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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
WOMEN APPRECIATE
THE new SERVICE.
NEW DEPARTMENT in MERCAN
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A LONG FELT NEED

The Alderman Co. has Just fin
ished its improvements on their
second floor. The room has recnt-
ly been changed and last week the
finishing touches were put on. The
new cabinets containing the ladies'
ready-to-wear are along the east and
south side of the room, with an al
tering room practically in the center
of the south side. Along the west
side of the room there are mirrors
for distance of thirty feet and here
is where the millinery department
makes such splendid showing
The tables in the center are covered
with cloth and on all sides are large
vases containing artificial flowers, all
OF which harmonizes beautifully and
lends an air of dignity as well as
beauty.
On the floor are large green rugs,
made especially for this depart
ment. In the bay window there are
upholstered seats, easy rocking
chairs, writing desk and telephone.
This is the rest room and is some
thing new for the people of this
community. From the way people
visited the second floor all day Sat-
1t was the most popular place in the
store.
The arrangement of the entire
store is the original plan of the man
ager, III. j. Halvorsen. 1t has TAX
en- him months to complete his plans
and now that they are so well re-
ceived by the public. he is more than
pleased with the improvements. In
s,.tA l. l.. H.
said: 1--WE have ONE to Audubon
to give the people of the community
store second to none in the large
cities, and We are carrying a stock of
goods seldom found in places the
size of Audubon. We have been
urged to place on sale the best line
of merchandise that money can buy.
Our lines this year are the prettiest
and snappiest that could be secured
in the New York markets. Many
of our customers have told us that
it was delight to come to this store
to trade. We want to give Audi
bon the kind of store she de-
serves. and by the way the women
are patronizing our various depart
ments, there is every reason why we
should continue to improve our serv-
ice. We want the people to come
to our store and make it their head
quarters, and our obliging force of
clerks will see that every wish of
theirs is gratified."
Mr.. Halvorsen has had many years
of experience in stores of this kind
and during his residence here has
demonstrated that he understands
his business thoroughly. Among his
many other accomplishments is his
ability of trimming show windows
that always attract wide attention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
BIG DAY FOR METHODISTS

Last Sunday was a good day
among local Methodists. DR.. Talley
occupied the pulpit on Sunday morn
ing and delivered an address in hon
or of the Semi Centennial of the
founding of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society. Last Sunday
being the exact day of the month on
which eight women organized the
first society and pledged their honor
to dress i'm calico to carry out their
financial program. After DIR. Tai
ley's address, a thank offering was
laken which amounted TO nearly
$500.
At night Mr.. Mallonee spoke be-
fore the Epworth League on "Tith-
ing
DR.. Talley gave an interesting sur
vey of America and Home Missions,
illustrating his address with the
stereoptican. It was good day and
the services were helpful.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
ENJOYS BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

me home or Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Hansen was the scene of very
pleasant affair on Sunday The oc-
casion was the birthday anniversary
of Mrs. Hansen and the immediate
relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen
were invited to spend the day with
her and partake of the sumptuous
dinner served i'm honor of the occa-
sion. After the dinner was enjoyed
the afternoon ands evening was
pleasantly passed in conversation
and a good time in general. Mrs.
Hansen received several nice remem-
brances from her relatives, who,
when taking their departure, Joined
In wishing her many happy returns
OF the day. The curious part of
Mrs. Hansen's birthdays. was when
she reaches another milestone in
LIES journey, she looks younger II
anything than the year before.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
LADIES ENTERTAIN HUSBANDS

The ladies of the WOOdmen Cir
Gle entertained their husbands and
sweet hearts at an entertainment
given at the w. o. w. hall last Fri
day evening. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated and after a program
consisting of recitations and music,
supper, cafeteria style, was served.
The large table in the center of the
room had for it's centerpiece a large
bouquet of red carnations. Streamers
were run from the center to the
ceiling and then to each of the four
corners of the table where candles
were placed on which were shades
carrying the emblem of the order.
This made a very pretty appearance.
Baked beans, escalloped potatoes,
pickles, beets, meat sandwiches.
sherbet and cake were served, and
there was an abundance of all. We
are told that for once the men had
all they wanted to eat. Those who
assisted in the serving wore white
dresses and a cap of red and white.
The committee having charge of
this splendid entertainment was
composed of Mrs. H. A. Northup,
Mrs. Fl. E. Conklin, Mrs. A. Brown.
Mrs. Harry Phillips and Mrs. g. II.
Wilde.
After the supper many remained
for dancing which was enjoyed un-
til after midnight. 1t was an enter
tainment that will linger long in the
minds of the members and their hus-
bands and sweet hearts and the COM
mittee having charge of the affair
are to be congratulated for carrying
out so successfully and on so elabor
ate a scale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
ALL SHARES HAVE BEEN SOLD

AT meeting of the members OF
the Audubon Country Club held last
week it was decided to incorporate
and to sell shares to members at
$50 per share. All of the stock has
been taken and not more than one
share was sold to any one person. In
fact the shares of stock were in such
demand that there already is a wait
ing list, there being several parties
desiring to purchase stock after all
of the shares had been disposed of.
This enables the club to liquidate all
of their Indebtedness and to start the
year with new energy.
Workmen are already busy getting
the golf course and the tennis court
in condition for playing. Some
slight improvements will be made at
the club house and in all probability
a care taker will be hired to see that
the club house is kept clean and
ready for use at all times From
present indications the Audubon
Country Club is going to be a busy
place during the summer months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
TOM BLAKE ON FURLOUGH

Tom Blake. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. Blake, who has been in the ar
my service the past eight months,
arrived home Friday afternoon and
is enjoying a ten days furlough Wis
it with his parents. Mr.. Blake left
last July with the contingent from
Audubon and went to Camp Pike,
where he remained six weeks. He
was then sent to Camp Merritt, N.
j., and Immediately sent overseas.
serving in Co. H, 49th infantry. Tom
arrived in America January 18th and
was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kans.
where he is now stationed. lie says
he has enjoyed army life and recciv-
CO the best of treatment and every
thing good at Fort Leavenwc:tn, but
wuuid be moe than pleased 10 re-
cei,e his discharge. which he also
says. may be awaiting him wGa1 he
returns to the fort or it may D, SIX
months before he is mustered out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
ARTIFICIAL ICE PLANT
ASSURED For AUDUBON

Three of the WEIGH brothers. sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. WEIGH, and
John Jensen have formed a partner
ship and will conduct the new artifi-
cial ice plant to be started in Audu-
bon within the next few months.
The four gentlemen mace a trip to
Omaha Saturday morning and while
there purchased a new Baker ice ma
chine, considered one OF the best on
the market, and also other necessary
machinery. They have an option on
lots just south of the Dixon Lumber
Co., and il this is secured the plant
will be placed on that site, otherwise
it will be placed on one of the sew
eral other places that they have in
view. Anyhow the plant is assured
for Audubon and as soon as the To-
cation. is secured the erection OF the
building will be commenced. 1t is
thought that the building will be
finished and everything in readiness
to begin with the manufacture of ice
by the first of June. The firm are
all substantial men and well known
in Audubon and vicinity. The Welch
brothers are well-to-do young men
and recently retired from their
farms. Mr.. Jensen has been in the
ice business in Audubon the past five
years and has enjoyed good bust
ness and the confidence of the people
in general. They have the means to
see the proposition through and our
informant tells us that they expect
to give the people of Audubon the
best of service at all times as we'll
as a fine quality of ice. The new
firm have gone to a great deal of ex-
pense in their new venture and
should receive the loyal support of
all the people in the county, which
no doubt they will. The Republican
wishes them all success in the world
in their undertaking
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
DEADLY GAS TO
FIGHT THE HUNS

Had not the signing of the armis-
tice brought a cessation of hostilities
the Germans were to have been ov-
erwhelmed with new and deadly gas
the invention of an American chem
list and more powerful and effective
than the mustard gas so freely used,
first by the Germans and later by the
allies.
Captain Harlan l.. Trumbill until
recently a chemist employed at the
more is authority for the statement
regarding this new gas. Captain
Trumbull visited recently in Atlantic
at the N. L. Eby home. Mrs. Eby is
his aunt.
Captain Trumbull spent several
months at the Edgewood arsenal. 1t
was there that practically all the gas
used by the American forces abroad
was produced. When hostilities
ceased the United States was produc-
ing as much gas as all the other al
lies put together. The major por-
ton of this was mustard gas.
when the fighting ceased" said
Captain Trumbull, "plans had been
perfected for throwing gas into enc
my territory that would literally
have deduged cities and camps.
1.-THE plan involved the carrying Of
great tanks of gas suspended to mon
ster airplanes. When the airplane
was over the camp or town which
was to be gassed the tanks would be
dropped an attachment on the tanks
being timed to explode Just before
no tanly would hit tho Ground Thfa
would throw the gas all over great
area"
Up 20 the time of the discovery of
the new gas which the Americans
were to use against the Germans,
mustard gas was the most powerful
known. The agency of mustard gas
lies not so much in its deadly effect
as in its power to incapacitate a per-
son who might get even a drop on
his person or clothing. This amount
will send him to the hospital. Any
considerable amount of it on the
body would cause severe burns that
the victim would die.
Mustard gas has been known to
chemists for many years. 1t was first
produced by a German chemist, Myer
by name. He later committed sui
eide. 81 don't wonder he wanted to
kill himself after inventing such a
hellish weapon of warfare" was the
comment of Captain Trumbull.
1.-THE United States went into the
prodution of mustard gas on an ex-
tensive scale at the solicitation OF
General Pershing," said Captain
Trumbull. Soon after the general
arrived in France he realized that fire
must be fought with fire; in other
words gas must fight gas. He cabled
the war department urging a maxi
mum production Of mustard gas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
LLOYD GEORGE OUTWITTED

Two American doughboys had been
assigned for historical purposes to
take moving pictures of the states
men departing from Quai d'Orsay
When the little British premier
came out in double quick. time It
looked as IL nothing could stop him.
One of the photographers grabbed
the premier's coat tail and said:
''Mr. Lloyd George. just minute.
Look at that camera over there.
took that away from a German Of
ficer at the front. | had to kill
him to do it,
us that so?" asked the British
premier. swinging around and faing
the camera.
'All right" the second soldier an
nounced. We've got him."
Young man, you certainly put
one over on me-" he admitted
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
NOTICE TO ALL RETURNED
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

You are invited to meet with the
War Service Council on Tuesday
morning, April LIST at nine o'clock in
the Commercial Club rooms over
Jensen & Viewers clothing store. for
the purpose of organizing in connec-
ton with the next Liberty Loan cam
paign. Come in uniform IL posi-
BILE. The organization will be in
charge of Lieut.. l.. Dee Mallonee.
WAR SERVICE COUNCIL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
LIVING TO REMAIN HIGH
FOR SOME TIME TO COME

Most families say the general i'm
preston is that the cost of living is
high Most families or heads of
families answered generally, Living
up all we make" That seemed to
be the general attitude. The gov
eminent authorities will evidently
learn that the financial problems con-
nected with living are big ones, but
ii has not offered anything of a de-
crease. The continuing high price
of raw food and other products indi-
Gates no probable low cost of manu-
featured textiles or food. The be-
lief that the cost of living will not
lower Materially until raw and fin
ished products bought on the war
market gradually get down to a nor
nal basis. this to include labor, an
other product which has been bring
ing war prices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
LAW A HIT IN DIES MONIES

The esthetic lawmakers of Indi-
ana are considerably perturbed in
spirit over the discovery that they
have on their statutes a law which
provides that eight inches OF the
voters leg must be visible from the
floor of the booth in which said voter
is preparing his ballot. AS women
have the right of franchise in In
diana there is sufficient cause for
the solons to be perturbed. 1t is
said there is no difficulty in securing
judges and clerks of election in the
Hoosier state. The Iowa legislat-
ure has not yet adjourned.-Bayard
Bulletin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
PLEASED GOOD CROWD

The japanese tea and entertain
ment given at the Presbyterian
church last Friday evening was a
unique affair and was we'll attended.
The affair was in the hands of a d.
vision of the Ladies Aid Society of
the church. The entertainment be-
gan with a program composed of
readings, song and music, those TAX
ing part being dressed in garments
of Japanese design. The Sunday
school room had been especially de-
corated for the occasion and was
transformed into a veritable jap
anese room. Tables had been ar
ranged where tea, waters and other
refreshments were served. Articles
of various kinds were also offered
for sale. We understand that the
affair was a great success from a
financial viewpoint as well as from a
social viewpoint.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
HAS BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Friday evening OF last week upon
returning to his home from a hard
days toll, Ernest Reed was surpris-
ed to find about 20 of his friends in
possession of his home. These friends
had gone to his home to surprise him
in honor of his birthday anniversary
and that they succeeded, would be
putting it mildly. in that his birth
day did not come until the following
Sunday and he was not looking for
them in advance. at least. Mr.. Reed
was equal to the occasion and helped
the unlimited guests devour the good
eats that had been prepared for
them. Following the fine supper the
evening was enjoyably spent. Mr..
Reed was remembered with a valu-
able ring by his friends to remind
him of his birthday of 1919.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
LOCK UP YOUR CHICKENS

The time of the year is again at
hand when there are numerous COM
plants from the citizens regarding
the chickens that run at large. The
city has an ordinance that forbids
chickens running at large at any time
of the year, and persons allowing
them to run at large are violating the
ordinances Of the city Of Audubon.
All persons having chickens are re-
Quested to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
f2-2t JOHN COZINE, Mayor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
GIVE DINNER AT ST. PAUL
FOR ARCHBISHOP BOWLING

A dinner complimentary to Arch
bishop Bowling, formerly bishop of
Des Moines will be given this even
ing at st. Paul. Mimi, by the st.
Paul Association, commercial or
ganization and will be in the nat
ure of huge welcome to the new
archbishop. Prominent churchmen
and laity will be present. Represen-
tatives of the Des MOines Chamber
of Commerce have been invited.
Ashton Clemens and Ralph Faxon
will probably represent Des Moines
at the affair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
FUNERAL SERVICES TO-DAY

Mrs. NJ. l.. OLSEN, ST., died at her
home in Dickinson county Monday
after short illness. For many years
she lived with her family in Viola
township, moving to near Milford
few years ago. Two children Mar
tin Olsen and Mrs. Ray Duvall still
reside in Viola township. The re-
mains were shipped to Coon Rapids
yesterday and this Afternoon at 1880
o'clock funeral services will be held
at Mt. Zion church. in charge OF
Rev. c. d. Wendell of Story City, a
former pastor. The many friends
of the Olsen family will be panied
to learn of her death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
COUNTY TO make
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
CONTRACTS LET FOR BRIDGES
AND CULVERTS AT BOARD
MEETING TUESDAY

An adjourned meeting of the
board of supervisors of Audubon
county was held in the auditors Of
flee Monday and Tuesday of this
week.
Tuesday morning was the time set
for the awarding of. contracts fos
building bridges and culverts and the
purchasing of bridge materials.
There were a number of bidders and
on opening the sealed bids it was
found that the bids were exception
ally close. The competition was SO
close that the board of supervisors
and the county engineer feel that tho
county will be benefited from the
manner in which the contracts were
made.
There were seventeen JOBS of con
crete bridges and culverts. There
wet- fur bidders, but the Jensen
Construction Co., Of ki9iballton.
were the successful bidders, the con
tract price being $26,750. In this
list of bridges is included new
concrete bridge north of town known
as the Madison Spencer bridge. This
has been very dangerous place, but
with the new location and an ade-
quate bridge this danger will be elm
mated. The new improvement will
cost $5,770, exclusive of the grad
ing.
The lumber and piling contract
was awarded to the Standard
Bridge Co., of Omaha, their bid be-
ing the lowest of three bidders, and
the contract will be in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000.
There were two bidders for the
concrete cement pipe. the contract
going to the Wilson Concrete Co., of
Red Oak for $4,275.
The Carter Hardware Co., was
awarded the contract for paint and
hardware at a price approximating
$442 and E. M. Johnson received the
contract for bridge stirrups and drift
iron nj "a contract Dricp Of $40
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
ENTERTAIN FOR BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Minnie Rabel entertained at
her home. Monday afternoon about
twelve relatives and friends in honor
of her birthday anniversary. The
afternoon was pleasantly enjoyed by
all. A fine luncheon was served the
guests, who when taking their de-
parture, wished Mrs. Raebel many
more such pleasant birthdays. She
received several nice presents to re-
mind her of the happy occasion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
AND STILL THEY GO

By the trainloads to the Lower Rio
Grande. Because it's a better place
to live. a better place to raise corn,
cattle. hogs and alfalfa than Iowa.
and people are making more money
than in any other place on earth.
Next excursion April 4th, leaves
Audubon 400 p. IN. See or phone
ii. G. Leach. 1871
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
WE'RE MARRIED YESTERDAY

Earl X. Marks. of Canton, Nc, re-
Gently returned from army service
and Miss Esther Viola Martin.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Martin, residing five miles east OF
Extra. were united in marriage by
Rev. c. w. Proctor at the Method
list parsonage yesterday afternoon.
The young people will make their
home with her parents while Mr..
Marks will farm place near there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT

A special meeting of Verltas Lodge
No. 1872 A. +. 4 A. NJ. will be held
at the Masonic hall on Friday night
of this week. There will be work
in the first and second degrees. There
is plenty of work and it is hoped the
brethren will attend. A. Van Sise.
w NJ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
DOMAINS ALWAYS FLUSH

That people of Iowa always have
the wherewith to pay cash for goods
was shown last week when the gov
ernors of South Dakota and Iowa
were in attendance at the City
Press Club held at Sioux City. While
in the city they each purchased a
silk shirt. which cost them the
magnificent sum of one cent. Gov
ernor Harding was able to dig up
the hard cash, while Gov. Norbeck
had to borrow the cash from friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
COLUMBIAN CLUB MEETING

The monthly meeting of the CO.
lumbar Club will be held at the
home of Mrs. John Small on Mon
day afternoon, March 31st.
Mr.. L. ID. Mallonee will address
the meeting. The music committee
have provided music. It is hoped
all members may attend this meet
ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
WORK FOR EX-SOLDIERS
AND OTHERS

Build a business of your own.
Wonderful opportunity for hustlers.
Good pay. and grows according to
your ability; no limit. Sell old line
life insurance for the Royal Union
Mutual Life. We coach our men.
Write s. d. Thayer, Agency Mr..
Fort Dodge, la. 13-1w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
LAST NUMBER COMES
ON NEXT THURSDAY

The last number of the Gray iec-
tura course will take place At the
M. w A hall at Gray on Thursday,
evening. AIril 3rd The attraction
will be III. Midland Coicst Co. AID
hi, Egmher comes hishy rccJu-
mended. Everyone in the commun-
ity should hear this number.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
ORDER YOUR SUNDAY
CAPITAL AT ONCE

Those desiring the first issue Of
the Sunday issue Of the Des Moines
Capital which comes out April 9Th,
should leave their order ut this Of
fec not later than April lst. Harry
Young, Agent. l3-lt
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ESTRAY NOTICE

Taken up as an estray. by j. w
Lacy at his residence in Viola town
ship. Audubon county. Iowa, on the
18th day of December. 1918, three
head of summer calves. one black,
one red. and one red and white spot
ted. weighing about ESQ pounds
each. and valued at $50. and posted
before ID. l.. Thomas. Justice of the
peace.
w. j. HAMILTON,
13-Sw County Auditor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
ESTRAY NOTICE

Taken up as an estray by Oscar
Antilles at his residence in Douglas
township. Audubon county. Iowa. on
the Goth day OF January. 1919, one
brockle faced calf. weighing about
500 pounds, said calf being red in
color, and valued at $..,-...., by and
posted before ID. l.. Thomas, justice
of the peace.
w. J. HAMILTON.
13-3w County Auditor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
JISEEUI. RIRDS

Ducks. geese and guineas are as
good as a watchdog to give an alarm
of approaching strangers. They are
more profitable. too because the food
they consume Is converted into sal
able products.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
A FAR.sEEING VOICE.

"A voice is waiting to see you.
ma'am, Ia the way a new maid called
her mistress to the telephone.-Bos-
ton Transcript.