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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
BURGLARS AT POSTvILLE.
Night Burglars Visit POstville Stores
and Hen COOps.

Bold, bad burglars were about in
Postville Tuesday night. Meier
Bros. hennery was visited and
enough poultry borrowed CD for a
New Years dinner. Two hatchets
were also taken and with these they
George Washingtonized their way
through two rear doors into the
store of Luhman e Sanders, where
they selected two pairs of the best
shoes, some socks, a sweater, some
dress shirts, touched the cash regis
ter for several dollars and some
stamps, helped themselves to
part box of ten-cent cigars i'll q
private drawer, relieved the purse Of
Miss Jennie Nicolay in desk at the
front of the store of about $500,
took bunch of keys from the rear
of the store and then went out the
front door and forgot to shut it.
They next entered Durno & Nlco-
lays hardware by way of the trent
door, and so far as is known they
took nothing but Eddie Bucks
Sunday school pennies out of the
cash register.
They were tracked to the barn at
the brlckyard, where they had a
team, and where they had smoked
cigars and pulled the identify ing
tags from their plunder.-Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Y. o. BENDICKSON ELECTED
MANAGER.
Popular Buttermaker at DEBORAH
Farmers Creamery Will be the
Manager Coming Year.

The DEBORAH Farmers Ice Cave
Creamery Company held their an
nual meeting recently. At this
meeting n. O. Bendickson the pOpu-
lar buttermaker, who has been with
the creamery for the past three
years since it was organized was
elected manager for the ensuing
year. Since coming to DEBORAH Mr..
Bendickson has made good in every
respect, and the butter he has turned
out has been second to none in the
state. He has brought the products
of the local creamery up to a high
plane, and has given the very best
of satisfaction, and We are pleased
to record the fact of him being elect
ed manager. He is the right man
in the right place, and will give all
patrons a square deal.
Gus Johnson, of Glenwood town
ship was elected president and f..
F. Bakken, of Madison, vice presi-
dent. The following were elected
on the board of directors: H. Fl.
Evenrud, Sam Sorenson, Gilbert
Horgen, p. j. Carolan, e. F. Bakken,
.. A. p. Haugen, l.. Larson, Hans
Rosendahl and H. o. Josvanger. With
the affairs of the creamery in the
hands of such good men, we predict
a big increase in business during
1915.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Passes Century Mark.

Iowa Falls, Ia, Jan. George
levers, former resident of this
ounty, recently passed his one
undredth birthday at the home of
is son near Buffalo Center. Mr..
dyers is a well known pioneer in
he county, and up till a few years
60 was an active farmer south of
he town of Eldora. He was born
n Chenago county, N. Y, in 1915,
yhere he resided until 1854, when
re came to this county and occu-
lied his 400-acre farm until recent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Thanks to Harry Bullard.

Christmas morning at $3.50 o'clock
Harry Billiard lighted the streets OF
ossian, turning on the electricity
or the convenience of those who at
ended six o'clock> mass at St. Fran
is de Sales church. Many COM
lents were heard from all sides,
md in extending to Mr.. Bullard our
many thanks for his thoughtfulness
e believe we voice the sentiment
{ all who ventured out on Christ
las morning .-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Big Firm Fails at VoIga.

c. E. Lovett, proprietor of big
general store at Volga City, turned
over his stock on Monday to John
Susie for the benefit of his creditors.
1t is reported that the assets amount
to about $4,000 and the liabilities
to 100000. The store could not con-
veniently be closed, as the postoffice
is in the same room. Just what
method of bankruptcy proceedings
will be followed is not decided. Mr..
Lovett has done big wholesale and
retail business in poultry and eggs,
and his name is household word
among the poultry raisers and deal
ers all over northeast Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
WORK FOR MARRIED MEN.
Waterloo Ice Company VIII Employ
Heads of Families.

Waterloo, Ia, Jan. 4.-Only mar
ried men will be given work at the
ice harvest, according to a state
ment by an officer of the Crystal Ice
& Fuel company, the object being to
benefit families. The ice is nearly
a foot thick, and the harvest will be
commenced the latter part of the
week if the cold continues. Four.
teen to sixteen inches is the desir-
ed thickness. The harvest will be
large, and work will be given to a
good-sized force for several weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Madison, Wis.

M. ID. Reynolds says
This is to certify that / have been
"a great sufferer from Rheumatism
since 1894. Contracted the disease
while working with a snow pillow on
the railroad. For several years I
have been obliged to use crutches
a great part of the time Having
used three boxes of the Meritol
Rheumatism Powders, l have thrown
away the crutches and am now al
most fully recovered. Ii certainly
has done wonders for me and |
heartily recommend it, NJ. d. Reyn-
olds. E. j. Parman, Exclusive
Agent. Jan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
1t is easier to drive some men to
drink than it Is to hold them back.
Life Insurance Refused.

Ever notice how closely life insur-
ence examiners look for symptoms
of kidney diseases? They do so be-
cause weakened kidneys lead TO
many forms of dreadful life-shorten-
ing Affections. II you have any
symptoms like pain in the back, fire.
quent, scanty or painful action, tir-
ed feeling, aches and pains, get
Foley Kidney Pills today. Engbert-
son Pharmacy. Jan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06

An apostrophe to the value of the
hen is attributed by an exchange to
a philosophical colored man. He said:
Chickens, sub, is the usefullest ami
NAL they is. You en- eat 'em TO
they's BON, an aftah they's daid!"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
l.. Il <ANA>AZ AAV Jeweler
Home of Meritol Remedies
Pleasant Ridge Telephone Officers

At the meeting of the Pleasant
Ridge Telephone Co., held in Cas-
Italia, Monday, the following OIL
GERS were elected:
w. B. Riggs, Castalia, president.
knut Osterhus, Ossian, secretary.
Elmer Rosa, Ossian; William An
derson, West Union; and Henry Fol
lett, Clermont, directors. -Ossian
Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06

A Kansas editor tersely sums 1t
up this way: when / look at my
grandfather's sword | want to go
right out and fight, but then / think
of his wooden leg and calm right
down."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06

If you can READ the persuasive adj
|vertisements of a patent medicine
without being convinced that you
need a bottle of it you are strong
minded.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06

Total cream received 1.769,9OS lbs.
Average test of cream, 21.7%.
Average price received for butter,
27.9c per 10.
Average paid patrons for butter fat
2S.7c per ID.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Paid Out,
$131,301.51

VIO I, d I /.
,035.S lbs. Butterfat sold.
S1,027.1 lbs. overrun, 21.1%.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06

1871, 301.51
464, O91 TBS. Butter made at cream
cry.
695 TBS Shrinkage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
Mail Orders

or any goods ordered will have oui
arv hest attention. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06

Buttermilk sold 70S3O
Cream sold. 1888 tits. B. F. $685.
Shares sold 90
40 lbs. Butter on hand.
Cash on hand Nov. "a, '13 $S73.4S
3S9,S59 lbs. Butter shipped
"A, 1873 lbs. Butter sold at creamery
.21 1921
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-01-06
STATEMENT.

Receipts and disbursements for
the year ending November "a, 1914.
ReCeiDtS
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
It May Be Two Weeks Before America
Can Hear From Berlin Regarding Case
CAssociated Press by Federal Wireless.)


WASHINGTON, August 22-It may be two weeks more
the administration officials in possession OF the full facts
regard the sinking of the steamship Arabic Thursday off
Ireland resulting the killing Of several American pas
enges time the complete data hand the
government will take action ~. N 5@gz'f. -
The gravity of the situation has resolved the
proceed the delberaon and the German gov
will be given every opportunity explain the
reckless disregard the warning despatched Berlin July 2
possible whether the conditions under which the Arabic
attacked justified the action of the German commander
Remind the Germans
Yesterday the department instructed Ambassador Gerard
Berlin call Gecanys attention to the sinking Of the Arabic
the killing of Americans and request that Germany explain the
incident -'' "-7'.''
The ambassador replied he is informed by heGerman
foreign that report may delayed least weeks be-
of the difficulty in communicating with the commander of the
ubmarine which made the attack against the Arabic r
Dead Number Thrty-eight ~r
Official dispatches yesterday the British admiralty to the
the furnished with naval any
that had forfeited of her rights noested
passage passenger carrier neutral port \
The London reports also the finding Of the dead body
Brugere of San Francisco of the American VICTIMS Of
the attack upon fine liner -..n, = >
The number OF the Arabic dead has been definitely learned
Queenstown dispatches stating that careful check shows that
twelve cabin passengers eerage and twenty
OF the down with the liner total death list Of
thirty eight. j.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
COTTON ORDER TO I
BRING PROTESTS
State Department win Cite Brl-
taln's Previous Stand and Ask
The Reason For Change
tA,.oeia,sd Pros. br Fsderal wIrslssal

. (Associatsd Press By Federal wirsless.)
WASHINGTON, August 90. - The
British and French governments issued
indentieal notifications yesterday thas
on and after yesterday cotton is to be
considered absolute cont.1band by the
two nations and its expectation to Ger.
many, Austria and Turkey forbidden
undcr penalty Of forfeiture II captured
in vessels attempting to run the block
AIDES. - 4,a.
The Allies base their right to declare
the coritrahanding Of cotton on the fact
that IL is the principal ingredient in
modern explosives in use by the enemy
II Is thought certain here that the
government will Issue a protest against
the British and French action, which
seriously affects. the American cotton
growers, although no discussion Of the
subject can be had with any of the
government officials. "a. 81
It Is believed that the state depart.
ment, with foreknowledge Of the prob
able action of the British and French,
has been preparing the formal protest,
which will cite the Previous policy of
Great Britain in the matter Of cotton,
which was that cotton shipments should
he considered free of restraint
It Is expected that the filing of this
protest will bring out full explanation
of the reasons behind the change of at
titude. .a.. " H.,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
MUCH Fighting
GERMAN ADVANCE
ossowetz Holding Out and Wilma
, sStandIng But Government
! May Withdraw
tA,soala..a. Pres, ~ FEDERAL wlrslsss.I

! LONDON, August 2!l--Reports to-
day from the eastern war arena are
anything but assuring and the rum )r
that the Russian capital might be
moved from Petrograd to Moscow
ssrms more likely. 'r..,..
( The Russian stronghold of Ossowetz
is holding out, but largely because the
country roundabout is. mostly mar: hes
and the Germans have not been. al l.
TO bring their heavy guns to bear on
the Notifications, while the roads are
/. so, narrow the machine guns easily
sweep them and prevent the approach
of large bodies Of troops,
zeppelin Winged
4 Wilma, the Russian fortress on the
line between Grodno and Petrograd
and still an obstacle to German ad
vance on the Russian capital, is now
the object of Teuton military atten,
tion. The Teuton air.heets have been
sent to scout over the country. IT is
reported that Zeppelin approach 'ne
Wilma was brought down by aircraf'
guns. ...' s.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
Roosevelt Incensed AT Delay;
Says Time For Words Has
PaSSed---DeedS Wanted.

OYSTER BAY August ado not the people al Washing
the for words passed and that the
deed demanded Theodore Roosevelt yesterday when
informed that it had been decided by the President that the admin
straon will take step regard to the killing Of American pas
sengers the White Star liner Arabic torpedoed and sunk
Thursday until the foreign Office has had the opportunity
make any possible explanation they have justify the act
Mr. Roosevelt in regarding the attack unwaned
upon passenger ship the face of the solemn warning of the
latest American note, said in part: asss1A' at5 III
The time for words passed 1t is uncomfortable to
there be Americans who claim be inhertoTs of the rad
George Washington and Of Abraham Lincoln and that there
representatives who that the time
for action has ~ .&E NtTt@E
What has just occurred is only fresh and amenable proof
the people who have insisted upon the
beginning of military preparation thirteen months for the
forced for the unfolding Of rights and
national honor" 7-s@l. '..s Ill.,. ~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
New Army and Navy Ready To
Sail For Gulf Of Saros To Help
Force Open the Road To Con-
stantinopIe and the Black Sea
TURKEY HELPED REVOLT
AMONG THE uBYANS
Also Detained Italian Subjects In
Syria Where invasion and
Massacre Kept Them In Dam
ger, Says Rome In Explanation
tAspccistsd Press By Federal wffeisss.)

(Assccistsd Press By Federal wffeless)
TONDON, August 22.-Italy
- formally declared war upon
Turkey yesterday and an Italian
squadron Isl expected to sail for
the Gulf of Saros at once, convoy
ing an Italian army to cooperate
with the Allies for the forcing OF
the Dardanelles and the capture
of Constantinople. An army OF
Ave army corps has been concen-
trated in Southern Italy for sever
al days. awaiting orders to en-
bork upon the waiting transports.
Yesterday morning an ultima
tum, calling for an immediate an
sven, was served upon the Porte
by the Italian ambassador at Con-
stantinople, this ,iltimatum de-
r1nndihg an explanations of the
tAateiition by the Turkish author
tiles OF Italian subjects in Syria.
Declaration At Noon =" ''
No answer being forthcoming
at noon yesterday, Marquis Di-
garroni. the Italian ambassador,
banded note to the Turkish for
eign minister. which stated that
Italy considered herself in a state
ofwar with Turkey. The ambas-
sador demanded his passports.
The Italian reasons for the dec
Iaration OF war were two: one
that Turkey had helped instigate
andshad since supported the re-
volt iii Libya against Italy; the
other that italian subjects were
Illegally restrained from leaving
Syria, where they were in peril
from the unsettled conditions
brought about by the Russian in.
vasion and the Turkish massaeres
of the Assyrians and Armenians
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
GATHER TO
STRIKE At TURKEY

(AspociRted Press by, Federal WiTeless)
NAPLES, Italy, August Extending
color ia the reports that Serbia has
agreed to the cession Of macedonia te-
ritory to Bulgaria, and that Bulgaria
will now enter the war on the SIDE of
Allies, is the news that King Ferdinand
has concentrated 10000 splendidly-
trained and equipped troops on the
Turkish frontier.
This move is said to be preparatory
to a declaration Of war and a dash
into Turkish territory.
bulgaria 8 demands for part in Mace
donia are declared to have been acceL-
ed to by the Allies and au arrangement
made with Serbia for the relinquish-
ment Of the territory wanted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
A COMMON ERROR
Tho Same Mistake Is Made by Many
Honolulu People.

It. a common error
TO plaster the aching back,
To rub with liniments,S rheumatic
joints.
If the trouble comes from the kid.
ueys,
It's time to use Doan's Backache
Kidney Pills
HeIe is convincing proof OF merit
DR.. II. Green, physician, 2l5 N. Ninth
St., N. Yakima, Wash, says: al have
aOw been practising medicine for over
fifty years, aud ever since Doan s Back.
ache Kidney Pills came to my attention
have prescribed them to my patients.
They have never failed in any instance
that have used them; in fact, the
promptness in which they overcome
kidney disorders is deserving Oh great
credit.
"For any form Of kidney trouble,
backache, duh pains through the loins,
kidney stones and gravel, drOpsy, rheu'
matte pains, weakness of the bladder
and inability TO hold the secretions,
poan s Backache Kidney Pills are the
best medicine that can be used"
Doan 5 Backache Kidney Pills are
sold by all druggists and storekeePers
at so cents per box (six boxes So 5O),
or will he mailed on receipt of price
hv the HOLSTER Drug Co, Honolulu,
Wholesale agents for the Hawaiian Is
lands.
Remember the name, Deans, s"d
take no substitute.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
ITALIANS HAMMER
AT TRENT GATES


tAs'ociated Press by Federal wirslessJ
= VERONA, Italy, August 22.-lhe
Italians are now hammering at the
optposts of Trent with their heavy ar
tillery and are slowly reducing the
Austrian defenses.
The task set before the Italian in
vaders at this point is regarded as a
most difficult one. For twenty miles
the approach TO Trent is defended by
succession of, forts, we'll plaeed;
while the ground over which the ltal.
lars rust advance is hOneycombed
with entertainments.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
HURRICANE TOLL IS
Three HUNDREDDEAD

Associated Press by Federal Wireless)
GALVESTON, August 22.--Full re
ports from the various Texan com
muuities which suffered in the Hood
and storm of last week have now beer
obtained. They show that the known
dead number two hundred and fifty
six. In addition to which there are six
ty.fve others who are missing and
who have probably persisted.
The property damage throughout
the State is close to fifty million do
hrs. The figures Of property loss are
estimated from the known damage 50
far as the lists have been compiled.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
MUMMY OF Chinese
COMING TO HONOLULU

After having been put through
mysterious process known only in the
Orient, which hardened it to. the con
sistency of flint rock, the BODY of Nee
Sun, wealthy resident of Chinatown
and leader of the On Leon Tong, has
reen shipped to San Francisco, whor'
it will he placed aboard a steamer for
Honolulu, saws q Pittsburgh, PennSyi'
vaDia, despatch.
Nee Sun died several weeks ago and
the BODY was at once removed to au
undertaking establishment, where the
process of "mummifeation was be-
gun.
The body was the first ever shipped
from Pittsburgh after having gone
through this process. IT required
$4,000 to prepare the Tong leader s re-
mains for the long journey.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
CABINET INFORMED OF
~ TURKISH HOSTILITY
(A.-octatsa Press BY FEDERAL wirsIsss.I

'AS'oclatea FIesS ny EeostA "HeSs'SS
ROME, August "a. - Foreign
Minister Sonnino reported to the
cabinet today large number of
facts regarding Turkish treat
ment of Italian subjects and other
provocative acts.
The Italian government declar-
ed that the situation is becoming
intolerable and took steps to de-
mand an accounting from Con-
stlntinople. "
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
Army Officers Are
MISUNDERSTANDING
German Sympathy
Associated prsss By FsAsrAl wirsIssa.'

PORTLAND, OREGON, August %.
Captain Leonard T.. Waldron, in
command of the Ninety.third Coast
Artillery company, at Fort Stevens,
Oregon, and Lieut.. Harold l.. Gar
diner, of the same command, are ac-
cnsed Of joining in toast to the sue
cess OF German arms, when it was
proposed at an Astoria restaurant re-
Gently, Charges have been preferred
against the two. officers with Senator
Chamberlain, by George Shepard, an
attorney Of Astoria, who makes the
accusation AVID supports. it. by the at
fdayits of witnesses.
The officers deny the truth of the
allegation.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
MEXICAN SHIPPERS
TAKING POT SHOTS
volley Directed At Troop Of Cav
airy On Practise Ride Along
The Line Yesterday
tAssoctatsd Press By Federal wireless.)

, WASHINGTON, August 22--BOrder
shippers continue to annoy American
troops on patrol duty, while yesterday
a volley was fired by number Of Mex
lean raiders against a troop of Ameft-
can cavalry, on a practise ride near
Laehiel Arizona. 49,.
The troops hunted for the bandits,
hut the latter scattered as soon as they
lad delivered their vOlley.
Obregon Refers to Chief
General 0bregon 3 reply to the note
emit to him by tie Pan,Ameriean con.
ference, asking the warning factions to
compose their differences, was received
today. He refers the conferees TO his
superior, Gen. Carranza.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
JOHN BARLEYCORN
AMONG FRIENDS

Nfter helping YashimUra, japanese
fisherman, to launch his sampan, at Ma.
alaea Maui, Hardda and Makayama,
fishermen friends, were invited on
board to celebrate the occasion. The
party was merry one for several
hours, and then, TO further show his
affectiOnate regard, Yashimura slashed
both of his friends in the back with u
big knife. He is now in jail aud his
two friends are in the hospital. 1t is
stated that both viii recover, although
Harada had a cut into his lung cavity,
and Makayama is suffering from sew
e"al deep cuts on his shoulders and
back
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
GERMAN REPORT OF THE
. FIRST OF THE BATTLE

Associated Press By Federal wireless,l
BERLIN, August 2l.-The Russian
gunboats ;Sivuteh. and Koreets, Rus
sian torpedo boat and German tor
pedo boat have been sunk as the re-
suit of the naval battle ut the mouth
of the Gulf of Riga. Another warshiP
has been beached aud another dis
abled. Forty of the Russians were
saved. u .
German mine-sweepers have cleared
the mouth OF the gnlf of floating
mines.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
German Officials and Press Silent In
Regard To the Sinking Of the Arabic
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless.)(

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)(
BERLIN August 22The representative here Of the Assoca
Ted Press has been unable obtain from German official in
talk concerning the sinking Of the British
submarine direct refusal to talk for
publication both the foreign Office and the admiralty
The tendency here be consider the question
necessity for excitement The German
has of sinking of the ARABIC and the
deaths of Americans result but the
self the probable effect in America in view Of the American
not has been avoided
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
WILL co After THE
TRADE OF CHINA
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireisss.)

WASHINGTON, August 22 An ag-
gressiVe campaign to secure for Ameri-
can exporters and business men a share
in the development of the resources Of
hina is planned by the departments Of
commerce and state, which will work
together to advance American interests
in the Far East. The plan coPtemplates
the development of the American vest.
ed interests already in china, which
will insure the United States a fair
haze of the foreign t;ade of the Chin
csc nation.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
MRS. HARTMAN FR0WNS
ON WAR PREPARATIONS
(Associated Pres. bY Tederal WireleEal

OMSHS' tm@usf .Si~prepa rations
made by the subsidiary lines of the I'm
ion Pacific to convert their shops into
munitions factories were stopped by
Mrs. f.. II. Hartman. widow of the
late railroad magnate, it was learned
today.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-08-24
A. MEXICAN DUTIES IN
n TURKEY INCREASED
(AssOciated Press by Federal WLrelessO

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirelessD
AMSTERDAM, August %. 49, Word
from ConstantinOple, via Berlin, an,
nounees that the American embassy at
COnstantinople has been requested by
the Italian ambassador to take over the
Italian interests in Turkey, following
.ne departure of the Italian ambassador
and staff, probably today, The Ameri.
Kan ambassador has been requested to
especially safeguard the lives of the
Italian subjects throughout lta'y.