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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
IOWA HAS LAW TO
PUNISH DISLOYALTY

When pro-German at Audubon
was dragged through the streets at
Audubon lately and narrowly escap-
ed with his life and another at the
same place came very close to being
hanged. it was suggested and expect
ed that the federal law would put
them both away where they would
be safe from mob law and the coun-
try relieved of their presence and ex-
pressions as an Indictment to vio-
lence. However. the espionage law
seems insufficient under the inter-
probation put upon it by the federal
officials before whom one of these
men was brought and the man was
released. The headlines of the news
paper reports of the proceedings
stated mo Law to Hold Disloyal
Huns"
But il the federal law fails in this
and similar cases, what of the Iowa
state laws? The Thirty seventh gen.
eral assembly of Iowa passed a law
dealing with instruction and sedi-
ton" which became of force by pub
LEGATION May 1, 1917. Section Two
reads thus:
Section 2. melting hostilities.
etc. Any person who shall in public
or private, by speech. writing. pri..t-
ing or by any other mode or means
advocate the subversion and destruc-
ton by force, of the government of
the state of Iowa, or Of the United
States, or attempt by speech, writing,
printing or in any other way what
ever to incite or abet, promote or
encourage hostility or opposition to
or of the United States, shall be
guilty of a misdemtanor. and upon
conviction shall be punished by I'M
prisonment in the county jail not
less than six months nor more than
one year and shall be fined not less
than three hundred dollars nor more
than one thousand dollars"
Referring again to the part cular
case under discussion the reports o:
the hearing show that the accused
was charged with having said while
engaged in a card game that he chop
ed the soldiers who went over there
to fight would be drowned on the
way over" when the war is over
NCI III OC tlC W'iiiNi tHtIt
will be German schools ia this coun-
try after the war is OYER and see
how the Dutch are winning" Per-
haps the disloyalty thus expressed
does not fall within the scope Of the
espionage law, but what of the plain
violation of the Iowa Law above
quoted?
If the federal law fails to have
teeth to hold those who talk in that
manner and display such evident dis :
loyalty as expressed in that language.
the attorney general should test the
teeth of the Iowa statute.
II the expressed hope that the sol.
diers of Iowa would be drowned on
their way to battle does not ''incite
or abet. promote or encourage hos
tility or opposition to the govern
ment of the state of Iowa or of the
United States" how then short of
armed treason shall disloyalty ex-
press 'itself?-Marshallt Times
Republican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
FINE FARM RESIDENCE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Last night just about supper time
the fine country mansion of Mr.. and
Mrs. Miles Gardner, situated twelve
miles southeast of Audubon, was to-
tally destroyed by fire. Everything
in the house was also destroyed. The
only things saved was the clothing
worn by the family, Miles not even
saving "a coat or cap. The fire is
one of mysterious origin, not clue
known as to the cause Mrs. Gard
ner turned from the table and not
iced large sparks flying about the
house and shortly after an explosion
was heard on the second floor which
blew open the doors of the clothes
chute and then the entire building
became a mass of flames. Many of
the neighbsrs came to the rescue and
with their aid the large barn was
saved. The house was erected only
a few years ago and is one OF the
many substantial residences in Au-
dubon county.
The loss is estimated to be in the
neighborhood Of $4,000. There was
81. 900 insurance on the home and
$1,000 on the contents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
Is REALLY PATRIOTIC

Edward C. Hansen. OF Brayton,
who was married last November,
came to Audubon this week and in
sisted on being placed in Glass in
stead of Glass 2 for war service. 1t
seems that the Appeal Agent over
looked his case and did not appeal 1t
to the district board as many others
recently married. were.
We know of several other newly
married men who wished to be placed
in Glass 2, 3, or 4, but this is the
first one we have heard of who wish
ed to be placed in the class to go to
the front first. Mr.. Hansen certainly
deserves creditable mention for his
show of patriotism. and his wife. rel
atives and numberless friends are no
doubt proud of the stand he took in
the matter, which, indeed, they
should be. His wish will no doubt
be gratified. as the matter is being
looked into.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
NO TIME FOR PARTISANSHIP
(Shelby County Republican,


Republican members of congress,
governors of states. officials of all
classes, newspapers and voters, are
supporting the administration war
policies and measures more heartily
than democrats of like classes. The
Republican party is war party in
its origin and in its sentiments-it
is for war for the protection and ex-
tension of democracy; for war II the
highest interests of our country can
be bettered and preserved only by
recourse to war. The major portion
Of the democratic party has grown
up under war traditions which orig
mated In war to destroy the govern
ment- POSSESSING such sentiments,
republicans quite naturally put pat
riotism above partisanship. in var
time.
Under such circumstances, if the
democrats were willing to forego
partisanship for the public good,
their administration would quite nat
urally drop partisanship and call into
the public service the very best men
to be had for positions of trust, no
matter what their politics. Has the
administration done this? 1t has not.
Every appointee of the administra-
ton, from janitor to cabinet minister
is a democrat. None others need ap-
ply. And the national democratic
committee has just been recognized
and strengthened for the purpose of
keeping the democrats in office.
II the democrats insist upon max
ing the war government strictly q
party one, republicans may depart
from their previous non-partisan at
titude. The investigations of war
matters now being made by a demo-
cratic congress are likely to suggest
to the people that change of gov
eminent is necessary.
The better thing to do would be
for the president to weed the incom-
petents out of his cabinet and the
departments, putting clean, strong re-
publicans in their stead, and to go
through the war period with coal
ition government. The present is no
time for a display of partisanship
unless the administration insists
upon 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
NEW OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

The regular monthly meeting of
Audubon Commercial Club was held
at the X. p. hall Monday evening.
1t was also the last meeting of the
Club year. George Viewer, who has
been the president during the past
year. was eager to be released from
his duties.
A goodly number Of the members
were present After transactlng all
the unfinished business. President
Wtver announced the election Of Of
ficers. The name of p. A. Rasmus-
sen was presented as was also that
of w. G. Wilson. Both gentlemen
declined to accept. Mr. Rasmussen.
having seen previous service, was
permitted to withdraw his name and
so Mr.. Wilson finally consented to
take the honor. For vice president,
DIR. j. X. Donaldson and F. ii. Nc
Fadden were placed in nomination.
In this instance also both declined,
but on a vote Mr.. McFadden was de-
clared duly elected For secretary
the names of w. II. Simcox and Peter
Hansen were presented. On a vote
Mr.. Hansen was declared elected. f..
r. johnson was unanimously chosen
as treasurer. A couple Of commit
tees were appointed. but President
Wilson, not being familiar with the
membership of the Club. refrained
from making further appointments
until he could find time to look over
the list.
Mr.. Viewer has made a splendid
man at the head Of the club and no
doubt Mr.. Wilson will also give an
excellent account of himself. All of
the members. should act as a unit
and give the officers the support and
cooperation they deserve.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
ENJOYED BIRTHDAY PARTY

Lucille Owen, daughter of Mrs.
Josie Owen of this city. entertained
thirteen young lady friends at her
home last Saturday. Mrs. Owen had
prepared large birthday cake which
was surrounded with thirteen lighted
candles. After spending the after
noon in games of various kinds, re-
freshments were served. When the
young ladies were to take their place
at the table all OF them marched
around the lighted candles and found
their places. The occasion was a
delightful one and will long be re-
membered by Lucille and all those
who were present. The guests
brought a number of nice presents
for Lucille which she prizes highly.
Those in attenance were: Mary Gull
yer, Mary Wright, Mildred Chris
Hansen. Louise Gore. Lowene Pres
ton. Frances Ross, Dora Mogg, Dag
mar Jensen, Emma Raebel. Eva
Herndon. Evelyn Reuss. Alice Tay-
lor and Clara Rasmussen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
ROOSEVELT IN WASHINGTON

The Washington Post of January
43rd, in a long article with refer
ence to Roosevelt's visit to Wash
ington. says among other things: ii
From the hour of his arrival at
9:05 o'clock yesterday morning. two
hours late from New York, until he
retired after midnight at the resi-,
dence of his son-in-law, Representa-
tive Longworth. where he had din
ner and earnestly conferred on ques-
tiOns of strategy with twenty or more
distinguished statesmen, he was in
constant conference with a veritable
stream of Republicans who FASTENED
to consult with him.
When anything important is going
on at Washington, naturally the peo-
pie of the district are very much in
terested. In this particular case we
can say that Audubon was represent
ed, as our Congressman was one of
those who are referred to above as
being present at the dinner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
A PATRIOTIC DUTY

The January and February social
committees of the Woman's Club will
give joint entertainment early in
March instead of the usual monthly
meeting, because of the need for the
conservation of coal. The present
condition of coal shortage has be-
come so acute that even the homes
are obliged to conserve to the utter
most. Mrs. Chas. Johnson of he
January committee reports that her
group Of women had all plans COM
pleted for their program. and al
though they regretted the postpone
ment they would try to make up for
the disappointment by additional eff
fort when the coal embargo is lifted
The regular meeting Of the Wo-
mans Club will be the second We'd
nesday in February and will be held
at a home. These meetings are ed
vocational and the lessons in First
Aid and Food Conservation must be
uninterrupted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
HAMLIN CREAMERY sf4akf
SOLD AT AUCTION

Saturday afternoon last the Blue
Grass Creamery property in Hamlin
was sold at public auction in charge
of Sales Committee, with Lake F.
Martinsen auctioneer. Lake tried
himself out that day. and proved to
be all right. as he received all that
the buildings were worth, II not
more. The house and barn were
sold separately from the creamery
and other buildings, and brought
500. bid in by Viggo Sorensen. The
creamery and other outbuildings
were sold in four different parcels.
and the bidding was very lively for
a time. Nels Rattenborg got one of
the buildings at s72.50. Fred Nissen
one at $1,000, Hans Aagaard one at
$114.00 and Hans Mortensen the 9TH
err at $45.00. making a total OF
$1,211.50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
THE DEVILS INFLUENCE Is
ALSO MORE THAN LOCAL.

The above appeared in the Repub-
lican last week 1t means r. c. Spen-
GER, who resigned from the post Of
flee last spring to assume full charge
of the Audubon Advocate and whose
brother-in-law was exempted by the
president of the United States. Our
influence is more than local Those
desiring exemptions. please CALL
Tuesdays Advocate.
In olden times when folks of the
Spencer ilk assumed Satanic powers,
there were those who cast out devils.
But in these modern times when pork
is scarce it would be wasteful to ruin
perfectly good herd of swine.
\ The young men of Audubon coun-
ty who are entitled to exemptions re-
fuse to he caught in the devils trap.
They are not simply looking for a
man whose Influence is more than
local." but instead they are looking
for man whose integrity is unques-
toned and whose honesty is not in
i'll repute.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
EXTRA NUMBER ON
THE LYCEUM COURSE

Arrangements have recently been
made with the Redpath Lyceum Blu
reau whereby DR.. E. T. Hagerman.
of Des Moines, will lecture in Audi
bon on the night of February 9TH.
DR.. Hagerman is one of the most
popular and successful platform lee
turers of the day and will undoubted-
ly deliver a great lecture. This is
not one of the regular lecture course
numbers but he has been secured in
order to assist in making the course
pay out. For number of years the
Commercial Club has had charge of
the lecture course, making the con-
tracts, etc. The present course Was
engaged early in 1917 and every
number so far has been good but
owing to the bad weather on sew
eral nights and so many other mat
tiers requiring attention, the course
has not been successful in a finan-
cial way. Just as much effort has
been put forth as in other years,
and the committees have advertised
as fully as before, but the course to
date has been conducted at a loss.
But one number. the Rob Roy Male
Quartette, remains. and in order to
help out in the matter the Redpath
Bureau offered to send DR.. Hager-
man to Audubon on the 7th of Feb
ruary upon very favorable terms.
DR.. Hagerman has been upon the lee
ture platform for a number of years
and everywhere has met with the
most unqualified success. The fol-
lowing is testimonial from the late
Horace E. Deemer, Judge Of the Su-
preme Court. He said: For many
years / have known Dr. E. T. Hager-
man and am we'll advised as to his
ability as a thinker and lecturer.
He has well disciplined mind, a
sound logician, a brilliant orator,
and has the happy faculty of being
able to reach not only the most cul
tured of his hearers, but the average
man as well. He will have great
success upon the lecture platform"
DR.. Hagerman spoke in Audubon
few years ago and his address was
highly satisfactory 1t is hoped by
the committee and commercial club
that everybody will get out and
boost this number and do everything
possible to make it a success. 1t will
be remembered that this number is
not on the regular course and the
season tickets will not admit to the
lecture.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
A TIMELY LETTER

In this time of national crisis when
the loyal support OF every citizen Ia
needed it is distressing to see how
some Of our people are comforting
themselves. A Red Cross poster in
the window does not make one pat
riot. A Liberty Bond badge may
mean nothing more then safe in
vestment made through fear of crit
icism. The real opportunity of today
for one to show his loyalty to the
United States and Old Glory is in the
giving Of that which is most dear to
him-his life. Our nation has adopt
ed the selective draft as the method
Of raising an army. 1t is due that we
give every possible cooperation to
the plan.
Some of our boys have voluntarily
enlisted. How small 1t looks to see
others at the opposite extreme plan
ming and contriving to find some
loophole by which they may secure
legal exemption from the draft. Is
it not next to traiterous to thus take
advantage of the provisions for ex.
emption?
The man who marries to secure de-
ferred classification is not showing
the quality OF manhood which augurs
we'll for happy future. Can his
wife admire and respect him, even
though she has a sentimental love
for him? The man who claims to
be the support of dependent parents
when those parents are situated in
comfortable circumstances is a cow
ard; and the parents who swear they
are dependent upon his labor, when
they could easily hire the farm work
done. are not patriots.
A few preachers of the Gospel
have enlisted as privates in the army.
What nobility of soul can there be
in that ministerial student who
claims exemption because he wants
to live to save humanity? This war
is for that purpose, and IL he is not
willing to be a good soldier for his
country. he will be poor soldier of
the cross. The large number of d.
vinity students now claiming exemp-
ton are placing a scornful stain upon
their calling which will long be re-
membered. The clergy of Chicago,
who have repudiated such actions,
are to be congratulated.
Rally. men, to the standard. Think
not, what can avoid" but rather.
How can I serve?" Legitimate ex-
emption will be cared for; let us not
prostitute its purpose. Show the
strength of your patriotism. not the
enormity of your selfishness.
R Z. Jensen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
PROCEEDS GO TO THE ". M. G. A.

Fred Sievers was in the office the
fore part of the week and told us
that the hog he sold at his pure bred
Poland China hog sale two weeks
ago brought $3.50 His brother, Jno
Sievers. is in the U. S. army. and he
wrote home last week requesting
that the amount be given to the Y.
M. C.. A. John says the organization
is a splendid one and feels that moth
ing is too good for it. He Is in posi-
tion to know of the work the organ
ization is doing. that he and others
similarly situated may reap its ben
efits.
The Sievers have shown that they
are patriotic, hut being of quiet
and retiring disposition do not an
nounce from the housetops what they
have done. These gentlemen are to
be commended for their liberal do
nation. In another column of to-
days Republican we give letter
written by a Mr.. Hansen, who makes
a report OF the Y. M. G.. A. work,
which will be of interest to Audubon
county people. inasmuch as this
county contributed over $4,000 to
this fund when the big drive was on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
REMARKABLE RED CROSS WORK

Audubon County is establishing a
Red Cross record that is remarkable
because of its success and its mani
festation of patriotism.
Last week an auction was put on
In Audubon which Noted about
$4,000. Now comes o report from
the town of Extra CT an auction In
which the proceeds exceeded $751;
10000.
This brings the donations to the
Red Cross in Audubon county up to
more than $21, 900. This money will
be used In the purchase Of materials
for hospitals and for soldiers. and
the women of the county will trans
form these articles into the finished
products.
The county nj Audubon went over
in the Red Cross drive for member
ships with a fine record. Between
60 and 20 per cent OF the people Of
the county were enrolled as members
in that Christmas campaign. Back
in the beginning of the war the coun-
ty made a great record in furnishing
relief for the Belgians. 1t went over
the top in the Y. M. c. A. campaign.
1t is not to be marveled with a
record like this that Audubon county
is not now healthful place for anv
Stacker to live The people OF that
county are lovers of their country
and they are going to do their duty
to slackers in one direction and to
their country in the other. Any man
who loves his country will find Au-
dubon a congenial place to live. II
there Is any doubt about his attitude
toward his country he should not
seek location in that section of
Iowa at the present time.-Council
Bluffs Nonpareil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
ALIEN ENEMIES MUST
REGISTER WITH POSTMASTER

Postmaster s. b. Morrissey has re-
ceived word from the Chief Regis
trar that all alien enemies residing
in Audubon county must register
with their postmaster. Registration
begins on next Monday, February 4
al six a. m, and closes February 8,
at eight p. N. and to continue that
week. each day from six in the morn
ing until eight o'clock at night. Fol-
lowing is the official orded
First: All male German alien en-
emies over the age of fourteen must
register.
Second: Each applicant for reg
is.ration must come equipped with
four photographs, 3x3 inches in size
TO place upon the diff rent blanks
and affidavits to be filled out The
photographs must be on thin paper
with light background, so they can
be pasted on the forms.
All those who fail to register at
the specified time will be subject to
be taken into custody by the United
States marshal Call on your post
master for any information desired
in the matter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31

Lent begins Wednesday. February
18th this year. one week earlier than
last. being. Of course. based upon the
date of Easter. which is March 31st
this year. as being April in 1917.
Very few people can tell why lent
varies from year to year and Easter
may come as early as March 90 or as
late as April 25.
1t is something of an anamoly
from the religious point of view that
the anniversary of ChriAt's death
may fall on any one of 35 days.
while the anniversary of his birth is
always on the same. 1t is no less Of
an anatomy from the Astronomical
point of view. for there seems no
reason why we, having adopted thu
solar year as the basis of our calen-
dar. should cling to the lunar year
merely for the establishment Of one
date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
A DOUBLE HEADER
AND BOX SUPPER

The high school athletic associa-
ton will stage double header next
Friday evening with basket ball
ball game between the Junior and
Sophomore teams. They will also
hold box supper.
Intense rivalry between the two
classes assures a lively event for the
preliminary attraction. Boxes will
be sold at auction Immediately fol-
lowing the game. Nc admission
charge will be made and it is hoped
that the proceeds from the sale Of
boxes will be large enough to cover
a deficit In the athletic fund. which
has beon carried over from the foot
ball season. The game will be called
at 7:15 o'clock.
Those in charge are urging all
school patrons and particularly the
younger people of the town to at
tend in order that 1t may be a social
as well as a financial success.