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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
MIR. HAYS, COMMITTEES

Mr.. Will HI. Hays has the courage
of his convictions. He is convinced
that the republican party is COM
pletely reunited, and he accordingly
treats IL as such. His appointment
of an advisory platform committee
of III members would be unique
performance in any circumstances
and with any composition. In ex-
listing circumstances and with the
roll made up of republicans of both
sexes and of all previous condi-
tions of factionalism, 1t is epochal.
For him, 1912 never existed. For
mer "progressives" and former
''standpaters" are summoned to the
colors Unfortunately; as of course
they should be.
Can they ever agree?" some are
asking. The question is already
doubly answered. In the first place,
of course they can't agree: and 1t
does not matter the proverbial row
of pins that they can't. No-com-
mittee in the world that was worth
anything ever did agree on every in
dividual innitessmal shadow of a
single policy. We never heard of
all the voters of a party agreeing;
yet they elected their man. II
these people were all in agreement
there would be no need of forming
the committee. One man could do
the job. Mr.. Hays doubtless wants
to bring together all the varying
opinions of the party, for conference,
for counsel, and for ultimate convic-
tion on ''the common sense OF most"
But in the second place, they are
already in agreement as to the great
essentials of the work before them.
writer in the Evening Post makes
the sneering aspersion that the
only common denomination all these
I'll miscellaneous republican frac-
tions have to sit on is their antip-
athy for the present democratic adj
ministration' That isn't true, Of
course; though we are by no means
sure that that would not be suffi-
GENTLY important and worthy issue
to serve the purpose. But the fact
is that anybody who calls these Ill
persons fractions" is lacking in
sense of humor as we'll as in other
senses. They are not fractions but
| integers, and they are seeking not a
common denomination but common
multiple, which will take-sthe form
not merely of destructive attacks up
on the administration which for its
attempted betrayal OF the Republic
so richly deserves destruction, but
still more of constructive policy. to
restore the Republic to constitution
al health and strength.
1t is a fine vindication of demo-
cracy in party management which
Mr.. Hayes has thus achieved, COM
mending in advance whatever plat
form of principles may be construed
as the work of no dictatorial boss or
hole-and-corner clique. but as the
consensus of opinion OF the repre-
sentatives of every section of the
party.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO
EY.GERVIfyE


Director Jones of the bureau of
war risk insurance announced today
that misleading and incorrect state
ments relative to the permanency of
government insurance are being cir
culated by individuals apparently
engaged in twisting of insurance.
A specific and typical report received
by the director was to the effect that
some of the individuals had boarded
naval vessel at Philadelphia and
told the sailors that government in
surance would not be good after five
years.
Government life insurance for
veterans of the great war Is a per-
manent proposition" said Mr.. Jones.
Misleading statements have been
made to the effect that government
insurance will cease at the end of
five years after the war, or that it
will be turned over to private COM
panies. Such statements are abso-
lutely false and without foundation.
There is, however, requirement
that the temporary term insurance
held during the war which increased
in cost from year to year, be chang
ed or converted into one of six per-
,manent forms of government insur-
ance Iordinary life, 20-payment
life. 30-payment life, 20-year en-
dowment, 30-year endowment, or
endowment at age of cay, within five
years after the formal declaration of
peace by proclamation of the presi-
dent, If the insured desires to con-
tinue to be protected. This perma-
nent insurance does not increase in
premium cost as the insured grows
older.
Improper conduct by the individ-
uals I have referred to is in direct
opposition to the attitude of the
great life insurance companies,
which is embraced In a statement
by the secretary of one of the large
companies. who recently said:
OF course life insurance COM
pany cannot grant insurance at less
than cost, but the government Of
fers insurance to soldiers and sailors
at less than 1t would cost the gov
eminent to grant that insurance
(that is because the government
bears all the expense of manage
ment, etc. The government is
JUSTIFIED in this liberality in consid-
Grafton of the fact that the soldiers
and sailors have risked their lives,
or have been willing TO risk their
lives, for the benefit of the nation.
All this being so 1t is obviously ex-
pedient for soldiers and sailors to
take all the insurance offered by the
government at the low rate charged
"The company whose secretary
made the above statement has in
structed its agents to refuse to take
applications from soldiers and sail
ors until they have taken the full
amount of the new government in
surance TO which they are entitled"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
GOVERNOR LOwDEN IN
DEMAND AS SPEAKER

Since the announcement of his
candidacy for president. Governor
Frank o. Lowden of Illinois, has re-
ceived more than 5000 invitations
to speak in every part of the coun-
try. As a matter of course he has
been compelled to decline most of
the requests. although he has man
aged to deliver two addresses in
New York City, several in Chicago,
and in addition has been heard in
Washington, ID. c., Detroit. Mime
apolis. Memphis, Omaha and several
other cities.
Governor Lowden has declined to
permit HIS speaking engagements
to interfere with his official duties
as chief executive of Illinois. A
constitutional convention for Illinois
is now in session at Springfield and
this and other official business occu-
pies most of his time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
DEATH OF MRS. JORDAN

Elizabeth Noaker was born near
Sandusky Ohio, October 9, 1S43.
The first nine years of her life being
spent at that place. On or about
the year 1852 she came to Iowa with
her parents, settling near Marengo,
in Iowa county. She grew to wom-
anhood at this place amidst all the
hardships so prevalent to the early
pioneers.
On September IS, 1850 she was
united in marriage to Walter X.
Jordan, also of Iowa county. She,
with her husband and children lived
there until the spring of 1881 when
they moved to Audubon county, lo-
eating on the old homestead in Doug
las township.
Grandmother Jordan was the
mother OF sixteen children, six dy-
ing in infancy Her youngest son,
Munro, died some "a years ago, an
other daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Murray, died in 1915. She was con-
verted' to Christianity rs years ago,
uniting with the Christian church.
For the past Is years grandmother
has been an invalid, being confined
continually to her home. Duri1
these years she was unable to al
tend church, but this did not de-
tract her from the study of the
words of her Master. She kept her
Bible near her az all times, spending
many happy moments reading words
of hope from the inspiring verses OF
Gods book of life Walter Jordan,
the husband, passed to his eternal
rest 13 years ago.
Grandmother quietly and without
suffering, passed away Monday
morning, February 2. 1920, at the
age of rs years, three months and
23 days. To mourn her loss are
five sons, three daughters, fifty
grandchildren, twelve great-grand-
children, besides a host of relatives
and friends.
The children living are: Jesse.
Dell and Warren Jordan of Harting-
ton, Neb.; Charlie, Leonard and
Mrs. o. N. Hilsabeck of Audubon
county; Mrs. Eva Mayer of Shelby
county; Mrs. Jennie Fiscus OF
Stoneham, Colorado.
Funeral services we're conducted
by Rev. Meredith, Thursday after
noon. February 5th, interment being
made by the side of her husband and
son in the Douglas township ceme-
terry
Those attending from distance
were, all the children with their
husbands and wives, Bert Detwiler
and wife of Manila. Iowa: Orville.
Eva and Floyd Mayer of, Manila.
Iowa, and Mrs. S. l.. Bobenmoyer Of
Harrington, Neb.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
WOMAN's CLUB TO HAVE
BIG VALENTINE PARTY

The February division of the Au-
dubon Woman's Club will entertain
the members and their husbands at
the w. o. w. hall. Friday evening,
February 18th, with valentine
party.
A good program of music and
readings has been prepared and the
committee promise an evening of en-
joyment. They assure us that FRI
day, the 18th, is a lucky day.
Bring plate. cup. fork and spoon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
PEOPLE VOTE TO
UNITE WITH DENMARK

Copenhagen, Feb. 11.--Latest re-
ports as to the result of the plebis-
cite held yesterday in Schleswig
show that Denmark secured 72,733
votes against 24,793 for Germany.
Only a few districts have not been
heard from.
Fiensburg, Feb. adjudication
of the final result of the plebiscite
held in Schlewig TO determine the
future status of that district has
been prohibited until this evening
by the International Commission in
control here.
Apenrade, Schleswig. Tuesday,
Feb. 10.--Overwhelming victory for
the Danes in this zone of the pro-
vince of Schlewig, the future status
of which Is to be determined by the
plebiscite held today is indicated by
incomplete returns received here.
Country districts showed large ma
jorities for Denmark while the vote
in towns showed larger figures than
the Danish estimates. Donder, APP
enrade and Sonderborg, however
have been carried by the Germans.
News of the vote is being received
with widest rejoicings by the Danes
in this city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
CITY EIECTIoN Is COMING

The time for the city election Is
approaching and will be here short
ly. The law specifies that it shall
fall on the last Monday iii March,
which will make 1t come on the 29th
seven weeks hence. There are no
new developments as yet. 1t is
presumed that Mayor Cozine will
be candidate for reelection and 1t
is not known whether any men in
the city have made up their minds
to run in opposition or not. Mayor
Cozine is now serving as mayor by
appointment and has made splen-
did official.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP
THOROUGHLY ORGANIZED

Douglas township had its farm
bureau meeting Monday and the at
tendance was quite large and good
interest shown in the proceedings.
The out of town speaker who was
promised failed to make train con-
nections so Mr.. Reeve, the county
agent brought out George Foley and
F. C. Sampson who made good talks
on farm bureau matters. The
township was thoroughly organized
and the following officers and CO.
operators were elected:
President, M. d. Graves.
Vive-president, l.. p Larsen.
Secretary, j. G. Abildtrup.
Co-operators District No. 1,
John Weible; No. 2, Harry Zinke;
No. 3, Andrew Karstensen: No. 4,
P. Jorgensen: No. 5, Soren Schmidt;
No. 6, A. B. Mendenhall; No. z, l.. j.
Andersen: No. S,~Albert Rasmussen;
No. 3, NJ. Walters.
The township will have its annual
meetings on December goth of each
year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
RUDNICK FARM SOLD

Otto Rudnick who has been farm
ing in his land 81 miles northeast
of Extra sold his Ill acre farm at
public auction yesterday. Quite a
fair sized crowd was present. The
farm was sold to George Alt of this
city at a price of 1874 per acre.
Those who are in position to know
say that George certainly got bar
gain and last night we heard he had
been offered a pretty good advance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
W. o. WIS TO GIVE PROGRAM
AND DANCE NEXT WEEK

An entertainment, luncheon and
dance will be given at the w. o. w.
hall by Maple Leaf Camp No. 4S2
on Wednesday evening of next week.
This is the regular social night and
is for the members. their families
and friends. Col. C. l.. Mather of
Des Moones will be here to explain
the various kinds of policies and
general good time is anticipated.
o. X. PURDY, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
FARMERS DECIDE
TO ORGANIZE
TO FORM A STOCK COMPANY
WITH CAPITAL OF $4,000 TO
CARRY ON BUSINESS

The farmers of Audubon county
have decided that they will erect a
cooperative elevator in Audubon.
Two weeks ago a mass meeting was
held at which a committee was APP
pointed to determine the amount of
capital stock and the advisability of
erecting an elevator adequate to
meet the demands of the farmers of
the county.
This committee made its report
at another meeting that was held at
the court house last Saturday after
noon. A good sized crowd was
present and enthusiastically receiv-
ed the report of the'committee which
recommended the building of an ele-
vator and that the capital stock be
placed at $4,000 OF this amount
$500 was subscribed at Saturdays
meeting.
Those who have the matter in
hand have every reason to believe
that all of the stock will be taken up
by the farmers of the county, all OF
whom recognize the necessity of hav-
ing the cooperative association for
their own protection. Those who
attended Saturdays meeting were
very enthusiastic and each promised
to do his utmost to interest his
neighbor in the project.
A temporary organization was
formed with F.. L. Anderson as
chairman and L. p. Reeve. the coun-
ty agent, as secretary. The fol-
lowing township committees were
appointed for the purpose OF solicit
ing the sale of stock:
Douglas township--0tto Jensen,
A. Rasmussen. Peter Jorgensen, Nj.
Rendaris, A. B. Mendenhall and M.
ID. Graves.
Melville-Charley Layland and b.
J. Black.
vioIa--w. ]. callow and f, r.
Emerson.
Leroy. r. Weeks and H. @.
Oliver.
.Camarou-wiII Johnson
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs INITIATE

A special meeting of the knights
of Pythias was held in their hall
last evening. Grand Chancellor
Ferguson OF Rolfe was present to
assist in initiating two candidates
in the rank Of Page. After the de-
gree work had been conferred Mr..
Ferguson gave a splendid talk fol-
lowing which luncheon and a social
hour was enjoyed.
New life has been injected in the
order here. Several new candi-
dates have recently been initiated
and taken into full membership and
a dozen or so have already petitioned
for admission. 1t is quite probable
that large class will be given the
work at a meeting in the near future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
CHAMPION
~ SAYS GENE MELADY


Earl Caddock still Is the world s
champion wrestler, according to
Gene Melady, his manager.
Earl was tossed to the mat ten
days ago in New York by Joe Stech-
er, but that Is beside the issue, says
Melady
This is the Melady argument:
The rules of wrestling provide
that two falls out of three shall de-
termine the result of a catch-as-
catch-can championship wrestling
contest. Stecher won only one fall
from Caddock in New York. There
fore, Steeher could not have won
the championship.
Thus, according to Melady, if
Stecher believes he is now the
worlds champion he is excursioning
on the wrong track. If the Nebras-
ka grappler regains the title he will
have to throw Caddock all over again
and this time two falls in the same
match.
Melady admits that this little
item was taken into full considera-
tion when the New York contest was
made. The astute manager con-
fesses that he was playing cinch.
Earl couldn't lose.
ship is concerned there is nothing
to it," said Melady. '.You cannot
win or lose championship on one
fall match as the catch-as-catch-can
rules call for two out of three falls
and in making the match I had this
in mind Regardless of what they
may call Stecher, Caddock is still
champion of the world"
Melady still believes Caddock is
Joe Stecher's master. He points
out that Earl's service in the armv
cut into Earl's physical condition so
that he could not be expected to be
the same wrestler he was when he
defeated Stecher for the title.
"Rut after a few more matches
Earl will regain his former form and
then Stecher nor no other man living
will be able to throw Earl Caddock
for even one fall" concluded Gene.
The only reason he accepted the
New York match with Stecher, Gene
said. was because Jack Curley Of
fered so much money for the match
that it would have been utter fol-
ishness to refuse it
The above all reads very well but
it does not bear out the facts in the
case. Stecher is a better man than
Caddock, and the writer was a Cad
deck man from soup to ducks but we
know when the best man has won. II
you won't take our word for It we
will refer you to Pete Dennis OF Geo.
Viewer, They had the dope straight
before the last match. Let's take
our defeat gracefully and il Cad
dock gets into working shape again
try for another Aatch to redeem
himself.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
INVOICING sTOCK TODAY

w. G.. Wilson Is in Gray for con-
Pile of days this week assisting In
the invoicing of the Clarence
Shingledecker stock OF merchan-
disc. Mr.. Shingledecker has been
conducting a special sale the past
two weeks In which he greatly re-
duced the stock which has now been
taken over by Armstrong & Patter-
son. who will continue to operate the
store for the present at least.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
FooD SALE AT McCORTs

There will be food sale at Nc
Cort's market on Saturday, Febru-
airy 14th. Best of home made pies,
cakes, cookies, doughnuts. potato
chips, cottage cheese. baked beans,
yes, and even home made pop corn
balls, all on Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many old
neighbors and friends who have
been so kind to us in their expression
Of sympathy toward us in the loss
OF our beloved son and brother.
Thomas Kilcoin and Family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
TRUSTEES NOTICE

The board Of trustees of Douglas
township will receive sealed bids
for road and drag superintendent
until noon of March s, 1920. Board
meets at T. 8. Thygesen's residence
March 8, 1920. The board reserves
the right to accept or reject any and
all bids.
NJ. d. GRAVES,
Tat Township Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
MEETING OF yERITss LODGE

There will be meeting of Veritas
Lodge at the Masonic hall Friday ev-
ening, February 18th. There will
be work in the first and second de-
grees. A good attendance of the
brethren is desired.
w. ]. KNEES, w. M.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
MRS. GEORGE p. SCOTT

Conservatory Education
Instructor of Piano and Voice
Special attention given to
technique. voice building and
tone placement. Special rates
for first 10 applying for les
sons.
Phone 221-W or see me at
residence three blocks east of
school house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

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Nice, me at the Crescent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-27


 Many are leaving for the coast, and others the mountains, and not a few are 10 tour the continent to view the bat tlefields where they have either lost their loved one or were wounded there. Yet there are still others who are to be stay at-homes and are thinking of what they will do to vary the daily routine of their lives.
 One bright and happy mother says that she has recently had, as she called II, . ''vacationette." and enlisted the aid ot every member of her household. from grandmother down to the little daughter. She says:
 My vacationette began on Sunday morning Grandma and the boys got breakfast Daddy brought Up my break fast daintily served on d tray and l en- joyed 1t in bed. There I dozed and rested until noon when I got up and sent the children off to Sunday school, made the rooms neat and prepared the dinner After dinner the others cleared away and washed the dishes while I had Cuiet afternoon of reading and resting In the evening Daddy and I went to church, while the children and grandma had their supper, and daddy and haH a tete-a-tete lunch when we returneu. 'On Monday morning I hustled through the work, not trying to see the might he'd ,nes.' and at ii o'clock I started for the city. Here I lunched with friend yho has the most delightful way of ln- viting ne to lunch any time l am m the city q wish every mother had a frlend like thaD and then did little shoppins. IL was very light and happy -go-lucNy shopping. such as a certain kindergarten tov for girlie, a blank book for my cllp- nirgs some doughnuts from a store where better doughnuts grow than ever before and some candy for the boys. enioved wandering aimlessly aroune. get tine new ideas from the shop wlndo"s. "Frcn, the city I went to visit friend who is fond of music, and we had won derfui two hours of duets, the muslc tAN ing me far away from daily cares anu leaving me strengthened and serene, Then I went home to put girlie to peo and get supper.
 1T was delighted to find that my +,-aI,-e-vear-old son had reseated an" made usable my old kitchen rocker anu grandma had made me pretty new cor ssat cover for surprise on my Vacauon. The last thought of the day as l "ei,N hsnpilv to he'd. aften an evening or req" irg wifi, daddy. was one I overheard l,,o ,irl in the train say, 'Yes money ;s very nice to have if you have love. too, trt ;t,e love that counts My second dav had cost me just $40 for car rare anu ebonping and had brought me pieasire reIaxation. and more appreciation or ihS love-richness. ,,, "rhe third and last day l got up earis sond left soon after breakfast granof',t ana,,rirg should do no work An old friend had invited me to spend the oAS -;tl, her when she heard I was free' ara we manned to go to a lecture l was anviols to hear. It is always ueiisH' to a housekeeper to eat meal not pi nared by herself, so ] thoroughly ei-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-27

of blue ribbons in textiles, first S sec ond soc.
 F. W. Bromberg offers a gold thirble to the winner of the greatest number of blue ribbons in the textile department.
 Old ladies' work: Crochet, first a, sec ond Soc; knitting, first s1, second soc; eyelet embroidery. first s1. second soc; French embroidery, first s1. second soc; scalloping. first s1. second soc; hand sew ing, first $1, second soc; darning. first sl. second Soc.
 The old lady winning the greatest num- Der of blue ribbons first s, second g.
 Children's work, 10 to 15 years: Hand made garment, first $1 second soc; best knitting, first s1, second soc; alarming, first $1, second soc; button holes, first sl, second Soc; embroidery, first s1, sec ond Soc; pin cushion, first s1, second 5oc; crochet, first s1, second Soc; tatting. first g., second soc; sofa pillow, first $, sec ond Soc.
 Ages to 10 years: hand sewing, Soc; embroidery, soc; pin cushion, Soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-27

joyed the novelty. The morning hours flew by and after lunch we went to the lecture given by a noted author under the auspices of her club. In the hallway of the building the club had tables on which was arranged a very nterestinS thrift exhibit This consisted of all kinds of articles made from something g else with the least possible expense. I got so manY ideas my head was whirl- ing and was eager to go home and start in on my old clothes. The lecture was rare treat and was later told and re- told to my interested family It led to library books and pictures on the same subject, for when mother gets out into the world if is a lasting benefit to the household.
 ''It was supper time when cot hone and found supper all ready. My vaca- ionette was over, and I was rested and had got lack again that most priceless possession called 'joy-in-lfe.' '