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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
MANY ATTEND PARTY

The January and February COM
mittees of the Woman's club, Of
which Mrs. Chas. Johnson and Mrs.
Rem Phelps were the chairmen, who
Joined in a social gathering at Watts
hall last Friday evening, were more
than pleased with the program and
attendance. about eighty persons
were present. A short program was
rendered in which was included the
presentation of souvenir spoon to
Mrs. Richard Owen. by Mrs. John
Wagner. The spoon bore the en-
craving "W. c. 1915" Mrs. Owen re-
sponded very feelingly and assured
the members of the Club that she
regretted to leave, but she would al
ways keep in loving remembrance
their kindness and hospitality. The
closing feature of the program was
the dummy of the KAISER" who was
on the throne. At the closing words
of the song, TITS Hard Job to get
the Kaiser" were sung, the Kaiser
was dethroned and the American flag
was raised. This brought forth tre-
mendous applause and a fitting cli-
max to splendid program.
After the program was completed
refreshments were served
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
GAVE SURPRISE ON MOTHER

Miss Grace Wagner planned and
carried out pleasant surprise party
on her mother. Mrs. John Wagner,
last Tuesday evening, when she in
vited a dozen ladies to her home to
help Mrs. Wagner celebrate her
birthday anniversary. Miss Grace
planned every detail to perfection
and the guests came to make the sur
prise complete. Mrs. Wagner has
been laid up with rheumatism for
about week and this gave Grace
good opportunity for planning the
pleasant event. Even the splendid
refreshments that were served were
of her own planning. On Monday
Afternoon, however. Grace was al
most discouraged on account of her
mothers condition being worse, but
she determined to carry out her I'M
dertaking, which she did very sue
cessfully. The evening was spent in
a social way. Each guest was loud in
her praise of Grace's entertaining
ability. Mrs. Wagner was pleased
with the turn of affairs and feels
that her daughter did exceptionally
well. not only in planning such a de-
lightful affair but in carrying it out
in such mastery way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
A PAINFUL INJURY

Tom Christensen. who has been
living on a farm near Hamlin. and
was preparing to move to Audubon,
having purchased the George Fab
ricius property just west Of the fair
grounds, was driving some cattle to
town yesterday and when he reach
ed the poor farm. the horse he was
riding slipped and fell, landing on
his right leg. The bone below the
knee was fractured and the small
bones in the foot were badly crush
ed. He was taken to the office Of
DR.. Halloran where he and DR..
Childs reduced the fracture and
made Mr.. Christensen as comfort
able as possible. Last night he was
taken to the home of George Fab
ricius, where he will remain for the
present. The fracture is of a serious
nature. and may cause him consider
able annoyance. It was indeed un-
fortunate. especially at this time
when he was about to move. His
many friends trust that he will soon
recover and be able to be up and
around.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
MRS. ROBT. MAGILL DIED
IN ATLANTIC HOSPITAL

Mrs. Robert Magill of Melville
township. who has been in the hos
pital at Atlantic since last November
died last Sunday and her remains
were shipped to Audubon for burial
Tuesday. Funeral services were
held yesterday Afternoon at the Meth
odist church. conducted by Rev. VIM.
Mack of the Presbyterian church.
Lulu May Lowe was born at Anita.
Ia, February cath. 1885. and died
in the Atlantic hospital March 5th.
1918. at the age of 33 years. She
leaves to mourn their loss her hus-
band, five children, three sisters and
three brothers
March 5, 1905. she was united in
marriage to Robert Magill at Audu-
bon, Iowa. and has resided in this
county ever since with the exception
of a few years in North Dakota. She
was good, thoughtful mother, and
devoted to her children. Now that
she is gone. she will be greatly miss
ed by all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
MRS. ALTA CROW JACKSON

Word reached relatives here Tues
day that Mrs. Alta Crow Jackson had
passed away at her home in Seattle,
Washington. She submitted to an
operation several weeks ago and re-
covered from the ordeal and was able
to be removed to her home. She be-
came worse last week and died some
time Monday. The funeral will take
place in Seattle next Sunday. after
which the body will be cremated and
the ashes forwarded here and inter-
red in Cameron cemetery where a
number of her relatives are buried.
Mrs. Jackson Is well known in Au-
dubon, having taught school here for
a number Of years before her mar
riage to DR.. Jackson, who died sew
eral years ago. She was a half sister
Mrs. Jack Lancelot of Extra and also
of Mrs. Jack Lancelot Of Extra and
also of Milton Crow of Gray, and
an aunt of Mrs. Jake Warner. south
east of town. Her numerous friends
will be panied to learn Of her death
A complete obituary will be given in
next weeks issue of the Republican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
MEN WILL SOON
BE PUT AT WORK
Organization Hopes to Take Over
Plant Next Week and Begin En-
tensive Alterations and En-
laryement of Plant

Strong efforts are being made this
week to complete the sale of stock
so that the organization can take
over the Tramp brick and tile plant
in order that the plan of rebuilding
can begin by the 18th of March. II
present plans can be carried out the
new company will start force of
workmen to rebuild kilrs and en-
large the plant, making it one of
the best equipped plants in the
state. The improvements contem-
plated are to be permanent and will
mean much to the city OF Audubon
in the way of additional laborers.
The preferred stock is still being
offered for sale and draws seven per
cent interest until retired. The com
mon stock draws no interest until
the preferred stock has been paid in
full with the per cent dividend
from the date of purchase.
People of Audubon should wake
up to the fact that here is an oppOr-
establishment that will have a pay
roll of not less than $4,000 a month.
Should the company fail to complete
the deal what would be the loss to
the business interests of the city.
Every business man in Audubon
ought to own some stock in this con-
Germ. The investment is absolutely
safe. There is positively no watered
stock and with twice the demand for
the product the plant can possibly
turn out, there is no reason on earth
WHY the stock should NOT prOyp To
be a paying investment.
At Mason City ana other towns in
Iowa where similar companies have
been organized, stock cannot be
bought an any price for it is paying
from 25 to 40 percent dividends.
The Audubon plant can be made to
pay in the same proportion. Here
is the one opportunity of Greater
Audubon needs good man
ufacturing plants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
DISTRICT COURT is
NOW IN SESSION

The February term of the Audi
bon County District Court which
had been postponed ten days. was re-
convened on Monday with Judge
Wheeler of Council Bluffs on the
bench.
Most of Monday was devoted to
probate matters and the wills of
Mrs. Maren Larsen and F. S. Watts,
were probated.
Mrs. Nora Whaley was given a d.
vorce from her husband, Frederick
Whaley on the grounds of cruel and
inhum8n treatment.
Chas. Martin, Who was brought
hack from Sioux City last week, and
who was indicted by the December
grand jury on . charge of giving
liquor 10 minor, plead guilty to
the charge. He yas out on bond.
which was forfeited. Martin was
fined $50 and costs or Is days in
Jail. Not being able to pay the fine
he was taken to the county Jail
where he will serve his time.
Henrietta Clark, ct al VS.. Earl
Walker. was the case set for trial
on Monday, but the matter was set
tied before the case was called for
trial.
The next jury case set for trial was
that of E. F. Johnson VS.. Deist. This
case was also settled and dismissed
The jury was empanelled in the
case of c. c. Nielsen VS.. II. p. Boldt,
executor. This was an attempt to
break the will of Sophus Nielsen. de-
ceased, Mr. Boldt being the executor
named in the will. Counsel for the
plaintiff dismissed the action yester-
day morning.
The case of Carl Petersen VS.. Hans
Petersen, wherein plaintiff claimed
the sum of $50 from the defendant
for one of his cattle, which he pur-
ported was killed by bull belong
ing to the defendant. A jury wa,
empanelled and the case was tried
for ne day whom a settlement was
effected. the defendant paying the
plaintiff $50.
The court is busy today trying two
of the cases growing out OF the Geo.
and Millicent Parnham estates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
FARMERS MEET AND AGREE
TO PLANT MORE WHEAT

The farmers of Audubon township
met at the Center school house on
last Tuesday evening to discuss the
wheat situation. There was a large
and enthusiastic attendance. Mr.. II.
Farrell acted as chairman and OPEN
ed the meeting with an appeal to
those present to raise more wheat.
The object Of the meeting was to
get every farmer in the township to
raise at least few acres of wheat.
Also to locate seed for those who
were in need of same. Short talks
were made by number of farmers
in regard to the best method of pre-
pairing seed bed for planting; also
as to varieties best adapted to this
locality There was an ample amount
Of seed located to sow. AS a result
of the meeting every farmer present
agreed to sow wheat which will in
crease the spring wheat acreage in
the township by several hundred
acres. If the same policy would be
followed by all townships in the
state, it would increase Iowa's wheat
acreage to point beyond criticism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
SPRING WHEAT

Audubon county farmers will go
lover the top" with the other coun-
ties in the spring wheat drive if they
SOW an average of ten acres per
farm. This seeding on each farm
will go far toward making up Iowa's
quota of the whea. shortage in the
United States.
Everybody knows that the allied
countries cannot possibly grow
enough wheat for their own use, to
our own American boys now over
there and those soon to go. With
over 100000 men of the 10000
900 able-bodied men of France mo-
bilized for the war service, it is out
of the question to figure that
enough cereals can be produced
there this year. or for some time to
come, for the battle grounds are
right in the heart of the grain pro-
ducing section of the country.
1t is Iowa's duty and privilege to
increase the spring wheat acreage in
this country so that the necessary
food may be sent over to our own
boys. Men from this very country
mag pS III hVSu VI Aoou IL thNti o"h
folk do not do their part in growing
the necessary cereals for bread.
Iowa's winter wheat on December
LIST was only SO per cent normal as
compared to "a per cent for ten
year average. This is due to the
weather conditions OF last fall and
of early winter as well as to a de-
crease acreage. This shortage can
be greatly reduced by sowing spring
wheat.
The average of yields for spring
wheat in Iowa figured on the pres
ent grain prices and those guaran-
teed, show that this crop is more
profitable than oats and could we'll
replace a portion of the oat acreage.
That the year 1918 will be the
deciding one of the war cannot be
refuted. Even though the last bat
tie may not be fought the food sup
piled will have direct and decided
bearing on the outcome. So let us
all get behind this great movement
and do all within our power to see
that the deciion of the war is in the
favor of the right.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
LODGE GIVES FAREWELL

Tho Eastern Stars met at the Ma
sonic hall last Thursday evening in
special session for the purpose of
a farewell for Mrs. Earl MahGrg, one
of the most faithfui members of the
order, who is soon to leave Audubon.
The bad weather prevented many
from a distance to attend. yet a
goodly number from tho city were
present. A most enjoyable evening
was spent and on every hand were
regrets that Mrs. Maharg was going
to leave. Later refreshments were
served. It had been planned to in.
clude Mr.. Maharg in the pleasant at
fair. but on account Of his taking up
his work as County Agent of Sac
county. he was compelled to leave
for his field of labor Thursday morn
ing Both Mr.. and Mrs. Maharg will
be missed from the Star, as they
were faithful members and always
willing to shoulder their share OF
the responsibilities whenever 1t was
necessary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
TO HAVE COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION SOON

Practically all preliminary ar
rangements have been completed for
the county Sunday School conveu-
riOn which is to be held at the Pres
byterian church in this city March
20 and "a. A number OF prominent
outside speakers have been secured
for the occasion.
All of the Sunday Schools in the
county will take part in the conven-
ton. Rev. c. S. Lang. of the Evangel-
ical church is president of the asso-
citation, and Rev. G.. w. VanDran
pastor of the L. B. church of Gray.
is the secretary.
Mr.. Hutton of Des Moines, the
state secretary. and his wife and j.
II. Hahn, of Colfax. are three of the
speakers who will appear on the pro-
gram. More complete details will
be printed in later issue of the Re-
publican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
AUDUBON COUNTY WAS
in THE WINNING GROUP

Three beautiful silk flags-the
Stars and Stripes, of course.-have
been purchased by the Greater Iowa
Association to be awarded to the
District. the County and the Town
ship in Iowa making the best rec
ord in the sale of the third Liberty
Loan bonds.
Iowa has been divided into eleven
districts, corresponding with the
banking groups, with a chairman
and vice chairman in charge Of
each district. These two men are
responsible directly for the results
in their respective. territories, and
the district making the best percent
age record will be awarded the first
of these three flags. In the second
Liberty Loan drive the best record
was made by District No. 5, includ-
ing the counties of Crawford, Har-
rison, Shelby, Audubon. Cass. Mills,
Pottawattamie. Carroll, Montgomery.
Fremont and Page. The second best
record was made by District No. 1,
up in Northwestern Iowa, with Dis
trict No. 6, in central Iowa, a close
third.
Each OF the 80 counties has a
complete organization. and flag No.
2 will go to the county making the
best percentage record. In the Sec
Ond liberty Loan campaign Crawford
county lowered far above all its
competitors, with the remarkable
record of 160 per cent of its max
imum quota. O'Brien county was
second with 142 per cent, while
Page and Franklin counties tied for
third place with 1872 per cent each.
No comparative township record
was kept in either of the two pre-
vious Liberty Loan campaigns, but
these records will be kept this time
and the township making the best
percentage showing will be awarded
flag number three.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
BOY SCOUTS TO START
IN THRIFT STAMP DRIVE

The Boy Scouts of Audubon have
engaged their time to assist the
government in raising funds to carry
on the war to a successful conclus-
ion. Last week all of the boys met
at the school house where they were
given splendid talk by Miss Har-
Tiett Bilharz on the Thrift Stamp
Drive which is being carried on all
over the United States at this time
and will continue until $500 o'clock
p. m. March 18th. The young men
are now soliciting all over the city
and are meeting with splendid sue
cess.
On the night the big drive closes
the Scouts will be entertained by the
fathers and big brothers in the base
ment of the Methodist church. At
this banquet two prizes will be
awarded. The first will be sixteen
Csc Thrift Stamps. and the second
four 25c Thrift Stamps.
e. F. Bilharz. e. M. Johnson. e.
Reed and DR.. A. L. Brooks will have
charge Of the entertainment and that
means that the boys will be prop
erly looked after.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
RETIRED FARMERS
RETURN TO WORK

A leading resident of Carroll rec
emily in Audubon stated that a num-
Der of retired farmers in his COM
munity we're returning to the farm
this spring to take charge of affairs
in an effort to help solve the short
age of labor on the farm:
There is going to be a big scare
ity of farm labor this year it Is
feared, because of the stimulated in
dustrial conditions that demand so
many men and because the selective
draft has taken O number of the
younger men from the farms and
put them into cantonements, at the
front or in the training camps.
There is discussion everywhere Of
how to meet the farm labor prob
lem. The retired farmers of Car
roll seem to have found a solution.
1t means sacrifice for the retired
farmer, who is able bodied, to return
to the field, of course. but it is very
commendable in them to do SO, as
it is patriotic thing for them to do.
They likely serve their own inter-
ests best and at the same time con-
tribute their bit toward solving the
1000 problem.
A labor leader in discussing labor
shortage recently made a suggestion
along this line that is rather pierre
ing, yet the over-emphasis' makes
his point clear. He states:i
1.-THE question of labor scarcity is
being seriously considered. and Their.
is talk of drafting them or conscript-
ing them in order to take care of
farm work and the work in other
industries. Farmers are calling
loudly for help. There is one place
!, would, suggest that they go for
farm help where they can get quite
a number of experienced farmers.
We have 100000 retired farmers
living snugly in nice homes and
getting their living from farms thru
the rent paid by their tenants. These
men might be called upon to go
back and work their own farms.
They are producing nothing now,
they are not working at all, and in
stead of taking labor from one in
dustry, think IL they come into
our homes and take our sons to
France. they can take the retired
farmers from their homes in the
cities and put them back on the
farms. feel that is where they be-
long, particularly at the present
time"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
TO THE TEACHERS
OF AUDUBON COUNTY

The teachers institute for the year
l917-191S will be held Thursday
and Friday. March IA and Is.
School is not to be in session at
that time as the law requires the at
tendance of all teachers. Prospect
i've teachers, patrons and school of
ficers are cordially invited to be
present when it is convenient for
them to attend.
A good program has been arrang-
ed and the institute will afford the
professionally live teachers much of
value. A special invitation to at
tend this institute is extended to the
normal training classes. the boy
scouts and the camp fire girls of
of the county.
Ella NJ Stearns.
County Superintendent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
u. S. SOLDIERS HOLD
8 MILES OF FRONT
Successfully Meeting the Enemy and
Are Earning Commentator Of
French and British for the
Bravery Shown

Washington D. c., March g.
American troops are now holding
something over eight miles Of trench
es on the battle front in France, 1t
was learned today. although in an
air line their frontage is only about
four and half miles. This front
age Is liable to extension at any time
to the regular trench allotment for
an army corps.
Irregularity of the trench lines
Is responsible for their eight miles
OF length. They are laid out so that
thanking fire may be obtained along
every part Of the front.
Follows Terrain
Strong points containing machine
guns jut out for this purpose. The
trenches also closely follow any pro-
tective slope Of the country and wan
der up and down hill.
The American sector is UNDER
stood to be a divisional frontage,
which means that at least three d.
visions Of American troops are there
to give the necessary support in
depth for the front lines. N 81
This fact has aroused speculatioA
here as to who will be selected by
General Pershing to- command the
first corps of his army. Mai. Gen.
Hunter Liggett is known to have
acted in that capacity, but as yet
the expeditionary commander has
not made any recommendation.
s1Sf May Use French System
It is possible that the French sys-
tenn will he followed in the American
army SO far as the appointment of
corps commanders goes. 1t is the
custom in France to select any one
Of the division commanders in a
corps and place him at the head of
the corps. He retains his rank as
division commander, and in the case
of the American army that would be
major general. II the French
practice is adopted, therefore, the
grade of lieutenant general may be
employed only for the field army
commanders.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
VISITING OLD TIME FRIENDS

Thomas Lohner and wife Of Man
chester, S. d.. who have been in the
vicinity the past two weeks visiting
old time friends. return today to
their home. Seven years ago they
went to South Daokta and have en-
joyed prosperity. They have many
friends all over the county who will
be pleased to learn that they are
doing nicely and are we'll pleased
with their new home. Mr.. Lohner
was in the office Saturday to renew
his subscription to the Republican.
which he says is by far the best
newspaper he ever read.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
HAS PURCHASED THE
WATKINS MEDICINE ROUTE

Herman Schroeder purchased of
w. A. Walters this week the j. r.
Watkins medicine route and his dis
trict will be all of Audubon county.
Mr.. Schroeder has been teaming of
late and is hustler. who no doubt
will make paying proposition of
his new venture. Mr.. Schroeder will
give up his teaming business and
give his whole time to the medicine
business. He will make regular
trips throughout the county and If
any one is in need of his remedies
they can reach him by phone and
they will be supplied Immediately.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
MAKES US A PLEASANT VISIT

Gordon Mccoy, one or the pro-
gressive young farmers of Guthrie
county, was in the city the latter
part of the week and paid this office
a pleasant visit. He recently pur-
chased another 100 acre farm in
Seeley township. which together with
his fine farm in Union township.
gives him plenty to look after. Last
fall he had big sale which included
about 400 head of livestock. With
his additional farm he will be able
to handle more stock and next fall
hopes to hold the biggest sale he
ever had. He has been a reader of
the Republican for several years and
while here ordered the paper contin-
ued for another year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
JUNIOR WORK TO START

Miss Ella M. Stearns, County Sup
Mr.. NJ. NJ. McIntire.
of the Audubon high
school and Mr.. Fishwild, superin-
tendent of the Extra high school.
have been appointed as a committee
to start the Junior Red Cross work
in Audubon county. This work will
be started during the teachers insti-
tute. March IA and Is. Miss Stearns
is chairman of this committee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
CARPENTERS AND AUTO
REPAIR MEN WANTED

Sheriff B. F. Wilson received a call
this week for so carpenters and $50
auto repair men, who are wanted on
voluntary induction. II not enough
men volunteer others will be induct-
ed from over the county and state,
regardless of their order number.
Any carpenter or auto repair man
who wishes to enter the service at
once can communicate with the local
board
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-03-07
A SMALL BLAZE

But for the timely arrival of Mil
lard McCarville at the st. Patrick's
church parsonage Tuesday evening.
the home of Father Costello would
have been a mass of ruins. The floor
beneath the stove was on fire and
quite large hole was burned thru.
The house at best is nothing more
than an old affair and but for young
McCarville would have been totally
destroyed in short time. Father Cos
tello was away at the time and it
was impossible for the housekeeper
to move the large range.