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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
The Army List.

Washington, June 21.--General PEI
shing' today reported 3s casualtie
among his forces, divided as follows:
Killed i'll action, 6; died of wounds
one; died of disease, 3; wounded Sc
verely, 27; wounded degree undcter
mined) one.
The list includes:
Killed in action:
Sergeant j. Lucas, Courtland, Ind.
Horseshoer r. Williams, Addison, N
Y.
Privates II. G. Harris, Thurber, Texas
i. j. O'Connell, New York.
W. Slomks, Chicago.
4. zangara, Passiac, N. J.,
Died of wounds:
Private B. Saltzman, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Died Of disease:
Privates Samuel @. Garrigues, Imper.
ial, California.
9. N. Goodsell, Topeka, Kan.
h, Griffin, Belzoni, Miss.
The wounded severely included.
Corporals p. cambridge, Paducah, Nv
L. Fidler, Springfield, Ill.
Q. Hoffman, Cincinnati, Ohio.
William Little, Eddyville, Neb.
w. II. Parsons, Sandy Hook, N. Y.
Al. 2. Quinn, Confer, Pa.
~ A. Ross, Grass Valley, Cal.
Wagner IL. l.. Smith, Perry, Iowa.
Privates V. Bailey, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
l. Boggs, Gillian, Mo.
A. Bolass, Forbes Road, Pa.
L. A. Defer Sullivan, Ind.
D. j. Driscoll, Caledonia, Minn.
W. L. Mcdowell, Lyons, Neb.
j. N. Martinez, Beaver City, Utah.
Il. W. Mobiles, Eaton, Pan.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21

He said that some Of them were mouldy
as result Of having been held so long
at their destination and the improper
packing specified by the navy, which
has since been abolished.
Bowers testified that he, Wilson, and
other officials of the company and his
three sons, had eaten of the rejected
hams and with the exception of 750
pounds they were put on the general
market. He declared that 90 per cent of
the hams were found sweet and fiji for
human consumption after second in
spection.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
H. G. Cooley, Chicago.

Fl. G. Cooley, Chicago.
A. Z. Rebuens, Cleveland, O.
J. ?. o'Brien, Detroit, Mich.
L. Dresden, Chicago.
g. $. Brooks, Bedias, Texas.
L. L. Enghauser, st. Louis, Mo.
W. siegle, st. Louis, Mo.
D. Carpenter, Swanton, Ohio.
=. Halblaub, st. Louis, Mo.
?. w. Gordon, 0quawaka, III.
r. J. Lutcs, Dallas, Texas.
W. F. Lindsey, Cincinnati, o.
9. Comstoek, Jr., Detroit, Mich.
]. W. Stranahan, Mount Ayr, Iowa
j. c. Mcmillan, Cleveland, Ohio.
R. L. Williams, Scots Bluff, Neb.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
ITALY IS DRIVING
on the lower Piave, the premier said.
CONTINUED from page one,

g
With the Italian Armies in the Fielt
June 2O.-(Night)-Fighting RACES in
cessantly along the whole Piave linz
from Montello to the. Adriatic,
The Italians appear to have the adj
vantage everywhere ON this front, par,
Itrcularly above Zenson. Their attacks
are carried out with vim and dash,
while the less frequent Austrian couu,
ter attacks lack spirit.
Open fighting has permitted the Ital
ian cavalry to act as such for the first
time since the new offensive began. In
a certain sector ON the Piave 500 mount
ed laneers made a spectacular charge.
hurdling five barricades and slaugh-
tering great numbers of the enemy.
They captured seventy prisoners, three
cannon and three machine guns.
1t is now estimated that five enc
my divisions 100000 men) are on the
west side of the river. A considerable
number of these are north of San Dona
D1 Piave where their temporary hridg
es have been swept away by the flood
ed river. The Austrians have succeeded
in throwing three new bridges across
IN the San Dona sector, but the cur
rent is less swift here, owing to the
of the river, and the posi-
tons are less exposed to Italian artil- |
tery fire, because of the latter s great |
er distance from the bank. The enemy
units further north are still in great
danger of capture or annihilation thru
inability to obtain reinforeements or re |
plenish their ammunition or food sun /
plies. This is particularly the ease Just
south of Candelu, where the Italians
trove forward to. the river, splitting
The enemy forces.
Attempts by the Austaans to cross
he river in beats and rafts have result
ID in many being swept away and
Resumption of the Austrian drive
ou Inward from the mountain region is :
expected hourly. This most obvious
trategy- success Of which would ont !
lank and compel retirement of the
Vhola Raye line--is believed to have
'een eeunselled by Hindenburg and
.adendorff who are reported to have
aid a flying visit to Austrian head
uarters. In the initial drive last Sun.
ay the greatest enemy effort was con-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
ARMY CASUALTIES
CONTINUED from page one)

V. M. McCarrell, Vernal, Utah.
Walter @. Cooper, Grand Rapids, Mich
Sergeant Harold J, Cox, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.
G. H. Meyer, Chicago.
Trumpeter, G. Coe, Chicago.
Wounded severely:
Privates G. j. Pickering, Weldman
Mich.
7. H. Martin, Salina, Kan.
H. G. Myers, Mclean, I'll.
Q. 8. Markham, Dalals, Texas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
SOCIETY
: By CAROL s. DIBBLE s
; > = = = = = = $ = = : = :

Another popular Salem society mais
VIII be enrolled amsng the eomel,
ranks of June brides, when Miss Bar
eara Steiner and Lieutenant Earl G
t1egel plight their troth this evening
at simple home wedding, which viii
be solemnized at the home of Mis-.
Steiner's parents, DR.. and Mrs. r. E
Lee Steiner, at eight o'eaoek. Rev
w. q. Elliott, Jr., pastor of the Uni.
tartan church at Portland, will read
the service. The guests Will include
only the immediate relatives of the
Ieouple.
Mrs J. E. Flanders Of Portland Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. L. F. Griffith.
NJ. and Mrs. VIII Bennett returned
last night from Portland, where they
have enjoyed a few days stay.
Mrs. William C. knighton, accom-.
panied by her mother, Mrs. E. E. Wa
ters, left this afternoon for Portland,
where they win pass a week or ten
days.
Miss Clayton Burrows of Portland
passed yesterday in Salem, as the guest
of Mrs. Paul L. Schmidt.
Mrs. J. H. Grimes of Newport re-
Gently visited in Salem with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Charles K. Spaulding.
A farewell surprise party was given
in honor of Fee Clifford Esteb, at his
home in north Salem, last night. Mr..
Esteb is leaving for Camp Lewis to
join the service. The rooms were deco
fated with roses and canterbury bells,
color scheme being red, white and
blue. At midnight a delightful lunch
was served.
Those present were: Misses De Vera
Thurston, Hazel Larson, Maurine Lar
son, Lueha Huntley, Ester Miller, Jes-
sic Edwards, Eulalia and Delphine
Way, Lorraine Parsons, Mrs. Way, Mrs.
Shriber, Mrs. j. s. Ramsey, Miss Evlyn
Murry of Portland, Messrs. Fee Esteb.
Fulton and Arlia Esteb, Arthur Alum,
by, John Sproed, Neiss, and Miss B.
L. Edwards.
Miss Julia Marian Chase became the |
bride of Joseph Harrison of Browns
vile Tuesday morning, Rev. G. F. Holt |
officiating at the ceremony, which was
performed at the Baptist parsonage at !
1890 in the presence of the immedi-
ate relatives. The young couple left
for their new homa at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
SEMINoFF DEFEATED

Washington, June 21.-The forces Of
General Seminoff, anti-bolsheviki lead
er have been defeated and are retiring
into Chinese territory, according to
state department advices from Harbin
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
AVIATOR KILLED

Belleville ILL.,, June 21.-Lieutenant
James R. Wheeler, of st. Louis was
Killed in an airplane fail here today.
John M. Rafter, of st. Paul, MINI,
injury.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
MEN ENGAGED in
Continued from page one)

ruling:
"The regulations further provide that
persons, including ushers and other at
tendants engaged and occupied in con-
neetion with games, sports and amuse-
ments, excepting actual performers in
legitimate concerts, operas or theatrical
performers, are engaged in non-produc-
tive occupations and employments.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21

Building activities at Joseph are in
ereasing as the heat from Old Sol
pushes the mercury up in the thermom-
ster, according to the Enterprise Re-
oorter's Joseph correspondent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21

Again it is announced that Portland
is to De wool market. Good news bears
repeating.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21
AMERICAN PLANES

Continued from page one)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21

Mrs J. E. Flanders of Portland Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. L. F. Griffith.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. g. Z. Schaeffer, ac-
companied by their daughter, Miss
Louise Schaeffer, have gone to New
port, where they will pass the summer
in their cottage. D s8
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
GRAND AND GLORIOUS
SOLDIERS FAREWELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Orin S. Welch Of
near Gray gave one of the best
farewell parties to our soldier boys
yet given. 1t was one of those
farewells that son, or one who
was favored with being a guest,
will ever remember. Whether on
the train after leaving the assem-
bly,, in the cantonment, enroute to
the seaboard, on the great Allan
tic or in the trench, this affection
ate parting given their son, Clinton
and his comrades will be ever re-
membered with cheer and a
heart full of gratitude.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welch are doing
their share. to win the war, meeting
every demand and request of the
government with hope Of an early
termination of hostilities and the
securing of a permanent peace.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
FAREWELL PARTY
FOR DRAFTED BOYS.

A big party was held Monday
evening at the Herbert Thielen
home in honor of his brother, Frank
and Frank Navratil who leave to-
day with the drafted boys Three
other drafted boys were royalty en-
tertained Sunday, the Martin Jes-
sen home being opened to about
one hundred friends, the honored
guest being Elvin Petersen and the
other party was given on Axel and
Hans Rasmussen at the home Of
their mother. Axel left Tuesday for
Camp Funston and Hans goes today
to Camp Dodge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
COMPETENT JUDGES
AT IOWA STATE FAIR

Mr.. Nels c.. Jensen & Son of the
Oakfield Center Stock Farm have
just returned from the great Iowa
State Fair, where they had their an
nual exhibit of their big boned Po-
land China hogs, that have attract
ed so much attention Of late.
With their young boar they won
first over all in Junior class. This
animal is seventeen months old and
weighs nine hundred pounds. The
remarks of the Judges were, after
giving the ribbon "He is the best
boar for his age we ever saw
which was quite a compliment to
Audubon County as well as Nels c..
Jensen and Son. They also won End
on herd owned by the exhibitor;
first on herd owned and bred by
exhibitor; fifth on another boar;
sixth and seventh on two sows. In
all, the gentlemen secured seven
premiums on their five hogs. They
sold three pigs at 500 each while
the pigs were at home in the yard.
The reputation of Nels G. Jensen
and Sons for fair dealing is known
far and near and is a guarantee that
all sales shall be satisfactory to the
purchasing public. They solicit
your orders.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
DANE FRIENDS SURPRISE
THE CARLSON FAMILY

A surprise party was given on
Mr.. and Mrs. James Carlson at
their home last Thursday evening
and the time was spent in cards
and enjoying the fine lunch which
the guests brought with them. The
Carlson family leave soon for their
new home in California. Those
present were:- Soren Madsen and
wife; Nels Hansen and wife; Hans
Hansen and wife; H. P. Hansen,
garage man, and wife; H. Pete Han
sen, Of the Fullerton, and wife; H.
p. Petersen and wife, P. M. Chris
tensen and wife; Welberg Wolf and
wife; John Nielsen and wife; Nicko-
1ai Petersen and wife; Peter Has
senfeldt and sister, Mrs. Christen-
sen. They presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlson with beautiful cut glass
water set.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
Will HAMILTON
PASSED AWAY

Mr.. Will Hamilton, the step-son
of Mrs. Kate Donaldson- Hamilton,
passed away in Rock Island, Illi-
nois, Tuesday, September 8, 1918.
Mr.. Hamilton lived in Audubon
County for many years during his
young manhood and will be remem-
bered by many He was the eldest
son of Mr.. Len Hamilton, SO well
known to our older citizens of north
Audubon County.
The remains will arrive in Audu-
bon today, where short services
will be held, after which the re-
mains will be laid to rest in the
Audubon Cemetery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
CARL STANLEY NOW
COMMISSIONED OFFICER

Second Lieutenant Carl Stanley
Of Camp Pike arrived here, Thurs
day last, for visit until yesterday
with his mother, Mrs. John Atkin-
son and other relatives.
Carl joined the colors last Septem-
Der and in very short time was
admitted to the Officers Training
School there, where he gradually
climbed until he now is commits
stoned officer. He has worked very
hard and steady and is gradually
reaching the aim and height of his
work. We are indeed glad to well
come him home and may he never
forget that we are his steadfast
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
Family REUNION IN
HONOR OF ". Weller

A reunion Of the Mrs. Kilworth
family was held, last Sunday when
Mrs. Kilworth of this city, John
Kilworth and family, Bruce Martin
and family and the Oscar Wheeler
family were entertained at a boun-
teous twelve o'clock dinner at the
Earl Kilworth home in the Heights.
The dinner was given in honor of
Will Wheeler, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Wheeler, who leaves today
with the drafted boys for Camp
Dodge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
SIX HUNDRED N. v.
AS IN U. S. ARMY

Over six hundred members of the
Modern Brotherhood Of America
are in the service of our country
The members Of this great Iowa
Fraternal order donates $h0O each
to create war risk fund for the
families of the brothers, who are in
the service. The fund is to take
care Of the insurance the warridrs
carry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
MARIE HOLL|NGSHEAD
MARRIED AT PERRY

Cards were received here, last
week, announcing the marriage of
Miss Marie Hollingshead to Mr..
Claude Kenney, which took place
on August "A, 1918, at her home in
Perry, Iowa. Miss Marie is the
second daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Hollingshead. former pastors of the
Congregational Church here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
FOOD PRICES FOR
SOUTH HALF OF COUNTY.

By the price interpreting commit
tee for the South Half Of Audubon
County.
Below is given a list of prices on
staple foodstuffs as determined by
the committee. Should you be
made to pay more complaints may
be made to any member of the
Committee:
Wheat Flour, Northern, $l.65-l.70
Rice Flour, bulk, lb. I2a cts.
Rice -four, package, lb. Is cts.
gCornmeal, 10 lb. bags 6O-65 cts.
Oatmeal, large package 33 cts.
Sugar, lb. 9a-10 cts.
Potatoes, peck 60-70 cts.
Home grown, scarce, fancy 7
shipped in high with frt. added.
Salmon, red 3O-35 cts.
Evaporated Milk, large
can 16 or. 12a-15 cts,
Oleomargarine 32-35 cts.
Cheese 1888 cts.
Lard, bulk 32-35 cts.
Pork chops 40 cts.
]. G. NEWTON, Chm. s
P. HASSENFEEDT
A. S. STONE s
j. K. VANDE BRAKE, Secy
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
.HAMl|k BAZAAR
A GRAND SUCCESS

A good crowd and spirited bid
ding, with Peter Mortensen as auc-
tioneer, made the bazaar at Ham
lin last week, decided success.
$I68.O0 was taken in. A part was
donated to the Red Cross, some
was used to buy treats for the sol
diers who leave tomorrow, and
$l40 was turned over to the
Church.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
COME ON BOYS
ON TO BERLIN

Next Thursday September 12
z A. M. to 9. P. M. is the day and
time set by President Wilson
for the registration Of every man in
the United States of America be-
tween the ages Of Is and As inclusive
who have not alleady registered or
who are not now in the Military
or Naval arms of the service.
All men must register who are
within the ages whether citizens of
the u. S. or not, unless they are in
the service of their own country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
new FLOUR RULES

We are now required to use
20 per cent substitutes instead of
so per cent. Dealers are required
to carry oneor more Of the following
official substitutes: barley flour,
corn flour, corn meal. Upon request
of the consumer, the dealer may al
so sell the following as substitutes:
Kaffir flour, rice -four; peanut -four;
sweet potato -four, buckwheat -four
feterita -four, milo -four, bean -four,
potato -four, and meals of the above
basic cereals. Substitutes are not
required with wheat flour, if it con-
tains 20%o substitutes. The limits
OF 24aa pounds in town and 49 lbs in
the country have been withdrawn.
-Four mixed fours will soon appear
on the market under the title 'sVic-
tory Mixed Flours." These may be
sold without substitutes and must
be manufactured as follows: Wheat
flour and barley -four mixed in the
percentage of so to 20. Wheat -four
and corn flour mixed as the above.
Wheat flour, corn -four and barley
flour mixed in the per centage of
80 per cent wheat flour, 10 percent
corn flour and 10 per cent barley
flour. Wheat and rye flour mixed
in the per centage of 60 to 40.
Rye flour may also be sold as sub
stitute at the rate Of of 40 % of rye
to 60 % of wheat flour. No substi-
tutes are required with graham flour
All shippers of hay, except fars3-
mers, must procure licenses.
SUGAR
The consumer should be allowed
to buy sugar for canning as often as
he has fruit to can.
j. M. FULTON
j. B. j. LOHNER,
Co. Food Administrators.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
LIMITED SERVICE MEN /. J.
CALLED TO C0L0RS.

Five limited service men left the
County, Tuesday, for training at
Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kan
sas. They are:
William F. Dittman.
Harvey K. Jensen.
Axel N. Rasmussen.
Jens Olsen Christensen.
Charles A. Martin.
The boys reported for service,
Monday and entrained Tuesday.
The citizens at the County seat
entertained the young men in
very enthusiastic manner, the mem
ory of which will be cherished by
the boys as long as time lasts.
We hope for their safe return.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
MRS. HIGGINS PASSES
away AT HOME IN GRAY

Mrs. Savilla Higgins passedawa y
at Gray, Iowa Monday afternoon
after a long illness. Eighteen months
ago she was stricken with par
alysis from which she gradually de-
clined. Her remains were laid away
in the Audubon cemetery yesterday
afternoon. Obituary next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
HERE FROM KANSAS
VISITING RELATIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Knox of Wi
chita, Kansas, arrived Sunday for a
couple Of days visit with his uncle,
Xerxes Knox and family. From
here they went to the eastern part
of the state to visit relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
. NOTICE

All officers Of Red Cross organiza-
tions, Auxiliaries, Chairmen of Sur
gical Dressings and Sewing Com
mittees are requested to call at Red
Cross Headquarters, in the Floral
Hall, on the Fair Grounds, during
the County Fair, to learn Of the
new methods of handling Red Cross
work.
Audubon Co. Chapter
American Red Cross
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
Rev. Baldwin and wife returned
this week from their visit to GAIA.

Frank Dimick went to Ames,
last Thursday for a few days busi-
ness visit. He will attend school
there again this year and informs
us, that anumber of Extra boys are
expecting to attend the Military
Training School at that place.
Mrs. Oluf Jensen Of Audubon
visited friends and relatives in Exi-
ra, Thursday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete GUIDE received
word that their son, Chris has been
transferred from Camp Cody to
Camp Dix, New Jersey.
An extra crew went up the line,
last week to rebuild the railroad
south and near Audubon.
Miss Edith Christensen, Of the
Bakery, went to Vanworth, Iowa,
Sunday to visit until tomorrow at
the John Larsen home.
Joe Was and family, Of Anita,
Miss Laura Cihak of Creston and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Linderman of
Anita were Sunday visitors with
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Meurer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
JAMES CHANNON IN
VERY POOR HEALTH.

James Channon was taken worse
one evening last week and their
physician was called three times
during the night. He is reported as
improving which we sincerely hope
is true. Jim's smiling countenance
is missed on the streets.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
MRS. v. H. COVAU[T
SERIOUSLY SICK

The many friends of Mrs. W. H.
.Covault Of North Branch will be
sorry to learn that there is no i'm
provement in her condition. She
has been very sick for sometime
and is under the care Of a trained
nurse.
All hope for her speedy recovery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
Co. Food Administrators.

In talking with D. w. Chamber
lain of Brayton, last Saturday, he
said II have helped thresh at sew
eral places this season, and | have
not heard but two men say pass
the sugar" With such conserva-
ton with the hard workers of the
country the shortage Of sugar will
soon be relieved.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
BOUND FOR CAMP DODGE

Ninty-six more Of our boys are
called to appear in Audubon at 1
o'clock today to entrain for Camp
Dodge, Des Moines, tomorrow.
The correct list was published in
our last issue, August 29th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Clara Bintner is attending
school here and boarding with her
grandparents, VIM. Bintner ST..
and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-09-05


Kansas, is in this vicinity making
an extended visit with relatives and
friends. She is a sister of Mrs. D.
Kroeger Of Audubon at whose home
she is also visiting.
The Misses Carrie Rendleman
and Mary Hensley will leave the
18th for Grinnell College and Miss
Mary Voss will attend Drake.
Mrs. John Parrott and children
have been on the sick list this week.
A number of our citizens autoed
to Atlantic Friday morning to see
the aeroplanes which were on their
way from Des Moines to Omaha.
Monday of last week the Marshal
Smith and Jeff Parks families auto
ed to the Will Morey home near
Stuart and from there they, with
the Morey and Allison Shelley fam
lilies autoed to Des Moines to at
tend the State Fair. They took their
own tents and camped out until
Friday evening.
& 4
"Our Fighting Ally, the Tanks
viii nds stop'for anything, at Pal
ace Theatre, Sept. 9th and 7th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Meurer served
dinner last Sunday to their many
relatives and friends in honor of
her brother, Frank Navratil, who
is called to serve Uncle Sam, which
he is very anxious to do.
Mrs. NJ. o. Smith was an Audu-
bon business visitor yesterday.
Vernon Morey has finished his
term at the Kansas City Auto,
School and has secured a fine posi-
ton in the U. S. Electric Light Bat
terry Company's shop in Omaha.
Mrs. jeff Parks and son, Rev Err
nest were entertained at dinner and
supper at the Ralph Thomas and
Will Clark homes near Hamlin yes
terday.
Mrs. Jeff Parks entertained the
Methodist Ladies Aid Society Tues
day afternoon at her home.
t. Sizer made a business trip to
Clinton, Iowa, returning home
Saturday last.
President Wilson fixes the price
Of wheat for 1919 at $3.50. Farm
ers can rely on that price for their
next crop.
It's no disgrace now to be a bond
Liberty Bond--holder. Before the
present war there were less than
800, 900, who held bonds in the
United States, while now there are
%, 100000.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Esbeck visi-
ted at the Hans Christensen home,
last Sunday.
Mrs. Martin Jensen, formerly
Miss Ivah Jayne, was reported very
ill the first of the week but is slowly
improving which is very good news
to her many friends. She resides
west Of Brayton.
Nels Lauridsen is slowly recover
ing from his severe siege of typhoid
fever. A trained nurse from Des
Moines is caring for him.
Mrs. Maggie Navratil and son,
John Francis, went to the Peter
Tharnish home Sunday and stayed
until Tuesday. She attended the
dance given at the Tharnish home
Monday evening. A nice crowd was
present and all had good: time. .