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Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
STRONG FINANCIA[ INTERESTS
 ORGANIZE NEW STATE COMPANY

offers the highest capital form of se- curity, will prove very profitable as well as be of a great benefit to all au-
 tomObile dealers in the state. MT. c. O. Ellis was elected presi- dent,, MT. M. J. Cunningham, vice president, and Dr. A. J. Chandler, secretary and treasurer. These gen tlemen, in connection with the other directors, who are MT. Warren McAr- thur Jr., and Mir Frank J. Mangham, will control the operation of the com pany.
 A study of the names of the gentle men governing the company's affairs and their substantial investment in it's capital stock settles any question which could arise as to the responsi- bility, integrity and efficiency of those who will have the actual work in charge.
 Mr. Earl T. Hazelett, for the past eight years connected in various ca- pacities with the Phoenix National bank, has been appointed as assistant secretary and treasurer, and is re- ceiving congratulations from his many friends throughout the state. Mir. Hazelett is well and favorably known in Arizona for his business achieve ments and ability, and the new con cern is fortunate in securing his serv- ices.
 The original organizers of the com pany subscribed S3OO,OO0 of it's capi- tai stock, and on receipt of a permit from the Capital Issues company at Washington, which is expected within the next few days, the remaining 2000 of preferred shares of stock will be offered at S125 per share.
 From the number of unsolicited telegrams and letters already receiv- ed at the company's offices, it is as sured that the company's stock will be greatly oversubscribed.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

The most important financial organ ization created in the state of Ari- zona for many years vas organized at meeting of the bUard of directors in | Douglas recently. This new company, which has taken foI it's name the Western States Security company, is to be of d half million dollars capi- tai, fully paid in, of which s30O,O0O has already been subscribed by the organizers of the company, which in clude:
 c. O. Ellis vice president of the Bank of Douglas; Nj. J. Cunningham, of the Bank of Bisbee; A. J. Chandler, of Chandler, Arizona, Frank J. Mang- ham, of New Orleans, now of Phoenix; George Kingdom of Jerome; Alfred Paul of Douglas; W H. Rice of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile company, Douglas; |. L. Ccics of the Phelps Dodge Mercantile company of Bisbee; J. E. Brophy of Bisbee, and other men
 The new company will have its main offices in Phoenix, with branches in various parts of the state UnIIl per manent quarters can br obtained in Phoenix, offices C Le company vi be in the Jefferson hotel, and will commence business on June 1.
 The organizers of this company rec ognize the pressing need for sub stantiaI and strong financial institu- tion in the southwest for the handling of secIrities-and it is felt that there is an enormous volume of business to be had with minimum effort. This company should meet with the hearty support of the Arizona people, as a tremendous part of the business of this kind is at this time being taken outside of Arizona. Aside from farm, cattle and improved real estate loans, which will enable the company to turn its capital many times, the automobile mortgage end of the business, which
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumphs of principles-Emer- son.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
POWER BEHIND ADVERTISING

An advertisement is a printed dec laration of principles and policies. It places every manufacturer on record before the world. Salesmen may ar que, gesticulate and use rebuttal, but the cold printed advertisement rings true and sincere, for it is signed by the manufacturer. Many salesman to convince a hesitating buyer as to the truth and sincerity of his state ments, has flashed his company's ad- vertisement, has read excerpt after ex- eerpt from the advertisement, and then proudly pointed to his company's signature as guarantee of the truth fitness of every statement made Manufacturers News.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
DAM IT, YEs-THE COLORADO

A measure is now pending before congress in which it is proposed to dam the Colorado river. Everybody in this locality is heartily in favor of such a project and the whole cry is, "Dam the Colorado" Just the other day, for example,, W. L. Mckay, after spending whole day fishing in the Colorado with the result that he had only eight little frog-faced catfish to show for his time spent, replied when asked what luck he had, "Dam the Colorado" while Capt. Joe Bush, the ferryman in charge of the Nellie T." will admit that he has exclaimed ''Dam the Colorado" often enough during the past year, in lodging its numerous sandbars, to cause that stream to be eternally damned; and if a certain gospel sharp from Phoe- nix who failed in his attempt to make his automobile swim across the river recently didn't say "Dam the Colorado" when he found himself neck-deep in its muddy waters, then we'll be damned!
 But while those words, "Dam the Colorado" may be heard on every side, from proletariat to pulpiteer, the idea should not be formed that we have become cranky over the dam project, or that we are dam silly, for when the incalculable benefit to be derived through the generation of electrical energy and the develop ment of irrigation by such a system is understood, it will readily be seen that we are not after all such a lot of dam cranks.-Parker Post.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
WHITE HOUSE WOOL
 ID BE AUGTIONED

President Wilson is offering the wool from the White House, sheep to the Red Cross and the committee in charge is receiving bids from every Red Cross organization in the country. So far the wool has brought an i'm mense sum of money.
 Wednesday last c. J. Walters, chair man of the local Red Cross, received a wire from Louis Lowenthal, secretary to Governor Hunt, stating that Tucson chapter of the Red Cross had made a bid of $500 for the wool. Mir. Wal ters believes that it would be useless fer Kingman to bid against the larger towns of the state, especially as the people here have contributed many thousands of dollars to every form of var work, and especially in aid of all the Red Cross activities. Kingman, and in fact every part of Mohave county, has entered into the war work with a spirit that has brought hun dreds of thousands of dollars to the Lean, Thrift Stamp sales and the work of the Red Cross, as well as contributing clothing and supplies for shipment to France and Belgium. There are no siackers in Mohave coun- ty.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

"Well," says Doc the Duck, "here we go again. You may be in the dark on some of these subjects, but we're going to keep busy letting the light into you. The Red Cross War Fund has gone over the top on the increased quota of S1O,OOO and the drive is not over until Monday, the 27th. Some little drive at that, but" says the Ducky Doc, "when you get a bunch of hustiers like that old settler, Ed with his bunch of commit teemen, there's no telling when they'll quit driving.
 Everybody requested to keep his pores open, however" says the duck Ing, "for when they've finished up with the Red Cross, Chairman Bollin- ger tells us that he's going out to fill the Thrift Stamp quota and as a Mo have county by-word is never faiP we have a vision of another over the top So long"
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

The teacher had been reading to the class about the great forests of Amer ica.
 And now, boys" she announced, (which one of you can tell me the pine that has the longest and sharpest needles ?"
 Up went hand in the front row. 'Well, Tommy"
 ''The porcupinei"
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
BUY THRIFT STAMPS
 A SAFE INVESTMENT

Did it ever occur to you, Mr. Citizen,
 that the value of five dollar bill, a
 ten dollar bill, a one hundred dollar bill, or a one dollar bill, was practical
 identical-the intrinsic value? On ac-
 count of the silk thread used in the
 manufacture, any of the bills of the above denominations are probably
 worth one penny, or at most a few cents each! Money, we call them.
 What is money? What is this ten dol lar bill that hold in my hand? My dear friend, it is merely a certificate of indebtedness; a promise to pay on the part of the richest individual on this entire globe-your own Uncle Sam.
 Note this other slip of paper that hold in my hand. It is not quite one quarter as large as the ten dollar bill, and is actually worth less than one copper penny. What is it? It is a Baby Bond, and your Uncle Sam with the same backing, the same wealth with which he guarantees you your five, ten, or one hundred dollar bill, says: "This is five dollarsp Today you pay four dollars and sixteen cents for this bond; on and after January 1, 1923, it will be redeemed by your Uncle Sam for five dollars
 Baby Bonds are actually and un- qualifiedly the best and safest invest ment in the world today. Why? Be- cause they are backed by the richest nation on earth, and bear the largest rate of interest of any safe and sure investment. Industrial investment, realty investment, collateral invest ment, no matter how seemingly sound and safe, are subject to fire, earth quake, @the act of God,' 'or a score of possible causes of destruction. Baby Bonds are absolutely .safel If not, then your five, ten or one hundred dol lar bill is not worth the paper it is written on. Think of this, Mir Citizeni Look ahead into the future. Buy Thrift Stamps; watch them grow into Baby Bonds, and 'When Johnnie Comes 1 Marching Home"-perhaps your John nie and my Johnnie, you can show him, with the shining gold with which your Uncle Sam has redeemed his pledge, that you also was a man behind the 1 man behind the gun.
 Buy Thrift Stampsl Buy Baby | Bondsl
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

The tramp sauntered up the garden path and asked the old lady who stood in the porch for drink.
 She hurried in.
 Here, my man." she said, return ing. Here is a glass of iced water for you."
 The tramp sighed.
 q daren't touch it, mum, thank you"
 "Why ever not?p
 "Well, you see, mum, I've got an iron constitution, mum, and water makes it rusty"
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

Don't forget the War Savings Stamps-Uncle Sam needs the money.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25

Two Irishmen who were working on the roof of building one day when one made misstep and fell to the ground; the other leaned over and called: Are ye dead or alive, Mike ?" 'I'm alive" said Mike feebly. Sure, yer such a liar I don't know whether to believe ye or not" "Well, then, I must be dead" said Mike, "for ye would never dare to call me liar if I were alive"
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
DE MORPHEUS

Upon the recent death in a western town of politician who at one time served his country in a very high leg lslative place, a number of newspaper men were collaborating on an obituary notice.
 What shall we say of the former senator?" asked one of the men.
 "Oh, just put down that he was al- ways faithful to his trust"
 And" queried a cynical member of the group, "shall We mention the name of the trust ?"-Puck.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
HIS FATHERS MOTTO

Sunday School Teacher "Now, Jim my, l want you to memorize today's motto, 1t is more blessed to give then to receive"
 JiTnmy-"Ies'm but I know it now. My father says he has always used that as his motto in his business"
 Ieacher-"Oh. how noble of him! And what is his business 2"
 Jimmy -"He's a prize-fighter, ma a'am.-Life.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
HE WAS CERTAINLY THERE

Currin, iberal-minded young re- porter, had been assigned to cover a town ball. Later the city editor was going over his copy.
 Look here, Currin," he suddenly called out. "What do you mean by writing here: Among the beautiful girls was Councilman Oscar Dodge? He isn't beautiful girl you dub"
 ''I can't help that" responded Cur rin, doggedly; that's where he was" Dallas News.
Mohave County miner., 1918-05-25
CAUGHT IN A TRAP

He-Didn't some idiot propose to you before our marriage? She-Certainly.
 He-Then you ought to have mar ried him.
 She-I did.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
A PIG CLUB FOR
AUDUBON COUNTY

And so Live Members in Each
Club is Motto for 1918,
s"Oh, Skinnay, come on oyer and
join the pig club! There's one to
be organized in this county, and in
every other for the state and there
are prizes for the county: an prizes
for the state an a free trip to the
International LIVESTOCK EXPOSE
tion at Chicago an everything. We
,havesto have so. beysi to feed pigs
in this county, | hear tell, IN order
to make the club go and get the
prizes offered and | tell you we
must find those so somewhere. /"
This is the sentiment that is go
ing oyer the farm boys and girls Of
the state, who are enrolling for the
annual pig club feeding contest con-
Quoted each year by the agricultur-
al extension department of Iowa
State College. With the nation ask
ing Iowa for an increased pork pro-
duction for 1918, these clubs ought
to make a record. This county will
be counted on to do its share and
have pig club that will be second
to none.
Information in regard to joining
this club may be obtained from the
Co. Agent, the county club leader.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
A RUNAWAY BALLOON
FROM FORT OMAHA

A French type observation bal
loon broke away from it's moorings
in Omaha last week and sailed away
into space. The one occupant,
Lieut.. White was in ecstacies over
the possible experience he was about
to have and his ship soon attained
a height Of over ten thousand feet.l
The prevailing wind brought it into
Iowa and it was plainly seen at
Council Bluffs and most Of the
towns along the Rock Island rail
road as far east. as Atlantic, then
south to McC Clelland, then to Caim-
berland, White was passenger in
a similar accident two weeks. ago
and came down uniniured. Z
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
Destructive FIRE
At AUDUBON SATURDAY

A fire in Audubon, last Saturday
was discovered in the planning mill
of Hermansen & Stone, which re-
suited in total loss. The sale barn
of Frank Niklason, adjoining, was
quickly consumed. The Beason
garage was. unroofed and the inter
ior was consumed. The property
loss is planning mill and machinery,
$4,000 with no insurance, the
Niklason barn 1000, with no in
surance, Beason's garage Sc, 900
with $4,000 insurance. B; The cause
of the fire was spontaneous combus-
ton in a pile af slack coal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
GETTING STRONG
ON SUBSTITUTES

We are pleased to report that the
condition of Mrs. E. G. Wilson is
satisfactory. She is able to assim-
ilate nourishment that is allowable
at her stage of recovery. She has
a craving appetite after seven weeks
fasting and desires food, forbidden.
For instance, her first order was for
baked potatoes and sauer kraut.
Her diet list did not include these
edibles and we had to use substi-
tutes. She is sitting up now a part
of the time.
Excuse us for a little levity, as
the Journal is convalescing also.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
COMMONWEAIT TIL OF IOWA
II Proclamation
To the PeODLe of IOUn:
To the People of lOlDa:

WHEREAS, our country is en-
gagged in was with foreign powers;
and
WHEREAS, controversy has
arisen in parts Of this state concern
ing the use Of foreign languages;
Therefore, for the purpose Of end
ing such controversy and to bring
about peace, quiet and harmony
among our people, attention is di-
rected to the following, and all are
requested to govern themselves ac-
cording.
The official language Of the Unit
ed States and the state of Iowa is
the English language. Freedom of
speech is guaranteed by federal and
state Constitutions, but this is not
a guaranty of the right to use a
language other than the language
of this country--the English Ian
guage. Both federal and state Con-
stitutions also provide that mo
laws shall be made respecting an
establishment of religion or prohib-
iting the free exercise thereof" Each
4 j.
person is guaranteed freedom to
worship God according to thesdic-
tates Of his own conscience, but this
guaranty does not protect him In
the use ola foreign language when
he can as well express his thought
in English, nor entitle the person
who cannot speak OF understand
the English language to employ a
foreign language, when to do so
tends, in time Of national peril, to
create discord among the. neighbors
and citizens, or to disturb thetpeace
and quiet of the community.
Every person should appreciate
and observe his duty to refrain
from all acts or conversation which
may excite suspicion or produce
strife among the people, but in his
relation to the public should so de-
mean himself that every word and
act will manifest his loyalty to his
country and his solemn purpose to
aid in achieving victory for our ar
my and navy and the permanent
peace of the world.
If there must be disagreement, let
adjustment be made by those in of
ficial authority rather than by the
participants in the disagreement.
Voluntary or self-constituted COM
mittees or associations undertaking
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
WALNUT LUMBER WAN |
TED BY GOVERNMENT

The government needs your wal
nut trees and men are securing the
country to find them. The price
they pay range from $45 to $3.50
per 1000 feet. The agents are or
dered to report anyone who is not
in accord with the governments
requirements or in any way hinder
the governments activities along
this line.
Shade trees or trees in town are
not wanted, only those trees along
streams are askedfor. The prices
are all set by the government.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30

the settlement of such disputet, in
stead of promoting peace and har-
mony, are a menace to society and
a fruitful cause of violence. The
great aim and object of all should
be unity Of purpose and a solidarity
of all the people under the flag for
victory. This much we owe to our
selves, to posterity, to our country
and to the world.
Therefore, the following rules
should obtain in Iowa during the
war;
FIRST. English should and
must be the only medium Of
instruction in public, private,
UNCONVENTIONAL or other similar
schools.
SECOND. Conversation in
public places, on trains and ov-
er the telephone should be in
the English language.
THIRD. All public addresses
should be in the English Ian
guage.
FOURTH. Let those who
cannot speak or understand the
English language conduct their
religious worship in their homes
This course carried out in the
spirit Of patriotism, though incon-
yenient to some, will not interfere
with their guaranteed constitutions
al rights and will result in peace
and tranquility at home and great
I ly strengthen the country in battle.
The blessings Of the United States
are so great that anE,,inconven
or sacrifice should willingly be made
for their perpetuity.
Therefore, by virtue of authority
in me vested, l, w. L. Harding,
Governor Of the State of Iowa,
commend the spirit Of tolerance and
urge that hence forward the within
outlined rules be adhered to by all
that petty differences be avoided
and forgotten, and that, united as
one people with one language, WE
fight shoulder to shoulder for the
good Of mankind.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF
have hereunto set my hand anc
caused to be affixed the Great Sea
of the State of Iowa.
Done at Des Moines, this twenty
third day of May, 1918.
| GOVERNOR w. L. HARDING
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
WHEN THE WAR WILL END

Absolute knowledge have none,
But my aunt's washer woman's sis
ter's son
Heard a policeman on his beat
Say to a laborer on the street
That he had a letter just last week,
written in Latin--or was it Greek?)
From a Chinese coolie in Timbuctoo
Who said the niggers in Cuba knew
Of a colored man in a Texas town
Who got it straight from a circus
clown
Thata man in Klondyke heard the
From gang of South American
Jews
About somebody in Borneo
Who heard of man who claimed
he knew,
OF a swell society female rake,
Whose mother-in-law will undertake
To prove that her seventh hus-
bands niece
Has stated in a printed piece
That he has son who has a friend
Who knows when the war is going
to end.--W. Retail Lumberman
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
OPERATED UPON At
HOSPITAL IN ATLANTIC

Miss Athena Petersen, one of our
popular young ladies who resides
west Of this city, underwent an op-
GRAFTON at the Jones hospital in At
lantic Thursday of last week. She
is recovering nicely which her many
friends are indeed glad to hear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
Returned TO WORK
after A VISIT

Irving Wilson returned to Bing-
ham Lake, Minnesota, Saturday
morning, where he is assisting with
the work on his fathers farm. He
came to Extra week ago to visit
with his mother, who is recovering
from a severe sick spell.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
MANY WOUNDED HORSES

Skilled veterinary work in the
British army was responsible, last
year, for returning to the front,
wounded and worn out horses, val
ued at over s125, 900, 900, according
to an official report submitted to
the British house of parliament.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
A'1EAIEE EIIR{FaI|||i a||ii't,I |, lNl,
~ InyWvI VtIsEttU iii AmI m

Rev. w. E Baldwin of the CO.
gregational Church and W. H.
Ridgeley were ii Ames a few days,
last week, where, they attended the
Congregational Convention. They
returned to their homes here, Sat-
urday and report an interesting
session.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
HOW IS THIS EF0R
AN EARLY GARDEh?.

Early peas were picked from the
Journal garden, last Monday, and
were delicious. May 9th is very
early for such vegetables in this
section. The pea section will be
planted to cabbage later on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30
BROKE ARM WHILE
PLAYING. WITH BOYS

While playing with a bunch Of
lads, near his home, last Thursday,
Jimmie, lBasham, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Basham, fell and broke
his left arm. "A physician set the
broken member and the lad is get
ing along nicely. s5;F
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Westphalen,
Of near Atlantic were visitors in our
city Sunday at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. John Johnson and hus-
band.