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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
FAMILY REUNION

A family reunion was held at the
Watterson home when Mrs. Gene
Pratt and children of Wilcox, Can
ada, Mrs. Rachel Hendricks and
children of Atkinson, Nebraska,
Mrs Grace Westphalen and son of
Atlantic and Mrs. Minerva Graham
and daughter OF Audubon came to
spend the Christmas holidays at
the parental home. Mrs. Waiter
solf's two remaining daughters ex-
pected to be present but owing to
unavoidable circumstances failed
to arrive. The thankfulness and
JOY of the homefolks at the return
OF the absent ones at these family
reunions keep the hearts warm and
cement the ties which bind them
together.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
SWEET BILL

The Home Service Section, of
the Audubon County Chapter A.
R. G.. receives the most important
announcement to Service men and
Home Service Sections since the
signing of the Armistice. 1t is adj
vance information regarding Sweet
Bill as agreed to by the U. S. SEN
ate and the House Of Representa-
tives. A few Of the provisions of
these amendments to the War Risk
Insurance Act are as follows:
Compensation payments are ad-
justed on basis of $4,000 per month
for total temporary disaH' ty for
men without dependents, 18th ad-
ditional amounts for 3 pendents,
and $100 for total permanent dis
ability. These increases are retro
active to April Ctr, 1917.
Compensation provisions are also
made retroactive to April 6, 1917.
Those inducted by the Local
Draft Board, but not accepted at
camp and enrolled for active ser
vice are included within the. benefits
of the Act.
Insurance lump sum payments
are provided in converted insurance
and class of benefciaries enlarged
to include uncles, aunts, nephews,
nieces, brother-in-law and sister-in.
law OF insured.
Payments owing to person who
dies are made payable to his Exc
eutor or Administrator.
The bill also includes other pro
visions about which the Home
Service Section will be notified at
an early date.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
HALLOCk Z THOMPSON 5.
JOURNAL LOST

We are in receipt of a card from
she Historical Society of Iowa re-
suesting US to send them copy of
The journal of the issue of Novem-
ber6th. Has any one of our read
ars a copy of that date? If so,
please bring it in. This is to your
atcr est as well as ours. Perhaps 1T
Is not generally known that in Des
lMomes they have a complete record
pf south Audubon County as given
IN the Audubon County Journal
since it was first estab ished away
pack in the seventies. The issue
\,f Novarnbel 8, 1919 is The Grst
iopy missed and we are anxious to
l.sse the vacancy filled. Please
Nook through your old Journals and
III you find copy OF that date
1bring it in.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
POPULAR COUPLE WE'D

On Sunday, December 2Sth, at
the Lutheran parsonage occurred the
marriage of Miss Katherine
Schwarting to Mr.. Clarence Pro-
haska. After the ceremony sump-
tuous dinner was served by. the
brides mother, only the immediate
relatives we're in attendance. In
the evening happy crowd gath
cred for the customary serenade
and all were treated literally by
the hahpy groom
The young people have grown to
womanhood and manhood in this
community and are respected by
all who know them. The bride is a
daughter of Mrs. Anna Schwarting
and the groom a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert F. Prohaska.
They will remain with the brides
mother until spring when they will
e to housekeeping on the George
Mccall farm east OF town.
That they may bs happy and
prosperous is the wish of their many
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
AMERICAN LEGION

The Charter has arrived for the
local post of American Legion,
which is organized under the name
of the Ballou Post No. 1872, Extra,
Iowa. Said name being so chosen
in honor Of Arthur E. Ballou, who
was the only one of our boys losing
his lie as a result of direct injury,
on the firing line.
There is a great deal Of enthusi-
asm as there is everywhere where
ever a Post has been organized, and
it is the aim of the members that
each and every Service man in this
community be enrolled as mem
Der.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
SURPRISE PARTY

I Last Sunday, the Country Club
Gave Mrs. j. t. Essington sur
I prise party at the home of her son,
gWm, where she is spending her de-
Yslining years. The members of the
party went in bob sled and each
sene gave Mrs. Essingtona handker-
ishief in commemoration of her
Isightieth birthday, which occurred
Ehat day and in honor of which the
Eurprise was given. Needless to say
kll enjoyed the occasion. Mrs. Es-
angton will long remember the kind
Iness Of her neighbors and the plea
lure She experienced at this celebra-
bion 81 her eighticth milestone
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
INSTALLED NEW MACHINE

Gerald Hensley has purchased an
electric snoe finishing machine and
is now prepared to give his work
the finish of the most fastidious
high class shops. With the present
high prices of shoes we should get
all the wear possible from them and
Gerald will keep them presentable
to the last Our people should pat
ronize him literally.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our friends
and neighbors fer their assistance
and kindness during the illness and
after the death of our beloved wife
and mother. We also wish to ex-
press our gratitude to those who so
generously contributed the beauti-
full flowers.
Henry G. Petersen and children
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
MRS. ANTON SIMQNSEN

I Friends here We're panied Sunday
Ito le Tn Of the death Of Mrs. Anton
Eimonsen, which occurred early that
morning at the home of her daugh-
|ter, Mrs. Willie Wiges, who resides
Vast of Hamlin.
Anna Marie Simonsen was born
il Denmark in the year 1913. She
came to this country with her fam
lily fifteen years ago and has been
sresident of Extra during the en-
Ire time until about a year ago,
tllowing the death OF her husband,
sd went to make her home with
her daughter, Mrs Wiges.
\ Her last sickness was of short
duration, having been stricken with
in attack OF heart trouble Friday
morning.
! She leaves to mourn her loss one
son, Sam Simonsen of Central City,
lowa; and three daughters, Mrs.
Chris Jensen OF Anita, Mrs. Mar
gahet p Jensen of Harlan and Mrs.
willie Wiges OF Hamlin.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at the Danish
sE4theran Church, conducted by
RR.w. Rasmussen. Interment was
lh;ae in the Extra cemetery.
J The Journal extends sympathy
the bereaved relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
OPENED SHOP

Tom H. Goodwin, dealer and con-
traetor,shas opened his shop again.
Tom was in business here when the
cali was made for service IN the
war. He closed out and answered
the call, enlisting in the navy where
he served until discharged at the
signing of The armistice. We well
come him back and feel sure he will
receive a liberal patronage and
meet with success.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
SOLD FARM NEAR EXTRA

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Dryden have
sold their 100 acre farm, north of
Extra, to Charles Anderson and
will give possession March 1st.
MIR. and Mrs. Dryden have not
decided yet where they will locate,
and their friends are hoping they
will remain here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
BUSINESS MEETING

The members OF the Federated
Church will meet at the Federated
Church. Wednesday evening, Janu-
ary 9TH at 7:3o, to transact the fl
nal business of the churches that
have federated and also attend to
the business of the Federated
church. All members are request
ed to be present. By the Board.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
Questions Asked of Farmers


|. Each occupant of a farm will
be asked how many years, if any,
he worked on a farm for wages;
how many years, if any, he was a
tenant; and how many years, if
any, he farmed as an owner.
2. Whether he (a) owns, or
90 rents, or (c) partly owns and
partly rents his farm, or whether
I'D he operates the farm for others
as manager or superintendent.
3. How many acres in his farm?
Number Of improved acres? Mum
ber of unimproved acres and num-
Der of acres OF woodland?
A. Total value of farm? Total
value of buildings? Value of i'm
plements and machinery on farm?
S. Whether farm is mortgaged?
If so, the amount of mortgage?
s. Expenses for feed, fertilizer
and labor in the year 1919?
Z. Several questions concerning
artificial drainage of his farm.
s. Number of cows, horses,
sheep, chickens, and other domestic
animals on the farm January l,
1920?
8. Quantity and acreage Of all
crops grown on the farm in 1919,
including fruits and vegetables?
10. Quantity OF milk and butter
sold off the farm during the year
1919?
II. Acreage of timber land on
farm and value of forest products.
Correct answers to the above
questions are of the utmost impor-
tance. The United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture assisted the
Census Bureau in preparing the
questions on the agriculture sehe-
dule and appeals to farmers every
where to keep farm records for
census purposes.
GEORGE NIELSEN,
Enumerator
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
new XRAY MACHINE

DR.. Oldaker has added an Xray
machine to his dentistry equipment
which adds much to the efficiency
of his work. He has taken Nray
pictures of the teeth of several of
our citizehs and is prepared to rem
edy their defects. We predict the
machine will pay for itself many
times over.
Miss Hattie Baiers is visit
ing In this city with her aunt
Mrs. w. Q. Scott and hus-
band.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
OPENED ROAD

About twenty OF our business men
started out in bob-sleds, Monday
morning to open up the road, east
town to North Branch. The shov-
els and graders were put into use
and when they reached the old
Tremmel place were met by num-
Der of gentlemen from the North
Branehlvicinity, who were shoveling
their way westward. The road has
been impossible since our bad snow
storn s2Seral weeks ago.
Mrs. AlGurice Jensen came from
pes MoneS yesterday, to pack their
household goods preparatory TO mov
ing to Des Moines, where they have
bought fine new home.
George Voss has completed fine
new kitchen cabinet for John Martes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
GOVERNMENT INSURANCE

Service mcn, you have the choice
OF SIX permanent forms of Govern
ment Insurance to convert your
Yearly Renewable Term Insurance
into. You have five years after
the termination of the war, to con-
vert your insurance, provided you
continue the payment of premiums.
These premiums increase slightly as
the insured gets older. Thefollow-
ing forms of policies, all the six
permanent forms, and viii be issued
by the Bureau to persons making
the conversion:
Ordinary Life, Twenty ty-Payment
Life, Thirty-paynent Life, Twenty
year Endowment, Thirty-year En-
dowmcnt and Endowment matur-
ing at age 81. These policies are
issued in sums ranging from 81 900
to $4,000 in mutiples OF $500.
Application blanks for conversion
may be had at the Home Service
Office in the Harper Building, or
write to Mae Mclaughlin, secre-
tary Home Service Section, Audu-
bon, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
YEOMAN OFFICERS

The following officers have been
elected for the Yeoman Lodge for
the ensuing year:
j. W. Alsup, Foreman.
R. A. Lantz, M. of G.
Idah Peden, Correspondent.
O. A. High, M. of A.
Dick Simpkins, Chaplain.
Roy Dryden, Overseer.
Fred Bechtold, Watchman.
Dave Workman, Sentinel.
Kirk Knox, Guard,
Maude Miller, Lady Rowena
Evalyn Hamlin, Lady Rebecca.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
CELEBRATED RIRTH1

Grandpa Voss celebrated h4
tieth birthday last Sunday. \
OF his most intimatf friends,
relatives were iaviteag erss.l, 4
Voss home in honor OF
Refreshments were seq
ry effort was made tg
gentleman pleasure
occasion one long
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
ARE YOU READY?

The census enumerator will call
on you within the rext few days.
Among the questions that you will
be asked to answer are those below.
Much time will be saved if you will
think them over and have the an
sWers ready.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
P. M. Christensen
OUR WEATHER.
A Fateful

AOVhAOi PiScASsSi1Siss.s
to have arrived.
1t has brought a
and crucial problems
to solve In perhaps on
dental campaign befor
issues had so vital a. b
our national destiny.
| 1t is a matter not
choosing and taking
samong the world family
but of adopting a de6nis
and making ready for Il
economic depression whicI
certain now to follow this
tive war, just as such u
has followed every other gres
IN the history of civilized a.
One of the cIearest lessons o
past is that in all human a
action is followed reaction, ir
ton by deaation, extravaganza
suffering and want. 1t is ns
possible that the foregoing
foreshadow the great political
Of the next eight or ten years.
Two sensible resolutions onS
part of voters seem to be in or(s
One is that they take the long vieb
the ar-sighted vision, of the lar.
questions that are certain to arist
1t is true we can not always forese
how present forces are going
work themselves out in the distan
future; but this year we must tr
rs never before.
The other resolution is to az
proach and study the issues no,
arising with an open mind, fre
from the least trace Of partisan rar
cor or political prejudice Appal
emily it is to be the year Of the in
dependent voter, the man VIII
thinks for himself and puts rigf
and justice first in his thinl,
and since the decision is st,s
the happiness of future gener3
we can not do better than to
ourselves up with him. MOI
we do much worse than to put
tisan politics first during the
twelAe months.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
Questions Asked Of All
Age at last birthday.

l. Age at last birthday.
2. Each person ten years of age
and over will be asked whether he
is able to read or write.
:. Each person will be asked his
birthplace as we'll as the birthplace
of father and mother.
A. If foreign born the date of
coming to the United States will be
asked. and, if naturalized, the date
of becoming citizen; also mother
tongue or native language.
s. Each head of family will
be asked whether his home is owned
by him or rented. If owned, whe-
ther the home IS mortgaged or free
of debt.
6. Each person will be asked his
occupation and whether he is an
employer or employee or is working
on his own account.
The answers to the above ques-
tions give valuable and vital in Or
nation to the Government con-
cerning the health, welfare, and
progress of the persons under it's
protection.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01
ANNUAL MEETING

The Danish Lutheran Church of
Extra will hold their annual meet
ing at the church, Tuesday, Janu-
ary 9th at 100 P. M.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-01-01

George Voss has completed fine
new kitchen cabinet for John Martes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

gomery, Marshall, Ill. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rapids and Chicago. and will be at home
after Dec. Is at 215 North fremont
avenue.
+. A luncheon will be given by members
of the Therapon Alumnae Club CT Short
ridge High School tomorrow, In the tea
room of the Woman's City Club.
An Out-of-town wedding Of local inter-
est was that of Miss Helen E. Bieder-
man, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
b. Biederman, of Springfield, ILL.,. and
Maurice E Thornton, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph S. Thornton, SOIL Central
avenue, which took place last night in
the Trinity Evangelical church of Spring
field. Miss Esther Thornton OF Indian
apolis, sister of the bridegroom, sang a
group of bridal numbers accompanied by
a harpist apd violinist The brides IA
Their read the service. The attendants in.
cluded Miss Clara Biedermann, maid OF
honor: Miss Mary Gibson. Miss Lydia
Biedermann, Miss Ruth Biedermann and
Miss He.en Thornton. bridesmaids; Sgd
nor Gilbreath, Of Madison, Wis, best
man. Ivan Wild and DR.. Scott of st.
Louis, ushers. The bride wore an ex-
quisite gown OF ivory satin combined
with silver lace, her mothers wedding
veil and carried a shower OF brides
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton, after q
trip, will be at home at 5011 Central
avenue Indianapolis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
liking Can't Return,
Is VeniZelOs' View

NICE, Nov. 26-Elsutherios Venizelos,
former premier OF Greece, exiled from his
native land after the monarchist victory
in the Greek general elections. declared
today that ex-King Constantine could
not return to Athens
"The Greek people are not unanimous
in wishing the return of the former king.
and | do not believe he could return"
said NJ. Venivelos. "As for myself, I
shall rest and watch future events"
VI. Yenizelos intimated that some repre-
sentative of royalty other than Constan-
tine might be acceptable to the non mon
archist population Of Greece and the
powers.
The ex-premier arrived yesterday from
Pirraius via Messina.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
A Smooth, White SKIN
That Dehes Weather

During the coming months of biting
winds and intense cold, you who would
keep your skins smooth, white and vel
yety, should turn your attention to mer-
eolized wax. Nothing else will so eff
fectively prevent or remove a chapped.
rOughened or discoIoTed surface BY
gradually absorbing the weather-bea
cuticle, the complexion is kept in per-
feet condition, and even the beauty of
expression appears more pronounced. If
your skin be coarse, blOtchy, p.mply,
freckled, sallOw or Over-red. why not
shed it? One ounce Of ordinary mer-
c0lized wax, TO be had at any druggists,
will completely transform the most un-
slightly complexion in less than a fort
night. Use the wax nightly, like cold
cream, washing it of mornings
II weather, age or poor health has
marred your face with wrinkles, here's
good news. You can quickly remove eY-
cry line by using a harmless, refreshing
face lotion prepared by dissolving one
ounce OF pow 1ered saxolite In a half
pint witch hazel The sfirmer, smoother
skin, tie more youthful appearance. even
hitter ene application, win astonish you.
advertisement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
Draws His Pay Twice;
Arrested for Larceny

LAPORTE. Ind. Nov. 26.-Roman
Poturalski is under arrest here for twice
drawing pay for the same work. He was
arrested on a charge Of grand larceny.
Poturalski was formerly employed by
the Studebaker Corporation OF South
Bend. and was laid off the day before
pay day, receiving his pay. The next
day he appeared at the pay window and
demanded his pay and through some error
in not sending forward notice Of the
mans discharge. he again received a $40
pay check.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
Mrs. Housewife,
Do You KnOU?

1. How did mercerlzed cotton origi-
nate?
2. How does Russian tea differ from
ordinary tea?
8. How may carving effect the tough
ness of meat7
(These questions will be answered to-
morrow by the Housewife.1
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS CUES
-TIONS

Ia great popularity OF coffee in
France was first due largely to the Turk
ish ambassador. who served this beverage
at his lavish entertainments $50 years
ago, thus bringing tea into favor with
the court set.
.. An easy way to try out fat Is to
cut It into small pieces and melt in the
top of a double boiler. When melted
strain and cool.
3. To raise the nap on wooden gar
ment place a wet piece OF the same or
similar material over the worn spot and
press with a hot iron. The two pieces
will cling and when pulled apart the
nap will raise.-Copyright, 1920.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

Is your husband one of the
healthy, zestful men that like
to splash around in a bath
and sing while they shavef
If he is, he's the man that
should have a Kenney shower
bath, for bathing as Wei as
for shampooing.
Double BENEFITS will result
when you yourself begin to battle
In the sprays of a Kenney and
when you battle the children in
them. Neither Of you will ever
want to go back to the old way.
Incidentally. it's a tipping start
for a day; you feel invigorated
and wide awake from the first
splash.
The Kenney shower, attached
to the regular bathtub, lasts a
lifetime. The Niagara model is /.
priced at only $1,000. The
Palm Beach at $4,000.
Think 1t over in the light OF
what a Welcome gift it would
make. -Ayres--Sixth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

4 dinner was given in Parlor A Of the
Hotel SEVERN yesterday. in honor of the
birthday anniversary Of Mrs. A. Rosen-
bush, 1851 North Capitol avenue. The
guests Included Mr.. and Mrs. Sol BRIL-
Terre Haute; Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. ROsen-
bush, KokOmo; Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Shon-
field, Mr.. and Mrs. George Roose and
Miss Julia ROsenbush. indianapolis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

The marriage Of Miss Mabel E. Hurst
and William P. Flynn was solemnized
yesterday in che home of the brides
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Hurst.
IS Holmes avenue. The Rev. Albert
Busald read the service before an altar
formed OF palms and fern. Miss Mary
Flynn, sister I The bridegroom, was
maid OF honor and Albert Hurst, brother
of the bride, acted as best man. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father, n. L. Hurst. Miss Flynn wore q
blue tricotine frock with a corsage of
violets, and the bride wore a clever gown
Of midnight blue tricotine, heavily en-
brOidered. with n corsage of Mrs. Aaron
Ward roses Among the out-of- town
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Martin. Grand
Rapids; Mrs. r. G. Tennery, Cincinnati F;
John Hurst, Dana. Ill, and John Mont
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

Miss Gladys and Miss Genevieve Tyner
will entertain the Bide-a-Wee Club at
their home, $50 North Arsenal avenue,
Sunday afternoon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-26

Miss Hilda Sebree. daughter Of Mr. aud
Mrs. o. c. Sebree. and William Joe Cone
were married Wednesday at the home Of
the Rev. William Farmer. The bride
wore her travelling suit Of brown velour
trimmed in seal with a close fitting hat
Of tbe same shade, and 4 eorsage of
Killarney roses. Miss Bessie Williams.
wearing a brown velvet suit, orange hat
with a corsage Of Killarney roses, was
the brides only attendant, and Glenn
Sargent acted as best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gone have gone for a short trip and will
be at home after Dec. 10 at 1000 Park
avenue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
lsSss (e(sysIs(sIs0 OO01.S(0ssN
DEER PARK
: s9o00s0s 100000. 100000.


Last Sunday was the beginning OF
spring, but it was somewhat delayed
in this vicinity.
Mr.. Charles Montgomery was at
Oakland last Wednesday on business.
Messrs Carl Geo and D. I. Hine-
baugh visited the county seat last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick j. Garrett Wis
tied relatives at Oakland last We'd
hesday evening.
Miss Whetsell, of Grafton, spent
last Thursday evening here as the
guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Homes.
Mr.. w. B. Miller was at Oakland on
business last Friday and again on
Tuesday evening.
Miss Lantz, of German, was visiting
her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Bowers, near Deer Park, recently.
The play entitled "The Divorced
Mans Troubles composed by Mr..
Bittinger, of this place, was given
with marked success on Saturday ev-
ening. All who were present enjoyed
the evening.
Mr.. Homer Hardesty, of Swanton,