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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
Declares That if Full Navy Pro-
gram Is Carried Out We viii
Have a Fleet For Defense That
Will Be Fitted to Our Needs
and Worthy of Our Traditions"
Greatest Danger to Country
Comes From Within Our Bor-
derS.

are the additions necessary to render
the army adequate for its present du-
ties, duties which it has to perform
not only upon our own continental
coasts and borders and at our interior
army posts, but also in the Philippines,
in the Hawaiian Islands, at the 18TH
mus and in Porto Rico.
BY way of making the country ready
to assert some part of its real power
promptly and upon larger scale
should occasion arise the plan also
contemplates experimenting the army
by force of 100000 disciplined citi-
zens, raised in increments of 10000
year throughout period of three
years. This it is proposed to do by a
process of enlistment under which the
serviceable men of the country would
be asked to bind themselves to serve
with the colors for purposes of train
ing for short periods throughout three
years and to come to the colors at call
''furlough" period Of three years. This
force of 100000 men would be pro-
vided with personal accouterments as
fast as enlisted and their equipment
for the field made ready to be supplied
at any time. They would be assem-
bled for training at stated intervals at
convenient places in association with
suitable units Of the regular army.
Their period of annual training would
not necessarily exceed two months In
the year.
The president says it is up to the
patriotic young men Of the country to
respond to this call.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
-AMERICANISM HAS
NONE OF EMPIRES SPIRIT.
Economic Adjustments Inevitable With
in the Next Generation.


The moral is that the states of Amer
lea are not hostile rivals, but coop
Grating friends, and that their grow
ing sense of community of interest,
like in matters political and in mat
GERS economic, is likely TO give them a
new significance rs factors in interna-
tional affairs and in the political his
tory OF the world 1t presents them as
in Il very deep ana true sense a unit
in world affairs, spiritual partners,
standing together because thinking to-
gether. quick with common sympathies
and common ideals. Separated, they
are subject TO all the cross currents Of
the confused politics of world of hos.
tile rivalries; united III spirit ana pur.
pose, they cannot be disappointed 0.
their peaceful destiny.
This is pan-Americanism 1t has non,
of the spirit Of empire in it, 1t is thi
embodiment, the effectual embodiment
of the spirit Of law and independence
and liberty and mutual service.
The president calls attention 90 the
meeting in Washington recently OF
representatives of the pan-American
republics and says that economic al.
justment is inevitable in the next gen
Grafton.
No one who really comprehends the
spirit of the great people for whom We
are appointed to speak can fail to per
ceive that their passion is for peace
their genius best displayed in the prac
tice of the arts of peace. Great democ
racies are not belligerent. They do moi
seek or desire war. Their thought Il
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08


Sixty-fourth congress:
Gentlemen Of the Congress-Since |
last had the privilege of addressing
you on the state of the Union the war
Of nations on the other side Of the sea,
which had then only begun to disclose
its portentous proportions, has extend
ed its threatening and sinister scope
until it has swept within its flame
some portion of every quarter of the
globe, not excepting our own hemi-
sphere, has altered the whole face of
international affairs, and now presents
a prospect of reorganization and re-
construction such as statesmen and
peoples have never been called upon
to attempt before.
The president tells how this country
practiced neutrality and declares that
he hopes that when the time comes
for readjustment and recuperation this
country will be of infinite service. Re-
ferring to Central and South American
problems, the president declares that
we should retain undated the spirit
which has inspired us throughout the
whole life of our government and
which was so frankly put into words
by President Monroe.
We have been put to the test in the
case of Mexico, and we have stood the
test. Whether we have benefited Mex
leo by the course we have pursued re-
mains to be seen. Her fortunes are in
Fer own hands. But we have at least
P.oved that we will not take advan-
tage of her in her distress and under
take to impose upon her an order and
government Of our own choosing. Lib
erty is often a fierce and intractable
thing, to which no bounds can be set
and to which no bounds of few
mems choosing ought ever to be set.
Every American who has drunk at
the true fountains of principle and ira
dition must subscribe without reserva-
ton to the high doctrine of the Vir-
ginia bill of rights, which in the great
days in which our government was set
up was everywhere among us accept
ed as the creed of free men. That doc
trine is, THAT government is or ought
to be instituted for the common bene-
fit, protection and security of the peo-
pie, nation or community" that "of
all the various modes and forms of
government, that is the best which is
capable Of producing the greatest de-
gree Of happiness and safety and is
most effectually secured against the
danger of maladminstration and that
when any government shall be found
inadequate or contrary to these pur-
poses majority of the community
hath an indubitable, inalienable and
indefeasible right to reform, alter or
abolish it in such manner as shall be
judged most conducive to the public
veal" We have unhesitatingly APP
piled that heroic principle to the case
of Mexico and now hopefully await
the rebirth of the troubled republic
which had so much of which to purge
itself and so little sympathy from any
outside quarter in the radical but nee
essary process. We will aid and be-
friend Mexico, but we will not coerce
her, and our course with regard 70 her
ought to be sufficient proof to all Amer
lea that we seek no political suZerainty
or selfish control.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE

National Preparedness Main
Theme of Head of Nation.
Submits Definite Plan to In
crease Present Standing Force
of Regulars and For Four Hun
dred Thousand Citizen Soldiers
Raised In Increments of One
Hundred and Thirty-three
Thousand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08

GLOWING is the message of
President Wilson delivered at a
joint session of the senate and
house at the beginning of the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08

We learn from the fable
That you need a new table
For your dinner on Xmas day
We have every kind
For the critical mind
And very little to pay.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
j. s. EXPLAINS NEUTRALITY TASK

hearing OF the bills proposing an en-
barge on arms
correspondence With Germany.
Mr.. Flood quoted the memorandum
as a justification of his argument that
the German government did not hold
shipments OF munitions TO the allies as
illegal II appears that the correspond
euce with the German government. con-
Quoted by ambassador Won Bernstorff,
developed as consequence Of a ruling
by the United States that it was a viO-
lation OF nutrslity for merchant ships
TO leave American ports for the express
purpose OF supplying bellgerent war
ships at sea The ambassadors note
said;
The position taken by the govern
ment of the United States as TO the de-
livery of coal and other necessaries TO
warships Of the belligereut states con
stituting a violation Of neutrality, is
i'm the opinion of the imperial German
government, untenable in International
law The imperial government has set
forth its position on this point in a
memorandum which in compliance with
instructions. 7 have the houor TO for
ward your excellence"
Rights Of BeIIigerents
A series of communications passed
between the British embassy and the
state department on defensive arma-
ment of merchantmen and the right of
beHiEerent merchant ships TO leave
neutral ports prepared to arm at sea
The British embassy stated with refer
ence TO the fitting out on American ter
ritory of vessels intended for Warlike
purposes. Great Britain would hold the
United States government responsible
for any damages TO British trade or
shipping, OF injury to British interests
generally which may be caused by such
vessels having been equipped at. or
departing from United States ports"
The ruling of the state department
that it was permissible for merchant
ships to arm for defensive purposes
drew forth a note from the British EN-
bassy, on instructions from the foreign
office. giving the fullest assurance that
British merchant vessels will never be
used for purposes of attack. that they
are merely traders armed only for de
fence but they will never fire unless
first fired upon. and that they viii
never. under any circumstances, at
tack any vessel"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
FRIENDS THOUGHT
COULD NOT LIVE
Alice Wilson Was Uncon-
scious Hours at a Time
and Mind a Blank

startling statement was made re
Gently by Mrs. Alice Wilson. Wife OF
Charles Z. Wilson, who resides at No
l5l Fortieth Street. Pittsburgh, Pa, re
Sarding Plant Juice, the great system
tonic She said
If anyone knows what stomach
trouble is, ii is surely myself For the
past eight years 1 have suffered from
severe pains, At times I would become
50 bad that 1 was unconscious for hours
at times and my mind would fail INC
for days-a perfect blank. Ny circula-
lion would almost stop. and my hands
and feet would become cold and clam
my Food would not lie on NV stomach
and I was compelled TO subsist on Ii
guilds and a very light diet. I lost
flesh and my weight was reduced from
$50 TO lf@ pounds Ny neiShbOrs did
not expect me to live and gave me up
10 die Ny husband. who was employed
at the Clark Mills brought me home a
bottle Of Plant Juice. Before [ had
used Onc-half Of IL I began TO feel bet
ter and my strength To return I have
used Plant Juice now for the past five
weeks and want TO state publicly that
] have entirely rcgained my health.
can eat any kind OF food and digest il
perfectly and have not an ache or pain
IN my entire body / am doing all Of
my Homework for the first time in the
past eight years and am So happy that
] sing from JOY, for I ann well woman
once mOre-euurely cured-and 7 give
ali praise for same to Plant Juice.
am recommending your medicine to all
OF my friends"
Such words as these are being re-
ceived every day from enthusiastic
users of Plant Juice who have been
cured from ailments o. long standing
and are only too glad TO lend their
names in testimonial thereof
Plant Juice IS sold i'm FL Paso at
Kelly * Pollard Drug Store.-Adver-
tisement-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29


INCLUDED IN this lot are beautiful
L lacey gowns. drawers. chemise and
combination, suits. Fashioned IN sOftest
and most durable nainsook. long cloth
and lingerie cloths. There are many
styles to select from IN these
money saving values. CT OF
at " \ sOO
A SALE OF CREPE DE CHINE UNDER
GARMENTS for women Is always inter
esting. especially when they are so at
ractively priced Gowns, combination
suits and Petdcoats IN most beautiful
styles and finest quality of crepe de chine.
Pink. flesh and white. Values
up to $50. Special. 60 or
at V0 sOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
CHICAGO JUDGE SAYS TRIAL
MARRIAGES ARE POPULAR

Chicago. Oct 2q.-Trial marriage not only
have become actua1 facts in Chicago under
the Illinois divorce law. but tl$tF are decid-
edly popular. according 20 the Conclusion %
Victor Arnold judge or the circuit court aft
CT n six day assignment TO a divorce court
The state supreme court has held that
marriages contracted in other states by di-
vorced persons within one year after gaining
a decree in Illinois are not legal in this
state
.-These trial marriages are taking place
every day. beyond question said Judge Ar
mold 1T is apparent that under this system
persons NAV marry as often as they wish,
try II a while and n not satisfactory. gain
a divorce on the plea that the marriage
took place within the prohibited period
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
State Department Issues a
White Book Containing
Correspondence.

Washington. D. c., oct. e9.-The state
task of observing neutrality This IS
insta lment of what is popularity known
as the United States government white
book The publication contains I'M
portant correspondence with belliEer-
ent countries since the first lmstalment
was issued last May
The volume reveals series OF
charges and counter charges by the bel
ligerents that reflect the difficulties
constantly encountered i'm the dellca 20
task o fObservinE neutrality This IS
the first time most Of the correspond
ence in the text has been made public
One Of the most interesting features
Of the new edition is the publication for
the first time of a memorandum OF the
German foreign office referred TO in q
discussion between chairman Flood. OF
the house foreign affairs, and repre-
sentative Bartholdt, Of Missouri at the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
New Silk FrockS. $40
Pretty Autumn Modes

YOU have never seen daimler pretr dresses than these
ten dollars more Charming styles made of silk crepe de
chine crepe meteor chameus affeta, sahn and serge and
charmeuse and serge IN combination
No woman can say that she afford trockand
she NAV select from world of new Autumn shades.
One of their chief charms is mpcty-not like the ordinary
dresses made of cheap materials These garments that
woman or miss would be proud
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
A Wondrous Variety of Sweaters, IS .95
Styles and Materials Worth Up To $3.50

ofeE the style
hwoudae when o
o fwoo,
for indoor welas out doc
tmodest tina
collar
also edndNo dno afwS hhv FloO)
fnde sbroadav wooss
TO looks and different models that
yIke poH TackF Frost
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
PetticOats
Special SI.95

MADE of excellent quality
WAL silk messaliue. with
plain or fancy pleated and fluted
flounces. The silks alone are
worth more than the finished
skirts. Every wanted color and
black.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
Fur Trimmed Suits Only $1O.95
Wonderful Suits You'll Agree Sold Regularly at SIS

A PRICE that makes II possible for every woman to have
y smart tailored suit with without fur trimming
Imagine getting like these early the for SIO95
The STYLES are all that be desired and the materials and
workmanship are keeping with the lines and bear close npec
ton.
Fur and braid trimmed well plain tailored suits Of POPn
vyhipcord, cheyo gabardnes, serges etc.
The skirts are full farng Jackets correct lengths, lined
with yam dyed satin. Many Chn-Chn collars in the lot.
They may be had brown green black navy and
more Of the much wanted shades.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
WILL ENFORCE CHICAGO
SUNDAY CLOSING LAW

Chicago Ill., Oct ee-Strict enforcement
OF the sunday saloon closing law in Chicago
was reinforced yesterday BY an opinion for
maIly filled by the corporation counsel with
the council license committee holding that
saloon keepers may not keep their places
open on sundays for the purpose OF seliing
cigars and soft drinks
Clean coal and full weight are of
more Importance than price Il =
Semple. successor Southwestern Fuel
Co. Phone 531.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
The Girls Store
Offers The Following:

CHILDREN'S HATS-Many styles IN pretty
tailored velours. whip cords and fets. Black,
brown. cOpen. navy and rose. Sizes to years.
Extra special for Saturdays Ct m
selling, at each, ~ 4 wv
MIDDYS FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Made Of a
good quality white galatea cloth, trimmed with
navy and cardinal. also all white. Sizes from girls
10 to women's A. Special value, AZ
while they last at each. fON
KNIT SCARFS AND CAPS, TOQUES AND TAM
O'SHANTERS- colors IN these wonderful
match sets are cerise, rose. Russian green. bottle
green. copen, cardinal and Oxford. There are
many new novelty designs shown in colors and
white this season, for women, girls and children.
Priced at set. $500. $500, Ct On
$50 and ID i wv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
Saturday Is Opportunity Day at The Popular"

SATURDAY with its Halloween Traditions Feass and Merry
OMakng brings veabe feast values for the people Ell
Paso Autumn business IS now full swing Unusual trade cond
tOns occasioned by European strife brought unusual under
price purchasing opportunities to The Popular These values
pass on to our patrons tomorrow Here, There EVERYWHERE
throughout the store you will find proof that OPPORTUNITY
DAY IS in truth CLIMAX OFVALUE-GIVING IN FRESH
SEASONABLE NEW MERCHANDISE. -stt*.ffJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-29
Waists
At $2:95

TWO hundred new silk waists
I and big proportion Of
them have never been shown be-
fore. for on Thursday there
came a large new shipment of
exceptionally dainty. attractive
new waists that represent excep-
Honal values at the price.
They show a varied assortment
of new plaids and stripes as well
as plain colors IN white. flesh.
pink. etc.
Crepe de Chimes. Georgette
Crepes. Pussy Willow Taffetas.
Laces and Nets. All materials
Of excellent quality.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-24
BY Helen Christine Bennett

The vicar OF Rathcby church,
England, In the Rev. G. Bodkin.
Three years ago this August the
vicar was In the vestry. alone.
He was tired and was Just pulling
on a comfortable old pair OF shoes
when he noticed that In front OF
him n lady was standing. Some.
what embarrassed he hastily rose
to his feet.
What can I do for you. madam %
he inquired. At the same time he
looked searchlngly at his visitor
She was an old lady. with n
pointed chin. coquettish side curls,
a white cashmere coat. violet
silk dyess-here the vicar started
back aghast.
For tho old lady's hands were
buslly employed I'm lifting the VIC
let silk skirt and in displaying to
tho Wears astonished gaze two
small feet. the one smartly shod
In a slipper OF patent leather. with
buckle OF polished silver. and
the other extended In tho air to.
wards him in nothing but a violet
silk stocking. 6
Good gracious" calculated the
vicar. you will catch your death
OF cold-l-" and then he stood
still open mouthed. THERE WAS
NO OLD LADY THERE. For some
time he tried to persuade himself
that he had been dreaming. but
when he left the yestry 1t was with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-24

the habit OF importing wasn't i'm
ported OF sheer necessity but for
convenience and profits.
Germany can feed herset N you
could Gu, off every pound OF food
supplies from abroad you could no,
starNe cermany--so long 40 the
German farm was on the Job.
IT GROWS EVERYTHING NEG.
EsSART TO SUSTAIN THE GER
MAN PEOPLE. what II doesn't
grow they can Get along without.
Crops Break Records
This year the produce OF the
German farm vii probably exceed
all records.
II was supposed by some persons,
mostly OF the type OF the over.
sanguine aud Uniformed Brilon.
that so many men had gone TO the
war that Germany would be unable
this year TO plant her crops: or n
planted. there would be nobody a
harvest them THAT WAS AN.
OTHER DREAM.
All the women were left ut home (:
also the boys and tho old men.
In ordinary times these did about
,our.fifths OF the farm work. so
what was the difference
Also the dreaming ones forgot
the prisoners OF war. What was
lacking otherwise when seed time
came around these handily sup.
piled.
Whole Nation Blooming
The result 10 In Increased acre.
age. and Germany never looked so
blooming. People have turned their
door yards and waste spaces into
vegetable gardens
Everybody that has any ground
10 growing someshin9 20 eat
potatoes. cabbage or carrots.
The grain harvest, OF course. In
another matter.
The labor usually imported from
Russia will be missed a little. bu,
there are more than a million pris-
oners OF war In Germany and they
will get IN the harvest
The cost of food has risen about
IS per cent: but II will not rise
any more. The government has ut.
tended TO that.
II has taken over the control OF
the staple supplies and blocked the
spectators.
Experience has shown that under
present conditions one wheat har.
vestlng will last until the next. 30
that THERE Is NO LONGER THE
LEAST DANGER OF inadequate
supply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-24
II - r
Confessions of a Wife
= = RI = r

bert where the words are needed
and patiently accept HIS cool kiss
on my cheek while all the while
want 10 be taken and crushed in
his arms-want to have my hair
mussed and my pretty negligee
crumpled and my head strained
back until he can look into my
eyes and tell me that we are
young-that life is good when love
is all.
And now it's going to be worse
than ever with a baby 10 nurse
and care for. I'll lose what little
looks / have and for the next eight
or ten years III have To stay at
home and take care of 1t. for we
can't afford any one TO do it for
me. Eight years, Why. Margie.
then I'll be an old woman All
the JOY and light and laughter will
be gone out OF life.
Il am coming over 10 see you for
one more good time before my
condition gets noticeable. Until
after that / am not going to tell
Herbert. for he would not let me
II he thought baby was coming.
He is perfectly wild to have
children, which is more than is
Your distracted and unhappy
friend KITTY"
ITO Be Continued Monday.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-24
WONDERFUL
HOW RESINOL
STOPS ITCHING

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~ s me itching torments OF ecze-
~ " other such skin-eruptions.
H., relief that the first use OF Res
NV. ointment and ResinoI Soap
), -, rs perfectly incredible. ATT
ar The suffering they have en-
No.. a and all the useless treat.
M" tney spent good money for.
49, cannot believe anything 80
W. ps; mild and inexpensive can
sTpp me Itching and burning IN.
nan me-. And they find il still
msn. wonderful that the improve.
lno1 ' Is permanent and that Res
ill., really drives away the erup.
i'm. completely in a very short
mr., Perhaps there Is a pleasant
Rs.,ns IKE this in store for you.
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