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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
DIFFERENTIATION BY DE-
PORTATYON ONLY METHOD

Raymond F. Crist, deputation COM
missioner of naturalization, declares
there are 100000 aliens in the
United States of whom only $780,
600 have become citizens. Mr.. Crist
says 1t devolves upon every ten Am
orleans to Americanize one alien.
"The war revealed" be says, chat
there were far too many German
aliens who felt only hatred for this
country. It is time to prevent any
recurrence of this experience. Some
OF these immigrants have been here
for years, yet they have not become
citizens. By their gathering In their
own quarters In large industrial CEN
tiers, they furnish a fertile ground
= Propaganda opposed
to American industrial, political and
economic institutions"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
THREE BATTLESHIPS TO
GO TO JUNK PILE

Three OF the old time leaders of
the American navy have been con-
demned to the scrap heap. The In
diana, Massachusetts, and Iowa. bat
tleships, now in the basin Of the Phil
adelphia navy yard, will shortly be
destroyed, as they have outlived their
usefulness. Yet, twenty-five years
ago, they were the equals of anything
afioat The Indiana class of bat
tleship was regarded as a daring ex-
pertinent. When the Indiana first
went to sea all on board were i'm
pressed with the feeling that she
might turn over in a heavy sea and
go to the bottom.
Although the batleships are still
serviceable, and they We're used in
the world war. they are obsolete and
are therefore destined for the naval
morgue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
"TOO HARD" ON GERMANY

There are some persons who are
afraid that the peace conference will
be too hard" on Germany. They
protest against the punishment of a
nation that has planned and carried
out the most malignant and wanton
work OF devastation and robbery in
all history. And they do it. al
though the Germans speak no word
OF regret, make no sign OF repent
ance, do nothing indeed to indicate
thatthey realize in the least what they
have done. II is hard to understand
such a point OF view: but it is hard.
too. to understand why there are al
ways persons who are ready to fill q
murderer's cell with flowers and to
overwhelm him with sympathy that
they do not think of extending to
those who have suffered through his
Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
MARRIED LAST THURSDAY
Thursday afternoon, February

Thursday afternoon, February 20.
occurred the marriage of Mr.. Mer-
rift Root and Miss Matilda Christen-
sen, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. VIM. Mack at the Presbyteri-
an manse. witnesses were Ivan
Root, brother of the groom and Miss
Ruth Crees. The groom has been
recently discharged from. army serv-
ice and is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Cassie Root. He is an honorable
and we'll liked young man, being a
farmer by occupation. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. Christ Hansen,
east of Hamlin. She is an accom-
plished young lady and they both
have an abundance of staunch
friends, who, with the Republican,
join in wishing them a happy and
prosperous journey through life. The
happy young couple will reside on a
farm in the Larland neighborhood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
CHANGE CLOCK MARCH sOTH

Daylight saving plans will be insi-
tuted throughout the United Sta D.
Sunday, March 80, unless congrtsa
makes a change in the law passed
during 1913. Hands of the clock will
be moved forward one hour at 2:00
a. m, the last Sunday in March and
will remain one hour fast until the
last Sunday in October.-Palle
Chronicle.
Editors Note:--If this plan h
again in vogue it should be changed
back to the regular sun time earlier.
than last year 80 people would not
be obliged to use artificial light an
extra hour each morning for a month
or six weeks, say early in September.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
TWO DEATHS IN ONE FAMILY

Bayard, Ia, Feb. 20.-One month
ago Mrs. N. J. Rawlings, Mrs. /.
Strausser. Mrs. w. l.. Moles, Mrs.
Hazel Simpson and Baby Betty
Simpson constituted five generations
in one family. Within the last two
weeks Mrs. Rawlings, the great great
grandmother of Baby Betty, and
Mrs. Hazel Simpson. her mother,
have passed away. Mrs. Rawlings
died at the age OF 50, from old age.
and Mrs. Simpson, the young mother
died from pneumonia at the age of
90
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
FOUNDATION OF FARM LIFE

Good roads are the very foanda-
ton of country life. Upon them de-
ers grow, the pleasures of social life.
and the better schooling of the chill
dren. II life Is made better by good
roads. surely they are worth paying
for. There is nothing so much
worth while as happiness. The in
terurhan lines have increased it for a
few; the auto has brought 1t to many
more. and good roads everywhere
would bless all
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
FALLS INTO EASEMENTS;
UNCONSCIOUS ALL NIGHT

Atlantic, Feb. 3.-Unconscious
from injuries when he fell through
an opening in the floor, S. r. Nelson.
automobile dealer, lay all night in
the basement of his place OF business.
He received a conclusion of the brain
and internal injuries. Physicians
say he will recover Nelson went to
his place of business in the evening
to fix his furnace. In the dark he
stepped into the hole in the floor and
fell ten feet, striking on cement
floor. An employe going to the gar
age in the morning found Mr.. Nelson
in the basement still unconscious.
Mr.. Nelson is quite well known
here, having relatives living in and
near Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
HAVE ENJOYABLE TIME

The beautiful count y home of Mr..
Michael Boust was cne of youth
and merriment Friday evening. Feb
ruary 21st, when a party was given
in honor of Mr.. end Mrs. William
Boust, recently married. Eighty
five of their young friends gathered
a the home to wish them an abund-
ance of happiness and unbounded
success. The evening was spent in
games. music and social pleasures.
One feature of the evening which all
heartily enjoyed was the dainty and
most delicious four course luncheon
to which everyone did ample justice.
All too soon came the time to de-
part, each left thanking the Misses
Lena and Emma for an evening o.
pleasure and of being excellent enter
tt.iners.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
ATTENTION MASONS

There will be a meeting of Veritas
Lodge No. 392 A. F. & A. NJ, on
Friday, February 28th. Work will
start at four o'clock in the afternoon
and continue through the afternoon
and evening. Dinner will be served
in the lodge banquet rooms at $50
p. IN. There will be work in the
third degree. and all members are
cordially invited. Visiting brethren
welcome. A. J. Van Sise, W. NJ.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
MARRIED LAST THURSDAY

Mr.. Willie Rattenborg and Mrs.
Louise Byriel were united in mar
riage by Rev. Rasmussen of Extra at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Olsen.
Only the immediate relatives were
present at the ceremony. On Friday
night the Hamlin hall was engaged
and a large number of friends and
relatives had a joyous time in honor
of the happy event. At this time
Mr.. and Mrs. Ratenborg were pre-
scented with a number of beautiful
presents. The will reside on the
groom's farm near Hamiin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
PLAN LOWER FREIGHT RATES

A reduction In passenger and
freight rates Is imminent. Director
nes OF the railroads says
the railroad rates will be reduced TO
o peace basis a. soon as possible. The
cid rates were to meet war time
conditions and will be removed soon
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
AGREED.

Mistress.-"In the time it takes ne
to tell you how to do the work
could do it myself"
Housemaid.-"Yes' and In the
time it takes me to listen to you, SO
could T."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27

The United States and Great Bril-
tain have agreed to withdraw their
troops n Murmansk sector. Presi-
dent Wilson cab'ed Secretary Baker
last week. The present plan will
see the troops removed ~ spring.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
WOMAN'S CLUB TO ENTERTAIN

The second division Of he WOm-
ans Club will entertain at the
Watts Hall on Thursday evening,
February 9th, at eight O'Clock. All
club members and their husbands
are invited. Extra guests will b
charged the usual fee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
HORSES FOR SALE

Have three good young work
horses. also one Short Horn bull for
sale. Will take secured notes or
w. Mullinger. 9-tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
The Mems Chores are Lghtened
-N0u, Liehteu the W0men s Chores

Your farm has electricity? Made things much easier 0r Ms
men, hasntit' But has taken the work of housework
for the 0ce2 Not unless you're using Hoover Electric
Suction Sweeper,
The hardest thing woman is house cleaningo have
sweep and pickup and dust continually It's dagreeabe,
back breaking meusing labor unless done the pleasant easy
quick way which IS to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
CHICKEN SEASON IN PROSPECT

That there will be some chickes in
the community this spring Is evil
0eAced by the activity Of one gentle
nan who makes q business of hatch
b, ks and selling them
IN q one-day-old basis. He says he
now has over 1000 eggs in process
Of Matching either in incubators or
under hens ana more to come. When
Matching season arrives, he expects to
produce chicks at about the rate of
u per day. He il Matching eggs of
bur desirable strains of fowl.
--O
In,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27
VIBRATING SEWING MACHINES

There is NO exercise % firing -
3anping, and yet this = Just what
NEST women do In operating the sew
ing machine. Try pressing down the
teos of one foot, then the other, as
aeugh pedaling. You will be much
lDas tired after q days sewing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-02-27

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-23
MONONGALIA
MUSINGS

"'"Late reports from Germany
would indicate that the bowling Huns
have decided that Sherman's idea of
war was not far wrong.
"'"one of the most amusing things
on earth is to witness one who is
entirely without honor or sense OF
justice, put ON an air OF injured limo
|cence.
s'sThe Association opposed to Ma
tional Prohibition has issued chal-
lenge to the dry forces for debate be-
tween G. A, Windle and w. ]. Bryan.
II it ever comes to pass, there will be
a vast amount of Incorporate language
used. 1t is possible that drunkenness
Is a greater evil than mendacfty and
all around stupidity.
"ssone who has given the matter
some thought has decided that the
most tranquil life is led by the man
who is never bothered by convictions
that he ought to reform some Of his
ways.
s'sSome one has discovered that
dandelions see to It that two grow
where one grew before, without any
human help.
sssAlthought the railroads under
government management have lost
many millions, an optimist says he
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-23

he gave to the world some Of its
greatest poetry. Goethe at one time
placed Byron above Shakespeare. The
greatest man in the worlds history
was Shakespeare. All other poets are
but little compared to him He was
a range Of mountains: Burns was q
valley and q sweeter valley never nest
led by the mountain side. Shakespeare
compared, for instance with Goethe,
was forest compared with one tree.
The same may be said Of Byron.
There is not enought poetry in all the
regions Of Greece and Rome TO mako
a play of Shakespeare. He is the one
man who has touched every subject;
the one who knows the human heart
under all conditions, and who has Ut
tered the highest possible thought in
perfect music. The man who reads
Shakespeare now and fails to find
some thing new, may rest assured
that his mind is failing. OF course. II
Is very wonderful that Shakespeare
conditioned as he was, was what he
was. but l am firm believer In him
and utterly repudiate the Baconian the
DRY. Bacon had no more humor in him
than a wooden Indian while Shakes
peare overflows the banks Of life with
laughter"
8. csMusaRAvE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-23

borers. which shan have the right OF
way over rent. interest and profits.
I'VE favor collective bargaining. as
an instrument for the attainment OF
industrial Justice and training in DEM
ocratic procedure.
"And we also favor advance OF the
workers themselves through profit
sharing and through positions on
boards of dictatorship.
Elm the discussion of all such mat
ters we urge all individuals and
groups to hold fast the tolerance which
comes out Of mutual respect and to
keep always in mind that the richest
source Of sound social idealism is the
Gospel of Jesus Christ"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-23
|M.E. BISROPSFOR
/ FAIR WAGES AND
PROFIT SHARING
ALSO Believe Workers
|. Should Have Represen-
tation in Management.

PIrTSBURGH, Pa, May 2S.--In
IA t'pastoras letter" issued today the
beard of Bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal church declared for thor
toughgoing emphasis on human free
dom:T for an equitable wage, which
Ishall have right ofway over rent, inter
est and profits" and for collective bar.
igaining, profit sharing and the repre-
Isentation of workers on boards Of d.
lrectors.
Advance copies OF the letter were re.
.ceived today at the Pittsburgh area
headquarters OF the Methodist Cen.
,tenary The letter is addressed to the
1900 Methodist pastors and the A..
100000 Methodist communicates in the
United States, and calls upon the
church as whole ITO give earnest
heed to the application OF Christian
principles TO social reconstruction"
The Methodist Episcopal Bishops are
the highest officials OF the denomina-
ton; they largely determine the
church's policy and are the official
Methodist spokesman.
The full text of the social recon
struction program as 1t is to appear to-
day in the Christian Advocate, official
Methodist organ. is as follows:
THE Bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal church. assembled in regu-
lar session call upon the ministers and
iaymen of the church to give most
earnest heed to the application of
Christian principles to social recon-
Btruction. It is increasingly manifest
that there must be progress away
from selfish competition to unselfish
cooperation In that struggle for daily
bread which is the largest single fact
in the life OF the majority of men in
any community. If this progress is
to be orderly and not violent we must
leave behind US the evils which lead
to deplorable violence or counter vio-
Hence by either party.
E Christianity is to be a driving
force. making for democracy; we must
recognize the inevitability OF the APP
plication OF democracy to industry.
While we rejoice In the adoption of all
such amelioratfve measures as better
housing and various forms of social
insurance, we call for the more thor
oughgoing emphasis on human free
dom which viii make democratic prog
ress mean the enlargement and en-.
richment Of the life of the masses of
mankind through the self.directive &C.
tiyity of men themselves.
We favor an equitable wage for la
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-23
GD st 4lits,inis,as

still loves Uncle sam even though
he hasn't any business head on him.
"sMarshal Foch has given d good
definition Of Bolshevism. st IS a dis
ease which attacks conquered coun-
tries Conquertng nations will remain
free from It"
"'From Boston comes tho predic-
ton that Germany viii sign and the
guess IN couched in this rosy rhyme:
though Germany, we may be sure,
VIII curse and rant and whine
AT last she'll put her signature
Right on the dotted line"
'f'Man proposes and woman disoos-
es. The men Of Michigan thought
they would retain beer and light wine
by their vote. but the women voted
them down. Cheap and light gossip
is yet legal.
e'sIt is supposed there are yet a few
people In this world who are interest
ed in the ehtning lights Of literature.
This hopeless minority may be inter.
ested in Col. Ingersoll's estimate of
Bryan and Shakespeare. Lord Byron
was very great poet, with wonder
full skill in versification and rhyme:
In his field he stood alone in his CEN
fury. He was sometimes cynical, but
always interesting. His finest poem
to me is The Prisoner Of Chillon.' In
that is not only the love of liberty, but
human affection and wonderful descrip
tive power. 1t was greatly impressed
when a boy with his cain and have
always admired him. AT the same
time his poetry is apt to leave a Bit
ter taste in the mouth. His first book
was bitterly criticised. He replied with
very great power and in a little while
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-23
Before The United States
Chamber of Commerce

At hearing before the United States Chalns
Der of Commerce in ST. Louis, Harlow C. Clark, an
expert electric railways, gave testimony which is
distracted as follows:
The electric railway industry is in an unpros-
porous condition. Net income decreaSed 1870 be-
tween 1917 and 1913. There is not enough revenue
to take care Of depreciation!
The fundamental cause of this condition is the
decrease il the purchasing power of dollar. IF
the unit Of fare today 10c instead of SC the com.
%panes would be able to eet$the great increases in
cost without cmtailmeHt Of service or upkeep.
Since the 5cssfare was established the cars,
track overhead equipment power houses, and prac-
icaIly everything connected with electric railways
have very materially improved and have becOme
materially more expensive. A very large part Of
this improvement has brought absolutely no IN
creases in the way ofEreyenue to the companies.
favor such increases IN fare as would cover
the cost of providing the service.
Question: The general effect of traction SER
vice has been to develop suburban and interurban
districts by providing of access thereto; real
estate values have been greatly increased and large
investments in homes and factory buildings have
been made because of the facilities afforded by such
traction service; would not such property suffer
heavy depreciation If traction service were with
drawn because of the insolvency of the companies2
Answer: Undoubtedly. Mt
Communities without adequate electric railway
service are at disadvantage in their competition
with other communities.
nnAuMwMn mv.a apnu Ev RMnA~uAAl a. 50
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-05

little more than 5 billions was raised
:~oI.? taxation. leaving something Ike
billion dollars as the net public deots
which the war had brought our ceuR-s:;
try during the period Of fighting. tbs
sum, which looks sH1allindeed beside
cur national resources, OF beside the
expenditure of the chief beihSerents
of Europe, will be largely increased
by the huge expenditures for demog-S
iliZatior and reconstruction work. Gun
Federal Reserve Board issued a bHtdess
tn on November IS giving WhaEgls
probably the best authentic cugrSnE
estimate of war costs. They saFes
sl115, ,ooo oGo. eco as the total costsef
T..e war 10 May /, 1918, which woulI
mean something ike $20o, ,000,e1Vs-s
go Is. the end o: this year. ScareeEy
Z! less impressive than the hugeness sor
these sums is the capidity with which,
the expense of fighting the WAL
mounted from year to year. fsor:: fo:
1915 $26, ,0g9, 900, 000 was the total
cost: 1876 brought the figures to Ss3S8Sss-
600, ,600,G coo; and 1917 to $50, ,068sss
00o.0oa. Comparatively little OF these.
gigantic expenses have been defrayeds
from taxation. and war loans ag-.
gregatc 10000, o,0co 900 The allies
have borrowed sos. 900, ,69o, ,o0o arssit
tlie central powers $45, 800 Go6e.d deee---ssSS
| these figures being for bond issues
previous TO May, 1918. The seven
PRINCIPAL bclligecents had in 1914 AM
aggresate annual interest charge OBJ
their public debts Of about s1,000s-s
900, COO Today 1t is ten tines as:
much Gernlany's national debt is row
nearly thi:.ty-iivc billion dollars---naereS
than. two-fiftas OF her estimated nat-.
ionai wealth american Revie@sof
Reviews.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-05
NORWAY P0LTT@.
Frcr,:cr hnudsen's Party Lost 25
s,eats-ScciaIists Failed to Increase
Strength

Christiania. Dec. 20. via London.
Jan. Correspondence of The As
sociated Press)-The party Of The
Let's, headed by the Premier, Gunnar
Knudsen. lost 25 seats III Parliament
in the recently held election. in
stead of 80 seats which it controlled
during the last session Of the Storth-
ing, the party now controls 50 seats.
Opposition is; divided between the
Rights which have increased Their
membership from "a to 53 and the
Socialists who have IS seats instead
Of - as III tho previous Parliament.
The Knudscn party. or Let's. still is
the stroEges, division in the Storthlns
hut now has considerable less than q
majority Of its 12S members 1t is
expected that this will involve the re-
construction of the cabinet.
The most conspicuous event in the
election was the defeat OF the speak
or of Parliament, j. i. Mowlnske!. oi
Bergen. who was regarded rs poilti-
;.;,lIy one OF the strongest men IN the
house and one Of the most stauHch
supporters OF the cabinet.
The failure of the Socialists 70 III
crease the number Of their votes
throughout the country was a sur
prise as this party had proGted by re-
cent changes in the suffrage law. Inc
party gaining only 1000 votes WhIe
tic Pi"ilts gained $4,000. This Is as
cribt.} 10 the Socialist program to ex-
c,;.dn TIE teaching CT religion IRON
schools, to support prohibition ana &c
reform society a!ong the filnes Oh 'h'
Russian Eolsheviki.
Although Norwegian women have
had The suffrage for more than ~
years. no woman ever has been elect
90 n,enlaer of parliament. One wo-
man vas dominated for that Office in
tiie last election but received only ~
votes. \ small fraction OF se!f-sup-
porting wo;nen haze formed an elets-
ton association with a platform ask
ing voters never 20 vcte for men hu'
its influence was not perceptiblc III
the polls.
Two important issues to come be
fore TIE parliament at its session be-
ginning in January arc a reform in
the election system by which the
+! thiniy settled districts now elect tile
majority OF members While the cities
with q more dense population. have
+ !tSs representation IN proportion &c
their population. Other proposals ;:rt
! 70 enact Il law OF initiative and refer
! cndum and TO solve the prohibition
question