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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
WILL ASK QUESTIONS
Prominent Democrat Continues His
Stand Against League of Nations

Senator James A. Reed of Kansas
City, has made public set of ques-
tions which he intends to PROFOUND
to all republican and democratic
candidates for United States senator
from Missouri relative to their
stand on the league of nations.
The questions are:
"If you are elected to the United
States senate will you advise and
consent ito any treaty, covenant or
agreement
Il. Which gives to the British
empire six votes and to the United
States but one vote in the assembly
of the league of nations?
~. Will you advise and consent
to any treaty, covenant, or agree
ment which obligates the submission
of dispute with another nation, in
volving the vital interests of the
United States or the national honor,
to a tribunal of seven aliens, repre-
senting seven foreign governments
(the United States and its antagonist
being barred from a seat or vote be-
cause parties litigant)?
"3. Will you advise and consent
W any treaty, CONSudHL Ut agree
ment which does not clearly reserve
to the United States the right to in
crease the size of its army and navy,
If actually menaced with attack or
invaded by foreign enemy, without
first obtaining the unanimous con-
sent of tribunal composed of eight
foreigners and only one representa-
tive of the United States?
"a. Will you advise or consent to
any treaty which binds the
United States, regardless of the
merits of the controversy, to defend
the frontiers of foreign countries
against attack or to preserve the ex-
listing political independence of such
countries?
"5. Will you advise or consent to
any treaty which does not leave the
United States, upon proper notice,
free to withdraw from the league
and to determine for itself whether
at the time of withdrawal it has
fulfilled it's international obligations
and its obligations under the
league?
So Will you advise or consent to
any treaty which does not in clear
and positive language preserve the
Monroe dictrine and retain for the
United States the right to construe
that doctrine for itself?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
INTERESTING NEWS
FROM OVER IOWA
MATTERS OF INTEREST IN VARI.
Gus LOCALITIES THAT HAVE
GENERAL NEWS VALUE
Knocked Down by n Bull

o. w. Simmons, west of Guthrie
Center, known as a breeder of thor
oughbred cattle and hogs, barely es-
capped being badly injured by the
thoroughbred bull on his farm. The
animal knocked Mr.. Simmons down
twice, the last time knocking him
senseless for few minutes, and
when he came to his senses he found
himself in a little ditch near a fence
with the bull paving the earth above
him. In the meantime his wife and
young son came to his rescue, and
while Mrs. Simmons threatened the
animal with a pitchfork the lad was
able to help his father to a more
comfortable and secure position. Mr..
Simmons. is carrying his arm in a
sling as the result of the encounter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Killed by a Tractor

An accident occurred near Red
field when Paul Ellis, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Ellis was killed while
cranking the tractor. The young
man had gone to the shed with the
intention of getting the tractor TO
drag the roads. Not knowing that
the machine was in gear he cranked
it and was caught against the rear
of the building with no chance of es-
cape. The life was crushed out of
the boy before help came. The build
ing was moved a short distance by
the machine Paul was about II
years of age and very promising
young man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22

Niels ]. Sorensen and T. G. Nuel-
Ter of Kimballton have sent word
that they will sail for home from
Denmark, August 5th. Sorensen
will be accompanied by Danish
matchmaker who will assist his
brother, S. II. Sorensen in the lat
ter's jewelry business in Kimball-
ton. Peter Bladt has returned
home from a three months visit in
his fatherland which he enjoyed i'm
mensely, although the ocean trip
gave him little pleasure. Jens
Madsen is another Kimballton man
who is contemplating a voyage to
Denmark
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Injured by Explosion

Perry Lowers, an employee in
the garage of William Pardee was
badly injured by the explosion of a
steel gas barrel. His injuries con-
sist OF fractured and gashed right
leg. He was taken to the Jones hos
pital in Atlantic. Lowers was
mending the gas barrel for farmer
living near Lewis. When he ap-
piled the welding torch, there was a
loud report and the bottom of the
barrel was blown out. The piece
struck Lowers with great force,
wrapping itself about his leg and
fracturing the bone. He also re-
ceived cuts on the leg.
Lowers formerly ran a blacksmith
shop at Lorah, but has been employ
ed in the Lewis garage for some
time. He had his left leg broken
several years ago in an accident.
While at Lorah he was badly injured
when he became mixed up in belt
from a gasoline engine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Man WEEDS Stepmother

Residents of Edna township in
Cass county are on edge with excited
interest, tinged with indignation, ov-
er the elopment of William w. Les
lie, 81 years old, and his stepm other,
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Leslie, SO years
old, wealthy resident Of that COM
munity, and their marriage, news OF
which has just percolated from Mary
vile, Mo-, where the ceremony was
performed.
The pair went to Maryville June
81, and were married there the after
noon of the following day in the Of
fee of the county recorder, Dan S.
Baker, by the Rev. r. E. Snodgrass,
pastor of the Christian church at
Maryville.
So weak and feeble was the bride
that the groom had to support her to
keep her from falling while the
marriage vows were being taken.
The groom secured the license and
was married under the name of VIM.
w. Russell, but at the request of the
parties, the minister changed the
name on the license, as well as on the
marriage certificate to Leslie.
Leslie did not disclose their rela-
tionship at Maryville, according to
reports, but stated that the woman
he was making his wife had been Like
mother to him and that he wanted
her to. inherit his estate.
The two are owners of nearly
1000 acres of land in Edna township
the greater part of which is in the
name of Mar E. Leslie, while some of
it is held Jointly and another part is
in the name of the husband.
1t is worth at least $500, 900.
The aged bride ~ the widow OF
John Leslie, civil war veteran. mem
Der of the board of supervisors of
Cass county in 1869 and 1870, and
township assessor in 1874 and 1875.
After his death his widow and his
son continued to live on the farm he
left near Reno.
The Leslies have been in the pub
lice eye for over forty years.
John Leslie and his brother, James
eleven years his junior, came from
Ireland before the civil war and John
served in an Iowa regiment. He and
his brother settled in Edna township
after the war and prospered, becom-
ing among the largest land owners in
the township.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Killed Sunday Night

James Lusk, young man, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lusk OF Logan,
was killed in an automobile accident
between Logan and Missouri Valley
at 1890 Sunday evening when the
machine he was driving rolled down
an embankment. Mr.. Lusk was
blinded by the lights of another car
and the dust on the Lincoln highway
at that point, and drove to near the
edge of the bank. Clifford Wilson
who was with him, had his arm
slightly bruised. j. H. Middleton
and Harvey Frazier, other occupants
of the car were not injured. The
party was returning from Omaha.
The machine turned turtle. Mr..
Lusk was rushed to Missouri Valley
but died within thirty minutes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Doctor Returns From World War

Capt. C. w. Lyons, former Marine
phyician, has returned home after a
year in Red Cross work in Albania,
which service he entered at the close
of the war. DR.. Lyons gave up his
practice to enlist in the medical
corps of the American army in 1918
and was connected with hospitals at
Neuf-C Chateau, Tours and LIE Mons.
At his discharge he offered him
self for Red Cross service and was
sent to Albania in the Balkans, to
help combat the scourge of malaria
and tuberculosis; his work kept
him in Koritza and Trina. During
his years stay there was almost con-
slant fighting between the Albanians
and Italians
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Farmers Buy Green Bay Yard

The new Farmers Lumber Co. or
Adair has purchased the Green Bay
lumber yard at Adair, after negotia-
tions which have been on for some
time. The officers OF the Farmers
Lumber Co. are: A. J. Menefee,
president; F. l.. Miller, yice-presi-
dent; Clyde Rochholz, secretary
treasurer. Directors are F. C. Juhl,
w. C. Krause, j. s. Woods. w. r.
Turner, J. L. Swinehart, Lee J..
Daniels, and A. J. Menefee. At a
meeting Of the directors last week
A. J. Eggen who has been in charge
OF the Green Bay yard in Adair for
several years, was hired as manager
of the yard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22

ing mass, giving the appearance of an
oil fire, and attracted thousands
from all over the city. Soon after
the fire was discovered, about hun
dred volunteers" went into the
building and carted out truck loads
of fruit, vegetables and bottled bev-
erages. The street in front of the
building was filled with the produce.
The crowds soon collected the stuff.
Watermelons were the choicest prey
and not few small boys gorged on
scorched melons.
Four bottles of wine, probably
placed in the building several years
ago, were unearthed by the flames,
but disappeared. -olice have so far
been unable to locate the finder. and
the firemen all disclaim possession of
them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
FOR SALE

Modern house, rooms and bath.
21s blocks from court house. Lot
5ex190. Priced right for quick
sale. Mrs. Eva Hoover. 29-2tpd
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
Visited in Europe for Iowa Concern

Nl~itSu ioNd
John Gregg was given a banquet
at Charles City Monday night by the
Hart-Parr Company for which he
has just spent six months in twenty
two European countries. England
is hard at work making UP for lost
time, he said, and he spoke enthusi-
satically of the train service there
which he said had this country's
train service double discounted. The
trains are fast and comfortable and
| their sleepers way ahead of our Pull
mans He was all through the
country in every direction and did
not see a single wire fence. Hotel
service he also found excellent.
France he found busy but not to the
degree that England is. .,
Italy and Greece he found the
limit" and his trip through these
| countries was by far the worst expert
ence he had. Both countries are
maintaining the largest armies in
| their history and are still fighting
and conditions everywhere were very
bad. Train service was bad, food
poor, the general appearance of the
people and country was filthy and
conditions altogether about as bad as
could be imagined.
When he went to Genoa he found
that all the chefs and Mattresses were
on a strike and as he couldn't get
anything to eat he took the train for
Milan where the same conditions
were in force, but at small hotel he
obtained food. cooked by the owner
and his wife for a few guests.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-22
There May Be Delay
in Moving Your Telephone

Ii you order your, telephone moved next
week you may be told to expect delay in
getting IT DONE
Nearly half million other telephone
users in the United States will move their
telephones this month, too. And for all of
them many car loads of wire and other ma
terials will be needed.
A general shortage of materials, as well
as a lack of transportation facilities, is
holding back factory output and the tele-
phone companies can't get enough sup
plies.
In this emergency it will be greatly APP
preciated if you will order the least posi-
bic changes in your telephone equipment.
And when you need to have something
done please let us know as far in advance
as possible
IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
THE UNBURDENED SOUL

He was very busy man. and proprietor of very pop
uar and crowded little book store nsent patrons
making numerous demands With the utmost cheerfuness
passing books and change like hot cakes Then
the telephone bell rang.
The busy answered. Apparently it was an impat-
lent customer whose books had not yet arrived Yes.
madam the heard to say, "You will have them
tomorrow They promised for Christmas not for
the Saturday before And you shall have them in plenty
of tme-Very WE'LL madam do not to take the books
you feel disappointed never have arguments with my
customers-Im perfectly willing to keep them right
here if they special order.-Oh, no. madam,
there will be loss to shall sell them.-Oh, no.
You are not burdenng No can burden me but my
self, and never do So
The expressions several faces the tiny shop
relaxed. Smiles went the rounds That's lovely thot
for the New Year remarked to her companion
It true too the reply Most worries and troubles
are self,inficted
There is forced cheerfulness and wouldbe introub
ed calm that merely perturbed inside. They some
times break down under final strain. But there is
other cheerfuness which from within and spreads
outward pouring kind of spiritual oil the troubled
of le which nothing destroy The possessor may
be philosopher psychologist sincerely religious
person. probably little of all three He is but
it is in the power of all the rest to little like
him if they WILL and to that desirable place
where mo can burden them.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
AVIATION FIELD
ALMOST CERTAIN
FOR EL CENTRIC

Two aviation officers, Lieut. ColonelS
c. r. Mayo and Henry l. Watson. Wis
'ited the three proposed aviation sites
this morning with Jasper l.. Travera
and Joseph Seymour, of the chamber O.
commerce and they will go before the
city council this evening and present
officials.
The officers did not give out a state
ment but it is known that the govern
ment is anxious to have a field estab-
lished here and undoubtedly the city
will secure the site most available and
most practical for the station.
According to the information gain
ed Ell Centric is a more desirable loca-
ton for the station than CaleXico, for
it was explained by the officers, it takes
a considerable distance of flight for the
plane to reach the heighth needed for
effective bombing, without being in
reach of the enemy's guns, and should
trouble come from the border, the field
at Calexico is too near the line to gain
the heighth needed. While on the other
hand in flying from FL Centre to the
border. the aviator would be ready for
action upon arriving on the line, and
vet the distance is not so great that
il would be hard to make the trip. AS
it was expressed by S. w. Leffingwell
secretary of the chamber of commerce
'EI Centro is the logic spot for the
field"
The plans now under consideration
state that one squadron will be estab
lished here, which comprises, officers
1872 men and from IA to 16 planes. The
supplies as far as can be will be bought
in FL Centro, and the money paid out
by the government will be made by the
local merchants.
The city officials are in favor of the
camp and it is thought than an agree
ment will be reached tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
RESPONSIBILITY RESTS WITH WILSON

The New York Produce Exchange has memoriazed
the and the president of the United States to make
honest and vigorous effort to harmonic the differences
blocking action that compromise may be quick
ly reached that command the wothrds vote Of the
senate necessary for ratification of the treaty
Neither the Exchange the people of the United States
overlook the fact that the senate reached the rre
ducble minimum in the matter of the compromise the
treaty. That compromise consisted of the
tons which Amercanized the treaty and the league of
tons Two factors in opposition with respect to the
treaty One for the absolute reputation of the nsru
The other insisted its acceptance without the
dottng of an or the crossing of t. The compromise
the form of the so-called Lodge reservations No
promise plan whatever offered by the president The
majority further. The responsibility for
defeat of the treaty rests with the executives vast
of propaganda being circulated by the admins
traon publicity bureaus to create the belief that response
bity the reays delay defeat rests the senate
but the time has passed when the Wilson publicity bureau
could make the American people believe that chalk is
cheese.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
MADAME ZELMA
The Great Palm Reader, Trance Med
iun and C!airvOyant

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her work is by far superior to all others;
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the only woman in America practicing
the Hindoo silent method of occult sci
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Madame Zelma's readings can always
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Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08

has proven to be one of the best pres
idents the board has ever had and
his leaving will be felt very much. for
he has declined to be candidate during
the coming elections. stating that he
has been SO busy he has not been
able to put the required amount of
work in the board. He also intends to
be out of the city great deal of the
time during the coming year.
Five members of the old board have
declined to run this year. they are JAS
per l.. Travers. John f. Davis, E. f..
Clements, George w. Anderson, and
VIII S. Fawcett. This will leave only
six of the old officers on the ticket.
While making it plain that he is not
"stumping" for any candidates, Mr. Let-
fingwel stated that for the good of the
chamber he would recommend that all
of the old members be reelected. In
saying that he pointed out that it is in
advisable to put in an entire new board
of directors as the work now started
must be carried out and enough of the
old men should be returned so as to
insure a successful year. He also stat
ed that in the near future he was going
to recommend that the bylaws of the
chamber be changed so that at no time
will an entirely new board be elected,
His plan is to have one third of the
board of directors retire every var, as
the plan is carried out in San Diego. In
order to do this it will be necessary to
lengthen the term of office to three
years, one third going out every year.
A number of the members have spoken
of the plan and are in favor OF it.
Mr.. Leffingwell has urged every one
who intends to attend the annual Dan-
quet, to notify his office not later than
8 o'clock Saturday evening of their in
tentions, so that he will be able to order
the required number of plates. 1t will
be impossible to secure reservations at
ter that date.
A complimentary ticket has been sent
to each member, each member is en-
titled to one ticket. Where one com
pany holds two or more memberships,
each membership is entitled to plate,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
TRAVEL 1900
MILES TO WE'D

Peter ShenaS and Louis NarViS of I'M
perial will start the new year right by
each taking unto himself wife, their
brides to be having arrived in the city
last evening direct from Greece, after
journeying a full month.
The future Mrs. Narvis is Miss Ma!ry
NCallange, of Athens, and the young lady
who will become Mrs. Shenas is Miss
Mary Carali of Puilos. When the happy
couples greeted each other at the depot
last night they met for the first time,
though their courtship began about
four years ago by correspondence. The
families of the brides and the grooms
are near neighbors in Greece and know
each other well. The trip to America
was delayed by the war.
II like America" each young lady eX-
claimed in her native tongue, as look
ed into the eyes of her prospective hus-
band, "and l like you, too--you are just
the man | want
The wedding oi the two couples is to
be solemnized in Imperial in about two
weeks.
Mr.. Shenas and Mr. Narvis have been
in business here for the past four years.
Mr.. Shenas, who visited his native land
in 1914, is proprietor of the Boston Grill.
Mr. Varvis is part owner of the Oyster
Loaf Cafe and the Home Bakery, his
partner being Angelo Callange, who is
an uncle of the future Mrs. Narvis.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
TYPEWRITERS FROM HOWITZERS

The metamorphosis from swords to poughshares is
almost literal in the Krupp munitions works. accord
ing to a recent dispatch from The Hague
Dutch writer who visited those great factories at
Essen found hundreds of howzer carriages being melted
down to be remade into agricultural Implements The big
pressing machinery has been for the
manufacture rolling stock The grounds formerly used
for testing the engines OF used for experiments
with farm machinery of types made from the destroy
ed
Engineers and workmen who formerly devoted their
skill to perfecng devices of destruction attacking
such peaceful problems improving typewrers and cal
culating machines.
1t is a wise to make of the old machinery Type
writers farm implements and calculating machines will
indeed be mghter swords and howzers in building
up a new Germany, wiser, and happier than the
Germany of old.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
COZ {. ELECTION
TOMORROW 12-5
FOR NEW BOARD

Fourteen new members were admit
ted to the chamber of commerce, and
according to Secretary Leffingwell, this
is the largest number received since he
has been the secretary of the organi-
zation, and probably the largest number
ever taken in with the exception of one
or two times when a drive was held.
There are IFS members of the local or
ganization now
A statement was given out by Mr..
Leffingwell this morning stating that
beyond a doubt the year just past was
the most successful one in the history
of the chamber. Jasper l.. Travers
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
THE BIGGEST BIBLE

colossal copy Bible is to be sent to this country
and Canada time during the coming year. and 1t
to be generally exhibited. ,,
The bood is weigh threequarters of ton 1t will be
five feet high with its three feet across and Its spread
when opened will be seven feet.
An automobile especially designed is to be used for its
transportation. The idea of exhibiting the Good Book IN
this form is to reawaken interest in 1t.
Instead of being printed, each is being written
by hand and signed by the writer to testify that he himself
is a believer in its teachings.
doubt that the book will great inter-
and curiosity Whether is hope it will also help to
popuarze the Bible remains to be The method of
procedure may appeal to people, but there is
thing certain There is nothing much needed by the SAD
old revival of the old principles of Christ
ianity The closely the world business and social
cngs these doctrines of simple faith and usefulness the
easily and quickly will settle its difficulties For its
difficulties are problems selfshness and unaith only
whatever modern title they may carry.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08

What a pity Robinson Crusoe lived
so many years ago. Think of the money
he could have made writing testlmon
ias for safety razors.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR RENTING office room. See DR.
Brocket
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-08

Edison did no discover the talking
machine Fellow named Adam beat
him to it.