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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16
A Modern conqueror.

This is the way Commodore Oliver
Hazard Perry said it:
I'VE have met the enemy and they
are ours"
This is the way Won Hindenburg
would say it:
1--WE have met the enemy and they
are ours. Also all their jewelry, house
hold articles, money, land, farm nipple
ments, fruit trees, clocks. watches,
clothes, horses, cows, sheep and other
livestock; all their churches. school
houses, town halls, row boats, canoes.
fishing tackle, grain foodstuffs, etc.,
ETC., and so on and what not"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16
cuticura Heals Eczema

And rashes that itch and burn. II
there is tendency to pimples, ETC.,
prevent their return by making Cuti-
cura your daily toilet preparation. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
Z, Boston At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 20 and 5O.-Adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16

A new device which has recently
been patented will enable anybody to
scale fish quickly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16

There's lot Of morning insomnia
in one little innocent fly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16
Eatino War Bread.

my son has some grit in him, I
can tell YOU" Been eating war bread,
/ suppose."-Ideas.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16

first class drug store. There has been
no advance in price. If your druggist
does not have it in stock he can OBJ
tain it through any Iowa jobber.-Ady.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16
Quite EquivocaI.

ST understand Jaggs is in fine health
and full of spirits Full Of spirits?
Why, heard only yesterday that he
was on the water wagon" /,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-16

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
COUNCIL OF
 DEFENSE TO
 TAKE ACTION

Tho National Council or Defense has today wired the Cordova branch Q practically take charge of the health situation here. on account of an epidemic of influenza now threat ened in many parts of the country, as follows:
 "Thc surgeon general of the United States public health service has is sued the following warning. "'Thc original epidemic of inhu. .enza persists widely Everywhere .therc is an epidemic and other dis .ease and conditions created hy war have left millions of people partiau- larly susceptible to disease. Risks are aggravated by the fact that med ical and sanitary facilities have been depleted to meet war needs. and can not be restored to normal for som" time and without concerted cTn~'
 "In view of the emergency we command that the forces of the state division of the women's committee be thrown back of the public health au- thorities. Intrust the work locally with individuals especially called to SJarG against dicepae during th, coming winter All branch councils are therefore instructed to bring to- gethcr under definite working arrange. ments representatives of all local agencies for the preservation of health, puttinn forth every crort and every facility for the entire com mnnity."
 Unusual wa'chrulncee and care of health is urged for c2ch individual
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
SEVERAL NEW CASES
 OF INFLUENZA HERE

\ number of c"rcH of Spanish in. fucnza hay" developed in town. and every precaution is being taken by tho medical officers 10 prevent the spread of the disease Thus far the cases are all of mild form and a strict quarantine is heinz enforced. including the closing of the school and thcater
 The ground floor of the general hos. pital Is being fitted up as an cmcr, gency hospital. to which all patients will be removed. The offices of At- torney Graham will be used to care for the women and the postofficc and store of Charles Rosswog are being moved to their new locations on First street and that large room converted into wards for the men.
 Health Officer Chase says thHt if the disease continues to spread it will be necessary to have number of volunteers for hospital service, and these persons are requested to now register their names with Mrs C. P Nicholson at Red Cross head, quarters. so that they can be called upon in case of emergency.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
ALL SUuAk KESlasGilUNS
 REMOVED FROfi DEALERS

Following up the announcement from the United States food admins tration for Alaska few days ago Of the lifting of all restrictions upon uses and consumption of sugar by retailers, public eating places and households, and that the special per mits and ration cards were aban- doncd. the food administration now announces that dealers in Alaska, when ordering sugar from wholesal CTS and jobbers, need not procure d special permi, therefor from the vari- ous Alaska food administrators, The resembling of this special permit plan. which has been in force in the terri tory for some time, removes all re- strictions upon dealers in the matter of their purchases of sugar. The Alaska food administrators will be governed accordingly.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
STANDARDIZATION OF
 PORT CHARGES URGED

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. IS (by As sociated Press) Measures looking to the standardization of port charges and the elimination of present condi- tions. whereby some charges are changed while vessels are en route be- meeting of the Pacific coast port authorities here today
 Emphasis is laid upon the an nounccd necessity of having the port tariff of the port of destination or call declared before sailing
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
BODY OF CHILD VICTIM OF PRINCESS SOPHIA
 STILL UNIDENTIFIED

JUNEAU, Dee. IS Especial to the Daily Timcs) John Bcaton, a wealthy Iditprod miner. arrived here yesterday. Mir. Bcaton said the body of the six-ycar-old girl recovered from the wreck of the steamship Princess Sophia was mistakenly identified as that of his daughter by his partner Gilbert Bates
 Mir Beaton's wife and two little girls were lost in the disaster He identified his wife's body, but those of both of his daughters were not re. covered.
 No other claimant has appealed for the body of the beautiful child lying at the morgue in Juneau.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
PRESIDENT PAES WAS
 VICTIM OF CONSPIRACY

LISBON, Dee. IS Cby Associated Press) Documents found on the per sons of those arrested in connection With the assassination of President Pacs show that an extensive plot had been organized. the participants draw ing lots 10 see who should strike the blow
 Thousands of Portuguese of all classes have viewed the body Of the dead president
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
TAKE SOME TIME;
 70 I)EM()IBII

ANNAPOLIS Md, Dec k lhy Associated Press Sec rrtay of the Navy Daniels, addressing conference of gov
 ors here today said that at least year. and possibly wo would be required before the nation could return to normal
 peace conditions It would be fortunate if conditions abroad aakr drmobization possible early datc he said
 The navy must be increased and strnehcncd continued h" secretary, to enable the United States contribute ~ many mi~ any other nation the international police, ,r
 In conclusion he said he expected that the peace confer ""' would put stop to competitive building of N,r n.>i.s
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
EX-COV. BRADY DIES AT HOME
 IN SIIKA

JrNEAU. Dee. l@ Cb Especial to the Daily Timoa). John Green Brady, lolcrnor of Alaska from lS91 to 1905. died yesterday at SitSa following a long illness.
 John G. Brady came to Alaska as a missionary more than forty years ago. and aftcrward entered business at Stka. He lost a modest fortune in o mining and dey "lopmont company q jor years ago. His wife and daughter are now teaching school at Sitka.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
WANTS HIS XMAS BOX
 SENT TO HIS MOTHER

WASlIINGTON, bee. K ChE As, aociated PreseD The Red Cross has found one American soldier who does not want Christmas box. He is Private k. E. S1taick of Long Island City, who is wounded He wrote ask ing the Red Cross to send his Christ mas box to hi mother. He said h" had given her a present every year, but this year things did not look bright
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
MINE INSPECTORS 102
 GOES TO nI o-... 'o--....} .....g}}c

R. J Sowmcrs of Fajrhwut~, ,hn ""nomry was in toado'a ou his NN 'n Juneau. Vi. Seattle. hH# accrpro the appointment of territorial inspector, with headquarters at Jl noau instead of y' Nome. a~ Tor morly.
 Mr Sommrrs j- a r,o""cr Alaskan He resided ar Nome for some tim, before going to Fah banks Nt tho latter pl2co ho was with the Nla~3. board of road commissioners for soy cral years as superintendent of its work in the Fourth division
 The office of mining inspector NHs been vacant since the resignat'nu o. William Maloney last June
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
CRY OF ARMENIANS
 SHOULD BE HEARD

NEW YORK, Dec. IS (by Associated Prcss) "A telegram from Vice Presi. dent Marshall expresses the hope that Armcnia's and Syrias cry against their wrongs at the hands of the Turks will be heard at the peace table. He said he hoped the confer cncc would not forget the problem of the near East
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
KNOX OFFERS A SENSIBLE
 SUGGESTION

WASHINGTON. De. IS (by Asso- ciated Pressl Senator Knox declared in the senate today .hst the ws6ast aT vcrsity of opinion exists regarding tho formation of the proposed league og nations and the definition of the term freedom of the seas" He urged poatponement of discussion of these questions until after the peace con ference.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
CAMPAIGN HATS FOR
 SOLDIERS OF FRANCE

PARIS, Dee IS Chy Associated rross) Premier Clomcncoau has submitted to President Po;nc~irc a proposal under which the government will present suitably cnaraycd cam paian hat to every French soldier. 10 Ice scored relic in the soldiers f@mi. lies, and to porpe;uatc venora'ian for tine heroes whose sacrifices sovad rho honor and liberty of the n"tion.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
DIABOLICAL RAID WAS
 FRUSTRATED BY TRUCE

PARIS, Dee. lS Cby Associated rrcssl.-T The Figaro today says the Gomans had planned to send thirty lN" airpIaues to drope five thousand inecndiary bombs on Paris These bombs contained chemicals which pro duccd flames which water would not cNtnguish. \ second squadron was to bomb the dromen fighting the flames.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
NO PUBLIC BUILDINGS
 WILL BE AUTHORIZED

WASHINGTON. Dec IS (by Asso- ciated Press) The house committee on public buildings has decided that it will recommendo no general pub lie building bill next year
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
PROHIBITIONISTS ARE
 CONFIDENT OF VICTORY

WASHINGTON, Dec IS (by Asso- ciated Press) The board of temper ance of the Methodist Episcopal church says that the necessary two thirds of the states will ratisfy the national prohibition amendment by February 1. Fifteen already have ratified it.
 The board says that thirty other states will ratify the amendment. Ore gon, Washington and California are expected to ratify the amendment uary.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
CONGRESSMAN WANTS
 KAISER BILL PUNISHED

WASHINGTON. De" IS (by Asso- ci&ted Press).-Representatiyc Barrow of Pennsylvania, Republican. has in troduced q bill demanding that the for mer kaiser and all connected with him in the commission of brutal atrocities during the war be brought to trial and punished.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
MARINES WANTED
 CRACK HUN NAVY

LONDON, Doc IS Cby A>oociatcd Press ADuirqI Sir David Beatty, commander of the British grand nnt r we'll address to American sailors and officer, tuay ~t h, American batcShp squadron has displayed spirit tl. romIad"Shp throughout tn" He said the British uH6 tm"ricans disappointed meeting the German fleet. " Ih" day day of the surrender of the German fleet WAS pitt fuI day to Scc h." said. '1ho German ships came into lin" like sheep hordod by dogs to the 'oId'
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
MOTHER OF NICHOLAS
 BELIEVES HE LIVES

WARSAW. Dee, IS Cby Associated Prcss) The former dowager empress of Russia, the mother of the last ear who is now living in the Crimca, re- ccivcs letters every ten days purpOrt- ing to come from the former ruler. The mother and others are convinced that Nicholas still lives
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
MANN WANTS TO BE
 SPEAKER OF HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Dec IS (by Asso- ciated Pressl l.-Representative Mann of Illinois, the Republican floor leader, has announced his candidacy for speaker of the next house.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
SAILORS AND MARINES
 TO PLAY FOOTBALL

CHICAGO, Dee. IS Ohy Nssoc,&tcd rrcss). The Great Lakes naval training station football team will play tn" Marc Island marines at Pas,- dCna, Cal, on New Years day
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
FOURTEEN DEATHS
 FROM FLU IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Dec. 1S (by Associated Prcss) s).-Two hundred and sixty-two new influenza cases were reported to the health authorities yesterday, and fourteen deaths Eight stations have where anti-inhuenza vaccine Is being administered free.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
HUNS WANT ALLIES
 TO OCCUPY BERLIN

PARIS. Dec. IS (by Associated Prcss) It Is unofiicially reported that Ebert and Hasse of the German gov ernment have asked the allies to oc- cupy Berlin.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
TWO MEN ARE SHOT
 IN FRISCO OFFICE

SAN FRANCISCO. Doc, k ely As.
 "'a'od rro--. N |. Hardy yHio' .rr.2ht agent ot rho Say,hrrn Pacific t'i Iam,, as-h' his .r.aaI. were .H"' and "oantrd today in llr office IT.. Wl'iam Seso@, uaa..o.pu. .ntaD
 "l2ht in~p. for or the Southern Pa
 .r. Serves al. ,.cu arrested.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
Favorably Impressed by French Marshal
Lord Northcliffe Pays His Respects

Lord Norhcc signed the visitors book at the Murat residence where President Wilson is stopping, today. The President visited the American peace mission headquarters at the Hotel dc Cron the other members of h" mission and to inspect the organization created.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
British Premier Changes Plans

LONDON Doc Is Cby Associated Prrss) Premier Lloyd George and A. J. Ilour have changed their plans about go" ing to Paris Friday President Wilson, II is believed possible that the American President may com" o London OH December 26 When President Wilson arrives he will hod conferences with British officials regarding the peace confer
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
SEATTLE FISH PRICES

SEATTLE, Dec. 1S-Prices for fish at noon today were: Halibut, 2SAc; sablefish, 10c; ling and red cod. 10c.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
President Is Still Popular Idol

Athoug President Wilson has been here for four day S the the city still refuses celebrating. The boucvards crowded, and h" city excited aS on th" first and second days of President Wilson,, vsit Big crowds con@ro gate ur the Murt mansion and indulge in cheering Whn eyer the President
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18
WILSON AND FOCH DISCUSS ARMIS IICE; TEER1IIII' TREATY LIKELY BE SIGNED VERSAILLES ON JCNE;
WILSON MAY 60
 LONDON DEC. 26

PARIS Dor IS ly Associated l'roso).A raw, cold day kept President Wilson indoors today, except for ride in |" closed H. conferred with th" former French for ci.n minister Gabriel IIHnouN. The President also has pressed a desire Lieutenant Rene Fonck the noted French
 gala night the opera has been planned in honor "I President Wilson, He worked late last night after attending the reception in his honor given by Ambassador Sharp
 Favoraby Impressed by French Marshal
 Ir sidct Wilson talked with Marshal Foch for half an hour today regarding amsco matters Tn" President was tavorlhy impressed by focL
 The Echo de Paris says it probable that the treaty will signed Versailles about June l. Marshal Foc will lead allied armies under the Arch of Triumph here fifteen days after peace has been declared
 President Wilson has not expressed himself as avorln9 any the various propositions advanced regarding the ation of a league of nations.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-Alaska Gold }T Alaska Juneau. 17.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-18

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-02-04

TIMOTHY JONES GIVEN
SURPRISE BY FRIENDS

A surprise party was rendered Tim
othy Jones at his home, 140 William
street. Friday night, by the Liberty
Glee Club of which he is a member
Piano selections were rendered by
the Misses Marie Pavese, Sadie Har-
rigan and Teresa Kilmurray. Messrs.
Walter Eagen and Joseph Kilmurry.
Songs were rendered by the Liberty
Glee Club Sextette and others. Ed
ward Maloney sang.
Those present were: the Misses
Madeline Fitzgerald, Helen Dunn.
Mary and Helen Flynn, Catherine
Donovan, Marion Dunbach, Margaret
Connors. Julia Deveny. Florence
Brownmiller, Gladys Dempsey, Marie
Pavese, Florence Finnan, Mario
CLANCY. Marie Desmond. Ethel Buck
ley. Mae Clark. Clair Kelly. Sadie
Harrigan, Clair Jones, Margaret Hin
kle, Agnes O'Brien. Loretta Desmond.
Teresa Kilmurray. Elizabeth Harkins,
Of this city and Margaret Gleason Of
South Amboy.
Messrs. Arthur Burns. Edward
Maloney, James Young, William
Smith, Joseph F. Kilmurray, Leo
Kennedy, Edward and Timothy Jones,
John Mortensen, Joseph M. Kilmur-
ray. Leo Mulligan. Edward O'Brien.
Francis Dalton, Walter Eagen, Ed
ward Pavese, and John Jones, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. John Jones' M-. and Mrs.
Peter Scanlon. Mr.. end Mrs. William
Nlmurray, Jr., ana Mrs. harklnS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-02-04
SURPRISED ON EVE OF
JOINING THE u. S. NAVY

A surprise party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Siobo-
dien of Market street yesterday after
noon and evening in honor of their
son, Jack, who will leave shortly for
the U. s. N. Mr.. Slobodien Will Dc
stationed on the u. 8. s. Indiana
The friends Of Mr.. Slobodien gath.
cred early In the afternoon. Musical
and vocal selections were rendered.
Dancing was also enjoyed. In the
evening an elaborate supper was
served.
Among those present were: the
Misses Lena and Dora Goldman. Jen-
ME and Mollie Wedeen, Tillie Shum-
sky, Elizabeth Doris, Ruth Jacobsen,
Anna Metxendorf. Evelyn Blow. Ida
Goldfarb, Bessie Slobodien, Sallie
Michaels, Gladys Sheyer. Mae
Schwartzstein. Anna Kramer and
Leonora Margaretten. of this city;
Anna Teitlebaum Of Railway. Messrs.
Jacob and Leo Lowenkopf Of Keas-
hey. Leo and Jack Slobodien, Morris
GoIdfarb, David Metzendorf. Sol
Kaufman, Benjamin Encherman.
Samuel Kramer, Samuel and Henry
Margaretten, and Samuel Goetz, Mr..
and Mrs. John Slobodien and Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Slobodien.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-02-04
CHORAL CONCERT WILL
BE AT STRAND THEATRE

Tho Choral Society rehearsal for the
Red Cross concert will be held tomor-
row evening at o'clock in the Odd
Fellows building in Smith street. Tne
Red Cross Chapter has secured the
Strand theater for the concert. Tnis
theater seats comfortably about l,3oo
persons, and q packed house is antic-
ipated. The concert will be given on
the evening OF February 21. The re-
maining four rehearsals are extremely
important. These rehearsals are
a. follows: Tomorrow, Tuesday,
FEBRUARY IL; Tuesday, February
~; Wednesday, February 20. AT the
rehearsal tomorrow evening, the aux
iliary choruses from South Annoy
Woodbridge and Metuchen are to, De
IN attendance. As the Strand theater
n only three or four doors from the
Odd Fellows building. 1t is hoped TO
take the chorus to the theater to mako
some acoustic tests at the close OF tne
evening.
On account Of the order Of the rue!
administration, the theater Is CLOSED
on Tuesdays, but II the weather u
moderate and the singers wear their
wraps. IL should be possible to sing
= short time in the theater without
risk of health. Thus far the chorus
has taken an earnest interest In the
preparation Of the beautiful music TOT
this concert, and 1t IL urgently request :
cd that every singer be In attendance
at the remaining rehearsals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-02-04
TEN FROM HERE ATTEND
HOME SERVICE SESSION

The conference on Home Service OF
the New Jersey Chapters of the Red
Cross held Friday at the Robert
Treat hotel. Newark. was noteworthy
In many ways. First. of the sixty-nine
chapters in the state, thirty-five were
represented. Perth Amboy was fine
ly represented, ten women from the
city answering to the roll.
The discussion was confined exciu-
sively to matters pertaining to the
work Of Home Service Sections, IN
struction on the complicated subjects
Of the War Risk Insurance Bill, which
Includes not only Insurance, but also
the enlisted mans allotments and the
government allowances.
OF nfty-one questions submitted to
the conference almost all received
specific answers but one, which was
not reached for lack of time. That
one question happens to be the one
on whose solution rests the future OF
this work in Perth Amboy, VIZ:
'.In a community where all the
women who can be released from
their own duties as housekeepers. are
spending their time in the making OF
Red Cross garments and surgical
dressings. what In the best method for
impressing upon them the need OF
the work OF the Home Service Sec
tion ?''
This is the problem here and the
chairman hopes to help solve 1t by
forming a class foA instruction in
such work. Any person interested if
asked to communicate with Mrs. O.
w. Ramsay. Of 159 Rector street.
The Home Service Station has
moved into the Office of the Board OF
Trade, 213 Smith street, and will be
open every afternoon from to 4
o'clock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-02-04

"A special meeting of New Bruins
wick Forest No. IL, Tall Cedars of
Lebanon. has been called for We'd
nesday night at o'clock in the Ma
sonic temple. Redmond street and
Remsen avenue. New Brunswick.
Supreme Tall Cedar Julius Sachs will
make an official visit to the forest at
that time and every member is being
urged to be on hand to give him a
royal reception. Grand Tall Cedar
Charles H. Huston, of the forest. is
expecting to welcome q large dele
cation. The special session is called
for the purpose Of electing a grand
tall cedar for 1918.
A delegate to the supreme meeting
at Reading. Pa. will also be elected
at this time. All members from this
city viii go up on the $3.50 o'clock
car. They will be headed by Past
Grand Tall Cedar William H. Hoy.
The 1917 cards will be good at this
meeting. it has been announced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-02-04
Banquet for Charles
MIndeietf on Saturday

A. banquet was served at the Pack
er House Saturday night in honor of
Charles Mindeliff, who has severed
connections with the American Smelt-
ing & Refining Company as chief
chemist and superintendent of the
acid plant. About thirty guests were
present, including the superintend-
ents and heads of the depar. of
the plant. Mr.. MindelifT was present
ed with travelling outfit.
The speakers of the evening were
DR.. w. E. Ramsay, w. A Allen, c. H
Coates. Jesse Seaman, r. c. Miller. R.
L. Whitehead. i. Carter and others
G. G. Griswold acted as toaSmaster.