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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
CLUB WOMEN TO
help IN THE WAR
Funds For, Purpose of Assist
ing Soldier Boys

! The members of the Columbian
] Club in this city are raising fund
/ to help the soldier boys who come
| home on furlough and have not
the means TO properly care for them
selves. The local organization is
working in connection with the state
/ organization. as explained in the fol-
lowing letter:
President Columbian Club,
Audubon, Iowa:
| in a letter by Mrs. Asbaugh you
will note that for some time the wo-
men of the great organization known
as the General Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs have wanted to do some
definite piece of war work and we
seem now to have determined upon
the very thing which will surely ap-
peal to every mother and truly to
every loyal club woman.
Our American boys, even into the
millions are going over the seas to
| fight for us, for our homes and for
at the front for certain length Of
our country; these men after being
time are given short leave of alb
seneca furlough-they can not
| come home to us because of the great
distance, but if we can establish
some temporary homes over there.
with free dispensiaries where our
soldiers may be cared for and made
comfortable, and where they will
come into contact with American
men and women, who will receive
them and administer to their needs
and happiness, it will be next best to
coming home.
The English man can cross the
channel and be with his own people
not so with our boys. These
homes are to be established at some
distance from the front in Southern,
France or Switzerland. 1t has been
thought that every Club woman in
our land would surely wish to con-
tribute to such splendid undertake
ing. Will you not please, dear
Madame President. present this i'm
pOrtant matter at your next meet
ing, or better still. call special
meeting.
We feel sure that the Club women
of Iowa will consider this great
privilege to- help along wonerful
work and will respond to this urgent
request promptly and gladly. Some
women will wish to give more than
the dollar and will need to do so in
| order to raise the required amount.
The sums already given range from
one dollar to one thousand. May I
ask you to please send your check or
Post Office order direct to me and I
will mail receipt for same.
Thanking you in advance and with
every good wish for you and the
members of your club, l am
Very sincerely and cordially yours
Mrs Homer A. Miller.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
THE HOPE OF THE WORLD

and children are united in this work
of declaring to the world. through
the Red Cross, our message of hui
manity and brotherhood, that keeps
our hearts from sinking under the
burden of woe and sustains our faith
in human kind. 1t is the constant
daily. almost hourly touch with the
Re Cross that is felt by every citi-
zen in the land. that inspires us with
courage and hope.
Out of this hell of slaughter the
Red Cross will guide the warning ma
tions to a haven of worldwide peace
and brotherhood
Because it is the living expression
of those ideals and principles in de-
tense of which we are giving our all
in lives and material wealth-because
on every field of death it is proclaim
ing its message of life-because it
keeps ever before us and the world
the cause for which we war-be-
cause it will preserve us in the hour
of our victory from defeating our
selves-the Red Cross is the hope of
the world
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
By HAROLD BELL WRIGHT.

for which our armies have taken the
field are, by those unarmed hosts,
proclaimed to friend and foe, in that
unmistakable language of universal
mercy and brotherhood. In the terms
of wasted towns rebuilt. of broken
humanity salvaged, of dying children
rescued, of desolate families succor-
ed, the Red Cross declares the cause
for which we war and proclaims the
principles and ideals that must and
will in the end prevail. Above the
thunder of the guns, the roar of ex-
plodng mines, the crash of fallen
cities, the cries of tortured human
ity. the voice of the Red Cross carries
clear and strong the one message of
hope to our war burdened world.
The black crisis of this world
war would be unbearable were it not
for the spirit and work of this
mighty force. The normal mind re-
fuses to contemplate tho situation
without this saving power.
1t is the knowledge that in every
city, town and hamlet, men, women
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
PRESIDENT SETS DAY
FOR RED CROSS DRIVE
Designates Week of May Goth For
American People to Subscribe
To Much Needed Fund

President Wilson has issued a
proclamation designating the week
beginning May 20 as Red Cross Week
and calling upon the American peo-
pie to contribute generously to the
second 100000 war fund of the
American Red Cross for the allevi-
alton Of suffering among the Amer
lean troops in France and their de-
pendents at home and among the
fighting forces and civilian popula-
tions of the allied countries.
The proclamation follows:
'Inasmuch as the war fund of
1917, so generously contributed by
the American people to the Ameri-
can Red Cross for the administration
of relief at home and abroad. has
been practically exhausted by ap-
propriations for the welfare of men
in our military and naval forces, and
for those dependent upon them, and
for the yet more urgent necessities
of our allies, military and civilian.
who have long borne the brunt of
war;
"And inasmuch as the American
Red Cross has been recognized by
Ia w anu az
the public fundamentally for war
relief;
"And inasmuch as the year of our
own participation in the war has
brought unprecedented demands up
on the patriotism and liberality of
our people. and made evident the
necessity of concentrating the work
of relief in one main organization
which can respond effectively and
universally to the needs Of humani-
ty under stress of war;
"And. inasmuch as the duration
OF the war and the closer and closer
cooperation of the American Red
Cross with our own army and navy
with the governments of our allies
and with foreign relief organizations
have resulted in discoveries of new
opportunities Of helpfullness under
conditions which translate opportun'
ity into duty;
"And inasmuch as the American
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09

The War Victory Commission is
delegated a gigantic task, to accom-
plish which successfully and with
honor to the Club women of the ma
ton will require earnest effort and
entire cooperation.
The President, Mrs. Cowles. and
your chairman of the War Victory
Commission, conferred with Mrs.
Raymond Fosdick, head of the Com
mission on Training Camp Activities.
at Washington. Saturday. January 26
concerning the proposed plan of es-
tablishing centers in France for our
own American soldiers. on furlough.
learning that he considers this work
of vital Importance and absolutely
necessary II the morale of the army
is to be maintained and our soldiers
returned to us sane, clean and we'll
balanced.
Under commission of the govern
ment Mr.. Fosdick is Immediately
leaving f0r France to study plans,
ways and means, by which such fur
Tough centers can be established. He
will be absent about two months,
and it is the hope of the Commission
and the Board of Directors that by
the time he returns with definite in
formation we will have the money
to begin the work which he believes
the greatest work the women of
America can undertake. 1t will cost
not less than $4,000 to maintain
each furlough center for sne year.
From time to time letters will be is
sued as plans develop for establish
ing and maintaining such centers.
The plan of procedure is as fol-
lows:
The states have been divided into
eight districts of six states each, each
district to be under the supervision
of member of the Commission, who
will be directly responsible for the
work in her district. and who will
be called district chairman. Each
district chairman will name state
| chairman for each state under her
jurisdiction and forward names i'm
mediately to the Chairman of the
War Victory Commission; the Board
of Directors voted that, as part Of
her duty as director, the director Of
! each state shall serve as state chair
man. Ten directors of the G.. F. w.
c. weres appointed members of the
Commission. In these states there
fore the members of the Commission
in charge of districts will appoint as
as state chairman the state president
or her appointee.
District chairmen will report full
! details weekly to the Chairman Of
the War Victory Commission.
1t will be the duty of each state
chairman,to organize her state which
she is privileged to do in the way
she deems best suited to local cordi-
tons. The Commission desires re-
suits. not to dictate methods by
which results are obtained.
Delphine Dodge Ashbaugh.
Chairman
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
REPUBLICANS ACTED
In BEST OF FAITH
Members of County Organization
Commended for Not Bickering
Away Rights of the Voters
of County

In a recent issue of the Advocate
a long article appeared wherein COM
plant was made and fault was found
with the Republicans of the County
because they refused to become par
ties to a trade that would rob the
voters of the county from their pre-
rogative in the matter of selecting
men to fill the various county offices
next year.
1t was an offer to trade, pure and
simple, nothing more nor less. We
wonder how a county chairman could
square himself with those whom he
represents after making such deal.
We are of the opinion that the Re-
publican county chairman very prop
erly refused to consider the matter.
He called the county central COM
mittee together and every member
present expressed himself as oppos-
ed to the proposition. Such deal
would have been very unusual in our
county affairs and no man or set of
men would have the right to bind
the party by entering into it. The
chairman and his committee are but
representative body and get their
powers from the party itself. They
would have no right to trade away
the rights of the party. The principle
is wrong no matter how honest and
sincere the desires of the men were
that prompted the offer.
All of the Republican nominees
this year with the exception of w. j.
Hamilton, candidate for county au-
ditor. are now serving their first
term and are asking for a second
term. AS they have all proven to be
faithful and efficient officers. we feel
that the voters of Audubon county
will return them to office for the
customary second term.
1t is generally conceded that poll
tics this year will be a minor issue in
Audubon county as we'll as in all 9TH
err parts of the state. The principle
issue will be the winning of the wal
and in this the Republicans are just
as ardent as the democrats. and In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
EXTRA TOWNSHIP MEETING

An interesting Agricultural meet
ing was held at the VIM. Bintner
school, Extra township, Tuesday ev-
ening, May 7th. The County Agent
demonstrated the Rag Doll test and
outlined the seed corn situation in
the county. J. b. j. Lohner, Food
Administrator for the south half of
the county. talked on the recent
food administration meeting at Des
Moines and discussed the food reg
ulations. Other subjects discussed
were Fuel Administration, Sorghum
Growing. Syrup Making, Farm Blu
reau Exchange, Labor Bureau. Home
Demonstration, Agent Work, Conser-
walton, The Coming Red Cross Drive.
The meeting was well attended.
some 80 men being present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
POSTMASTER RESIGNS POSITION

s. b. Morrissey. who has been
postmaster of Audubon the past year
or more, has sent in his resignation
TO the department to become effect
i've May LIST. The department has
ordered n civil service examination
to take place in this city soon. From
the list of applicants the new post
master will be chosen. It is not like
ly that this will take place for 80 to
60 days.
Mr.. Morrissey found theSwork too
arduous and combining and with a
limited amount of help in the office
it was necessary to put in many long
hours each day. He desired to be
relieved from the duties at once. but
OF course cannot be relieved until
his successor has been appointed.
The many friends of Mr.. Morrissey
regret that he has found it necessary
to resign his position. He was per-
haps the most generally favored can
didate for appointment to the posi-
ton the town of Audubon ever had.
Every one felt that he deserved the
recognition from his party and all
united In boosting him for the place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
NOTED MINISTER GAVE
PATRIOTIC TALK SUNDAY

Rev. j. c. Orth. for five years
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Guthrie Center, but now president
of the German-American Patriotic
League of Iowa. gave splendid adj
dress at the German Lutheran church
in Lincoln township last Sunday af-
ternoon. The meeting had not been
as well advertised as it should have
been owing to some little misunder-
standing. However, there was a
good attendance present to hear the
noted speaker. His address, was well
received, in fact we have heard it
spoken of very highly and there is
make an address in this city at some
future time.
The writer has known Rev. Orth
for many years and we know him to
be honest and sincere. In his talk
Sunday Rev. Orth said that up to a
short time ago he was preacher,
but from now on to the end of this
war he no longer wished to be called
minister, that for him there was no
greater honor than to be called plain
"Mr. Orth of the United States of
America" He said that the least
we at home could do was to match
all our dollars against the sacrifices
our boys are making lover there"
He told his auditors that the main
principle of good citizenship was to
do our level best every hour and not
tomorrow or next year That it meant
more to be an American citizen today
than it did year ago and that in
this country Their were but two class
es, Americans and aliens, and no
matter where the latter were their
cradles stood. He told his hearers
that to be loyal today a citizen must
be in this war body, soul and pocket
book. He everlastingly lambasted
those who were organizing meetings
to pray for peace until we have lick
ed the stuffing out of the kaiser and
his satellites. He told his German
friends that there was streak of
yellow in them, as there was in him,
not put there by a paint brush of an
there by kaiser Bill and that 1t would
take years to remove this yellow
streak. That the name Hun" had
been fastened onto the German peo-
pie and all those of German birth in
this country by this same kaiser Bill
and that every time he heard or saw
the word he blushed for shame. He
told them that there was no longer
a German nation but German "kul-
tur," doctrine the most damnable
the most brutal, beastly and inhum-
an that had ever been advocated
whose father was Bismark whom the
Germans called great; doctrine
taught by the German preacher, the
German school teacher and the Ger
man college professor. all of whom
were Officers of the German govern
ment and compelled to obey its or
ders. And this doctrine the Hohen-
zollerns are trying to force down the
threats of all nationalities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF
SINKING OF LUSITANIA

Three years ago Tuesday the
Prussian government sank the Lus-
itania about 100 miles off the south
coast of Ireland. The Prussian gov
eminent had threatened the sinking
of the vessel and regarded it as
special prize. There was no finer
nor larger passenger vessel afloat
The Prussian government sank the
Lusitania as special challenge to
the United States and as a special ex-
preston of contempt for our coun-
try and our people. The Prussian
government knew there were large
of American women and men
on board the Lusitania. The sinking
was to be special act of frightful-
ness for the American people. When
the Lusitania was sunk the Ameri-
can people were making an effort at
being neutral-honestly neutral. The
Germans in the United States were
sending money to Germany. Some
Germans in the United States were
aiding in the organization of the
most wonderful spy system the world
has ever known. When the Lusitan>
ia was sunk a small percentage of
the American people knew what the
Germans were doing in the United
states and thus only a small per-
centage had their fears aroused.
President Wilson was dealing with
the representatives of the German
government as if tney were gentle
men representing gentlemen. The
American government did not know
that men who were ambassadors
could be sneaks. The American gov
eminent did not know that Bern
storff was liar. All the world
knows it now. The sinking of the
Lusitania was the crime of the ages
and ought to send the kaiser from
the throne and send his head to the
block But the kaiser keeps up his
pretense and his followers continue
to talk about "kultur." The saddest
part of this recollection is that there
are thousands Of American citizens,
not Germans, who apologize and de-
fend the sinking of the Lusitania as
an act of war. But it took more than
this monumental crime to awaken
the American people. Our people
have had such faith in the human
race that other crimes must happen
to awake them Now tie nation is
awakening and the world is going
to see what a free people can do.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
FROM LIBERTY LOAN BUREAU

"On behalf of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Chicago, as Fiscal Agent of
the United States Treasury Depart
ment charged with the duties and re-
sponsibilities of handling Liberty
Loans in this district, | wish to express
sincere appreciation and most cordial
thanks to those workers in Liberty
Loan activities who have not been in
the public eye, but who, nevertheless
have done the work they have been
called upon to do, both periodically
and cheerfully. This class represents
a vast army composed of committee
men and solicitors, bank clerks, rail-
road employees and employees of other
firms and organizations in Chicago
and other cities and towns through
out the District
Subscriptions in this district num-
Der in round figures some 100000
and the work involved in handling
this enormous number of subscrip-
ton means intensive labor and long
hours, and it is on the army of work
ers just mentioned that this burden
falls to large extent. This work
Is all done voluntarily without ex-
pense to this bank or to the treas
ury department.
An additional word of apprecia-
ton should here be expressed to
those employers who have co-operat-
ed in such splendid manner and made
such assistance possible.
Thoe workers who have been in
the public eye have to some extent
been repaid by the enthusiastic ap-
plause of the public, and while fully
appreciative of their efforts this
public acknowledgement Is partic-
ularly directed to those other ear est
patriots who have worked so h. rd
during the campaign without special
notice by the general public and
who will necessarily continue to be
active in this connection for some
time after the campaign is over, in
segregating subscriptions. tabulating
them and taking care of the details
relating to subsequent payments to
be made"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09

The hope of the world is not alone
that the armies of humanity will be
victorious, but that the spirit and
purpose of our warfare will prevail
in our victory. The hope of the world
is in the Red Cross. because the Red
Cross is voicing the spirit and the
purpose that must. through the force
of arms. triumph. Just to the de-
gree that we can evidence this Red
Cross spirit of mercy and brother
hood we will hold true in the dan
gerous hour of victory to the ideals
that have forced us into the trenches
in the defense of human rights and
human liberties.
The one sane and saving thought
in this delirium of death that now
possesses the world is the Red Cross.
Wherever the storms of battle hell
rage. amid the ruthless fires of de-
struction, in trench and camp and
hospitals, these soldi ers of mercy
with heroism unsurpassed are carry
ing the flag of the highest conceiv-
able ideals of humanity. The ideals
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
YOUNG MAN BREAKS WRIST

Saturday night Joe Kerwin. son
of Mr.. and Mrs d. f. Kerwin, living
four miles northeast of town. had
the misfortune to break his left
wrist. He with some other boys were
going about the neighborhood hang
ing May Baskets, when he stumbled
and fell on the member causing the
above mentioned injury. DR.. Brooks
is attending him and the boy is doing
as we'll as could be expected, but
will be. unable to give much help
during the corn planting season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
THE BIG W. S. S.
DRIVE TOMORROW
People of the County are Requested
To go to The City and Rural
School Houses to Purchase


Stamps
At meeting of the chairman and
township committeeman connected
with the War Savings Stamps, held
in this city last Saturday afternoon,
it was decided to hold the big drive
in Audubon County tomorrow, Fri
day, May 10th. The purpose of the
drive is to raise $253,45O which has
sbeen allotted to Audubon county.
This sum, according to the treas
ury department at Washington, is
to be raised during the year 1918.
Up to this time practically $4,000
in War Savings Stamps have been
purchased, but the department feels
that the county is behind in this re-
spect.
Until the death "a F. S. Watts,
that gentleman was the county chair
man. Since that time the chairman
ship has been conferred upon j. Fl.
Ross, of the Iowa Savings Bank. He
was responsible for the meeting last
Saturday and all of the workers in
each of the townships were present.
At the meeting it was decided to
employ the same methods tomorrow
as was so successfully used in the
Third Liberty Loan. Each person is
to 60 to the school house in his or
her township and purchase stamps
eQuqal to one half OF one per cent
of Their actual worth. The time set
is from 80 o'clock to 600 o'clock
in the afternoon.
The plan employed in this drive
also provides for the issuing of yell
low cards, the same as in the Liberty
Loan. There were no slackers dur
ing the Liberty Loan campaign, and
We do not believe that there will be
any slackers tomorrow. The people
of this county are perfectly willing
to loan their money to Uncle Sam.
In this instance it will be the best
investment the government has Of
fered the people. The loan is for a
period of five years only and the
stamps are as good as cash at any
time the holder feels that he no
longer can afford to hold them.
The War Savings Stamps come in
denominations of $500. The stamp
is selling for $4.16 during this
month and at the end of five years
the government will give the owner
$500 in return.
We are informed that it is not nee
essary to have the ready money to-
morrow, but the application can be
made and the money paid later,
either in monthly payments or the
full amount subscribed for.
1t is estimated that the county
still has in the neighborhood of
100000 to raise in War Savings
Stamps. 1t is thought that this
amount will be taken up tomorrow.
In order that each township may
know just what is expected, the fol-
lowing schedule has been prepared:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
TO HAVE SUPPER ON
NEXT TUESDAY EVENING

The township chairmen of all the
township solicitors in the twelce
townships of Audubon county in con-
nection with the Red Cross drive
that is soon to be launched. are re-
quested to attend a supper to be CIV
en- in the dining room of the Meth
odist church on Tuesday, May 14th,
at 700 O'Clock.
At this time all presnt will par
ticipate in a conference to complete
plans for the successful carrying out
of the drive which is for the purpose
of raising the $4,000 allotted to
Audubon county. This is a very i'm.
portant meeting and those in charge
hope that everyone of the solicitors
in the county will be there.