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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-07
Home From China.

MGregor, Ia, Oct. 3.-Dr. and
Mrs. F. B Whitmore and children
have returned from China on years
furlough and are the guests of rela-
tives in McGregor Mrs. Whitmore
is a daughter of Mr.. George Wash
burn, one of the old residents here.
Her husband was formerly a practic-
ing physician at West Union. For
the last eight years he has been serv-
ing as medical missionary for the Y.
NJ C. A. in China.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-07
CAN GIRL DRESS ON $144.
That is the Question Before Fathers
of the Northwest Today.

St Paul, Mimi, Oct. Can a
girl dress on s144.90 a year," that
is the question before many fathers
in the northwest today, following
that recommendation for working
girls, by the state minimum wage
The line up is:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-07
stop those Early Bronchial Coughs.

They hang on all winter if not
checked, and pave the way for seri-
Gus throat and lung diseases. Get
a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, and take it freely.
Stops coughs and colds, heals raw
inflamed throat, loosens the phlegm
and is mildly laxative. Best for
children and grown persons. No
opiates. Engbertson Pharmacy
Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-07

DR.. Stockdale Is a true specialist,
having gained his knowledge in the
best Medical Colleges and Hospitals
and through many years of hard stu
|dy and experience in special prac-
|tice.
The doctor does not pretend to
cure all diseases known to mankind,
but he will accept for treatment any
one suffering from a chronic disease,
If in his judgment the case is cura-
BILE Bear in mind that DR.. Stock
dale personally examines each pa
tient.
All Chronic Diseases Treated.
Especially successful in Chronic
Catarrh; Diseases of the Eye, Ear
Throat, Lungs, Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys; Dyspepsia, Constipation
and Rheumatism.
Men who are suffering from Ner-
vous and Physical Weakness.
Also Blood and Skin Diseases.
Consultation Free.
If you cannot call on the doctor,
write for free examination blank.
DIR. b. A. STOCKDALE
Des Moines, Iowa Utica Building
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-07

II the democratic office seekers will
not tell the truth as to the acreage
the state is buying for capitol extern
sion, they cannot be believed as to any
of their statements. The state will
buy 40.1 acres and sell SIS acres
total added by purchase, 3432 acres.
Any statement that does not tally with
this is a deliberate falsehood.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-07

Iowa democrats failed to renominate
single one OF their democratic con-
gressmen to succeed himself. Reason
enough They all stood by the ad-
Gin..-...."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
Alcohol and Efficiency

strong testimony to the dangers OF the
Of alcohol Is made by the management OF the
Pennsylvania railroad. which some months ago
issued strict order against the use OF sntoxi-
cants by am OF its EN- ployes. Absolute absti-
hence from Intoxicating liquors is now required
Of every employee of this railroad white on duty,
and the frequenttng Of places where liquor Is
sold s also forbidden The railroad company
let It be understood that this order WAS given
10 be obeyed and every precautton has been
taken to that It is obeyed-
After certain observations had been taken.
covering a long period of time, the manage
ment has just issued statement that chai-
ienges the attention of all right thinking PEG
pie.
Inspections were made during the month OF
February on each Of the twenty-five divisions
Of the railroad. the conduct Of $4,000 employees
was carefully observed. and the inspectors re-
ported not enc violation Of important rules.
They attributed this largely to the disusa OF
trtoxicants by the employees OF the road
These facts stand out with great Significance
and It may with confidence be asserted that
few advocates Of so-caled Personal Liberty"
Will 40 so far as to recommend that this order
should he rescinded and the conductors, switch
men. telegraph operators and clerks should be
permitted to tntoxicants while on duty
simply becanaa TO forbid 1t to them, as Is often
alleged IL "in jttEtifHbie interference with the
liberty of The Individual"
If the aestinence of charged with great
responsibility in connection with great rail-
should 1t he considered an unwise thing that
he secretary of navy has forbidden the Of
acers entrusted with the Of the delicate ma
chinery Of our ships OF war and the safe navtga-
ton OF the vessels posing navy e use in
toxicants while on duty at sea- The secretary
OF the navy. Mr.. Daniels. has simply shown the
same kind OF sound sense in issuin g
hts order that has proved such blessing to the
great Pennsylvania railroad system.
The plea of Personal Liberty" will scarcely
avail with right thinking people, when the in
ter-reation OF people in modern civilization
IS kept in mind. mo ltveth unto himself
ana charged with great responsibilities.
carrying the lives of others In his keeping
should be permitted to indulge IN Intoxicating
liquors that rob his brain OF Its power to do
intellgently the duties that are laid upon him.
Alcohol the Chief Cause of Insanity in the
United States.
AT the recent meeting Of a great medical asso-
citation in Indianapolis specialist in nervous
and mental diseases in New York, DR. T. d.
Alderman declared that the United States is
rapidly progressing toward the stage where 1t
VIII be one large insane asylum. His testimony
is follows Alcohol creates insanity
than all other causes combined. Where 1t is
not the initial cause. it is the developing
In the United States today there 100000
insane, and the number of feebleminded,
which exceeds the combined strength OF the
army and navy."-Christian Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01

sufficient life to infuse its spirit Into the Rich
mond tobacco trade, 10 send 70 the country press
its insulting advertisements ard to raise mp new
prophets 10 serve the same old master.
But the liquor traffic, passing from position 10
position, slipping iron, one garb to another, as
fas, as its DISCUSSES are stripped from, is stu
actlve. SIM moving, and breathing its destruc-
live breath through the nostrtls os Its various
manifold subsidiaries.
The issus before the voters of Virginia Is
clear and single, Shall the liquor traffic be
longer ieealized jp this state? That alone is the
question and The voters OF the state are alive to
tBe fact Of its slugleness and importance. To
sac IT clearly Is The only need
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
TIE NEW COMMISSIONER.

We believe the appointment Of Ben jaInin L,
Purcell to be the new State dairy and food COM
missioner will be a source of general satisfac-
tlon Nr Purcell has an intimate knowledge
ef the work o. the department and knows the
needs and necessities Of the people that this
Important State division endeavors to serve.
ite Is equipped, too by experience of years as
the assistant commissioner and is ready to step
into the position when the vacancy becomes eff
fective
commtssioner Saunders has given the State
long and faithful service at the head OF the divi
sion, and rstires with the satisfaction of large
measure of work we'll done The V. P. 1. is tc
be congratulated upon its acquisition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
MISS EDELSoN TABLET FED.

The cat is ont Of the bag at last Little Becky
Edelson. of the II won't work" outfit who has
been pretending TO maintain hunger strike in
}aii, has been putting over on the authori.
lies ~ New York and IL not the martyr to the
cause" she would have the great American
people believe
According 10 the commissioner at Blackwell's
island, where Becky Is spending an enforced
three months soiourn. this heroine" has been
taking her meals IN tablet form since the In
s,itution of the famous strike. the tablets
having been smugged into the workhouse by
some OF the agitator's followers. Each one OF
he tablets Ia said 10 be eaaaf lit nutrittve
strength to glass of milk. This explains the
good physical condition of the prisoner, though
sho still insists that she Is fasting Steps will
be taken to stop the importing OF the tablets
by keeping a closer watch Ali Of Becky's Wis
tors ana II will be interesting 70 note just
how long Miss Bdeson viii continue her vol
untary fast now that this source of supply has
been closed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
Blind. Yet Sight IS Possible.

Editor Virein'an:
sr.----How beautiful are the works Of nature
on a bright morning after period Of darkness
night What a glorious view It is. when
the sun sends It's eNttering rays through the
heavens utter IA raging storm has passed over.
Sc then the Application becomes palmer to those
who have to wear glasses for better sight. for
they rejoice the results or wearing glasses
after period OF almost blindness ct certain
times.
one can readily appreciate and understand
the thought of the preceding paragraph. Yet
TO make more explicit the thought that am
endeavoring 10 bring forth a help 10 man
kind, and as an aid in the advancement Of
Christs Kingdom, IS that, we are either living In
A period OF spiritual blindness or In the bright
Highway az Gods kingdom. In which place do
YOU EXIST stop now and ask yourself this
question. In which place / living?
The luets Of the flesh, such prejudice,
Iasciviousrless malice selhshuess and all world
~ pleasures constitute spiritual blindness.
Whereas. love for mankind, obedience to Gods
comma ndments. service for your brothers good.
and temperance IN all things constitute the
highway IN Chrst's vineyard
Now the storm is raging with the thunder of
protests from Gods servants and lightning Of
enlightenment falling from their lips the
great problem that confronts the people OF this
old Commonwealth called the liquor traffic.
which liz an evil doer. Can we favor an evil
that destroys the boy which Is Gods temple,
also the home where the child first learns about
Christ and destroys character which is the
foundation and stream Of success for a useful
aud influential life of a person? Nc. God forbid
such a spiritual blindness. Yet We sanction
this evil every time remain silent and have
nothing to do towards abol!shing this legalized
traHlc statute from the Virginia code.
Why / say it Is an evil, il is because it pro-
duces exvrings. murders, hatred. reveilngs.
drunkenness, uncleanness, wrath, strife and
heresles etc. which are the works of the flesh,
Now the FRUIT of the spirit Is goodness, faith
pentleness. peace, long suffering, Joy and love.
which works the liquor traffic cannot produce.
Now, and women, just take the circum-
stances as they exist is the use of whiskey an
evil or a good asset to the kingdom Of God?
Many citizens of this old State have been and
ere being blinded by many liquor interests, and
other subtle devices of the evil Lord that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
Attitude of the Episcopal Church.

Editor Manassas Journal: There seems to be
nisconception IN some minds of the attitude
Of the Protestant Episcopal church toward the
work Of the "Anti-Saloon League" The posi-
ton OF the church IN this diocese of Virginia
was taken at their meeting in Warrenton In
May, 1907. when the following resolutions were
introduced by Rev Thomas Sernmes, seconded
by Rev j. r. Ellis and unanimously adopted
by a rising vote:
n, Resolved. That this council views with
sympathy and thankfulnees the great advance
nat is being made In the State OF Virginia, and
throughout the country, In the Suppression of
he liquor traffic through the open saloon.
20 Resolved That earnestly believe that
the Antt-saloon league ia potent and indeed
the chief cause at tho present time IN arousing
the public conscience and educating the peo-
pie 10 their duty this a1l-important subject
and s bringing about this glorious result.
"3 Resolved That this council commends thu
Ant-Saoon league for Its sane and wise
methods. and recommends It means OF
solidifyfng and unifying endeavor to emphasize
etiil further this pressing and paramount duty.
The above IL clear and unmistakaole, and has
rever been reecinded far / know. II
the principles Of the Episcopal church and all
I he churches have a moro relentless foe than
he liquor traffic and the "open saloon" among
human agencies have not observed It.
Respectfully. etc,
GEORGE c. ROUND.
Manassas, Va, July 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
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we may receive sight, 30 as to become
greater servants In thy vineyard. When an
obstacle LIS removed from the eye, then better
sight is restored. So the application Is again
plain thar We must first seek the Kingdom Of
God as Christ commanded and in doing this.
We will fight agains the lusts OF flesh; further
than that, in fighting the evils Of flesh we be-
come partakers of the fruit Of the spirit. Now
can you favor this liquor traffic which is one
of the greatest evils of this generation. and be
n follower of God? Read Ephesans s. 1921 !.
y hich says: "And be not drunk with wine,
wherein is excess, but be filled with the spirit:
speaking to yourselves In psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody
ia your heart TO the Lord, giving thanks always
for all things unto God and the Father in the
name of Lord, Jesus Christ; submitting
yourselves one to another in the fear OF God"
How glorious and wonderful Is the sight that Ia
restored through Gods love and wisdom. 1t
can be restored easy, too II we would only
look TO Him aud ask In faith that this blessed
privilege he given unto us May God help you
as citizen and true and constderate voter
10 do this in the great liquor problem Of today
not only today but long as your service In
life permits TITUS v. BEASLEY.
Cullen, Va July 20. 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
PEOPLES FORUM
Vote Against the saloon.

Editor F}rgnian:
sr.~-while / may possibly be mistaken yet
DO not believe for one moment that am
in saying that the members of the local sell
Government icag1Ie' have not been and are Hot
now prayerfllliy or otherwise seeking in5orma"
zion and light upon the moral side OF the state
wide prubfbiton question. If they had been or
were doing so now. there is absolutely TO rea-
son in the world why they should not plainly
see that the question at issue is purely one to
be Settled from the moral standpoint IheE
da re not bring the saloon forward as n good
thing, character builder or the whiskey tftule
ls one from which great influence for good and
the upiift Of humanity emauates. They are not
putting the saloon forward its merits. but
are bringing forward with all the power and In
tuence at their comma nd the question of dollars,
and So eager are they for these that the moral
phase Of the question is pushed inside IN their
mighty effort TO uphold and maintain traffic
that makes a few rich at the expense Of thou
sands becoming poor hearts and homes broken,
and endless numbers sent to eternal ruin. The
saloon Is the guilty party the temperance peo-
pie have up, and everyone knows Of the evils that
cmenate from II. and II is mans moral. bound
cn, God-reauired duty to do everything he car
properly to put # out OF existence Nowhere
in the Bible are we taught that because q SIN
- hard TO cope with are to temporfze or
compromise with IL to uphold and maintain
il because Of the money that may be gotten
ont of II Away with the saloon forever even
ii all the money In the world he's to go with It
We do not want and should not have money
that has TO come through the ruination OF our
tcllowrncn. Church members and other good
people Of Virginia. let's vote on the side a
This question that we know. the Lord will not
condemn us for-~vote for Statewide prohibition,
which is to vote against the saloon and all the
train Of horrible evils that fow in tia wake,
yours. for saIooulesa State. Nation and World.
ANTI WHISKEy IST.
Danvl1e va. July 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01

ANNUAL OUTING
EMPLOYEES OF BIG STORE Will.
JOURNEY TO BUCKROE
=
TODAY.

Shop early today. It's not Christmas
eve. but something almost important
and shoppers must buyV what they
need before IL o'clock. that Is IL
they are going to trade at Miller 4
Rhoads.
Today In tho big day for the en-
ployes OF the Miller a Rhoads store.
They will run their annual excursion
to Buckroe Beach and tho train will
leave Main street station promptly at
1880 O'Clock Those who have not
secured tickets may get them at the
train.
The picnic II being run under the
auspices Of the Miller & Rhoads EN-
ployes association. The association
is one which has a membership in
cluding' everyone In the store and
has been a standing organization for
long time.
Today. though, after the long, hard
week. the salesladies. floor walkers.
cash girls, errand boys. janitors. ele-
vator men and one OF the watchmen,
along with Mr.. White. advertising
manager, will 60 to Buckroe Beach to
wade In the briny deep and forget
their troubles. and What is 1t for
you, please?"
A large crowd Is going down and II
10 a sure thing that the excursion will
be a success and = merry time will be
furnished all who 20 along. Most of
the people going will stay over Sun
day, but the excursion train comes
back at o'clock and arrives in Rich
mond about 10 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
t'Irigb Moral Grounds"

Copy OF reply to letter from Mr.. Ben p
owen. Jr-. secretary Local Self Government
league:
Barber. Va. July IS. 1914.
Nr Ben p. Owen
Richmond Va
Dear sir.--I have your letter Of the 2lst
calling my attention to Mr. Cabeis speech In
my opinion It's erroneous statements have been
clearly shown be moro numerous and more
vital than Its facts" It's facts" however serve
we'll to Disguise it's dangerous errors Your
statement that the present campaign is ''hctwcen
local option and Statewide prohibition" IS also
erroneous, as Won must know The issue Is be-
tween the legalfzed saloon and prohibition. that
and nothing else
The principle Of local selfgovernment' Is
not involved In tho issue before the people, A
man OF your Intelligence cannot help knowing
this But a misleading statement nothing
could be more consummate. Therefore, there are
no high moral grounds IN Tnur propositions,
but simply defense Of the lcgalized liquor
Concerning tHe sentiment Of the people in
this section, a large majority Of the voters are
10 favor Of Statewide They intend ond expect
drive the saloon out Of Virginia.
Very truly yours,
Il { Bfo0MAW
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
STRIKE ORDERED ON
90 WESTERN ROADS

Chicago. July 31.--After announc-
Ing Z strike OF $1,000 engineers. fire.
men and roundhouse hostlers on tho
ninety EIGHT railroads west OF Chi
cago. to BEGIN August Z. w. s. Carter.
president OF tho Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Fircmcn and Enginemen, and
Warren r. Stone. grand chief Of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
today departed for Warrington, whore
they will urge President Wilson to.
morrow TO use his influence In avert
Ing tho strike.
President Wilson. It was said in Chi.
.cago tonight. will appeal to the pa
triotism Of both the railway manAEers
and tho employees to avoid . striks il
tho face Of the threatened war ana
the paralysis Of crop moving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01
TOBACCO NOT An ISSUE.

The Newport News DaiiQ Press admits that
tobacco Is not issue In the present Statewide
campaign, and yet that paper joins with the
others opposing Statewide prohibition in hold
ing out the fear that the success of PROHIBITION
may be followed by a campaign against tobacco
There IS. In our Judgment. ao foundation for
this fear. and Mr. w, II. Russell EXPRESSES
the correct Wow In saying in his letter printed
In yesterdays Firgtntan that the manufacture
aAd sale Of tobaccoja Virginia will not be abol
ahed If It is. until the farmers OF the State
shall themselves decide.
Replying to inquiry as to whether or not
Il regards the tobacco question as an issue in
Iris campaign. the Daily Press says;
Certainly not We quite agree with The vir
Gsntan that there is parallel between the to-
hacco evil and the whiskey evil, and our
temporary is perfectly consistent in advocating
the legal prohibition f the liquor traffic and
opposing the legal prohibition of the tobacco
traffic
Or course we could bubble and maze a spe-
ctous argument in support of the proposition
that II The State sets oat 10 regulate the habits
Of It's citizens and to cure them Of their vices. 1t
should not stop with liquor, but should prohibit
tobacco, coffee, tea and all things else that tempt
I#en aud women 10 injurious Indulgence But
that would be tommyrot and hot argument and
Ee try TO deal with the prohibition question
fairly
But while we dc not regard tobacco as an
issue In the present campaign. we have no
doubt that II prohibition of the liquor traffic
carries. an agitation viii follow 10 curau If not
TO prohibit entrely,Ath manufacture and sale
X tobacco In Virginia
That thunder shower spoiled mighty good
ball gtme yesterday. but we are mighty fond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01

vital factor In the situation. n n n
assumed that Great Britain In to BE-
come involved
The German ana British nAvies arc
practically the only ones which viii
count In case OF a naval war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-01

That thunder shower spoiled a mighty good
ball stme yesterday. but we are mighty fond
OF taese cooling July rainA