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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
An Instinct at Work

The Journal has an instructive
feeling that there are many troubles
some and perplexing problems in
the minds of its women readers,
which it would be very much
worth while to pass along.
Because it can not even guess
blindly what these problems are, it
most earnestly invites it's readers
who have such questions in mind
to write them down and send them
in. This relates to any of those
troublesome little problems which
have probably arisen in nearly
levery woman's mind regarding
either her new relations to TIKI
state, her actual obligation to per
10 m part in public affairs hence
forth, or any unsettled or iperplex
ling phases OF public questions tina
have been up during the recen
campaign.
If women readers will take tn
trouble to lot down such question
as are proving bothersome to thel
+ and mail them in, it will doubtle:
: open the way to some helpful di
i cussion OF public measures, and
d woman's relations to them gene
! ally. The journal asks each Oh
o to accept this as personal inv
tation to do so; for by it we sh;
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
The Line Between

In the long run, the question OF
party loyalty will not be settled as
easily and simply as the preceding
article seems to indicate. The
truth really seems to be that just
as one can be too loyal to party, SO
she can be too independent in her
voting. In a democracy, parties
are necessary; ana they MUST be
kept alive. This is true because 1t
is our ONLY method OF deciding
public questions Sooner or later
such questions find their way into
! the party platforms and !, 50 We We
have a chance to decide them At
the polls. This is what we mean
when we say that ours is a govern
ment by parties, and 1t imposes
upon every citizen the duty OF up
ha|d;ne in some measure the party
organizations. Let US say that 1T
is fitting and proper for each person
to have a party preferences, but
let us not overlook the fact that
there is a line Beyond which We
must not go III our allegiance te
party, lest We be shamed and dis
hono,sa. To stand staunchly 10
our party when II is right, is right
but to uphold it in any wrong lss'i
.or in the support of any bad car
aidate, is sin for which fnere ca
hardly be any 'eStenuation {
expiation. 49,, 80. IS
The line between what we ma:
and what we may not, support an
uphold lie The party of our choic
has beer clearly shown by MI
Henry Ridgley, the gifted preside'
of the Delaware League OF Womt
Voters in recent speech, fro
which the Journal quotes below:
"All are Americans first, n
republicans or democrats. Il
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04

times since Doris death and Ho-
mer's illness but her heart had
been too sore for conversation.
Today she was in the mood for
sympathy and a mothers counsel.
She had been weeping. As she
had folded her lost darling's apparel
to make room for Constance she
could not restrain her tears anc
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Every woman's Question

The campaign that we have jus1
passed through has shown us one
OF the most unpleasant truths
about American politics. At the
time that we were sincerely and
conscientiously trying to sift out
the right from the wrong and to
reach decisions that were fair and
just, we found nearly all the infor-
nation that was furnished to us so
warped and distorted by prejudice
and deceit that we were not able to
tell which was true and which s,,ise
nor just where righteousness and
justice really lay.
There have been claims and
counterclaims, all pretending to be
absolutely true, yet utterly ire
concilable. There have been per-
sonalities that were not only un-
kind but false, ISLANDERS for which
the authors deserved the severest
punishment, and assertions and
denlals so opposed to one another
that our souls were left weary,
perplexed and almost in despair.
And so hard has it been to find our
way through the fog of conflicting
views" that we may have felt at
times like adopting the ''easy way
out. that most MEN have fol-
lowed; i. e., joining a political
party, and taking our views from
it ready-made or secondhand.
This may be put down as one of
the temptations that Turk by the
way as we enter into the duties and
privileges Of citizenship. For it 1c
easier to let someone els. eyo nm.
thinking for us, and thus to be-
come merely rubber stamps, rather
than live, thoughtful members Of
society and citizens of the state
1t is for every woman to decide
which she shall be, for it is az, !
certain that she will turn out -ite
one or the other. Moreor 60 De
ct US speak it kindly, it .er, anu
ain that as betwe, lis as G. ].
courses, one is RIO en- these ~
wrong. If Il snt snd the 9th,
''ners IN p us dues, ,ion, like a
' .,hsi;sss. is settled on tn
! sight and wrong, the
en- ate not going to be me-
4ppets, voting as political boss
dictate, but earnest, thoughtfu
open. minded citizens instead, wi
stand for and fight for righteou
mess and the common good.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
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fog which now obscures other wo-
men mems vlslon,--and then, too, we
shall doubtless ourselves be belned
1t is immaterial whether such
questions are signed; but there
should u, be signature accompany
+, them SO that the journal NAV
know from whom they come.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
The Line Beyond
Wagner County. Oklaho.

Wagner County, oklaho.
been the scene of 1nla' mas
f. ~stsiin the past three
~ar Weeks as q result OF sw OF
suffrage" Like many ,man
southern states, Oklahoy other
posed to this measw~ ia was OPP
che amendment W. e; and when
CIV ina women as finally passed
dhere were the right to voes,
to aceer, many men who refused
str,c. II it and resolved to OBJ
no the law in every way
J ,ssible.
The scheme in Wagner County
T. was to prevent the women from
70 registering as required by law.
Ell This was accomplished by the res
vi ignation of the election officials as
MS fast as appointed, so that no one
IN was authorized tcregister new vo-
re tiers. The plan was carefully
es worked out in advance so that
H. each day there would be resigna-
40 ton Of registration officials, and a
IS new set appointed, who would re-
sign the next day. Thus the wo-
men were prevented from register
ing for quite a while, for they did
Of not know and could not find out at
9 any given time who the officials
no authorized to register them We're
ba Finally five men, who believed
- in obedience to law, took the Law
80 into their own hands. They went
,er to newly appointed official before
los he had time to resign and kept hin
be on his Job at the point OF guns un'
# til the women had time to register
no Nor did the women lose any tim,
Fnr in taking advantage OF the oppor'
,to tunity, for eighty-seven were rs.yi,
MA tered in short order.
at Who we're tie good citizens
IAN the men who sought to block tn
RI. law, or the ones who sought to en-
ses force it. Obviously, the latter
up For people who refuse to abide b
rty and obey the will of the majorit
it have no place in our nation. The
son ale not merely. 300 citizens. b,
but they are unworthy of citizenship
hat all, The FIFST requirement in
we democracy is Shat the majorl'
to- shall .raras; and whenever AN
dis Igrou,i .of, people deliberately d
for lobe, and attempt to defeat 7
ght; lisnown will Of the majority OF thu
ssle .fellow citizens, they have forfeit
can, rightly all claim to the high prl
can leges of American citizenship.
or lis by this road that insurrectl'
. revolution and anarchy cor
MAY. What we have seen of late in NJ
and leo and Russia has been mer
loice, the refusal of the minority to
Mrs. cept the will of the majority
ident in other words, an attempt to
omen feat the will of the majority by
from appeal to arms. .ln the lni
W: States, we accept and obey it
not stead; and whoever does not do
The is NOT a good citizen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Naming ...e \

Naming .me
Should voters have any part
the selection of the candidates
| Clearly, their part in this impol
tant procedure should be large
In fact, it should be as large as
Is possible to make it; for if tn
voters,--that ls, the rank and FL,
OF each party--should select theil
candidates, we have an instructive
feeling that better candidates
would be chosen than if such can.
dldates are named by party bosses
and leaders as they so often are.
This question of how to give to
the voters the largest possible
measure of power in the selection
of candidates is one OF the live
problems in iowa at the present
time. For in olden times, we had
the caucus system, in which each
township chose at a public meet
ing, or caucus, a delegation to rep
resent it at the county convention,
where the candidates for the coun-
ty offices were chosen, and where
delegates were likewise selecte,, ia
the state convention which nomi-
mated the party candidates for the
state offices. This system was un-
satisfactory, owing to the undue
influence OF party leaders and U,
prlnclpled politicians, who IL
often able, by bargaining were
ing, to control the nor ana trad
And so the ste 'Ahatlons.
system was ~'e. wide primary
away With -sdopted, This die
vided in the caucus, and pro
the stead thas all the voters O
2 county sho. lid, at what is callee
/, AZ '''', lection, choose the can
or the various county AM
offices. This election is hell
June, while the general election
at which the choice is made be
I tween the candidates named b.
n the respective parties, is held i
I November.
) The truth seems to be that tn
n I;primary system has proved little
d Iiif any, more satisfactory than til
}, old eau JUS system. This is be
d cause the voters are indifferen
y and will not attend the primar
y election any better than they dl
the old-time caucus. How to rem
y edy this situation is one Of tn
n leading issues in Iowa at presen
'. The republican platform promise
$ a revision Of the present primal
IS election law, but just what shall
he the nature of that revision is as y,
D. unannounced. 1t is certain tn;
y many Of the republican leaders
At the state favor going back to tt
4 old caucus system, though I'll
a platform does not declare for thl
e. On the other hand, the democra
O. throughout the campaign hay
Y loudly proclaimed their belief
Id the primary election and the
at determination that it shall not |
rs done away with.
e. This question will be discusse
81 more at length in these column
!" later. Moreover it is the presel
NJ purpose to keep close watch of Il
re matter as it comes before al
~ Progresses through the Gener
n Assembly at Des Moines tt
u. winter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Zoe !; !; !;
Her Problems

Zoe was reminded Of her duty to
her family when H,,on,er wac
brought home from school in a chill
She had paid little heed to anv.
thing but her own loss since D.
died. ~'T's
self manv '' Ns mao eaken upon her.
and u the household cares
"ravely tried to take her
!. $ place, but the child's ow;,
neart was sore and she Nth the
o0i'ers SEED their n,other's tender
. " ID attention. The illness of
children aroused Zoe out of the
nelancholia as nothing else would
have done.
A doctor was Immediately sum-
moned and every effort was made
to bresk the chill. A raging fever
followed the chill and the doctor
did not leave the boys side until Il
had subsidized.
Another? oh no, no.Zoe thought
as she watched by his side. ut
can not be! it must not be! Oh, God,
spare him." she prayed.
And God heard and answered her
prayer. After several days of in
tense anxiety and sleepless vigilance
the crises was safely passed and
soon there was noticeable improve
ment.
/ Zoe emerged from her sleepless
fvigil by Homer's bedside with wan
cheeks and hollow eyes, but with a
chastened look OF thankfulness and
ljoy. The family noted the change
in her and Allen wondered. He die
not know the depth OF the anguish
from which she had emerged.
1 "Allen,' she said when they were
alone, IF Homer had died l wou d
have been his murderer. ~
"Why Zoe" he answered, startled
chow could that be-"
/" The doctor said !" continue,
Zoe that his sicknes was brough
on by grief and loneliness. Yo,
know how inseI able he and Dor
J, have always been. 4Oh, Allen, nov
have failed my family in lay frs
real trouble
No one knows What caused Ho
mer's illness. Doris's death was
shock to him and perhaps tn,
, attack was largely due to his grief
said Allen. No blame rest on you
Zoe. We did all we could to say
) her."
"You don't understand, Allen
made no attempt to sooth an
comfort him in his grief and lonell
ness but seiiishiy nursed my ow,
5 sorrow and he grieved himself sick.
Zoe broke down and sobbeel
''Thats right, cry" said ALE
soothingly, sit will do you gooe
e 1t is human nature to forget til
: living in our grief for the dead. W
Il can do no more for Doris but "
J, astill have the Others
al 1--WE still have the others, thar
iGod," Zoe murmured.
IS Zoe resolved for the families sal
Tito cease her melancholy reaectit
RS and IF possible give the home
ID more cheerful aspect but her hea
m was too heavy with sorrow for t
Sc loss of her daughter for frlvoilty
Oh lightness. She managed thou
.ly while with the others to assume
tg brightness and cheerfuiness VIII
he she did not feel. The little gu
er-i death had pierced her heart
te-f deep for: the wound to heal readi
* Homer was getting much bet'
lat was able to sit up a little ant
ent tgave Zoe pleasure to note 7
Constance seemed happier WI
the allowed in the room with HIM Il
ons at any other time, She hove
EN- over him like verltaole II
less mother and never left him u
dis told to do so.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04

she received her mother with tear
swollen eyes and quivering lips.
Her mother wisely said nothing
until they we're comfortably seated
in the living poom.
II have beenputting Doris things
away, and l can't stand it l can't
can't" Zoe sobbed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons Zach year
are laid away-the burial certificate be
ing marked Rupture" Why? Because
the unfortunate one had neglected
themselves or had been merely taking
care Of the sign (swelling) of the afflic-
ton and paying no attention to the
cause. What are you doing? Are you
regleCting yourself by wearing a Truss,
appliance, or whatever name you choose
to call It? At best. the truss Is only
a makeshift-a false prop against a col
lapsing wall-and can not he expected
to act as more thar a mere mechanical
support. The binding pressure retards
blood circulation, thus rohbing the
weakened muscles of that which they
need observation-disclosures.
But science has found a way, and
every truss sufferer IN the land Is in
| vited to make a FREE test right In the
privacy az their " home The FLA
PAO method is unquestionably the most
scientific, logical and successful self
treatment for rupture the world has
ever known.
The PIAPAO PAD when adhering
closely to the body can not possibly slip
or shift out of place, therefore, can not
chafe or pinch. Soft as Nelvet-easy
to apply-ineXpCnsive. To be used
whilst you work and whilst you sleep.
No straps, buckles or springs attached.
Learn how to close the hernial open
ing as nature intended so the rupture
CAN'T come down, Send your name
today to PLAPAO co, block 5S5, st
Louis, Mo, for FREE trial Plapao and
the Information necessary. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
DOCTORS USE
CALOTABS FOR
COLDS AND FLU
Influenza and Grippe, Like Or.
binary Colds, Require Gallo
tabs, the Purified and Re-
fined Calomel Tablets
That Are Nausealess,
Safe and Sure.

Physicians and druggists claim that
the great epidemic of Influenza has con-
clusiyely demonstrated that the quick
est relief for n cold and the best pre-
ventive Of influenza and pneumonia is
to keep the liver active so that the dt-
gestive organs may be in perfect con-
dition. For this purpose Calotabs, the
new nausealess calomel tablets that are
free from the sickening and weakening
effects, is the most thorough end de-
pendable, as well as the most agreeat' l."
laxative.
Calotabs have the special advantage
Of not making the patient sick and
weak, as they do not upset the diges-
ton and appetite. One Calotab at bed
time with n swallow of ~water-that's
all. No salts. no ausea, nor the slight
est interference with your eating, pleas ,
ure. or work. Next morning your cold
has vanished, your liver is active. your
system is purified, and you are feeling
fine with a hearty appetite for break
fast.
For your protection, Calotabs are sold
only in original sealed packages, price
thirty-five cents. Sold by all druggists
and your money back II you are not de-
lighted with them. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
GLASS OF WATER
AFTER ASPIRIN
Bayer Company, Who Intro
duced Aspirin in 1900, Give
Proper Directions.

The Bayer company, who introduced
Aspirin tell in their careful directions
in each package of genuine "Bayer
Tablets of Aspirin that to get best re-
suits one or two glasses of water should
be drank after taking tablets.
'Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" to be gen.
uine must he marked with the safety
''Bayer Cross Then you are getting
the genuine, world famous Aspirin, pre-
scribed by. physicians for over IS years.
Each unbroken "Bayer" package con-
tains proper directions for Colds, Head
ache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia,
Lumbago, rheumatism. Neuritis, and
pain generally.
Handy tin boxes of IL tablets cost
but a few cents. Druggists also sell
larger ''Bayer" packages. Aspirin is
the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture
of Observation-Disclosures of Salicylicacid.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Great Medicine
Made From Corn Silk-Excites
Favorable Comment
Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Banished By Few Doses

Corn Silk, The same silk you see
protruding from the husk of corn, pro-
duces a fine medicine for kidney and
bladder Irregularities, when compounded
with other simple drugs as in Balm
wort Tablets.
Balmwort Tablets contain a powerful
extract Of corn silk. which quickly re-
lieves the inflammation and congestion
that causes such distres as pains in
back and hips, rheumatic twinges, ner-
~vousness, severe headaches, accom-
panied by frequent desire to eliminate,
followed by scalding, burning sensa-
ton. The patient is compelled to arise
frequently to relieve painful pressure,
ever though a scanty flow follows. The
eyes appear ''bloodshot," the Sleep is
restless, and sometimes fever, followed
by chills, cause great unrest, 1t is un-
wise to neglect such symptoms, when a
few doses of Balmwort Tablets can be
taken for relief. Alice Trobough, 5627
South Twenty-fourth street, Omaha.
Neb., writes: II have used one tube
of your Balmwort Tablets and find that
they are the best | have ever used for
kidney apd bladder trouble"
Ask any leading druggist for a tube
of Balmwort Tablets. Price, $1.0O.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
TAKE SALTS To
FLUSH KIDNEYS
Eat less meat if you feel Back
achy or have Bladder
trouble.

Meat forms uric acid which excites
and overworks the kidneys in their ef.
forts to filter it from the system. RerI-
lar eaters of meat must flush the hid
neyS occasionally. You must relieve
them like you relieve your bowels. ra-
moving all the acids, waste and poison.
else you feel a dull misery in the Kid,
ney region, sharp pains in the hack
or sick headache, dizziness, your stom-
ach sours, tongue is coated and when
the weather is bad you nave rheu-
matte twinges. The urine is cloudv
full of sediment; the channels often get
irritated, obliging you to get up two or
three times during the night.
To neutralize these irritating ac;ds
and flush off The body's urinous waste
get about four ounces of lad Salts
from any pharmacy take a tablespoon
full in a glass Of water before breakfast
for a few days and your kidneys will
then act fine and bladder disorders dis
appear. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon Juice,
combined with lithia, and has been
used for generations to clean and slim
ulate sluggish kidneys and stop blad-
der irritation, Jad Salts is inexpensive:
harmless and makes a delightful effer-
vescent lithia water drink which NH
lions of men and women take now and
then, thus avoiding serious kidney aid
bladder diseases. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
TENNESSEE
LADY RUNDOWN
And Hurt In Side of Her Head.
Is Benefited BY the Use of
ZIRON Iron Tonic.

After sever illness, overwork, worry,
grief, accidents, etc, the greatest need
Of the weakened system is a tonic that
gives quick, dependable strength. In
such cases, try Ziron Iron Tonic.
Ziron is a pleasant medicine, having
the strengthening effects of iron with
other valuable building ingredients.
Read what Mrs. Emma Manus, Of Las
cassas, Tenn, says about it:
II was weak and rundown, not able
to do my work. My trouble was all in
the side of my head. / heard of Ziron
and got a bottle, and l am glad to say
it has done me more good than any
thing. Ziron is a splendid tonic"
Try Ziron. 1t may be just the medi-
cine you need. Ziron contains no hab-
Informing drugs. 1t is a safe, reliable
tonic, good for children, men and
m
Sold by druggists on a money-back
guarantee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Chas. E. Jones,

JACKSON, Tenn. Feb. Is. tSpl)-
Charles T.. Jones. IS years old. tele-
graph operator for the NJ. & O. railroad,
died at the Civic League hospital Sat
urday after a five-day illness Of in
f~luenza and pneumonia. lie has beer
IN the employ Of the NJ 4 q. railroad
IN Jackson since his discharge from
the radio department Of the United
States navy. where he served during
the late war. lie served aboard one OF
the nations transports and made sew
eral trips to Europe during the war.
He was a member Of the Methodist
church. He is survived by three broth
ers and two sisters as follows: i. T.
n +. +. Jones. Of Arlington, Ky.
Clarence Jones, Of Marley, Mo. Mrs
Nirgie Benton, of Berkett, Ky, and
Mrs. AZ2ie Fields. Of Columbus. XIV
The body was forwarded to RcrkIcv
Ky, whore inter1mrmt tnnk nlncr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16

DR.. Sutton +. Griggs returned from
Pittsburgh and Chicago and filled his
pulpit Sunday. The work on his ne"
church was resumed and he hopes Il
push it to completion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
WATCH THAT
COUGH AND COLD
1t might Be the Beginning of
Pneumonia or Flu.

If you cough and ache with pains in
your chest, side or back, your nose and
eyes red, sore throat or your child has
your druggist a box OF Hambleton'-
Quick Kold- Kaps and a 25-cent bottle
Of Kold-Rub. One Kold-Kap will re-
lieve you in n hour, then take another
at bedtime and rub with Kold-Rub,
which quickly relieves sore throat and
Group, loosens up the nose and head,
relieving the pains or aching; Don't
wait till you are down in bed. Both
kold-Kaps and Kold-Rub should be
kept in the house always. Don't accept
anything else from the druggist. ASK
him to order them from his wholesaler
for you, or you can send p. O. Order to
Hambleton Drug Co. 908 Madison, Mem
phis. Tenn, Add 10 cents extra by mail,
adv.