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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
More Children March 18th.

We announced in our last issue
that another lot of orphan children
would be brought to DEBORAH from
New York by Misses Hill and Com
stock on Thursday, March 18th
Since that time a number have spoke
TO us desiring children, and of course
each one has his own idea of what
A%ihd of a child he would like. We
have suggested that it might be q
good plan to write and describe the
kind of a child wanted, and file an
application direct with the Children's
Aid Society, 105 e. 22d street, New
York, and then they would be better
able to decide upon the number OF
boys and girls and about the ages
most desired, to bring with them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
RECORD CATCH oE FISH.
Haul Near McGsegor Estimated at
10000 Pounds.

McGregor, Iowa, Feb. ga haul
of fish was made Saturday under the
ice in the Mississippi river five miles
above McGregor of such proportions
that even the fishermen are half
afraid to tell the truth about it. Just
how big it is will not be known prob
ably for week, but there seems to
be no question that it is the biggest
single haul of fish ever made on the
upper river.
The first estimate put upon the
catch was $4,000 pounds: then vest
erday 10000 pounds at least the fish
ermen say, got away through a sag
in the net, and now it is believed that
the original estimate was so much
smaller than it should have been that
$4,000 pounds are still left.
For two days and nights big
force of men has been scooping the
fish out of the net by the thousands,
loading them into wagons and car
rying them on the ice TO Prairie du
Chen, where another big force of
men is working over time, dressing
and loading them into cars. Such
numbers still remain in the net that
last OF them are gotten out.
Nearly all of the fish are of the
buffalo variety, ranging from five to
fifty pounds in weight. Because it is
Lent, because meat is high and be-
cause fish are unusually scarce for
this time of the year, all species of
the finny tribe have been bringing
top prices and the fishermen were
successful in disposing of their big
haul of buffaloes at eight and one
half cents a pound.
A. Larson and l.. Worth, the two
fishermen, knowing the dislike of fish
for dirty water, on chance that if
there were fish Whereabouts they had
taken refuge from it in the clear wa
ters inside a sand bar on the other
side of the channel, went across and
set their nets, making a series of
holes in the ice in a great circle about
the bar.
Through these holes they pushed
their seines, carrying them with
sticks from one opening to another,
weaving on a new net at each hole,
until great place had been enclos-
ed Scarcely had they completed the
work when the net began to fill with
fish. In a short time it was not only
full but packed solid from river bot
tom to water level.
The problem of getting them out is
no small one. 1t is impossible to re-
move the net, SO the plan was adopt
ed of leaving them there in the river
just as they were caught, bringing
teams and wagons on the ice and
loading them direct from the river.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Mrs. Henry Bockhaus Dead.

Henry Bockhaus came down from
Mason City last Friday to accompany
his mother home to Tripoli. On Feb.
10, Henry's wife was taken suddenly
very sick and was taken to a Mason
City hospital where she underwent
an operation. The operation was
not successful and she died in the
afternoon. After the funeral Mr..
Bockhaus packed his goods and ship
ped them to Tripoli. He has not as
yet decided upon what he will do or
where he will locate.-Waverly In
dependent.
Many DEBORAH friends will extend
sincere sympathy to Mr.. Bockhaus in
his affliction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Golden Anniversary Jubilee.

The local Knights of Pythias and
their ladies fittingly celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary of the order on
last Wednesday evening, at the hall
in the Brunt & Parman building. A
sumptuous banquet was served, fol-
lowed by speeches, music, dancing,
cards and other forms of entertain
ment. 1t was very pleasant occa-
sion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Most Disastrous Year.

Incomplete returns of the most
disastrous year at sea since marine
insurance began, $50 years ago,
shows loss of nearly 1000 sailors
The passenger loss is not stated, but
800 went down with the Titanic
alone. The underwriters have met
all claims so far as insurance goes
but damage claims remain unsettled
Those in the Titanic case already ag-
gregate $10,000,000 on this side OF
the ocean. A year of appalling trag-
edies at sea was 1912 and not likely
to be duplicated or even approached
in view of the consequent drastic
regulations concerning wireless and
lifeboats, and in the direction of in.
creased safety it is gratifying to note
that the United States has taken the
lead.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

An important addition must be
made to the recent schedule of games
for the season at Luther College
which we published, for Manager
Gulbrandson has signed and sent
contracts to Honolulu, Hawaii, to
play the team of the University Of
Hawaii, Chinese organization, be-
fore the season closes. This team has
made tour of the country and was
particularly fast aggregation. A
game has also been scheduled for the
Upper Iowa University, Fayette team,
and others are being negotiated with.
with.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Suits for Boy Scouts.

Mr.. S. Larsen announces in his ad-
yertisement today that he has made
a contract to sell the official Boy
Scout and Scout Master suits in De-
corah. There are grave restrictions
placed upon their sale, as none are
allowed to wear them but Boy
Scouts. He also has many utensils
and appliances necessary for the Boy
Scouts to have.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Cow Gives Birth to Three Calves.

Recently we learned that COW
belonging to Mr.. A. Bernatz gave
birth to three calves, which is so un-
usual a circumstance that it ought
not to pass unnoticed, even though
they were all dead Especially when
1t is considered that the COW was
nearly sixteen years old.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
l.. U. A. S. Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the Lad
les Union Aid society, held last week
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year.
President-Mrs. G. F. Baker
Vice Pres.-Mrs. F. w. Conover.
Treasurer-Mrs. ]. III. Bradish.
Secretary-Mrs. l.. b. Whitney.
Executive Committee: First ward,
Mds. j. C. HeXom, l.. NJ. Enger, DR..
II. L. Amy. Second Ward, Mds. Hen
ry Schulze, N. l.. Bailey. Third ward,
Mds. George Drummer, E. j. Curtin,
Fl. d. Pine. Fourth ward, Mds. o.
w. Holm, Gilbert Hove, Fred Siihr-
ing. Fifth ward, Mds. C. X. Preus,
o. l.. Olson, l.. A. Marsh.
Persons in need of clothing to
make over for children are urged TO
apply to Mrs. G. F. Baker for the
same, as she has a quantity on hand
for distribution for this purpose.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Colonial Supper a Success.

The colonial supper at the Con-
gregational church on Friday night
was a success in every way. George
and Martha Washington were guests
of honor, and there was much to re-
mind one of the holiday in evidence
throughout the evening. The gentle
men served a fine supper. and with
music, etc, the occasion was heartily
enjoyed by all who had the good fort
une to be present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
The Star Theatre.

Colored comedians have been plea
sing the crowds at the Star Theatre
this week, and will close their en-
gagement tonight. Two reels OF
pictures are also shown. On Thurs
day night there will be a complete
change of vaudeville and pictures
Kelley & Parks, vaudeville stars, will
appear in THE Kid and the Kidlet. y
an amusing farce act that will be
worth seeing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
COLLEGES ARRANGE SCHEDULE,
Representatives of Minnesota Colleg-
es Preparing for Coming Base
ball Season.

At a recent meeting of representa-
tives of the Minnesota colleges in st.
Paul baseball schedules for the COM
ing season were drawn up. The col
leges now included in the college
baseball circuit are Carleton, Ham
line, Luther, Manchester, st. Olaf and
st. Thomas All these institutions
were represented. except Hamline,
whose schedule will be made out lat
er. The Luther schedule as far as
made out is as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Socialist Lecture March sth.

Arrangements have been complet-
ed by the committee for the series OF
Socialist lectures in DEBORAH this
spring. There will be five of them
the first on a week from Saturday
March Sth, by Walter j. Millard
There will be one lecture each week
for five weeks, and they will be Civ
en- in the Baptist church at the west
end of Water street. The public is
cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Commercial Club Friday.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the DEBORAH Commercial Club will be
held at the city hall on Friday eve
ming of this week, and it is hoped
that there will be large attendance
of business men and all others in
terested in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Receives Cali to New York Churcl

Rev. LauritZ Larsen, for nearly )
years past the pastor of the Lutheran
church at Cresco has received call
from the Zion Lutheran church OF
Brooklyn, n. Y. This is large and
fiourishing congregation in one of the
finest residence districts Of the city.
Rev. Larsen has, however, not yet
decided whether to accept or not. He
is son of Prof DR.. Laur Larsen,
for so many years president of Lu-
Their College, and a gentleman of high
attachments He has a brilliant fut-
ure before him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Bishon Longley Coming.

The services in Grace church for
Sundays are held at 1880 a. m. and
d. M, on ever Sunday. Weekday
sermons are held at the rectory dur
ing Lent.
Bishop Longley of the Diocese of
Iowa will hold service in Grace
church next Tuesday evening, March
4th, at 1880 p. m. The bishop is a
fine speaker. All are welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
executor of the estate of A. ID. Thorn
as, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
executor Of the estate OF A. ID. Thorn
IS, late of DEBORAH township, in the
county OF Winneshiek, state of Iowa,
deceased, testate and has taken upon
himself that trust by giving bonds as
the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate Of the said
deceased are required to exhibit the
same; and persons indebted to the
said estate are called upon to make
payment to
JOHN O'NEIL, Executor.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, February
5, 1913. IA
j. A. Nelson, Attorney.
-O-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Teaching i'm Short Courses.

NJ d. Whitney of Hesper township
went to Emmetsburg Monday, to re-
sumo duties as instructor in the Short
Course there this week. He has as
sisted the Ames professors in eight
short courses thus far this winter,
and will be with them in three more
before spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

A man doesn't discover there is a
boundary line between his own lot
and his neighbor's until the first
snow falls and he has to clean the
walks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26
Teachers Special Exam. for March

On account of the shortage of
teachers in some counties the date
for the special examination has been
set early. The examination will be
held on Friday and Saturday, March
7th and Sth, in the superintendent
examination room. 90
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

University Of Hawaii at Luther
Another game with Manchester, a
series with Minnesota and games
with Iowa colleges will make up the
rest OF the Luther schedule.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

Subscribers will confer a favor upon
as by notifying us at once Of fail
ure to receive the paper regular
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek county
brides who remain in the county
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

The yellow address tag on the front
page each week shows the month
and year to which your paper Is
paid for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-26

Spring hats, new nobby styles.
Just received.-S. Larsen. SO
Evening journal., 1913-05-26

usually pretty. As matter Of course,
plain material can be used with trim
ming to suit the fancy but the feature
of the frock is found in the straight
edges Of the skirt and bretelles. For
dancing parties and occasions Of the
kind cyelet embroidered voilc is
charming and is much used and often
irocks Of the kind are made with two
slips, one white and one colored. and
the effect Of two costumes is obtained.
The second frock is trimmed to give
the bolero suggestion that is one Of
the fashionable features Of the summer
and the skirt is trimmed on similar
lines. Such a dress is charming made
from crepe de chine, either white or
colored. as well as from washable
fabrics. and crepe de chine, voile and
all dainty materials are being much
worn by little girls Since the trim
ming is arranged between the groups
of tucks aud over curved lines, It
means very little trouble Pink or
blue crepe de chine with white lace
would make a charming little frock.
White batiste with white lace and a
colored sash would be fashionable, for
it is advisable TO put a touch Of color
somewhere on every white costume.
Bordered materials are being much
used for the older contingent, too. and
the young girls frock is most attrac-
tive one. The skirt is straight and
the edges Of the waist are straight
so that any one of the many bordered
materials can be used Wolfe is one Of
the most fashionable and is very beau
tiful whether embroidered in eyelet
style or in raised work and there are
very beautiful fabrics that show bor-
ders in color that are both fashion
able and pretty. The Bulgarian
effects that are so much liked appear
in these and often it is possible to
make an exceedingly beautiful gown
with a few hours work. Lace is a
feature Of the season and dress made
Evening journal., 1913-05-26

THERE is no smarter costumes
for afternoon visits and occa
a sions Of the kind than the loose,
softly drapcd coat Of satin that is
worn over an entire gown The illus
tration that shows one such is an
excellent example for the coat is one
Of the most graceful and prettiest
possible. The skirt is draped slightly
at both front and back The gown Of
soft moirc and the coat Of satin with
lace banding makes an exceedingly
handsome as well as fashionable effect
but, for the coat, can be used any
material that will drape prettily
Crepe de chine with lining Of satin is
liked, beautiful brocaded fabrics are
much worn and the simpler cotton
brooadcs make an exceedingly good
effect for summer wear. Brocaded
cotton eponge would for example, be
very handsome in one Of the fashion
able oolors with band Of black satin
ribbon, or broche crepe with a band
Of velvet ribbon and the combination
Of charmeuse satin and lace is per-
feet. In addition to all its other
merits, the coat is very simple in cut
and requires only the skill Of the ordi-
nary needle-woman for its making.
Little girls are wearing unusually
pretty frocks this summer. Styles
suit them perfectly. The two that
are shown here make good examples.
for one is made Of plain white cotton
chiffon with trimming Of lace inser-
tion and the other is made Of bordered
voile. The latter means almost no
labor for the making since bordered
material forms its own finish and there
is very little sewing to be done. The
voile is very pretty as well as very
fashionable and there are great many
other bordered fabrics that are de-
sirable. Eyelet embroidered .aouncing
makes a charming frock and the
bordered lawns and batistes are un
Evening journal., 1913-05-26

T1HE little coats that are such
fancy arc most bevitching and
a great many OF the afternoon
toilettes arc eNquisitely beautiful. At
hotel luncheon the other day was
seen an untnmmed skirt Of black
charmeuse satin. very slightly draped
and with a tiny little, narrow train,
and worn with it was a little coatee. or
behcd blouse. of tho same material
in one ofthc beautiful American beauty
reds over a bodice Of soft cream net.
There were frills of the net against
the face and falling over the hands
that had a wonderfully softening
effect and tho hat was black touched
With. the red, the whole effect charm
ing In the same party was noted
a costume Of one Of the new silks
woven in ribs. the color tho splendid
shade OF kings blue. The skirt in
this instance, escaped the ground
and vas made in the favorite style
that means seam al each side only.
Around the edge was a wide fold Of
silk held in place by little black
cabouchons. The blouse was Of white
foulard delicately embroidered in black
and the iaunty little coat was Of
striped blue and black silk with
daring belt Of real oerise. The hat,
of moderate size. was Of blue straw
with a white feather. Such costumes
as these show the styles at their best
and are interesting from every point
Of view. Il Is unfortunate that there
should be so many travesties abroad.
Ii actually hurts one TO see some Of
the toilettes that are expoited every
day but We are always free to take the
best models for our ovn and to repro
duoe only good color and good lines.
Evening journal., 1913-05-26

Just in this way Of shadow lace
houncing over a slip Of silk or crepe
would be very dainty and charming
There are bordered nets that are very
charming, and white net with a border
of yellow roses would make a most
attractive gown, adapted to dinner
and evening wear, so that, while
dresses Of the kind arc really the
simplest Of the simple, they can be
made really elaborate in effect by the
use of fine material. Ono OF the
lovely Powered nets mentioned worn
with sash of wide ribbon makes as
pretty a costume as a Young cir
could ask and the design IS Of course
also suited to small women who ind
youthful styles becoming.
Flounced skirts arc extremely fash
ionable. They are made both from
material and from lace and embroid-
cry and. in the picture, there is one
shown that combines lace with ma
terial. II Is very charming, the Two
gathered hounces being arranged over
plain skirt while the bodice is one Of
the dainty tucked ones with square
neck and Medici collar. Crepe de
chine seems especially well adapted
TO such treatment and is one Of the
most fashionable materials OF the
season but vole would be pretty made
in such way or marquisette or cotton
chiffon or any dainty, summer fabric;
or. 10 vary the idea, lace could be
used for both Aounoes and all-over
lace for the bodice or net would be
charming trimmed with lace and
made with either two or three founces.
for net is one Of the smartest Of all
materials and is used in countless ways
Two materials combined TO make
single gown are in the height Of style
and striped fabrics with plain are
especially well liked. The one that
is illustrated is made Of striped and
plain silk. The skirt is Just simple
Evening journal., 1913-05-26

TINE outdoor fete always means
a fascinating occasion, and this
summer the toilettes suited
thereto arc really ravishing. 1t is a
season Of bright colors and yellow and
green are pronounced favorites.
Brooaded and broche materials all
MORE effects and stripes are fash
ionable as we'll as plain fabrics, and
there is very unusual beauty TO be
found in the bordered stuffs. What
the French call the composed cos
tunes, or those that combine two ma
terials, are greatly in vogue, and the
fancy in plain fabrics are utilized
TO bring about the loveliest possible
effects.
The illustration shows typical
gowns and the smartest possible
coats. A rather important feature Of
the season is found in the fancy cos
tune made with the short coat that is
really part thereof, for, while it is Of
different material. it is trimmed with
the fabric of the skirt and is a part Of
the costume, not in any sense a sepa-
rate wrap.
In the picture is shown one such
that combines skirt draped at the
sides with one Of the smartest possible
littlecoat The coat has bolero fronts
and big collar finishing the neck. A
feature Of the skirt is found in the
inverted plait at each side below the
straps and these straps are ofhand-
tomc banding.
Every kind Of graceful draped wrap
or loose coat is worn for afternoon
and evening occasions. For the most
part the wraps are made of satin. Of
silk. Of crepe. sometimes Of the thin
ner, lighter chiffons and laces.
All sorts of sashes and girdles are
worn, and what is known as the Bal
kan or long wasted effect. finished
with wide belt. is exceedingly fash
ionable both Tor coats and for indoor
blou
Evening journal., 1913-05-26
Lp Gotham !. .ecIna .ome


ND Gotham is seeing some
strange sights these days.
Beneath my window passes
busy throng Surely il the girls who
walk there in skirts so tight that they
cannot move could meet their own
reflections. they would pause and
think Straight lines and narrow
skirts do not necessarily mean ex-
trcmes. When it is possible TO create
so much that is beautiful. il is sad TO
see ugly things abroad There is much
talk Of the slashed skirt, or the skirt
with openings for the feet, and MANY
of the statements give an exceedingly
false idea. Like the other fashions
Of the moment. this one is often
travestied. The stout woman met
Yesterday with skirt drawn snusly
about her figure 10 reveal ugly
lines and slashes az the sides TO allow
ill-shapen and poorly shod feet every
opportunity for display does not
represent La Mode, only an ignorant
aping thereof As matter Of fact,
many Of the overlapped skirts that
provide freedom are graceful and
attractive and great many. Of the
draped skirts afford opportunity for
free walking while only adding to the
attractiveness of the costume and
meaning no exposure whatsoever. We
make no demur over the skirt four OF
FIVE inches from the ground. Why
cavil over the skirt that reveals only
the instep. 50 long as that drapery
is handled In a way to be pretty and
graceful, to avoid the Objectionable
features that sometimes exist9 AT an
afternoon occasion Of the week was
met a costume directly from across
the sea. The material was white
ribbed silk combined with old red and.
both in color and in treatment. R
serves 70 exempiiiy many important
features