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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS.
Vote on Consolidation Will Take
Place i'm Fremont Township in
Short Time.

The consolidation of rural schools
in Winneshiek county has been
brought before the voters in some OF
the districts of the county. 1t lost
out at Frankville last week, and a
vote will be taken on the proposition
in Fremont Twp. soon. The follow
in regards to school consolidation
gives an idea Of the work in other
sections:
The small district organization in
Iowa as well as in other states of the
middle west and west is the factor
which probably hinders the move
ment to bring rural schools into
strong consolidated institutions. An
illustration of what has been done
in a sparsely settled community in
Colorado might be of value in the
consideration Of the problem in Iowa.
The federal department of education
has sent out a description of the type
of consolidated rural school estab-
lished in the Cache La Poudre dis
trict, some six miles from Fort Col
Inns, Colo.
Only year ago some six school
houses, scattered at random over a
very large territory, supplied 2O7
families with such school facilities
as were then available. Two of the
buildings were of native stone. the
others of frame; they lacked modern
conveniences and were quite unable
to offer a modern training for agri-
cultural life. Now large, dignified,
central building, erected at a cost OF
$35 900, has absorbed all these out
lying schools and is rapidly becom-
ing the center of community pride
and aggressive community life. All
this was not done without a struggle.
A great many people here, as in 9TH
er places, chung tenaciously to the lit
tie, local school, fighting the change
even in the courts The majority,
however, favored the change and had
their way, thanks particularly to the
efforts of C. G.. Sargent, rural school
visitor from the state agricultural
college. Many of the people who orig
inally opposed the plan now praise
it the loudest; and few, if any, would
care to go back to the old conditions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
DEBORAH TEACHERS ADDRESS,
Miss Grace ShiltOn of Local High
School Gives Important Address
at Cedar Rapids Teachers
Meeting.

At the conference of the penman-
ship section at the teachers conven-
ton Friday afternoon, Miss Grace
Shilton, of DEBORAH, addressed the
teachers on the subject, How to Sc
cure the Use of the Muscular Move
ment in All Written Work" Miss Shil7
ton treated the subject in manner
which showed her opinions and the
cries had been formed from practical
experience in the work, and her sug-
gestions for combining the difficult
ties to be encountered were very we'll
taken.
The most notable thing in her talk
was her recognition of the practical
value of penmanship in the business
field, and the preparation she de-
clared should be given pupils. She
said, in part: I'm this day and age
the school teacher is preparing our
young men and women for the COM
mercial field and it behOOves us TO
help them meet the demands of this
world of business. What are the de-
mands and standards which the grad
uate of our elementary or high
school faces? Simply that writing
must be legibly, rapidly and easily
executed. Legibility is of first i'm
portance because writing that can
not be easily read is waste OF time
to writer and reader"
Continuing with an explanation of
the proper methods, Miss Shilton adj
vocated letting the children do as
much work at home as possible. "All
boys and girls are much interested in
parental criticism and praise" she
said. THE child may take home an
algebra or a Latin book, but as a
rule the work is only spoken of, but
there are few parents who are not
anxious to see their children good
! penmen"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08

were part of the meals on this day.
Easter, like all movable festivals,
is one that annually causes a great
deal of discussion as to the exact date
it will fall upon, and, while the con-
troversy might easily be settled,
since the date is regulated by the
moon, most of us are willing to wait
until the yearly almanacs and calen-
dars are printed, in both of which
the date usually is established.
The encyclopedia says in regard to
Easter: 1t is a festival commemor-
ating the resurrection of Christ.
There was a long dispute in the
Christian church as to the proper
time to observe Easter, but the coun-
ell at Nice settled the controversy in
1926 when it fixed the date for the
first Sunday after the full moon on
or after March q of each year. II
the full moon happens on a Sunday,
then Easter is the Sunday following.
Easter this year comes on April II,
next Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Car Load of Oranges.

One of the largest shipment OF
oranges ever received in DEBORAH by
one firm arrived Saturday. The car
was received by Fl. j. Hutchinson,
and consisted OF 420 boxes of fine ma
val oranges. The car left California
on March 26, arriving In Decoran
Saturday, which was certainly max
ing good time 1t is the first time In
the history of DEBORAH that car
load of oranges we're received here in
one shipment. The freight on the
shipment amounted to $500, and the
oranges cost in the neighborhood OF
ST, 200 or more.
1t certainly Is big shipment and
Mr.. Hutchinson is to be congratulate
ed on his enterprise in securing 1T.
Oranges can now be secured by the
box, and no doubt at very reasona-
BILE price. The shipment secured by
Mr.. Hutchinson are of fine quality
and will go rapidly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
PALM SUNDAY OBSERVED.
Last Sunday Was Palm Sunday, April
10 is Good Friday and Easter
Comes April 18th.

Sunday was Palm Sunday. Do you
know why it is so called? This
specially designated Sabbath always
is the last one in the Lenten season
the one that precedes Easter. 1t
is observed in commemoration of
Christ's entry into Jerusalem. 1t is
custom among the Roman church
es to give out palm branches on this
Gay. They have been blessed by the
priest and are carried home and pre-
served for use in observing Ash We'd
nesday of the following year.
April 10 is Good Friday, Every
school boy and girl knows there is a
Good Friday, but few of them
know why it is so called. They prob
ably would say it is potato planting
day." since they have learned that
their elders, and especially their
grandparents usually believe this
the one best day of the year for such
work.
Good Friday really is a commem-
Grafton of the crucifixion of Jesus,
observed on the last Friday before
Easter of each year. 1t has been cell
ebrated since an early period, and,
while the practice had no religious
Significance, hot cross-buns always
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08

A laxative wife maketh a silen
husband.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Some Goose Egg.

There is on display in our otbce
window a large goose egg which has
been attracting lots of attention since
Saturday. 1t weighs 10 ounces, and
was brought in by Mrs. w. c. NC
Lain, of Canoe Twp. The egg meas
ures So inches around and is ii rs
inches in length. and is a beauty
The goose was secured recently al
the New Hampton poultry show, and
took first premium there. 1t started
laying on March 18th. Mrs. McLain
can we'll feel proud of her poultry
for she has some of the finest strains
of geese, turkeys and chickens in the
county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Riding New Motorcycle.

Deputy Game Warden B. e. Buck
nell has been mastering fine new
motorcycle the past few days. lie
will use it principally in patrolling
the county in the interest Of his bust
ness as game warden. The machine
was purchased through Mr.. King, OF
West Union, agent for the well
known Harley-Davidson machine
Mr.. King has been enjoying nice
business in this county this spring
The machine will prove highly use
full to Mr.. Bucknell. not only in his
official capacity, but for pleasure as
well.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Married Saturday Evening.

Saturday evening, at S:15, at the
rectory of Grace Episcopal church oc'
CURED the marriage of Mr.. Claire
Bloomfield to Miss Julia Ellis, Rev
Wn. McVettie officiating. The groom
is the son of Harvey Bloomfield, and
is employed by E. j. Drew, the live
ryman. His bride is daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Ellis, of Pleasant
Twp., and a young lady who has
host of friends, and all join in eX'
tending them congratulations and
best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Former DEBORAH Boy Married.

Marriages of recent former Decor
ah residents have been quite fire.
uuent of late. Another DEBORAH boy,
Mr.. Bert Tucker has Joined the ranks
of the benedicts. He was married al
Waterloo, on Feb. 18th to Miss Ruth
Durfney, of that city. Bert is inter
Ssted in bottling works business in
Waterloo with his father James Tue
ker. His many DEBORAH friends will
extend congratulations and best
wishes for long and happy married
life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Clean Up Notice.

Property owners are hereby noti'
led to remove all garbage offal and
ether refuse from their property and
the alleys and streets adjoining. All
who have not complied with this re-
quest by April Is, 1914 will not De
further notified. No vegetable Oh
animal refuse must be thrown in the
alleys but must be placed in recepta-
eles provided therefor, in compii-
,noa NTH tbe state law. 1872
II. II. THOMAS,
Health officer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Rack at Old Stand.

John O'Neil, the we'll known black
smith, who retired some time ago
has gone into partnership with Sever
Olson at his old stand on Water
street, which will be good news &c
his many DEBORAH friends. Mr.
O'Neil is an expert at the business
and all his friends will be glad to
see him again at the old stand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Rural Carriers Examination.

A rural carriers examination VIII
be held at the DEBORAH postotilce May
9, also a 4th class postmasters exam
ination May 18th. For applications
and particulars apply to E. }. POW
ers. local secretary civil service
board, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our most SIM
cere thanks to the many friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
in our late bereavement. Also Tor the
beautiful floral offerings.
Chas. ~ Masters
and family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08

An oyerdrawn argument usually
covers a niger in the woodpile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
THE WEEK IN HISTORY.

Monday, 6th-First G. A. r. post or
ganiZed, 1866.
Tuesday, 7th-Webster first diction-
airy printed, 1928.
Wednesday, Sth-Linotype machine
patented, 1890.
Thursday, 9th-Lee surrendered to
Grant, 1865.
Friday, 10th-Good Friday.
Saturday, 11th-Napoleon abdicates,
1913.
Sunday, 12th-Easter Sunday; Fort
Sumpter fired on, 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-06
Krupp, the Gunmaker.

From London Tit-Bits.
The famous German armament Arm of
Krupp. which is the greatest indus
trial enterprise in the world in the
hands of a private firm. had its begin
ming in a small iron foundry which
Friedrich krupp established in the
early years of the last century. For
thirty years he had to cope with con-
slant financial and other difficulties.
and the reputation Of Krupp, which
now fills the world. is said to have
originated through a block OF steel
which the firm showed at the London
exhibition of 1851. 1t was the rapid
growth of Prussia into a military pow :
err of the first rank. however. followed
by the unif1cation Of Germany and the
consequent creation of the vast Ger
man army. which gave the firm its
great opportunity. and ultimately its
almost unexampled prosperity. as the
manufacturers of artillery and am
munition. Other powers, not only in
Europe, but eventually in Asia and on
the American continent, followed the
German example in their attempts to
perfect their ornaments, and Krupp re-
ceived great part of their orders. The
business representation of the great
firm was extended throughout the
world and assumed the dimensions of
the diplomatic service Of a government.
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The Brevity of English.
From the Manchester Guardian.


At the international road congress
last year the reports of all the sections
were printed in parallel columns in
French, German and English, the three
versions being exact TRANSACTIONS OF
each other. The English report in
variably finished first, sometimes It
won by a whole page. AS rule the
French report was the most diffuse.
This brevity of English is partly ex-
planned by the fact that English is
made up to an extraordinary, extent of
words of one syllable. Its nouns, hav-
ing (unlike the Germany lost all their
infections except the possessive 50,
have become mere roots. a very large
proportion of the monosyllabic. In
Germany a monosyllabic root practi-
cally always gets an extra syllable
tackled on by way of descending. In
the second place English has little OF
the elaborate and explicit machinery
of structure that French has, so it
saves space in propositions and such
paraphernalia. Instead English has
what the grammarians call incipient
northumberland is. sticking words
together in groups without either
propositions or case-endings to connect
them. An example of the former kind
of brevity Is a word like Earthquake,
two syllables, compared with the Ger
man "erdbeben," three sylla bles. and
the French "trem Element de terre,' five
syllables An example of the terseness
of English would be phrase like Il
have been to the house and have now
come back: every word a single syl-
liable. In a telegram this would be just
as Ineligible in the form Been house
now back" You cannot carry that sort
of thing far in any other European
language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-06
ENJOYS TO MEET 1000
Southern Society Completes Plans for
Reception to Diplomats in
Capital.

The Southern Society has completed
arrangements for the International re-
ception to be rendered members of the
diplomatic corps and official Washing
ton Friday evening. December II, at
the Pan-American building.
Receiving with Claude n Bennett,
president OF the society, will be the
Secretary of State and Mrs. Bryan and
several women who are members of the
society. Presentations will be made by
DR.. Clarence J. Owens. The Marine
Band will play. One Of the features
of the decorations will be a bale of
fine. middling cotton. baled in cotton
duck and decorated with a silk Amer
lean flag. While the acceptances from
diplomats representing European
countries have been few, it is expected
large representation OF the diplomat
lists of other countries will be present.
The invitation list for the event has
been closed, the executive committee
having found that 1000 persons would
tax the capacity of the Pan-American
building, and that number have &C
cepted. The reception will be from 9
to II o'clock. At business meeting of
the Southern Society Tuesday evening
in the Raleigh Hotel members whose
applications are now pending will be
elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-06
Gorky and the English.
Prom the London Chronicle

From the London Chronicle.
Maxim Gorky. who is now serving
with the Russian army in Galicia. has
a very genuine appreciation of the
English character and attachments.
When Mme.- Yavorska produced his
play. The Lower Depths" in London.
number Of well known English men
Of letters sent him a message of con-
graduation. In the course of his re-
ply Gorky said: IT am the more proud
Of this witness to the interest created
by my play In London because as
survey the work done throughout the
world by Englishmen. ! say to myself.
This is the race which has devoted
itself. and still does, to the propaga-
ton OF fruitful ideas, and to the spread
OF the culture common to Aryan peo-
pies. with the greatest energy and the
most conspicuous success
Probably no writer living has ever
had such varied experiences as have
fallen to the lot of Gorky. A few years
ago he published sort of skeleton au-
photography. Here it is: ISIS. shoe
makers apprentice; 1879, draughts-
mans APPRENTICE: 1852, scullion on a
steamer: 1888. baker; 1854 hall porter
1885. baker. 1886. chorus singer in a
travelling company: 1887 hawking ap-
pies in the street: 1855, candidate for
suicide; 1889. lawyers copying clerk
1891, tramping through Russia: 1898,
railway NAVY: 1884, published my first
story" And: now he is able to add
soldier" to the list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-06

To Graeme T. Smallwood, Eagle scout
of Troop -. belongs the distinction of
having won more merit badges than
any Boy Scout in the United States.
Graeme now has forty-five badges to
his credit. During the last week he
made application for the sculpture
merit badge examination.
Staff Approves Commissions.
AT the. meeting Of the field staff
Monday the following commission re-
ceived the approval OF the staff: Samuel
Feland, scoutma ster Troop :; Otway
Pratt, assistant scoutmaster Troop {:
10y II. Brodie. scoutmaster Troop IL:
Lloyd f. Kelly, assistant scoutmaster
Troop -: George W. Tweedy, scout
master Troop -: Clay l.. Jennison,
scoutmasfer Troop 80. Other commits
sions are pending and will he acted
upon next month, it is announced.
Headquarters to Keep Record.
have complete records of the troops
under its Jurisdiction, a system of rec
ords is being worked out by the office
secretary, NJ p Junkin, requiring each
applicant for registration, in either a
new troop or a troop reregistered, to
fill in a form of application which shall
he forwarded to local headquarters.
Monthly report blanks also are being
issued, which will keep local head
quarters posted as to the standing of
each of the troops
Filling in Vacant Numbers.
The troops in the city of Washing
ton are numbered as high as fifty-two.
1t has been decided by the field staff to
fill in all vacant numbers of troops
which have ceased activities during
the past three years. Troop is the
first number to be filled in by newly
organized troop. Troops Nos. II and II
have not been active for two years,
but are being reorganized now. 1t is
planned that during the winter every
vacant number will be assigned to an
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Rise of Count Zeppelin.

From the London Chronicle.
Like most pioneers, Count Zeppelin
has had to overcome an enormous
amount of opposition. For many years
he was regarded by an influential sec
ton of Berlin society as mailman.
After a successful flight in Zeppelin
III during the autumn of 1907. how
ever, the government agreed to pur-
chase the machine. and granted the
inventor an additional f25.000 for fur
Their experiments. The reichstag pass
ed a law" writes Mr.. F. w. VILE, per
hitting the count to conduct a national
lottery for the raising of still further
experimental sinews." BY this time
Zeppelin was possibly the most popu-
lar man in Germany; and within six
weeks from the wreck of Zeppelin ~
in August 1908. the fatherland placed
a fund of 100000 at his disposal, in
order that he might be freed for all
time of the financial nightmare which
had logged his career without COM
passion for so many years"
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long time bearing her name.

a long time bearing her name.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland was
presented with the colonelcy of the
18th Hussars. on the occasion of her
visit to Potsdam some twelve years
ago. The lady colonel invited her
officers to The Hague and entertained
them in regal fashion
The duties of the English and Ger
man princesses who command regi-
ments are to review, them once or twice
a year. and afterward to entertain the
officers and their wives. wearing upon
these occasions the uniform. as near
as may be, of their regiments.
The late Empress Frederick, who was
colonel OF the I'd Guard Hussars and
the 18th Infantry, was said to take
a motherly interest in the welfare
of officers and privates and was
greatly beloved by them.
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Girl Scouts.

| Troop No. 6 met Friday evening at
Petworth NJ. f. Church. The captain.
| Mrs. S. A. Mooers, spoke on the scout
law "a Scout Is Always Cheerful
After the regular business of the
evening Thurza Suter passed the ten
derfoot test.
Anna Cushman, Dorothy Leach, Ger.
trude Coon, Gladys Rain. Jessie Col
Inns. Melba Jones and Katherine Nc
| Kitrick gave q musical and vocal pro-
gram under the direction of Mrs.
Mooers after the scout meeting. Made
line Elliott reported an opportunity to
Anna Cushman has perfected herself in
| the semaphore and earned the coveted
yellow flag, the first one being won by
Alice Craig for proficiency. Three more
girls are very near the perfect mark
| Troop No. of Takoma Park pre-
sented an operetta called the Quarrel
of Mrs. Jorgenson. November 20. and
part of the proceeds from this play
have been used to buy wool and other
articles for the war sufferers. At the
meeting last Friday Maude Dentz and
Alice Ayers passed their tenderfoot
tests.
Troops No Is and 16 at Noel House,
under the leadership of Misses Fitch,
and Goodwin, meet every Friday after
noon for regular scout work. Plans are
made for sewing classes. and each girl
will be taught to make her own
clothes.
At the entertainment given at Peck
Chapel. Georgetown, November 10.
enough money was raised to send in
orders for official uniforms and hats
for the entire troop of twenty-seven
members. Miss Kendall, captain, and
Miss Dufour, assistant captain. took
the troop on a long hike after the
meeting last week.
The following officers have been
elected for Troop No. 2. Capitol
Heights. Md: Mrs. Virginia Mackenzie.
captain: Miss Pauline Nimmo. patrol
leader and secretary; Miss Lillian Nc
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active troop. thus making fifty-two az
tive troops in the city.
Field Executives BUSY.

active troop. thus making fifty-twO &C
tive troops in the city
Field Executives Busy.
During the past three weeks the dep
uty field executives have been busy
visiting the troops in their divisions and
looking up the troops not having scout
masters and making provision to officer
all troops in their charge.
Troop So Registers Again.
Division. No. 1, in charge of f. l..
Maschmeyer, reports having secured
the registration of Troop %. Chevy
Chase, with Eugene Golf as scout
master. A scoutmaster is being OBJ
tanned for Troop 8, and it is expected
that within a week or two this troop
will be in good working order again
Troop is new troop, organized in
connection with the Metropolitan
Health League. and holds its meetings
at the Immaculate Conception Acad-
envy, Sth and NJ streets, Thursday
evenings. Twelve scouts are regis
tered. and it is expected that other
troops will be organized this winter in
connection with this same organiZa-
ton. DR.. Arthur l.. Murray is con-
Quoting this new work, and Troop I
will be used as a training troop for
new scoutmasters. 1t is expected that
two more new troops will be organ
lied within the next two weeks in this
division.
Full Quota of Scoutmasters.
Division No. ., which comprises the
northeast section of the city, is work
ing into excellent shape, and Deputy
Field Executive II. Fl. Grogan reports
that every established troop is pro-
vided with a scoutmaster. and the pros
poets is for number of new troops as
soon as scoutmasters and troop COM
mittees can be obtained to supervise
No. -. This troop existed about three
years ago, and few of the old mem
bers of the troop are uniting with the
new organization. The Rhode Island
Avenue Citizens Association is inter-
ested in this troop, and has appointed