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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02

er-in-Chief Of the Grand Army of the
Republic, fixed the day permanently
for the purpose of strewing with
flowers, or otherwise decorating the
graves Of comrades who died in the
defense of their country during the
late Rebellion.Y
At the beginning it was known as
decoration day. In 1882 and since
the Grand Army of the Republic has
urged that the proper designation
be Memorial Day" and not Decor
alton Day."
1t is a beautiful custom. Each
year more people take part in these
exercises than ever took part in
them before. We at this time are
but pausing for short season to
join with the good people in all parts
Of our beautiful country to do honor
to the memory of those who gave
their lives, or at least some of the
best years of their lives, in defense Of
their country. 1t is my wish that
you may forget the identity of the
persons taking part in this program,
and let your minds turn to those
men and their comrades, who gave
to this country the greatest service
that has ever been given to it. By
so doing you will be entering into
the spirit of the ceremony in the
manner which was intended by its
founders and it's friends, and will be
giving honor where honor Is due. &.
These men did what, they did to
make this country bsttHr place In
which to live. 1t occurs to me that
the best memorial. which we can give
to them, in addition to the thoushts,
words. and flowers rendered at this
time, 10 to do s0pethipE for the
cnuntrY that the. soldier gave his
lifAa tUr OpportunitH lies on, every
hApd. Each may do something to
make our home town aybetter place
In which tN, lNe,, Each person who
increases his earnings, beauties his
CONTINUED on page 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02
Ready For The Enemy.

A farmer spilled some whisky on
his barn floor so that little mouse
sailed forth frcm his hiding place,
and being thirsty took sip. 1t tast-
ed strange and he went back and
thot. Then he came out and took
another sip and went back and thot.
Soon he came out again and tok a
big drink. Then he jumped upon the
edge of the soap box and stood on
his hind legs, bristled up his whisk-
ers, and exclaimed:
Now bring out that blamed cat!.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02
Texas Cats Cost ST Tax.

Being cat in Houston, Tex, isn't
nearly as much fun as it used to be.
Finance Commissioner Pastoriza
took the most fun out of it, when he
announced it'd cost 81 tax hereafter,
under a court ruling that everything
of value must be taxed. They're
valuable" he said, Ito catch rats and
mice
He made no mention OF spinster's s
JOY in their companiOnship.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02
Valdez COLLEGE
CLOSES FRIDAY
Well Known Educational Institution
Will End Twenty-Seventh Sue
Cessful Year This Week.
THOUSANDS OF ITS STUDENTS
HOLDING GOOD POSITIONS
of the Most Successful in the
History of the School

Valdez College, one of Decorah's
and the states leading educational
institutions will close it's twenty-sev-
enth year of successful work next
Friday, and Prof. Valdez is certainly
to be congratulated On his years OF
work in the educational fields of De-
corah, where he has labored so long
and so successfully. Valdez College
never was an experiment. 1t was
founded on foundation as strong
as the rock of Gibraltar.
This has been one of the best years
in the history of the college. The
constant aim of the management
which is to confine it's work to the
demands of progressive age upon
special school lines has enabled this
well-known college to maintain a
sound educational standard. A re-
view of it's courses, from time to
time, has brought gratifying results
| to it's patrons and has permitted the
institution to offer to the general
public, the services of a class Of
young men and women whose effici-
ency has enabled them to successful
ly blaze their way in the markets of
the world, where special training in
the practical things of life is pass
port to position and promotion.
Valdez college points with pride to
nearly ten thousand of it's former
students who have been trained in
this institution. They were made to
feel that application and special
work were to be the chief factors In
their future success.
All who sought positions were
Equipped with educational training
that is required to fill special posi-
tions. They entered fields of labor
| in the great world of business. 1t is
there where the foundations of an
education are tried and tested; it is
there where students either stand or
fall; it is there where Valdez college
students succeed because they, are
Thoroughly grounded in arithmetic.
grammar, geography, U. S. history,
Ipenmanship, physiology, spelling,
rapid calculation, business letter
writing, and reading. Later the pu-
pills complete the business and short
hand courses; thus they are prepar-
ed for the best positions the COM
mercial world has to offer because
they have been trained in the ele-
ments-trained in special require
ments-then taught and trained to
do what the business world places
before them to do.
Valdez college is now busily en-
gagged in revising it's courses of stu
dy. Additional courses will be Of
fered and some will be eliminated.
Special review courses in Common
English will be given to prospective
teachers who may need preparatory
work, which should precede courses
in Domestic Science, Agriculture
and Manual Training.
The two-year business-shorthand
course will be a special feature. 1t
is intended for eighth grade gradu-
ates of rural schools and otherss All
advanced branches have been elm
mated and henceforth the common
English branches, the commercial
and shorthand courses taken separ-
ately or combined with collateral
branches included, will constitute the
major part Of the work in Valdez
college.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02

A woman may be induced to tell
her age, but she will. not confess
that she has never been loved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02

Now when we are urging people
to see America first, the railroads
have put butter and bread on the
pay list, with about half Of the old
time amount Of meat for half dol
lar" complains the Iowa City Re-
publican. 1T Ii hard to be good
christian and eat In dining carr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02

The Mason City Globe Gazette
suggests that IF President Wilson
wants to leave Washington for few
weeks why not do 1t and put the
vice president on guard. He will
not be busy till the chautauQua sea-
son in late June"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02
Plain To Behold.

First Baldy-I felt that the new
musical comedy would be a success
before the curtain was up two min
utes.
Second Baldy-I knew 1t would be
"a success before the curtain was up
1.-TWO feet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02

Denmark women attain equal suf-
frage June 5. And those Danish wo-
mem are not more intelligent than
our Iowa women. 1t remains to be
seem whether the men are more III
telligent and honest than Iowa men
The returns on the suffrage AMEND,
ment will show.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-06-02

Agriculturally speaking and 9TH
erwise, q cabbage comes To head,
while corn comes to foot.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
SALE
j. N. OLIVIER
Versus
BENJAMIN SCHEXNArLDER

No. 20,2Si, 18th judicial District Court,
Parish OF st. Landry, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
Proclamation of Election

By virture Of the authority vested in
me by law, I, F. P. Martin Mayor. 81
the town OF Washington, La, do hersby
issue this, my proclamation OF Election,
designating, in conformity with the
charter OF said town. April 10th. 1911
rs the date for q general Election 10 be
held in said town of Washington. La.
Tor the purpose Of electing the follow.
inc officers viz: A Mayer, five Alder.
Mea and a marshal for said town OF
Washington, La, said Election 10 be
held in conformity with the general
Election 81 the State Of louisiana
within the Ieaal
heaFs on said day Of the regular pofIina
places as fixed by law. The following
are appointed as Commissioners and
clerks OF said Election te-wit.
Geo, G. Martelle, Milton Fitzpatrick.
Mat Gibson. Clerks, Sos. Pihe, Paul
Lastrapes. The aforesaid officers of
Election are to make due returns of the
result Of said Election to the Mayor.
and Board Of Aldermen Of said town in
conformity within the law.
In testimony Of all OF which | have
hereunto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the seal of the Town Of Wash
ington, La, this 3rd day OF March
1915. Attest.
SOS. PITRE, Clerk.
F. P. MARTIN, Mayor
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
AN

n =. $500
poi;.a T.as. u noao DIsIriG. II the TN
o onds. : arg % me Farisn OF %.
tLa $500 - louisiana, ana 20 Tx
tn u;e4 o nna anes OF y Road DIS
az aLi III a nv = me name by
"aieiA s@io Distficl snaii DC known.
sec. i. BE II ordained, by the Police
jury OF the Parish OF St. Landry, State
VI LOUISIANA, ID regular session con-
ss i ;s ~ e.as L 20 vest
a. a. ~ .lsls oouy ny Jaw, Road DlsIrlct
Dr. D r;ah ~ - fn e. 4ua : oa.ce Jury ware OF me
!. : E 81 - %. LauuIy pe . lhe same
Inaa - 1I Baas anu .ne oounaary
81 af folIows aso-w4.
nosth I;na - : : polaa Wnefe lne
i ny,sn nas y, omnsnip 2, p &. Z l.,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

Whereas, Albert w. Dejean, Admin
istrator of the above numbered and en-
titled estate, has filed therein q tableaa
Of classification OF the debts of said
succession, accompanied by his petit
ten praying for the h~omoloRation Of
the same.
And whereas the prayer OF said peti-
ton has been granted by an order of
court bearing date March 10. 1915.
Now, therefore, notice il hereby
given TO all parties interested to make
opposition to said tableau, to file same
In writing in my office, within the time
required by Law, why said tableau
should not be homologated and con-
firned.
HENRY LASTRAPES. JR.,
m13 2t Clerk Of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
Aaa Fer Three suzGners IRA. Win.
cant Was Uaable to Attend to
Any Of Her Homework.

Pleasant Hill, N. CO" suffered fol
three summers" writes Mrs. Waltei
Vincent, OF this town, land the third anG
last time, was my worst.
had dreadful nervous headaches and
prostraion, and was scarcely able to
walk about. Could not do any OF my
hoasswogk.
alse had dreadful pains In my back
and sides and when one OF those weak,
asking spells wsAlA come on me,
woeaA have 70 give np and Lilo down,
mA y were eAg.
was esfainly b q dreadful state 81
hsssns, whea | finally decided 70 try
casdak - wsnasa's tonic, and ] firmly
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
SCARCELY
WALK ABOUT

believe ! would have diea II hadnT
taken il.
After ] hegaa taking cardui, | VIZ
greatly helped, and all three bottles re-
iieyed me entirely.
fattened up. and grew SO much
stronger in three months, ! fes like an.
other person altogether
Cardui Is purely vegetable Ssd gentle
acting. Its ingredients have a mild, tonic
effect, On the wonanIy constitution.
cardui makes for Increased strength,
improves the appetite. teace up the rler-
yous system, and helps - aaake pale.
saIlow cheeks fresh and rosy.
eaEdui has helped mere fiaaa a mllliou
weak wonlea. during NE past % years.
It win surely do for yea. what Il has
done for them Try Cards. Aaday.
Wrtts 70: cAafsasaasa Maziziaa c.. kaasees A.
yisoFy ps1t.. Chattanoosa. Tspa.s ~ G4ssiaJ n
efrssehsosas an your eaae nh@ G4-sn@a hneA. s&mmA
A-seasaass fos Wsaaas" asns p sfzAs vzaDsa -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
SHERIFFS SALE
DR.. CHARLES F. BOAGNI
Versus
EDMOND BIEGAS, Curator of Ernest
Rene, Interdict.
No. 20, 276, 10th Judicial District Court,
st. Landry Parish, La.


By virtue OF a writ of seizure and
sale, issued out of the Honorable Six.
teenth judicial District Court, in and
for the parish of st. Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and
to me directed, I have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auc.
ton, to the last and highest bidder, al
the front door of the Court House, OF
st. Landry parish, at Opelousas, La, on
SATURDAY APRIL 18th, 1915,
II o'clock a. m, the following describ.
ed property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel CT land with
buildings and improvements thereon,
situated at Plaquemine Point, in this
parish, containing forty and 17-100
acres. Being the South West quarter
of north east quarter Of Section 5 Town
ship 7 S. r. 3 East La. Mer.
Terms: Cash, to pay and satisfy the
sum 1855 dollars with interest from
March17th, 1914, until paid and on $50. 90
with interest from Nov. 3, 1914 until paid
with costs, unless the same is imme-
diately paid.
m13 ct M. L. SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

a general meeting of the stock
holders to be called for that pur-
pose.
ARTICLE VII.
This charter may be changed, al
tered, or amended, and the capital
stock increased or decreased, by a
vote of two-thirds of the capital
stock at a general meeting called
for tina purpose after thirty days
prior notice in writing having been
sent to each stakeholder at his last
known address.
ARTICLE VIII.
No stakeholder shall ever be held
liable or responsible for the con-
tracts or faults of this corporation
or its officers, in any further sum
than the unpaid balance due the
company on the shares of stock
held by said stakeholder, nor shall
my mere informality in the organ
ization herein described have the
effect Of rendering this charter null
nor any stakeholder to any loss or
liability beyond such unpaid ball
ance due on his stock.
The number Of shares and
amount Of stock subscribed and
paid for in this company and the
names of the parties subscribing
for the same r hereto attached.
ARTICLE TX.
The majority Of stock voted at any
meeting shall control, and major
ity vote of the Board of Directors
at any meeting shall control.
Thus done and passed in my
presence. in the City OF Opelousas.
Parish OF st. Landry, Louisiana,
on the day. month and year herein
above mentioned in the presence OF
competent subscribing witnesses.
Charles =. Bailey and ]. n. Bills.
who have signed their names with
the appearers and me, Notary, af-I
ter reading Of the whole.
tsigned,) C. w. KROTZ,
A. w. KROTZ1
J. K. DOAK.
WITNESSES:
Chas. F. Bailey,
J.. N. Rills.
w. q. LACOMBE,
INCH IS ct Notary Public.
State OF Louisiana,
Parish of st. Landry. ;,
/ hereby certify that the herein
and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of original Act No.75718 on
file and of record in my office in
Charter Book 1 at page - of date
March s, 1915.
Witness my hand and seal of Of
fee at 0pelousas, La, March 10,
1915.
A. j. T. LITTELL, by. Clerk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

C. F. BAILEY,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
A. ]. BERGER, D. O.s.
FOR SALE

About SO acres improved rich
land, highly suitable to rice.
corn and cotton: Is arpents of
which Is fine woodland. This
place ia situated about 7 miles
west of Opelousas on road lead
ing to Numa Beftrand's place
for the price and sum Of Two
Thousand Dollars $4,000. 00 cash
delivery January lst, 1916.
ERTEMON PITRE.
Route 2, 0pelousas. La.
Mch Ii. 1t.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

Without health, genuine joy is i'm
possible; without good digestion and
regular bowel movement you cannot
have health. Why neglect keeping
bowels open and risk being sick and all
ing? You don't have TO. Take one
small DR.. Kings New Life Pill at night,
in the morning you will have a full, free
bowel movement and feel much better.
Helps yourappetite and digestion. Try
one tonight.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

C. F. BAILEY,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
LIST OF PETIT JURORS
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

BY virtue Of a writ OF seizure and
sale, issued out Of the Honorable Six
teenth Judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish OF st. Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and
to me directed, I have seized and will
offerfor sale, for eash, Mt public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, al
the front door OF the Court House Of 81.
Landry Parish, at Opelousas, La, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 1915,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit;
The North Half Of Section Eighteen,
Township Seven, South of Range Six
East, La. Meridian, containing Two
Hundred arpents.
Terms: Cash, to pay and satisfy tn e
sum of 1920 dollars, debt, with
interest and costs, unless the same is
Immediately paid.
m 10 ct M. L. SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20
To Ny Friends
and PATIENTS.


It has SO frequently come to
my ears that | was farming,
and thereby neglecting my
professional duties. | take
this means of informing you
that | have not only ceased
farming--but every other side
line hobby, and henceforth
shall give nv strictest atten-
ton to my professional duties.
A / RERCIER. n. rs.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

In the Stud--thaf Sturdy Race Horse
Walter Dillon 2:lo ia
FEE: s15.O0 T FF5K sfiassis 1918
Mares kept at reasonable rates.
Also prepared to handled a few
outside horses for speed
THE DILLON STOCK FARM
Rsne Of Walter billion RAG s! sscoRD
Sire of Lucy Dillon, 2:16H. Half
mill in 1:02A and buddy DiIlon
8 years old 2:22A, half i'm 1:O7
and money. Others that are yn-
developed, Largest money win
ming PAGER, Kansas and Okla
homa Circuit 1910, Son Of the
Great Sidney Dillon the Sire of
champions, half brother to Lou
Dillon 1:58. champion trotter Of
the world.
REhY WALueR, Prop.
Opelousas Louisiana
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-03-20

Deputy Clerk OF Court.
LIST OF GRAND JURORS
Criminal Term OF Court, Begin
Months, beginning April 5, 1915.
S. Pierrel. 49,. Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-17
PROTEST AGAINST
 THE OPERATION 0F
 MOV|ES0N SUNDAY
Delegations From the Bir- mingham Graded Union and w. c. T. U. Pre-
 sent Resolutions

The Birmingham Graded union, repre- senting ST Sunday schools of Birmingham and a constituency of 21,0o0 people, and the Women's Christian Temperance union. literally bearded lions in their den yesterday afternoon when Miss Minnie Kennedy and Mrs. Anna K. Weisel ac' conpaied by a delegation, vigorously pro tested to the city commission against the Sunday moving picture shows. Miss Kennedy, in her address, declared that she had just returned from New Orleans and had learned there that tne greatest handicap to ministers was the
 moving picture shows operating on Sum
 day. Mrs. Weisel spoke very briefly. Following the introductory remarks, MISS Kennedy submitted the resolution adopt ed by the Birmingham Graded union. ana after obtaining a promise from the com n,ission 10 grant further hearings the ladies retired.
 From remarks of Miss Kennedy, the commissioners Judged that the visit of yesterday was to be followed by numer- ous others, and that regular campalsn of protest was being prepared. The com mission, as is recalled, last week adopted in respect to moving picture shows a ..hands-off" policy. having assumed the position that as long as other instltu- tions, in possession of Sunday privileges were not interferred with. moving picture shows were entitled to the same lenient treatment. As to whether or not the campaign which is under way against the h< aff Id ao f6 tn he problematical.
 The resolution presented yesterday by
 the ladies follows:
 I've, the 300 Sunday school teachers composing the Birmingham Graded union, in regular session assembled. be-
 cause of our profound interest in the
 youth of our city, and because we be-
 lieve that any approach to the continen-
 tai Sabbath a thing to be dreaded and depIored. have adopted the following res-
 olutions:
 .1 Resolved. That we go on record as absolutely condemning the opening Of
 moving picture shows on Sunday. .2. Resolved, That we agitate the mat ter in the S7 schools which we represent
 and secure a protest from each school.
 "3 Resolved, That we strive to get our constituency of 21.o00 Sunday school peo-
 pie fully aroused to the situation.
 A. Resolved, That we earnestly re- quest the city commissioners to set a time at which protests can be made. BIRMINGHAM GRADED UNION. 'sBy Mrs E. T. Glass, Miss Laina Paisley, Mrs. John Guthrie Mrs. N. A. Barrett, Mrs. M M Hughes, Mrs. Jessie Wright, Chairmen of SectiOns.s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-17
LAW REQUIRING CHURCHES TO PAY LICENSE TO SERVE LUNCHES ADOPTED

The city commission yesterday after noon patted the licensed restaurants on the back and ssnubbed the nose of the church restaurant.
 In the future, the licensed restaurants will be without competition on the part of those which fin the past have been permitted to operate free of charge. The commission, in other words. adopted an ordinance requiring every individual or in- stitution which serves 0 lunch in town to equip hmself with & quarter-year H. cense of $9. When so equipped, the per son may continue in business day or three months.
 This plan of treatment of local con dition grew out of suggestion made sometime ago by Commissioner Barber. That commissioner took the position that restaurants which pay a regular license should be protected from unlicensed com petition, and added that he did not enjoy beholding the church in the restaurant business. Commissioners Ward and Weatherly agreed with him. Later, how ever, MT. Barber suggested that the adop- ton of the ordinance be postponed until after the Christmas holidays. MT. Ward declaring that if the intent of the ordi- nance was right. its effectiveness should not be postponed or delayed, convinced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-17

Mir. Barber that immediate action should be taken
 It is understood that the church soeie- ties, wont in the past to make money for charitable purposes by serving lunch and selling laces and fancy work through bazars, will protest The ordinance, as unanimously adopted by the commission, follows:
 ing complaint from the merchants ho- tels and restaurant keepers in regard to the disastrous effect on their business caused by the holding of numerous dn- ners, lunches and bazars by churches. so- cieties, lodges and other organizations, and,
 Whereas, The licenses imposed by the city of Birmingham are supposed to pfo- tect licensed businesses from such com petition now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, By the board of commits sioners of the city of Birmingham. that the license collector be instructed to col lect one-quarter years license of the reg ular license schedule from all persons who give dinners, lunches or similar service for profit.
 "Be it further resolved, That he be Instructed to collect on all bazars dis playing fancy work or other articles for sale q quarterly license of $l0
 "No license issued to be transferable.
 Tt is further provided that the above shall apply only to the main business sec ton of the city,