Courtroom June
26, 81 and 30. To enter the
examination one must be Is
years Of age by September l.,
have had six months success
full teaching or Twelve Week
Normal Training.
To Rural School Directors:
Between the lst and Goth of
June the law requires You to
take a census OF YOUR district
and send report to your Sec
retary in order that he may
have his report compile ted for
the July meeting. J20
Ella M. Stearns,
Co. Supt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
FINE PROGRAM At
CHURCH SUNDAY

The National Service Commission
benefited to the amount of twenty
five dollars, the said sum was re-
ceived at the Congregational
Church, last Sunday evening when
the young people gave very inter-
Iesting patriotic program to large
and enthn siastic audience. Every
item fitted the occasion and was
received with applause. The plat
form represented the several denom-
nations of our town. Rev. Parks
of the Methodist Church and the
Rev. Rasmussen of the Danish Lu-
theran Church took part in the
service. A double quartette rem
dered the several patriotic songs
and Mrs. w. e. Baldwin sang a
patriotic song. Six of the Four
Minute Men gave short talks,
which excelled all expectations, and
proves that we have some excellent
speaking talent in our community
and have no need to import for
special occasions.
Much credit is due to Miss Fran
ces Voss and her helpers for the
very fine and instructina nrnnrann
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
OUR GOVERNMENT
WANTS WALNUT LOGS

The Government has called for a
report Of all the available walnut
timber all over this country Of ours.
The National Organization Of Boy
Scouts of America has volunteered
their services to collect this data
but having no troop here at this
time | have been asked if | could
make a report. If all persons hav-
ing any ofsuch timber would please
notify me Of how many trees and
about what size they haveit would
save delay and a great deal of ad-
ditional expense for this Govern
ment ms doing.
GEORGE G.. yOSS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
CARRIER EXAMINATION
FOR BRAYT0N

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation for the County Of Audu-
bon, Iowa, to be held at Atlantic,
on July l3, 1918, to fill the position
Eof rural carrier at Brayton, and
vacancies that may later occur on
rural routes from other post offices
IN the aforementioned county.
The examination will be open only
to male citizens who are actually
domlclled in the territory of a post
office in the county and who meet
the other requirements set forth in
Form No. 1877. This form and ap-
plication blanks may be obtained
from the offices mentioned above
or from the United States Civil
Service Commission at Washington
d. G. Applications should be for
warded to the Commission at
Washington at the earliest practica-
bic date.
During the continuance of the
present war the Commission will,
in accordance with the request of
the Post Office Department, admit
women to rural carrier examinations
upon the same conditions as men.
Miss Mildred Morey returned to-
day from Shelby where she has
been attending the Methodist Ep-
worth League Convention.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
GET FARM LAbORERS
THRU COUNTY AGENT

The County Agent has
been requested to report to
the State Federal Free En-
ployment Bureau the needs
for farm labor in this County
The report must be in the
Des Moines Office by June II.
Therefore, farmers who need
help now and those who will
need extra labor later will re-
porttheir needs to the Coun-
ty Agent THIS WEEK, not
later than Saturday, June Is,
at the Court House, phone
39G.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13

Olen Baumgardner, Brayton
Edward Leland Carper, Hamlin
Andrew Marinus Andersen,
Brayton
Milo Lewis Chamberlin, Brayton
Harvey H. Cramer, Extra
Fred Carl Herman Bogatzki, Ar
lington, Minnesota
Otto George Heuss, Ross
Leonard III. Esbeck, kimballton
VIM. Leslie Hall, Davenport, Neb
Jens Missed Hjuler, Audubon
Willie Chris Ludwig, Extra
Nels Christensen Petersen, Extra
Arthur Smith Petersen, Extra
Orvie Leslie Williamson, Audubon
Andrew NJ. Andersen, Elkhorn
Hans ison Sorensen, Audubon
Frederik d. Frederiksen, Hamlin
Walter Glen Waddell, Audubon
VIM. Walter Wiese, Manning
Lewis Otto Leheur, Audubon
Jeston Kilburn Carroll, Audubon
Henry M. Carter, Hamlin
Cleo w McMu'phy, Manning
Lee Albert Frederick, Extra
Albin Jones Johnson, Audubon
Ira John Donald, Extra
Charles Henry Graham, Anita
Ellsworth I. Norland, Brayton
William Henry Bartlett, Extra
Horold Wolf, Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
CONGREGATIONAL SUPPER

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Congregational Chnrch will serve a
fine supper at the home Of Mrs. Ed
Delahoyde, Wednesday evening,
June 10Th. Following is the menu:
Sandwiches, Creamed Potatoes,
Pressed Chicken, Lettuce Salad,
Devilled Eggs, Cucumber Pickles,
Angel Food Cake, Strawberries with
Whipped Cream. 80 cents supper.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
EQQQ REGULATIONS
All wheat must be sold.

All wheat must be sold.
Farmers may take their corn to
mill and have it ground, then show
it to the grocer, who may then sell
wheat -four pound for pound with
such cornmeal up to the proper al
lotment.
The allotment of wheat -four is
six pounds per person per month.
You may buy fifty pounds of
sugar at a time for canning pur-
poses only. You must certify that
the sugar will be used for canning
only and return any unused por-
ton. For daily use, the rule is the
same as before, namely five pounds
to town customers and ten to coun-
try customers.
We are requested to use light
brown and dark brown sugar.
In order to save more wheat and
meat, we are asked to use more
milk and milk products.
Hotels and restaurants are re-
quested to serve steaks and roast
beef only two or three times a week
during June, July and August.
Customers should not ask their
merchant to sell substitutes with
wheat flour except the official sub
stitutes. You should ask for off,
cial substitutes. This war is your
war as we'll as the merchants war.
Remember this; that the necessity
for food conservation is greater
now than ever.
Yours Truly,
j. B. j. LOHNER, Food Adm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
NELSEN-FRfDER|CKSEN
WEDDING IN ATLANTIC

Mark Nielsen and Miss Ell
len Fredericksen, Of near
Hamlin We're married May
29 in the Tent during the
gospel services in Atlantic.
The bride is a daughter OF
Hans Fredericksen. The cou-
pie will make their home in
Extra We extend congratu-
lations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
CALLED FOR JUNE "a

The following list Of Registrars
will be called for entrainment to
Camp Dodge, sometime during the
five day period commencing June
24th:
Order No. Name
24O MAIDS Christian Marcussen
265 Henry Fred Wedemeyer
286 Henry Ebert
26S Laurence VIM Rasmussen
294 Albert Lee Hunt
297 Herman Albert Brokowski
302 Christen Wang
307 Guss Fred Hickman
32I Christy Knudsen
333 Laurence j. Larsen
352 BERTHE Otis johnson
358 Elmer Roed
365 Anton Marens Jacobsen
366 Walter Francis McGill
384 Chris Marius Jeppesen
800 Jack Snyder
395 Frederick Henry Baier
(Alternates)
4O6 Clarence VIM. Prohaska
4l3 Chris Frederiksen
42O Carl Johannes Holland
The last three will not have to &C
at present, unless some of the
others fail to report for entrain-
ment. Will mail out the orders just
as soon as we receive our R. R
schedule.
Local Board for Audubon Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
SPECIAL NOTICE TO
THE PYTH|Ah SISTERS

Decoration Day exercises for our
Temple will be held next Sunday
morning at 1000 O'Clock. Come out
and show your respect, the Hall be-
ing opened at 9; 80. Practice tomor-
row evening, Friday, June 18th, at
500 o'clock. All members are re-
quested to be present at practice.
Pick or bring bouquet Sunday.
By Order Of the M. E. C.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
LLOYD BENNETT
MARRIED RECENTLY

We were informed Monday of
the marriage OF Lloyd Bennett, son
of John Bennett and wife formerly
of Extra but now of Guthrie Center,
and Miss Hall which took place in
February. When Lloyd made Extra
his home he was just a little boy.
He is assisting his father in his i'm
plement store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
TERRIBLE ENGINE OF
DEATH GREAT Invention

An italian scientist has invented
what he calls Canned lightning" "
He describes it as dazzling swords
of fire, more deadly than the high
est explosives, and are capable of
destroying enemy trenches with
one binding flash"
Mine sweepers could fire mines
thousands of yards away, could
wipe out enemy defenders with un-
terring certainty. In describing re-
suits of several tests, the inventor
was asked to penetrate three inch
plank Of hardwood. In an instant
the plank was broken as if by light
ming. The flame will cut through
an aeroplane, submarine, battleship
or a trench and leave a perfect
wreck. A scout with this weapon
could annihilate each successive
wave of the enemy.
Watch results hereafter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
THE SLACKER'

A seven-act Special Pro-
dnction de Luxe; Presented
by Metro Pictures Corpora
ton; Written and Directed
by William Christy Cabapne
Starring Emily Stevens; Pho
tosraphy by Wm. E. Fildew.
June 10 and Forfeiture Show.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
GRANDPA HOCAMP DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Grandpa VIM. Hocamp
died at his home in Slippery
elmhurst Monday at 300 A.
M. from a severe attack of
appendicitis and other all
ments. The funeral will sbe
held tomorrow afternoon.
A complete obituary will be
printed next week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-06-13
BUNCH RETURNED FROM
THEIR WESTERN TRIP

Andrew Wells, Johh H. Rendle-
man and son, John, j. B. Rendle-
man and son, James returned Mon
day from their western trip. Charles
Jenkins, who went with them last
week, went on to Canada where he
will reside in the future. His family
will follow this week.