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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06

three years. Mr.. Houston wants
them paid when they fall due.
However, it is not necessary to
pay them unless we choose to do
so. Instead, a new Issue of bonds
could be sold to pay the old ones
off. By doing this, we should, Of
course, be simply renewing the
debt, which is usually poor policy
for either nations or individuals.
In this case, there are two reasons,
however, why it might be advisable.
The first is that since future gen.
erations will enjoy no less than we
the fruits of this war, it is no more
than right that they should to help
pay its cost; and the other is that
excessive taxation is to be avoided
during the reaction which must be
looked for after so great a struggle.
At any rate, it is to be noted
that if this present debt of between
seven and eight billions should be
renewed in the manner described,
or refunded, as it is called, the in
creased Naxation proposed by Sec
rotary Houston would not only be-
come unnecessary, but our present
taxes might even be reduced tc
some extent.
Getting down to actual figures
if this debt should be refunded, the
burden of taxation laid by Uncle
Sam upon the average home woulc
fall below 5000 per year instead Of
rising above $500 as MIR. Houston
recommends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
COUNTS IO K>a,
pastime?" asked her mother

pastime?" asked her mother
That's what worries me" re-
turned Zoe. "He likes it and says
he c.nnot see any harm in it,
"Well. sim sly as an amusement
where is the harm?"
why mother!" exclaimed Zoe
in establishment. Don't you
think it wrong to play cards? 1t
is against the rules of the hurch."
~ said as an amusement, Zoe.
| am not taking in account the
other phases OF the subject. 1t is
a question over which there has
been much controversy, and there
is much to be said on both SIDES.
Great harm has resulted from card
games; strife, the wrecking of
homes and even bluodshed but
that was because of wrong use of
the game. Because of this several
of the churches have seen fit to
forbid its use by their members.
"But cards are innocent in them
selves and when played for amuse-
ment only, can do no harm and it
seems to me are of real service in
supplying entertainment and Civ
ing pleasure to those whose time
hangs heavily"
There seems to be something al
Turing about cards which l can't
think is altogether right" said Zoe.
Cline did not hang heavy with
Max for he was so occupied with
his school work. There ls no ex-
cuse for him, and yet he has learn
ed to play and is teaching Homer
"You are mistaken, Zoe. There
is an excuse for Max who needs
recreation and amusement with his
schoolwork. The inclement wealth
er has made outside games impos-
sible and the card games were sub
stituted. Do not worry. With
the return of pleasant weather
they will forget all about the cards
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
How's This for Good Candy?

2 tablespoons sparkling gelatin J
cup cold water, 2 cups sugar, cup
nut meats, : cup boiling water, l
tablespoon lemon juice.
Soak gelatin in cold water 10 min.
utes. Put sugar and boiling water
in saucepan; when dissolved, add
gelatin and boil Is minutes. Re.
move from fire, add nuts and lem
on juice. Turn into pan just rinscd
with cold water, having mixture
about an inch deep. Leave over.
night, cut in squares and roll in
ground nut meats, Freshly roast
ed peanuts are fine. for this caady.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
Another WAY to Do 1t

Not in Michigan alone, but in
several other places, the politicians
are having their troubles with the
women In Illinois, an examine
ton was held recently under the
civil service rules to fill a position
as Industrial Arbitrator. OF TWEEN
ty-eight candidates who passed
successfully, the highest grade was
made by a womaa, Miss Harriet
Reed.
This was not at adj according to
the plans of the political leaders
since it was really Il desirable po-
sition and they wished to bestow
it upon some one of their deserv-
ing helpers. And so someone de-
cided that lit was not a fit place
for woman anyway" and on the
strength of this decision, her name
was thrown out,
AS in Michigan, the women
raised most vigorous protest.
They wanted to know just who it
was that had decided that wo-
man could not fill the position,
since the law was silent on this
point and no private individuals
would have authority to write any
such amendments into it secretly.
However, they couldn't find out
who did it. Instead. everybody
referred them to someone else, who
sent them to still others.
Finally the press came to their
aid as in Michigan; and by the
time the matter had been aired 90 '
fully that there WAS no chance to
do anything more in secret, Miss
Reed was actually appointed. The
matter has come to a, seandstill
here; far shsr hSs net yet been
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
How the Truth Works

AS an example of how public
questions, which at first seem re-
mote and meaningless, actually
reach into and affect our homes,
the recent assertion of Mr.. Hous-
ton, Secretary of Treasury, that
the national government would
have to have two billions of addi-
tional revenue next year is worthy
of special attention.
The plain truth is that the ma
tional government is now taking
an average of 1920 from every
family in the land; and the pro-
posed increase would raise this
amount to around 1926 per family.
1t is true that most of it is taken
in the form OF indirect, rather
than direct taxation. However,
the fact that we do not see it 90
does not mean that we are not
paying it nor that the additional
burden proposed by Mr.. Houston
would not be felt by every home in
moderate circumstances III the en-
tire country. Indeed, it is even
now one of the chief causes of the
high cost Of living, for the excessive
taxation laid upon all industry
and business has been simply
passed on to the consumers.
Before the war, the federal gov
eminent took from us only about
fifty dollars per family per year.
The demand now is that the peo-
pie be required to pay more than
six times this amount. Doubtless
there are few fathers, and likewise
few mothers, who are attempting
to keep up a home and rear a fam
lily, but would like to know wheth-
er it is really necessary that this
burden be laid upon them just now
when times threaten to become
harder and the future begins to
look more OR less gloomy and UNI
certain.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
M.udie Went Do

This slogan has become familiar
to the ears of most Michigan peo-
pie within the past few weeks. As
one would naturally suspect, a tale
hangs thereby.
The women of that state asked
that the governor appoint a wo-
man to the Factory Inspection
Board since there are SO many wo-
men workers in the various indus
tries over which this body exercises
supervision.
The governor replied by appoint
ing to the position young GIRL
the daughter of a powerful politi-
clan. He probably thought he
was playing a very clever trick up
on the women. However, what
they were seeking was an actual
improvement in this branch of the
public service; and SO they lost no
time in protesting against the gov
errors duplicity. Instantly the
press of the state took up the fight
for the women; and since the
young woman's name was Maude,
it was not long until the above
slogan was appearing in most Of
the newspapers Of the state.
1t remains to be seen whether
"Maudie will have to do" in spite
Of the women and the newspapers;
for as this is written, the governor
has given no indication of an in
tention to recall his appointment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot BE-
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been takel
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty.
i've years. and has become known as the
mostfeliabie remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood or
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrf
Medicine for short time you will see
great Improvement in your genera
health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi.
cine at once and get rid Of catarrh. SenC
F. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. Toe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
Zoe /: !;
Her Problems
The trials,
worries and
perplexities
of q wife and
mother.
recommends.

: Zoe related to her mother the
events which had taken place in
her family, not emitting what the
doctor had said about the effects
of tobacco.
Don't you think his opinion on
the subject is rather exaggerated"
she asked.
81 do not think so," her mother
answered thoughtfully. Medical
research has found that the effect
Of tobacco on the human system,
especially on the nerves, is most
pernicious. With most persons it
is a slow poison, sometimes re-
quiring three or four generations to
complete its work. The final re-
suit is weak, predetermined and in
some cases idiotic progeny. 1t is
undermining the moral and mental
health of the nation even more
than the physical. That is why
it is so dangerous. 1t lulls the
! victims senses and he does not
realize it's harmfulness. Webster
defines nicotina, its poisonous prin-
cipal as an acrid, poisonous aka
/, lold, extracted from tobacco.
Zoe drew long breath. "You
surprise me" she said. II am so
glad the boys have not taken up
the habit. | have no anxiety on
that score since have talked with
them and found out how they feel
about it. | had no idea the effect
of tobacco was so harmful but OBJ
jected to its use because it is such
a disgustingly filthy habit.
tits such an extravaganza, too
her mother reminded her. The
amount Of money spent daily for
the weed is unbelievable while
thousands upon thousands are
starving, dying for want of the ne
cessities OF life.
II had not thought Of the ex-
pense" Zoe confessed, "but | want
my boys to 60 out into the world
clean and without having contract
ed any habits which will injure
their chances or depreciate their
influence. | am more concerned
now over other temptations to
which they are subjected in their
school life. | hardly know how to
meet them
She paused but as her mother
made no comment continued:
"At the boarding house where
| Max has been staying they often
spend their evenings playing
games, have no objection to
harmless games but sometimes they
play cards"
She looked at her mother ex-
pectantly, but still the elder wo4
| man said nothing,
After a moment zoe asked
what shall l do? ! had thought
Of changing his boarding place but
| Max says they all play cards"
What docs Max think of thu
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06

Mrs. Patrick Convey, Of Seward,
Neb. aged 1903 took advantage OF
leap year and by all proposed
marriage to Daniel Kennedy 100
years old. Kennedy who is still
actively engaged in business and
we'll to do said he vas too busy to
accept and that his money was SC
tied up that marriage was out Of
the question.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06
Keeping Uncle San Going

1t is not clear at all that the ad.
ditionai taxation asked for by
Secretary Houston is really neces-
saGy. In fact it seems easy to zee
how a reduction in taxes might be
brought about instead.
There are between seven and
eight billion dollars Of eur war
tonis maturing within the next
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06

Refusing to remove their hats
when the court ordered Everybody
to remove their hats two women
were fined SIS each by Justice airing
of Chicago. eff women have equal
suffrage with men," he said, "they
can remove their hats in my court
room.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06

Mrs. Honora Smith, of Guthrie
Center, in charge Of the affairs of
the j. P. Randall estate, is afraid
of banks, and hid s845 in a heat
ing stove. A fire WAS started and
now the money is in ashes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-01-06

To make a hot water bottle last
longer and fit the body more COM
fortably, remove all air from the
bottle after filling and before screw
ing in the stopper, by resting the
bottle on a shelf or table, holding
the top of the bottle in one hand
and gently pressing down until the
water comes to the opening. Hold
in this position while the stopper is
screwed in. The bottle should not
be more than two-thirds full.
When white silk stockings require
darning especially so high up the
heels ths.t they can no longer be
worn with low shoes, dye them
brown or other desired dark shade
to match high shoes. The tops of
silk stockings may be made into
dainty caps for children by cutting
off and gathering the raw edges to-
gether. Finish with tassel.
When making stitched belt you
will find it easy to turn it right side
out if you fasten piece of tape at
one end before stitching. Pin it in
several places inside to keep it from
slipping. When belt is sewed UNI
pin tape and pull the end. This
pulls the belt through with it and
completes the job.
To use the small piece of crust
left after baking pies, roll, sprinkle
with grated cheese, fold, roll thin,
add more cheese, roll very thin, cut
into small squares and bake. This
keeps we'll and makes tasty bit to
serve with tea to the unexpected
caller.
From one tailored shirtwaist pat
tern it is possible to construct seven
garments. For a shirtwaist add
three plaits in front Or leave it plain.
Leave The front closed and round
the neck for a slipover waist. Cut
the arm holes large and neck low
| for corset cover with either closed
or open front. Continue the cor
set cover pattern down to knee
length for a chemise. Add flap
to the back piece of the chemise
snd you have an envelope chemise.
Cut desired length with rounded
neck, and either elbow ~ long
sleeves and you have q kiu.ono
! nightgown. USE the nishtgown
idea, opening the frnnt and you
have 4 kimGAo. 4
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-03

Selby made an automobile trip t" iEttS-
hurgh Pa. in the Miller car YESTERDAY
Mrs. Richard Matthias. Of warren O''
i former local resident is reported re-
covering following an operation III
Cleveland. ..
Several local Shviners are attending
Tho big conclave and in.tiat"rN meeting
being held at columbus. Q.
AdJutant Kelley, % the SaINati,h
Army Cleveland headquarters, VISITED III
this city yesterday.
Arthur Dickson. .ocL, civil engineer.
is expected home today after an Au'"
tour OF the roads Of Oh.".
Edward Seahrjght. OF North r'''H
street. Is reported Quit" III at the 'a'"-
liz hose with scarlet fever.
The regular meeting OF '"unc!! WI"
, he held this evening and some inter-
eStiug matters are TO be disposed "t.
Squire John Davis. OF this city. Is "nH
OF a party OF Shr!ncrs attending the
meeting n; Columbus. Q.
For Sale--S750 piano: will sell al an
extreme sacrifice to quick buyer. own
er's going to leave. YOU see. w. h.
HIldehrand. 4l9 Walnut street Phone
l22-M h|.'.- x
w II H'ldcbrand. grocer, corner FifiH
and walnut streets has made a big cut
on -four OF spring nnd winter wheat;
also will sell pound Of cocoa FOR
lie de.3-g
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ers. This method Of election gives every
member an opportunity TO vote whether
or not they are able 20 attend meet
nG The plan is meeting with me
approval Of practically all the members
russell Funeral
The funeral services for Mrs. Eliza
beth Russell, aged Colored resident VINO
died at .hc home Of her daughter. Mrs
Joseph Po!udeXter. on the toleT'ne
pike 4 few day ago, we're held yesieT-
day afternoon from the place OF death.
Burial was made at Riverv!"w cemetery.
boosters on RECORD
Members OF the Martins Ferry Booster
cub have gene ON record ~ being OPP
posed ~ limiting the football! banquet
10 the members Of tho three organiIa =
tons and their families. The feeling
% the membership was that some tick
cts should b" reserved for the public
=" far as the capacity OF the nal! VIII
permit.
Dallison Funeral
= The funeral services for Mrs. Amanda
DoIl!Son. q resident ~ bridgeport. o.
WHO was very well known In this city
will he held from the family home on
The old Cadiz IiH" in Bridgeport tom0r-
row Afternoon at ESQ O'clock. Rev Rose,
Of tins city. will o:fic!ate md burial
will be made at RiNerNiew cemetery.
Entsrta1ssd Glass
The members of the Young ladies'
RiSle class o. the First Presbyterian
church wese charmingly entertained at
the home Of Mrs. NJ l.. Maxwell on
Tenth street last night. Plans were
made FOR TIE entertainment which viii
be given by the class in the chur'h
auditorium in tho near future ana Il
social program was enjoyed.
ElkB Memorial
The annual memorial services for ne
local Elks will be held IN the h's"
school auditorium tomorrow afternoon
The members have been called 10 meet
In their home on North Fourth street AT
o'clock. and following march over
the principal streets. the program Wall
he rendered ~ the High school. Hon.
charles L. Car-!gan. OF MoundSN:!!e'
will deliver tn" memorial address,
Ftremen Called
All ~ the fire equipment Of this city
was called 20 Aetnavillc yesterday after
noon 4: O'clock ny an alarm from
box a., at the corner o: Crawford and
ZANE streets. \ slight blaze had d"Nc'-
cred at the John Kaiser HON" on fraW-
ford street hut the hire was out before
the arrival Of tie fremen.
Borrow Current
Two privat" residences and one bus
ness house are reported to have been
getting their ele";r!' power without II
FIRST passing through the meters. fol-
lowing an inspection made yesterday.
Otf1ctal,; Of the service department I'M
medlateiy took steps to suspend the ser
vice 10 the guilty parties, who were
paying only meter rent.
Martins Ferry Briefs
II. NJ. Mixer and Mr.. and Mrs A. T.
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Israel temple will hold i rummags sale
beginning today in the Eagles nall On
Union street.
The senior class social Il TO be he.d
on Friday evening. December = Il -
announced.
Charles. Young son OF Mr. anu Mrs
Joseph /. tOrbett Of West Be'iaFe' Is
improving following an operation.
The woman's auxiliary Of the CItY
hospita, held 4 meeting last night ana
transacted business.
\ meeting OF the Woman'S Relet
Corps will be held this evening nj the
nal, on Thirty third street.
\ number 81 Bcllaire divorce cases
We're among those heard at 81. tiairs-
willie Yesterday by Judge Warren W.
Cowen
Word received from I.orain. Ohio. s.
that Emil Calman. former local news
paper man. has been made safety d.
rector.
Kenneth C. Cooper will furnish the
prizes for the .Iiiwanis club meeting
next Tuesday.
There were no arrests made oH IN"
Bella!re police Friday night. and CON
sequently no offenders in police court
Yesterday.
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:. the frs, portion OF the road outside the
Curtis Funeral.

the first rOrt.Un OF the road outside the
city he let.
Curtiu Funeral
Thu. las sad rites for John {. '.urtIs.
for many Years ri"rk ut the village OF
Bruoks.,l-. vino died Il few days ago.
will bc he'd from the family home TINS
Afternoon At O'Clock. Rev. Peterson
pastor Of the kirkwood Methodist
church. will Vftici.,te and the body VIII
Ice laid at rest in i.!nwoOd cemetery AT
Blaine, y.
Interesting Meeting.
one Of the best attended and most
Interesting meetings OF the year was
LclI by the members OF class No. ~ or
the West bridgeport Methodist Churrh'
when ,h"y We're entertained at the Dra
cnneas home in kirkwood, last night.
The usual business meeting was follow
ed b. a program Of social diversions
Of interest
Rsmy Funeral Monday.
The funeral scrvirtL for Louis Kenny.
we'll known resident OF near Flushing.
o.. who died = short timn ago. will he
held from the family home on Monday
afternoon At o'clock. The burial Will
take place at Iinwood cemetery near
Elaine. @.
Mrs. Amanda DalnBon-
Mrs Amanda lDnliisOn, ono OF the best
! known residents or this vicinity, died al
her home on tho old Cadiz road In this
{ city, Yesterday morning At 1880 O'clock,
following an illness Of about year
Nrs. Dal!!son was the widow OF the late
William Dailisun. was 6S years OF age
and IS survil ed by the following chill
dren: George COnoway. OF Martins Fer
~; Mrs Margaret Slower. Mrs Mary
! Roache and Harry Da'l!sun. all Of this
city. She was q member "t the Degree
Of Pocahuntas, the Service Star Legion
and the First Methodist church.
Tho funeral service will be held al
the late home. tomorrow afternoon AT :
o'rlock. with Rev. l.. $. Rose poster 81
;hc First n. T.. church at Martins Ferry
officiating burial will be made In
Elvervlew cemetery at Martins Ferry
To Connect Min
The WORK Of laying the new water
main to Mumbardy Heights from LIN
coin avenue up a!Ong III" Cad!Z pike was
completed yesterday afternoon. and III"
! connection with the larger mnin VIII be
! made to-day. With the connection the
residents on the high pont will be given
a much better water pressure.
Bridgeport Briefs.
Mrs. Emma Cochran !s again able 10
he out following an injury sustained
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some time ago.
Members Or the Lady Maccahees lodge
IN Ills city are L. participate in an event
at Wheeling next Thursday evening
Rev. John ". Nccl leaves Monday fol
Washington, y. G.. to attend the Anti
saloon League convention.
Joseph Curtis. OF Rochester. Ia. Is
here to attrud the funeral Of his father
II. {. Curtis. Of Brookside.
The regular meeting of the firemrr
will he held IN their quarters at the city
building tomorrow afternoon.
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AUTO TURNS OVER
ON BETHANY Pike

Two young ladies' and two young men
had narrow escapes from serious INJURY
last evening when the Ford roadster IN
which they were riding rolled onto lts
side on the bethany pike when 1t struck
4 ditch. The occupants were Daol!
shaken up. but no one was injured.
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Boost Road Repair.

With the agitation being i"St"r"d IN
this Vicinity ror the Improvement o: the
radiz pike. known as In;cr-CoGntN h'EH-
WAY No. 100. there - II" doubt that &C
ton will be obtained carly in the com
ing spring. Those behind the move Wal
insist that not only the part IN this city
be improved. but that the contract i"r
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MARTINS FERRY
SALVATION ARMY'S
ADVISORY COUNCIL
PLANS roR ORGANIZATION rAoM
CITIZENSHIP TO ASSIST WITH
WORK or LOCAL ARMY
BRANCH
Meeting for Organization Of Permanent
Council VIII be Held In Board OF
Trade Room on Thursday

4 special meeting Of number or
citizens Interested IN the work OF the
local branch OF the Salvation Army
was he'd in the Board OF Trade rooms
yesterday afternoon, with AdJutant
Kelley and Captain Hiida Eahh. as well
as other other members OF the army
present 4 temporary organization o.
an advisory committee was formed at
the meeting with NJ. I. Maxwell elected
as chairman.
4 last OF more than nifty persons.
representative Of the interests or the
community. was made up NJ tHe meet
ing. all OF whom VII, be called 20 attend
Il meeting 10 be held IN the same place
on next Thursday evening. y; that time
the examination o, = permanent adN's-
O-y council will! be completed. and the
outline OF the work planned by the ioea!
branch viii be given. All present were
impressed with the wonderful work
being done by he'repr"sen;atireS In this
city. and expressed the desire TO see the
WORK continued on as efficient basis !
poSSI hl. in the Year 10 come. Notice =
will b. sent out TO those selected {"
attend the meeting ot next Tuesday
evening"