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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
HOGS AHEAD OF BABIES

The Kansas babies have lost their
doctor and their best friend. DR..
Lydia Allen DeVilbliss. who estab-
lished the department of child ny
giene of the state board of health in
1915, has resigned.
For four years DR.. DeVilbliss has
been working for the babies of Kan
sis, speaking for the babies, writing
for the babies, lobbying for the ba-
bies. She has visited the babies In
the homes, has gone out into country
places and nursed sick babies to show
the mothers how to relieve the ills
and pains of the little ones, has writ
ten thousands of confidential letters
to mothers about the care of chill
dren, and has fought the politicians
at every session of the legislature for
laws in behalf of the Kansas young
sters. Now she has given up the
fight.
The last legislature made the fol-
lowing appropriations:
For the health of Kansas hogs,
$25, 900.
For the health of Kansas bees,
$4,000.
For the health of Kansas babies,
$1,000.
81 am not protesting" said Doctor
DeVilbliss, at Topeka last week,
against the appropriation for the
health of live stock and bees. But
I had hoped that the legislature
would do as much for the health of
six hundred thousand children in the
state as 1t does for its hogs and cat
tie and bees.
"Under the circumstances feel
that / have developed the work in
the state as far as / can"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
HE WOULD ABOLISH
BATHS AND LINGERIE

Boston, June 9.--There are doz-
ems of fashionable women residents
of the Back Bay who have not
touched water to their bodies for the
past ten years." and as a result are
the pictures of physical health" so
asserts DR.. Charles K. Page, physi-
clan.
In addition to this bathless theory,
he sounds a serious warning against
the wearing of underwear. He says:
Leave it all off and you, will es-
cape colds, bronchitis, Influenza,
pneumonia and all the physical all
ments that are commonly supposed
to threaten the average human be-
ing"
Attire the body in "draperies only"
is his injunction, meaning drop all
underwear, both wooden and cotton.
Wear a hat IL you must, but your
hair will do much better without one.
DR.. Page is 70 and thinks he will
live to be ITO or lis. and anybody,
he says, can do likewise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
"IFr OR "sUPPOsINGn

On October /, 1918, you, being a
wise man and having read with care
the opinions of military experts,
knew:
/. That the great war was going
to last until far into the summer OF
1919.
2. That the casualties among the
American soldiers would be increas-
ingly heavy up to the final moment
'of fighting.
3. That, as a result of the grow
ing magnitude of the world struggle,
the government of the United States
would call upon us for at least three
huge bond subscriptions during
1919.
II you believed otherwise you
were in the minority, for the cabinets
of all the nations united against Ger
many, and the bankers and the ship
builders, and the masters of food
supplies thought they knew that Ger
many would stand out for many
months.
Now then, to suppose a case. II
some one had come to you on October
LIST with a proposition to end the war
within six weeks time by complete
and overwhelming victory on condi-
ton that you would subscribe liber-
ally for Victory bonds In the spring
of 1919, you would have replied as
follows
Say, end the war this fall and
stop the killing and manning of our
boys, and put the kaiser out of bust
ness and compel Germany to accept
our terms and let the American sol
diers begin to head for home. and
I'll pledge my last dollar for the loan
that is needed to clean up expenses"
That's how you felt on October 1,
1918, and now that all the miracles
have come to pass, are you going to
be grateful or forgetful?
Yo are now asked to help finance
(by merely lending on favorable
terms and not giving) the final and
gigantic expenditures which brought
victory months ahead of the sched-
ule.
If we had lost the war, what would
you be paying this spring and to
whom? How's your memory? Did
you feel certain Just year ago to-
day, that Germany could be prevent
ed from debating terms to the whole
world?
How about loyal parent who re-
fuses to pay a doctor bill because the
child got well instead OF dying?
When you tackle big Job do you
stick to the finish, or do you go fish
ing and permit some more depend
able man to come in and put on the
roof and chimney?
Do you experience sysytoms Of
morality only when the doctor Is
seated at the bedside?
When you start to go somewhere
do you travel four-fifths of the way
and then flop by the way-side?
Can you be patriotic when the
band is playing?
We are settling up big job, sc
don't queer your war record at the
eleventh hour by being a gutter
George AIDE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
A DOG STORY

There are many interesting stories
being told with respect to dogs in
the great war; but here is a story,
which is to be found in the memoirs
of the Chevalier de Pontgibaud, a
volunteer in the American revolu-
ton.
1t was one very cold day when
some officers were dining with Cen
eral Washington, at Valley Forge,
that in the middle of the meal-and
not a very sumptuous meal at that
they were interrupted in their
conversation by the sudden appear
ance of a handsome sporting dog.
The whole appearance of the ami
NAL, from his collar to the condition
of his coat, showed that he was
some ones pet, and his actions also
showed that he had kind master.
In spite of the fact that he knew he
was among strangers, he could not
hide his feelings of hunger and
thirst, and General Washington had
him treated as a guest should be
treated, and served with a good
meal.
When he had eaten and drank the
water furnished to him, he came ov-
err to General Washington and be-
came very friendly. and then it was
that the host discovered, from the
collar of the dog, to whom he be-
longed, for the name thereon was
General Howe"
The great commander called an
orderly and sent the dog, under a
flag of truce, back to the British
lines. That same afternoon, Cen
eral Howe dispatched a letter of
thanks for the distinguished cour-
tesy which the American general had
showed to him.-Christian Science
Monitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
SOME WATCH

While the latest thing in watches
is the thin, round or octagon gold
timepiece, Capt. Martin Van Buren,
Bates, who died at his home in Sc
Vile, Ohio, wore a watch that weigh
ed four pounds. 1t was set with
diamonds and a delicate set of
chimes sounded the hours as the
watch rested in his vest pocket 1t
was a gift from Queen Victoria.
1t may be explained that the man
who wore the four-pound watch was
famous giant. He stood seven
feet and four inches and weighed
$50 pounds. He was born in east
ern Kentucky, and served as SOL
der in the command of Gen. John
Morgan, the confederate cavalry
leader. He toured the world with a
circus with his first wife, Annie
Swan, who was eight feet tall.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
GASP AT YANK GALLANTRA

The following passage IS quoted
froln an article about the soldiers OF
the American Srny of occupation in
8 Coblenz paper:
"These gentlemen from abroad .
stand up in the crowded electric cars
and offer their seats to any woman,
even though they be peasant girls!
This is a custom that surprises us,
habituated as We are to the rough
ways OF war time, like memory
from the ancient past. They make
wey for ladies on the sidewalks ana
steI aside to let them enter the shops
first. Indeed. the ladies OF Coblenz
have been much astonished at the ex-
cessive gallantry of the Yankees"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
HOW TO BE A SAVING ANGEL

A downtown business man in New
York City became interested in a
beautiful young actress not long
ago. He proposed to place her at
the head of her own company and
approached a manager to that end.
"I'm a business man. you know"
said he, "and this Is business prop
osition. I believe she has the talent
and I am willing to spend 100000
to develop Ii. / think / can get my
money back with interest"
The manager looked interested.
Almost anyone would be under the
circumstances. He said he would
look the girl over and report. After
few days he came back.
about Miss Beauty" said he, II
think see my way clear to assuring
you a profit OF $4,000 in this enter
prise"
The potential hacker wanted to
know.
"Give her fifty thousand of your
hundred thousand" said the man
ager. "and keep the other fifty thous-
and yourself"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
EFFECT OF COLOR UPON
THE DURABILITY OF PAINT

Property owners who may have
under consideration the painting of
dwellings and other structures
should remember that more durable
results are obtained when tinted
paints are used. Permanent color
ing materials which have been
ground by machine into a high grade
white paint base have the effect of
preventing "chalking" and check
ing" two defects which are often OBJ
served when white paints are used.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

George Washington Johnson was
rather an obstreperous patient in
an English hospital.
81 don't know what it is" COM
planned the exasperated nurse, "but
you colored men give us more trou-
BILE than all the rest put together"
"Yessum," the patient agreed.
"dat's jes what the Germans is assay
in about u.s."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

Quartermaster Sergeant Schwarts
What is the exact meaning of the
term free speech, anyway?
Quartermaster Sergeant South
(thoughtfully)-I guess free speech
is merely saying what you please to
people you can lick.-Marine Mag
azine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

GAS your husband" protested Mr..
Meekton, II think you ought to
show me some respectful considera-
ton"
81 do" replied his wife, "If you
weren't my husband shouldn't
think of inviting you to my parties. +"
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
DAILY THOUGHT

1t is not work that kills man, il is
worry. Work is healthy you could
hardly put more upon a man than he
can bear. Worry is rust upon the
blade. 1t is not the revolution that
destroys the machinery it is the
friction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
JUST FOR FUN

A lieutenant inquired of a home
sick youth why he was so anxious to
get gack home. Aren't you being
used right? Did you ever see such
pretty girls in your life?"
Else bein' used all right and de
French ladies is so easy to look at, :"
was the reply, "but my heart is jes'
nachally yeahnin' TO- he little o. ID.
gal left in Alabam'." 20. d. is
army for olive drab.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

Do you think it is extravagant in
you to buy yourself and your hus-
band gold-headed silk umbrellas?
No; I'm doing it on the economical
principle of putting up something
for a rainy day.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

"Some men are born great"
quoted the parlor philosopher.
Eyes, poor devilsi" commiserated
the mere man. Just think what
pleasures they miss. They can't
tell the rest of US how they did it,"
Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE
I have some registered Hereford
bulls for sale and will accept notes
or Liberty bonds. John H. Grif-
fifth. Phone 6A4. loft
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q. w. HOOVER
Licensed Embalmer

All calls answered day or night
Day phone OF. Night phone 1Bb.
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

"Say." said the captured German
officer, you Yankees are devil
dogs. You fight all the time"
Mister" replied his Yankee cap
tor, "you don't suppose we came 81
900 miles to get licked, do your
Detroit Free Press.
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COL. M. 9. KNEES
Auctioneer

stock and Farm Sales Ny Speciality
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Audubon, Iowa Phone 15o
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19
J. n. FULTON, n. ID.

office in the overholtzer block,
npstAirs. All calls attended to day or
night. Office phone As.
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N. O. KINGsBURY

Chtropractor
Office hours q. m. to IL q m.
,. m. to p. m. z q. m. to 3
. N. Office over Wilson's Grocery.
Calls answered day or night.
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DIR. III. O. ROGERS
Veterinary Surgeon

Office four doors north OF Post
office. Calls answered any hour OF
the day or night. Phone asa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

"Where is the billiard parlor in
this hotel?"
"To the left, lady. but we don't
allow ladies to play"
That's all right. just want
the chalk a moment to powder my
nose. Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

She (after his proposal) Did you
ever say anything like this to girl
before?
He--Heavensl You don't sup
pose it could be done like that the
first time, do you?-Boston Trans
script.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

"Pa, what Is a tyrant?"
Cant answer that question, my
boy, without peeving your mother"
Detroit Free Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

"You mustn't eat while angry OF
excited"
"Huh?"
"That is bad for digestion"
"All right. Then stop telling me
what the stuff costs. louisville
Courier-oJurnal.
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"Have you the latest war book2"
"I'll find out sir. I've just been
out to lunch. Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-06-19

Nipp-That fellow Guzzler is a
bird,
Tuck.-Yes. life with Guzzler is
Just one swallow after another
Life.
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World is printed and has already been
enjoyed by many Of the doctor g
friends. The above subject was paper
rendered at the ministerial association
few weeks ago. This is a masterpiece
manuscript.
The funeral services over the remains
Of Mr.. Wallace Hicks were conducted
by Rev. E. r. Edwards at the Mt. Zion
A. M. E. churc Mr.. Hicks was born
and raised in Ottumwa and was pos
SCISSOR of many good qualities, and was
mother boy doing at all times every
thing for the comfort and happiness Of
his mother. He was converted and died
in the full assurance Of faith. He
leaves to mourn her death mother and
father, one sister, Alice, and four broth
ers, William, Charles, Abncr Jr. and
RUSSELL
Mrs. Fannie Hupp of Omaha, Neb., is
an Ottumwa visitor.
Mrs. NJ. Chase of Detroit, Michigan,
and daughter, Maxine, have gone to
Denver, COL, after a pleasant visit with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. M. F. Clark, and
other relatives.
Mrs. VIM. Thompson is seriously ill at
her home
Mrs. w. A. Searcy Of East st. Louis
was called home on account of the SER
ious illness Of her mother, Mrs. VIM.
Thompson.
Mr.. VIM. Thompson was an over Sun
day visitor in Ottumwa at the bedside
of his wife. Mr.. Thompson is employed
at the capitol building in the city Of
Des Moines :.
Messrs. Harry Lewis, Curtis Williams
and William Beverly, who were mem
bers Of the 370th, formerly the old 9Th
Illinois, have arrived home after being
honorably discharged from Camp Grant.
The boys have had hair raising expert
ences and are all looking fine and none
the worse for the wear. All Ottumwa
was glad to welcome these brave and
worthy citizens home again. ,..~
The executive committee of the Of
tumwa Branch Of the N. A. A. c.. P. held
a meeting at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. N. Davis. The meeting took the
form Of both business and social feat
lures. After a very beneficial business
session the ladies of the educational and
amusement committee, served light re-
freshments in honor of Miss Margaret
E. Davis, the chairman Of the educa-
tional committee, whose engagement to
Attorney William B. Bruce was recently
announced. Some fitting remarks were
made by both the president, Rev. U. s..
Page, and Mrs. Helena Downey, mem
Der of the educational committee, with
response by Miss Davis. An enjoyable
time was had.
1 Mr.. Earl Wagner entertained q party
of fifty-two March 4 at Mrs. j. H. Hen
nington and Mrs. Levi Anderson, 1898
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and also at home. He received purse
Of gold.
March 1st the McGriff Concert Com
pany rendered a grand concert at Pill
grim Rest church. They gave a sacred
| concert Sunday evening, assisted by the
choir. Sunday morning they filled an
| engagement at the First Baptist church.
Mrs. Smith, the evangelist, is assist
ing Rev. Waters in a revival at Bethel
A. M. E. church. We wish for them
much success in this meeting.
Rev. Moore was called to Macon last
week to preside over a district board
| meeting.
We are welcoming to our city Mr.. and
Mrs. Waters of Clinton, Iowa.
Sergeant Charlie Gibson, after receiv-
inb his honorable discharge from the
army, has returned home. At the B. Y.
P. U. at Pilgrim Rest church last Sun
day evening he held the audience spell
bound for half an hour with "My life
across the waters and in France.' He
was a member Of the old 9Th Illinois.
In the passing of Mrs. Dove another
pioneer has gone. She knew much Of
the early history of Keokuk. She lived
to ripe old age, and that she is gone,
we should say, "Father, Thy will be
done.''
AS race champion Rev. J. Sterling
Moore has proved his worth to our city
and our race. Some of our men were
elected from the opera house on ac-
count of their color Rev. Moore took
up the matter, accepted no terms, only a
published statement asking pardon of
the colored citizens Of Keokuk and say
ing it would not occur again.
Mr.. Warren Toomes has returned to
Oakdale after visit with home folks.
Last Sunday morning the Pilgrim
Rest church held memorial services for
the late Lewis Washington. He had
served as deacon Of the church since
the organization up to the time of his
death.
Sorry to chronicle the death Of Miss
Cleona Walker after lingering illness.
We are congratulating Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed South on the purchase Of beautiful
new home. We wish we could see more
of our people follow their example.
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THE ADVENTURES OF co. d, 530TH
ENGINEERS.

When we first landed at the port of
Brest,
Being tired Of our journey, had no time
to rest,
The first detail after that long trip
We worked night and day unloading the
ship.
After four days and weary nights,
Then we started out for q four mile
hike,
To rest camp just out from town,
We pitched up our tents and settled
Here eight days in this camp we re.
manned,
Until one morning we started out for
the train,
With big full packs it seemed very far,
And to our surprise we were loaded on
box cars.
We rode all day and part Of the night,
Saw many queer and odd looking
sight.
When awakened by the cool morning
air,
Discovered by that we were at St..
Nazaire.
Unloaded and hung around this station
door
An hour, then started out for Camp
Monitor. 49,
So hot, so dusty, and so heavy was the
load,
The three miles looked like nine on the
unknown road.
Here we pulled off wonderful stunt,
Sending material that was needed at
the front,
From the Wilkins and big Monitor
yards, 81 9
Gee, but we soldiers sure worked hard.
It was the sixteenth October when
...4. the order came
That in this camp we could no longer
So from st. Nazaire, with rations in
car, III E-..E-.
Started out for the front, not knowing
how far.
Rode all day and night, not losing a
On the eighteenth left the train at st.
Afghan,
After supper we went out in town
And had a plenty fun before lying
down.
The next morning for breakfast had
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OTTUMwA BRIEFS.

The Mt. Zion A. M. E. church will be-
gin next week week of prayer, preced-
ing the revival meetings which will be
conducted by Rev. E. R. Edwards, as
sisted by Mrs. H. Talley.
The Dorcas Sewing Circle met at the
residence of Mrs. Lulu Fox. A very
pleasant meeting was enjoyed by all
present.
The Second Baptist church ladies will
give a play entitled Follies Of Fash
ion'' at the K. of P. hall.
The promised booklet written by Dr..
B. F. Abner upon the subject, 1.-THE In
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TO CLUB WORKERS.
Indianola, Iowa.

lnQ1auOlSt, AO" a.
District meetings Of the I F. Z. w. ":
will be held this month. You Will Dc
notified of the date by the chairman o.
district. Mrs. Jessy E. McClaln' ls'
vice president, will preside over oes
Moines district; Mrs. A. 6. Clark' 1nu
vice president, at Buxton; Mrs: jennie
johnson, corresponding secretary, a.
Davenport. Honorary presidents state
officers, heads o.. departments are ulse "a
to attend these meetings. If unable 10
attend notify your chairman by senalns
letters of greeting, together with plans
and recommendations for the oetter.
ment Of state work. All club women
are especially invited. successtm a JUS
trict meetings is work well done Tor .ne
annual meeting. Plans and recomm zen,
dations are carefully considered Deloie
being brought before the state pou ~,
thereby saving much time. me sueoes "
Of our annual meeting rests with every
club woman in the state. May we ue
pend upon you to do your full quota =
Martha F. White, Pres. l. y. y. w. -
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They are mild and gentle in their ac-
ton and always produce pleasant
cathartic effect.
OUR BOYS COME MARCHING HOME
dedicated to the Bronze Heroes of
Uncle Sam.)

dedicated to the Bronze Heroes of
Uncle Sam.)
Hark! the sound of marching feet!
Here they come!
Hear the blarring of the trumpets,
While the drum
With its measured, rhythmic beat
Stimulates the laden feet;
Feet that mark not cold nor heat,
Wind nor rain nor snow nor sleet,
While the music Of the drum
With its trum, trum, trum,
Keeps its ready, leady, steady, rhythmic
beat.
Hear the cheers! welcome cheers!
How they sweep
Like an avalanche of sound along the
street; 49,.
Cheers that volley and repeat,
Happy cheers that vault and leap
From the lips of those inspired by vic
try sweet,
Cheers that boom and bound and break
On the housetops, o FER the lake,
Making treason's clans to quake
And quail from fear,
When they hear
The people cheer,
Women cheering while they weep
For the heroes brave who sleep
Where the stars their vigil keep
cover There
In France the fair
Their rest be sweet.
Cheer! The troops are passing by,
Stalwart lads with fearless eye;
Men who volunteered to die
And ask not why.
Men who heard their country 8 call,
Offered health and wealth, their all;
Ready then to fight and fall
At honor s call.
Men who would not, could not yield;
Each returning with his shield;
Glorious deeds of each revealed
Upon that shield.
Faces scanned by many scars;
On their breasts the cross and bars;
Victors in this war OF wars w.
For Liberty.
America! these boys, though black,
Faced the foe nor once turned bacK;
Will YOU now the courage lack
To make them Free!
Indianapolis Freeman-salem Iu''
Whitney.
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AbdIeatlons o. Hlseory.

Ever since dynasties have existed
there are records Of kings having abdi-
eeted from one cause and another. Far
back In the misty past one monarch
gave up his throne because he was
"wearied with dominion" another re-
tired out Of preference for the free
dom of private life; third laid down
his crown because his schemes failed !.
still another abdlcated In fit Of mel
ancholy; and there are two instances
In which kings left tl,cir thrones be-.
,ause they were unable to cope With
latioEnl crises !.
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Vernon Ave-, in honor of the Wagner.
The girls were gorgeously dressed in
evening gowns. The boys were also
dressed suitable for the affair. Miss
Dagmah Bell and Mr.. Stephen Fowler,
formerly of Ottumwa, were the hon
orary guests. The evening was spent in
music, dancing and cards, after which
a two course luncheon was ser> ed Each
guest left reporting a pleasant evening.