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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05

you send me $40. Would not want
a uniform only they are going to let
us wear them as long as we want to
they say.
We are most likely to get mustered
out before very long as it said in
the paper this morning they were go
ing to make this camp demobiliza-
ton camp for the boys that were in
the Rainbow division from the south,
and they we're coming over by the
way of Mobile.
| got a letter from Hazel, Lester
and Mrs. Dryden and Leon the other
night. also got a box of candy from
Maude. 1t Is still raining mp there
like il has been. Lester said he had
been laid up but didn't say how he
was hurt. Sure like this fountain
pen. Just about all of the boys go
down to Montgomery on Saturday.
but / haven't been down there for
two months. for can have more fun
at the Y NJ G. A. than down there.
Are going to have movies here to-
night.
| have got quite a cold now. the
first one | have had since | had the
flu, got it out to the rifle range |
guess. Is Will through picking corn
yet? The development battalion has
been sent home from here. You
know they are the ones that have
something the matter with them.
You wanted to know if we carried
an overseas pack out to the range.
No We didn't but we carried a field
pack which weighs about twenty-five
pounds.
Well there is not much news so
will close. Love to all.
ID. A. l..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
TO USE BARRACKS
FOR AN ARNIORY

An army will eventually be made
of the fine new barracks which are
being erected at the University of
Iowa. Units of the barracks capable
of housing 500 men were just being
completed and the men were prepar-
ing TO move in when the news of the
rehabilitation of the S. A. 7. G.
came.
In drawing plans for the building,
the architects had in view the per-
manence of the structure. The gov
eminent furnished the institution
with funds to build wooden barracks
of the type used at different can
tonments, but the university consid-
cred that it would be uneconomical
to construct temporary quarters.
Pending the approval of the state
legislature the state executive coun-
ell granted the university the right
to divert the $125,000 appropriation
made for new army at the last ses-
sion of the legislature to add TO the
government funds and thus make
possible a substantial and permanent
building. The new armory was never
begun owing to war conditions.
The barracks now being construct
ed are of hollow tile trimmed with
stone and consist of sixteen units.
They are built around an inner rect
for each point above or below the
standard given. On the whole, the
producer is receiving about 81 a
pound for butterfat in market milk.
At the creameries he is receiving
from SIS cents to 20 cents a pound
for fat and cream to be used in
butter making. On the average, the
prices paid for the fat in butter is
about 65 cents pound.
These prices do not represent any
enormous profit. but they insure the
dairyman at least a fair return for
his labor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
\ BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL.

One of the largest real estate
transfers that has occurred in our
county in many years, if ever. was
the transferring of what has hereto
fore been known as the old Captain
Stuart ranch in Union township 1t
contains approximately 1000 acres.
and sold in round figures for $780,
600. This was recorded Tuesday by
Miss Grisell, the county recorder.
II took 500 revenue which was in
one stamp. The deed was made to
Charles Escher. Jr., and Earl G.
Ryan, and is signed by Elizabeth
G.. Hinkson. r. o. Hinkson, Belle j.
Arnold and IL. A. Arnold These
ladies are daughters of the late Cap
tain Stuart. We understand the
purchasers took possession at once.
Guthrie Center Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
ARRIVED SAFELY OVERSEAS.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Kester received
word the fore part Of the week from
their son. Walter w. Kester, with
42Oth NJ. r. C., that he arrived safely
in France. The last they heard from
him was the latter part of October
when he was in the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dawson re-
ceived word from their son, Dolliver,
that he had arrived safely in France.
Deliver went to the college at Ames
for special training sometime in Au-
gust. but six weeks later went east
and from there to France. Now that
he is not to come home anytime
soon. he will sell his stock on the
farm at a public sale to be held De
cember ! 9Th.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
FROM ID. A, LAYLAND.
Camp Sheridan, Ala, Nov. 80

oahip oiiSAiaoAit @'c'' 80
Dear Folks:
Well this is Saturday afternoon
and having nothing to do will write
you. 1t has been raining here all
night and this morning, but has quit
now and has got awful cold. If l
was up home and it looks like it
does here, / would think it was go
ing to snow, but 1 don't know what
it will do here. We have got little
stoves in our tents now. Did not
have anything to do today but have
inspection and then we got some of
our clothes changed that didn't fit.
1 got my pants changed, the ones I
had were too large and were patched
in several places. The ones | got
fit all right, but are not any better
otherwise. l don't see why they can't
give us some stuff that isn't about
wore out. / suppose we will have to
wear that same kind of clothes home
when we go home unless we buy our
own uniform, which am going to do
if / can get the money.
If you could l would like to have
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
Camn Sheridan. Nov. q.


Well as | have not heard from you
for quite while viii write.
Gee. but it sure has been raining
the last couple of days. 1t is just
pouring down now. | almost drowned
coming over to the Y. Would not
have left the tent but there is go
ing to be a movie here tonight
Well they are keeping us as busy
as ever Have been building bridges.
built a. bridge one day and go out
and blow it up the next with powder
and dynamite.
In peace times the soldiers are
to have Wednesday after
moons off, but they haven't been able
to get that in this camp. When it
is raining so We can't go out to drill
or work. They take US up to the
barn and make us box with gloves.
Well tomorrow is Thanksgiving
and l suppose you will have a big
dinner and have turkey. | will tell
you about our dinner later and to-
morrow afternoon there is going to
be a football game between Camp
Mcclellan and Camp Sheridan.
am going if it isn't raining. In the
evening there will be dance in the
X. of c. hall here in camp just for
the engineers alone. 1t will be some
dance because there isn't pair of
shoes in camp but what are hod
nails.
| am going to send you some pic
lures that | took while we were up to
the stable, / have marked some of
them 50 you can find me. | am send
ng Lester a picture that was taken
of Co. +. the day of the parade in
Montgomery.
| suppose it is all froze up there by
this time and you may be having
some snow. Well. | don't know when
we will get to come home, but / sure
hope it is soon. ! hear the develop
ment battalion goes tomorrow, Well
as it is about time for the movie to
start will close. Love to all.
ID, \ T..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-12-05
C0CKEREIS EOR SALE.

Have for sale r. c. II. I. cockerels
deep red, big boned, $500 to $500
Buy now. Phone l1E2. Mrs. james
w Hood. 4S-2
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

attend.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
NEW CONSTITUTION LOST
People of Arkansas Too Busy to Take a Part in Election. Monroe County Votes
 FOR it.

The election to see whether or not Arkansas people favored the new Constitution was held thro out the state on Saturday last, and the net result was a negative vote.
 In Monroe County four town ships even failed to hold elect ions and in the II townships in which the election was held, there was practically no interest just as the ARGUS repeatedly predicted would be the case when we were opposing the submission of the constitution until after the world war was disposed of and the people given an opportunity to see what was really needed.
 The vote thru out the county was as follows:
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
SOLDIERS TO RETURN SOON
General. Pershing.. Designates
 4,500 for Trip Home.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Gen- eral Pershing notified the War Department today that he has designated for early convoy home several additional units, including the 27th engineers and the 346th Field Artillery; in all about 4,500 officers and men.
 Other units named are 153d, 482d, 491st, 970th and 1102d Aero Squadrons; SecondTrench Motor Battalions, 9th Company of the Fourth Motor Mechanics Regiment and British Replace ment Draft No. 1 Air Service.
 The assignment by General Pershing of the 92d Division | (National Army negroes) for early convoy home has been cancelled. The War Depart , ment gave no explanation, but the assumption as a reserve unit held to reinforce the American army of occupation.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
FARMER w. C. GRESHAM SELLS OUT AT NICE
 PROFIT

About 2 years ago Farmer w. G. Grisham who was at that time on the Greenlee bottom Plantation, bought from Dr. B. D. Mcknight large farm down in Lee county near Rondo pay ing therefor, about $11 ,00O.
 After two years there, Farmer Grisham sold his farm the past week to Marianna parties for a profit of about $10,000. Pretty good trade and the best part of it is that Farmer Grisham is ex- pecting to move back to "dear old Brinkley' to make his future home.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

MT. J. H. Harrin visited the school Friday afternoon and made a talk in behalf of the State Normal at Conway, which was much appreciated by the pupils.
 Velma Henderson and Imo- gene Grimes spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents.
 On Friday evening, Dec. 18th. the High School teachers of Monroe County met in the office of the school here. A. B. Hill, Inspector of High Schools of the state. J. H. Harvin, Dean of the Training Department of our Normal School at Conway, and E. B. Matthews, director of the Smith-Hughes work of the state were here. Very interest ing discussions were heard on Grading Standards, Supervised Study, and the proposed course of study for the High Schools of the state. At this point a most interesting feature of the evening came. The $. l. A. ladies, directed by their efficient new President, Mrs. Beucknlan served a luncheon to the four teen teachers present in the Home Economics rooms. The long table was attractively dec- orated. A miniature Christmas tree was the center piece. Out from this on each side were tall red candles and Christmas bows of red. The $. I. A. ladies found a way to all hearts, especially to the mems. After the lunch con, the meeting was continued topics of general interest were discussed. Then the meeting became informal, until at eleven it was concluded.
 Those present were: A. B. Hill Little Rock; J. H. Heron, Conway; F. B. Matthews, Fay ettville; Miss Alice Mayo, Miss Dick, Miss Mathis, Holly Grove; MT. and Mrs. Baumgartner, Miss Gartrell, Miss Bryan, Miss Mary Flora, Miss Della Baggott, and Mrs. Pattie Brickell of Brinkley.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
one day last week.

one day last week.
 Miss Sallie Mae Arnold was in Brinkley the first of last week
 M. Mushrush was a business caller in Brinkley Saturday afternoon.
 Earl Vanderburg and family visited with J. E. Smith and family Sunday.
 Dr. J. w. Burns went to Helena Sunday on business.
 Miss Sadie Smith is visiting with Earl Vanderburg and family a few days this week.
 Rev. J. L Newsome, of Cotton Plant, preached two very in teresting sermons at the Baptist Church Sunday.
 Rev. J. E. Crenshaw, wife and son are now residents of Hunt CT coming from Wheatley about the middle of last week. We are very glad indeed to welcome them to our little town.
 The choir practice at the Presbyterian church, after having been discontinued for so long on account of the flu, was we'll attended Wednesday night.
 Rev. J. E. Crenshaw visited the school Monday morning during chapel period and gave a very interesting talk to the school children.
 The committees of the three churches met Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church to make further plans concerning the christmas program and the Union Christmas tree which will be held at the Baptist church Christmas eve. Every body is cordially invited to attend
 Mrs. J. D. Nix went to Cotton Plant last week to be with he1 daughter Mrs. o. z. Mcconnell who was ill with the diptheria
 Captain Marsh of the Marsh and Truman Lumber Go. O1 Chicago was the guest of MT and Mrs. M. Mushrush Wednes- day.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

diIu CHc IcSC Ol IIlc DOyS 1nCluQ- ing the pay clerk and paymaster in the office, had quite hearty laugh at me, as I was the only one from the office to get sick. We'll, it was true the ship was not rolling very much. I told them would get the laugh back some day, and believe me, Mon- day 1 did. Oh, boy! the little pond" was sure enough rough. The waves would come up over the deck and sometimes you would think she was going to submerge. Sure lots of the crew got sick besides my office crew, I had to laugh at We got back into San Pedro Bay yes terday morning about 6 o'clock.
 spent an awfully nice liberty in Los Angeles Sunday a week ago. Sunday three weeks ago we had a great time at Catalina Islands yes, Saturday and Sat urday night, too.
 But, say folks, l wish you could see the "chow" we are going to get tomorrow Thanks giving, Turkey and everything!! The cooks have been cooking turkey all afternoon. We surely have good eats all the time, tho if you don't believe it just wait till you see me. Really, 1 think this is a very healthy life. We get up at 5:30 and I make it a point to go out on the top deck and enjoy the nice fresh salty air. I never felt better in my life.
 I so often think of this time last year, when 1 was all wrapp- ed up around my neck, and 1 have had people ask me if I don't get cold, but never notice it in my middy, but say l do miss my pockets.
 What do you think of the waters being so clear that you can see the fish and other water animals? Just after we left Frisco we saw some whales and today when we went out for target practice I saw sea lion.
 We have many different drills but the one we get the most fun out of is the swimming drill. 1t seems strange to be swimming and look up on Mount Baldy and see her covered with snow But here, it is-well, just warm.
 I am hoping to have an oppor- tunity to go out into the country while close to Los Angles as it is an orange center.
 I guess when you all read this will be somewhere down the coast, as we shall leave in a few
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
Hunter News.

Frank H. Cole of Hilleman was in Hunter Saturday.
 Miss Stella Freeman spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Freeman.
 Wm. B. Folsom, of Brinkley, was a business caller in Hunter
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

Watch for the ARGUS New Year Honor Doll of Prompt Payers, in our first paper of 1919. Only the names of those who pay without the collector going after it will appear thereon. Please send in your subscription NOW.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
bD SHIP IN FRISCO BAY
l o,v Writes to Brinkley \, .ron Pacific Ocean Ship.
U. S. S. Beaver

U. ,. .. DodFOA
 November 27, 1918. well, since l have writ \ I have so much to tell lv know just where to put this l remember so vo months ago today lii in quarantine at Mare of collrse I was assigned ship, but that cut no ice, If receive any liberty be- g ship sailed the 2nd. l, Epr 400 more, was surely Sjnted, for most all of us Omes" close by. Believe lrely had a sweet home of which I think 1 told l my last letter and of + Burns" Aunt Lizzie Ee no idea what a pleas Fas to be in Mother home, and how nice she h is to me. l now hear kr once or twice a week. bn me, the first reader, khie, I have the pictures awfully sweet girls who Eapa, andIs0metimes CD bm them.
 1 will try to tell some 1 our ship. The word sed on board today that mail would be censored kes it a little better, but (e, we are not supposed Eerything we know.
 Rve a twenty-two piece nd the crew bought a Do this month. We also h us Charlie Price, who Pderful singer. That is ever done, and believe flie has the pep. Our Pt counting the offcers) ben, beside our "child- hom we have with us nes (the submarines The Beaver being a e tender, they get their md pay from her. We ne man for our captain, pe officers are nice men. cond of this month we
 mud hook and set sail
 a couple of hours pan Francisco Bay just
 ship then out the ale' We'll, the ship be- pll and pitch. I stood good for three or four
 n l began to get sick. IS sure enough sick,
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
High School Notes.

Lucille Bayne visited relatives in Little Rock Saturday and Sunday.
 Stella Freeman spent the weekend at her home in Hunt
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20
A NOVEL CHRISTMAS

Gen. Greatheart, chief of old Santas Staff, and other promi- nent soldiers direct from the front will be at the Presbyterian church Tuesday night at 7:30 in the special Giving Christ mas" exercises. Be sure to attend.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

Lieut.. Fay Washington, M. D. a former Clarendon boy died in France of meningitis on Dec. 10, He was a grandson of Dr. P. A. Thomas of Clarendon.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

No elections held in Dickson, Greenfield, Jackson, Keevil and Richland townships
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-20

days for Panama. Sorry to say we will not go to the east coast were coming back up this coast then later south.
 With love
 Johnie. The above letter was received by Miss Ruth Gartrell from a klnsman of hers in the service.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-06

Germans attacking in great force along the entire line of hill positions No advances have been made this time
 BATTLE RACES STRONG
 LONDON, April 29.--The Germans have begun wta, be general assault the British hill positions on tle Kennel front southwest of Ypres. This opens phase in the great Flanders battle which may bring about important developments in few hours, and if tho allies successful in holding the enemy may force hin into resumption of the old tactics.
 crucial test of the allied holding power is apparently hand The preliminary bombardment started early hi morning along ten-me front from Meteren west of Ball eul Vooremezeele two miles south of Ypres Serious infantry attacks developed in this shortly afterward The battle appeared be.on in when General Hag issued his noon report which time the British hold ing all positions, incting terrific losses the enemy
 ARTILLERY IN SOUTH
 PARIS, April 2o-Both the French and German arl- ery is active in the southern sectors today says the war ofhces daily communque North and south of the Avre river heavy duel is progress This is especially intense in the region of Pemont An enemy detachment attempt ing the Disc river Varesnesx broken up and dispersed late this evening
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-06
BIG STRIKE IS BEING PLANNED
 FOR MAY FIRST
(AssOciated Prass1

Associated Prass)
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 29.- The national war labor board at its first session today took steps to- ward averting a general strike which is being planned by labor for May l throughout the nation. It has called upon both sides to place it's griev- ances before it, and will make known it's course of action within short time.
 Representative of the employers say that any settlement which may be agreed upon by the board will be entirely acceptable to them, and they are perfectly willing to abide by the result. The representatives of labor have not shown the same spirit.
 l. aders who a.e representing thl workers told he board that the strike will be ..'erted if assurances are given the men that they will C. ceiye wage increases.
 Buy a Liberty Bond.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-06
SHIP CARRYING Y.M.C.A. WORKERS
 IS SUBMARINED
Associated Pressl

 LONDON, April 29.-A ship carry ing fifty-seven army Young Mems Christian Workers under the leader ship of Arthur E. Hungerford was torpedoed by German submarine yesterday off the coast of England. The workers arrived in this city to- day after being rescued by patrol vessels and relief ships. The ship carrying these men sunk in less than quarter of an hour after be- ing hit. There were 250 passengers aboard the vessel, which is said to have been a British vessel. All of them and all except three members Of the crew were rescued. The Y. M. c. A. secretaries and other workers are enroute to France to fill positions in the American Y NJ. c. A. establi h ments there None of them arc any the worse off for their expert encc.
 Buy a Liberty Bond.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-06
MOONEY STATES
 STRIKE THREAT
 NOT NECESSARY
"A SSOciated Prpssl


 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 29.- Counsel for Thomas Mooney, the condemned laborite who is under death sentence for implication in the preparedness day murders in this city year ago last August, an nounced today that their client has wired various labor leaders of the Pacific coast and the northwest tell ing them that any strike declared by labor on May 1 as protest against carrying out Mooney's sen tence will be against his wishes and without his consent. Mooney, it is said, wired the leaders that under existing circumstances labor has no right to tie up any portion of Am. erican industries for any reason.
 Mooney himself wired President Wilson today informing him that he had advised labor leaders not to call any strikes May 1, as they had proposed, and expressed the hope that no labor disturbances would oc- cur on his, Moneys, account.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-06
BOCHE DEMANDS
 QUICK RELEASE
 ALL: PRISONERS
Associated Press,


 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 29.- Germany has demanded that Russia arrange for an immediate exchange of prisoners. threatening to take con trol of Petrograd unless this ex- change is carried out at once and on terms which have been promul- gated by the German government.
 The United States state depart ment has learned that Germany is sending commission of 115 persons to present her demand. This calls for the immediate release of all German prisoners now held by Rus sia who are in good health and fit for service. In addition to this, it provides that all Germans who are sick shall remain in Russia, where they must be under the treatment of neutral physicians and given ev- cry possible care.
 Germany. in return, agrees to re- lease only that part of the Russian prisoners held by her who are i'll and crippled and unable to work or unfit for further military duties.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-06
SUCCESSFUL COUNTER REVOLT IN RUSSIA WOULD GIVE HUNS
 ALLY OF POWERFUL RESOURCES
Associated Pressl ]

NEW YORK, April 29.-The Finnish bureau, which claims represent the Finnish Reds in America, that any revolutionary in Russia in evitaby rely upon the German military power to maintain itself It declares that there is much doubt that the reported revolt in Petrogad is supported and probably in stgated by the Germans
 ing soldy back of the present Soviet government Agas this government all the forces of reaction in Russia scenng and praying for German victory If the counter revolution succeeds, it will be disastrous the freedom throughout the world
 Such success, Gernan-made peace with the allies will mean the enthronement of Russian autocracy and will give the German junker group vassa ally with almost mmeasurabe potential to aid then in their struggle for world domination