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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
The Oath Of Allegiance.

The oath of allegiance to the
United States, taken by those who
desire to live in this country and
enjoy its opportunities and privileg-
es, in the past has been too much
considered mere form, to be hasti-
ly gone through with. 1t is in fact
a very serious matter. Recent events
ARE laying stress upon it and bring
ing it's meanings more into the
light. Many courts now make the
taking of the oath of allegiance an
impressive and solemn ceremonial.
In addressing the applicants for
citizenship in New York the other
day, Supreme Court Justice Kelby
said:
THE present situation of affairs
may mean that in the near future
have important results. If we are
to have war with another country
thC ChitCu oldlCo huol nave thC
same support from its naturalized
citizens as it has from its native
born citizens. The naturalized citi-
zen must be prepared to. fight faith
fully and with no mental reserva-
ton if necessary, and to give his life
against the country of his birth to
support this his new country"
These are very serious considera-
lions and to the United States they
are matters of supreme Importance.
For even slight consideration must
show what a. divided allegiance
means in tines of stress or Of &C
tual war.
A man can have but one wife and
one country, and any idea of divid-
ed allegiance in these matters is
certain to lead to trouble. 1t is
clearer than ever today that man
must be either an American or a
foreigner.
We may look forward to the time
when there shall be but one country,
the world. But at present the mat
ter of citizenship and of heart allie
glance to that citizenship is one OF
surprising importance. The oath
citizenship is not one to be lightly
taken.-Minneapol Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
CORRESPONDENCE.
SPILLVILLE.

July b, 1915.
The Kovarik's millinery store are
having sale on all summer hats
at great reduction prices.
Miss Anna Andera returned to
Mason City Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. Mikesh and daughter EN-
ma visited at the ]. j. Kubesh home
at Fort Atkinson Tuesday.
Mrs. Frances Mikesh and daugh-
ter, Mrs. l.. j. Benda visited with
relatives at Austin, Mimi, the fore
part of the week
Miss Mary Suchan was DEBORAH
shopper Monday.
JOS. Sterba of ST. Louis, Mo,
was visiting with his sister, Mrs. B.
Kala this week.
Will Smith came home from Cedar
Rapids Thursday.
A. A. Novak and son Roy return
ed from Chicago Friday.
NJ. Graf autoed down from Cal
mar Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Cooper and
daughter Irene autoed to DEBORAH
Wednesday.
Anton Swehla accompanied by
Jos. Sterba, Misses Otillia and Hat
tie Kovarik, Mrs. Frances Swehla
and daughter Ida autoed to Cresco
Thursday.
Frank Swehla and sister Emma
autoed to Calmar Saturday.
Mrs. Ant. G. Fisher and daughter
Lillian visited at the Mike Mikesh
home near Protivin Wednesday.
FIR. j. Kovarik, Ant. G. Fisher and
James Koshatka, played for a dance
near Fort Atkinson Thursday eve.
ming.
Chas. Swacha came down from
Cedar Rapids Friday returning the
next day.
Miss Emma Lusk left for Elma
Sunday for a visit with her sister
Rose.
John Guelff and son George came
down from Mason City Saturday for
few days visit at the Frank Sweh-
la home.
James Chekal and Robt. Khmesh
left for Chicago Wednesday. The
latter returning Friday. ~
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Hauser and
family and Mrs. Mary Mikesh of Ce-
dar Rapids arrived at Conover Fri
day for about three weeks visit with
relatives in this vicinity.
Fishers orchestra played for a
dance at Ridgeway Saturday evening.
Lewis Mikesh autoed to Conover
Saturday morning.
Henry Novak and family of near
Cresco were guests at the Thos.
Novak home last Sunday.
Miss Emma Klimesh came home
from Waterloo Wednesday for a
months vacation.
JOS Barloon and son of near Jack
son Junction were in town Friday.
Jos Jarosh and Frank Landa of
near Little Turkey were in town
Tuesday. The former came down to
see his mother who is very i'll.
Anton G. Fisher began to haul
mail on the Star route last Thurs
day.
Victor Becker autoed down from
Calmar Friday.
Thos. Novak was visiting with rel
atives near Cresco several days last
week.
Quite a number from here at
tended the picnic at Little Turkey
Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
BROKE FOsTER-soN's ARM.
Ralph Erhardt, Aged Eleven, Pun
ished for Mistake in Hoeing-
Foster-Father Fined
500.

A case that excited much interest
in West Union Saturday was the
prosecution of Cleve Erhardt, a
farmer, on the charge of cruelty
Furnishing his foster-son, Ralph Err
hardt, aged eleven. Erhardt pleaded
guilty, but enough evidence was
taken to show the extent of the in
juries, and surgeon swore that one
OF the bones in the boys arm was
broken. The boy testified that his
foster-father tied him down and then
bella bored him with a thick stick,
leaving him with large black and
blue spots on his back and hip, in
addition to the broken bone. Justice
Harvey Smith, before whom the case
came, gave Erhardt the limit under
the charge preferred, that of assault
and battery, 500 and costs, and
feelingly told the prisoner Of his
regret that he was unable to make
the punishment greater The boy
claimed that he was punished for
having inadvertently hoed up some
plants while hoeing weeds in the
garden on Thursday. 1t did not ap-
pear that acts of cruelty had been
perpetrated on the boy before. Ralph
is the son of Mrs. Will Daniels OF
this city, and a relative of Mr.. En-
hardt.-West Union Argo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
His Auto His Tractor.

The day of the automobile as a
tractor is about to dawn. People
little realize its tractive power which
is four times it's carrying power. In
the Chicago Tribune of Wednesday
is a picture of an emergency jitney
in use during the street car strike.
1t was a Ford delivery car hauling a
dray wagon. Besides the seats full,
four men stood on the running
boards and twenty or more people
crowded into the dray and still the
darned thing ram
In Marshalltown says the Times
Republican, not long ago a manu-
facturer of trailers to be used be-
hind automobiles tested one behind
a Ford jitney on a steep grade and
the automobile easily hauled forty
two school children up the hill on
high gear.
1t is said that careful tests made
at the plant of the White trucks
have demons trated that an automo-
lille will pull on trucks or other We
hicles four times the load it can
carry on it's own wheels; therefore,
the time is not far distant when
farmers in Iowa will be coming to
town hauling loads of hay behind
a cheap automobile. Hogs will go to
market at night in joy rides and
the self binder will work all night
behind the glare of the electric
lights of the modern auto.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07

Many people seem to feel that this
country will go to war to protect the
right of our high rollers to travel
in comfort on the imperial suites of
the belligerent ships.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
When Hot Weather Expresses.

When you feel oppressed, dull and
stupid, are inert and languid-do
not blame it all on the weather. Heat
will not affect you so much if the
bowels are regular Foley Cathartic
Tablets are ideal for indigestion and
constipation. They relieve stout per-
sons of that bloated, heavy feeling.
-Engbertson's Pharmacy. July
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07

A year course in Common Eng
lish is offered at Valdez College. 1t
is preparatory course for Sth grade
graduates and prospective teachers.
The new catalog tells all about it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07

The keen sympathy of the bag
gage man for your desire to get the
trunk to the destination on time, is
very pronounced after you have
handed him quarter tip. !
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07

Before marriage a man finds it lit
tie trouble to live on love-after-
wards he may wish he could.
Some folks imagine they are
growing up Just because they man
age to keep others below them.
Some of the worst things we have
got have come from discarding
something that was satisfactory for
something better.
During every campaign we be-
come firmly convinced that the
world is getting better-that there
are far more perfect men than we
ever dreamed of. We get this idea
from reading the literature the can
didates send out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
BY HARRY ]. GREEN.
FOR SHAME


When Mary starts to board a car,
Just see how brazen some men are.
Why don't they turn their heads,
| beg?
Why should they look at Mary's hat?
Cincinnati Enquirer
Those highstep cars are a disgrace !;
They are entirely out of place.
The distance should be cut in half,
Then Mary wouldn't show her ami
mostly.
Detroit News.
When Mary starts to dance a BIT
Some men folks nearly have a fit;
But, il more clothes her form should
drape,
4dary wouldn't show her disposition.
Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
When Mary dons her shortened skirt,
The men imagine she will flirt,
And wonder if the chilly breeze
Don't freeze her nearly to the neck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
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YOUR STRENGTH

depends to considerable extent up
on the perfect alignment of the YER
tebrae which compose your spinal
column.
Many famous people have proved
CHIROPRACTIC
TO be Natures agent. This advance
ment in science leads to health and
long life.
MRS. HELENE Ii. OPSAHL.
Chiropractor
Phone 4S1 White, 4O3 Jefferson ST.
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Home Life
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Kansas City Weekly Star
Everyday Lille
Home Life
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Home Life
Gentlewom;
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Detroit News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09

Mrs. chichester gazed at Peg and
covered her eyes with her hand as II
to shut out some painful sight.
Peg looked at Mrs. Chichester and at
the significant action. There was no
mistaking its significance. 1t convey
ed dislike and contempt so plainly that
Peg felt it through her whole nature.
She turned to Alaric and found him re.
garding her as though she were some
strange animal. Ethel did not deign
to notice her. She whispered to
Hawkes.:
Il can't stay here"
why not?' asked the lawyer.
I'D be happier with me father" said
Peg.
You'll be quite happy here-quite."
Were not wanted here. Michael"
she murmured.
The terrier looked up at her and then
buried bis head under her arm as
though ashamed.
Jarvis came in response to the ring
at that moment, bearing a panied. mar
tyr-like expression on his face.
Mrs. Chichester directed him to take
away Pegs parcels and the dog.
Peg frightenedly clutched the terrier.
"Oh, no, ma'am." she pleaded. "Plaze
lave Michael with me. Don't take him
away from me-"
Take it away" commanded Mrs.
Chichester severely, land v let 1t
inside the house again"
We'll If We don't want him inside
yer house We don't want M inside yer
house." Peg snapped back. .
Hawkes. pleaded.
NO.: said Peg firmly. II will not
give him up"
The lawyer tried again to take the
dog from her. Come. Miss O'Connell;
you really must be reasonable"
II don't care about being reasons.
ble," replied Peg. michael was given
to me by me father. an he's not very
big. an he's not a watchdog: he's a pet
dog-an' Iookr!' She caught sight or
Ethel's little poodle. and. with a cry OF
self justification. she said:
See, she has a dog in the house.
right here In the house. Look at IT,!
And she pointed to where the little
ball of white. wool lay sleeping on Eth
els lap. Then Peg laughed heartily.
81 didn't know what it was until 1t
moved"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
LIv-vER-LAx
All the Effectiveness, Not
the Effect Of caIomeI.

Liv-Ver-Lax is one of the most i'm
portant medical discoveries of recent
years. For a long time medical ex-
perts, realizing the harmful effects of
calomel, have been striving to find a
liver cleanser that would be just as
effective as calomel, and yet be abso-
lutely harmless in its action. Recent
ly this remedy was actually put forth
by L. X. Grigsby, in his Liv-Ver.Lax.
Liv-Ver-Lax is a harmless vegeta-
Bile compound, designed solely for
the treatment of liver complaints.
The immediate favor it has met with
in thousands of homes is proof posi-
tive of its real value.
If you feel worn out, tongue coat
Ell, and skin sallow, don't delay until
it becomes dangerous, nip the troll
BILE in the bud with Liv-Ver-Lax. In
sist on the genuine, bearing the s.g-
nature and likeness of L. K. Grigsby,
which is guaranteed to give s~atisfae-
ton or money refunded. For sale
by any druggist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
= X X X X X X
BELLEVUE

= - =
Miss Mildred Wilson, of Watts, re-
:urned Saturday to her home after
a pleasant visit of two weeks with
her cousin, Miss Malvina Parker.
Misses Willie and Mildred Robin
son and Leila Kennedy, of Troy have
been guests for the past week of
Misses Bette Morrah and Mallie
Cade.
The entertainment of the Troy
school on last Friday night was
quite a success, the only complaint
we have heard, the house was so
crowded, several ladies failed to get
seats.
Mrs. J. B. Britt, of Princeton, has
been on a visit to Mrs. J. S. Britt
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Morrah, Mrs
w D and Miss Ellen Morrah were re-
Gently visitors in Mt Carmel, to see
Mrs. J. w. Moran, who has been quite
sick the past two weeks.
Miss Allston returned home Mon
day after a pleasant stay with rela.
tives in Greenwood.
Mr.. Harvey Robinson and family
and little Martha Wardlaw of Troy
were in Bellevue On Sabbath.
The Sandover school will close to-
night with an entertainment.
Mrs. John Wardlaw and Miss Ruth
Robinson attended the commence
ment of Columbia College. Mrs.
Wardlaw went down to see her
daughter Miss Rebe-ca graduate.
Prof. Cheatham and family of
Abbeville, attended the union meet:
ing at Buffalo on the fifth Sabbath.
Mrs. Cowan came home Friday
from Abbeville after spending a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Lyon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
Buy Now Build Now
BE A Home owner
We will Furnish the Money
STANDARD BUILDING AND LOAN
..... ASSOCIATION .....
W. q. White, Pres. Otto Bristow, Sec.
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville.

NONhtJ VI
Court of Common Pleas.
Robert S. Owens, "a Trustee Of the
Bankrupt Estate of Abbeville Lum-
der Company, against David Jones,
ct al, Trustees of Grace A. M. E.
Church.
By authority Of a Decree OF Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Abhe-
Vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, I will offer for
yale, ut Public Outcrv, at Abbeville C..
H., 5. G., ON Salesday in July,
A. D. 1915, within the legal hours of
sale, the following described lands, to
wit All that tract or parcel Of land
situate, lying and heing in the City of
Abbeville, in the State Of South Caro-
lima, containing Three-Fourths of One
Acre, more or less, and bounded by
lands Of America Sloan. Estate of J.
C Klugh. Jim Guy and Moseley Fer
ry road, and heing lot on which is sit
uated Grace A. M E. Church.
Terms of Sala-Cash. Purchase to
pay for papers.
R. E. HILL.
Master A. c., s. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09

TO say Now. who would not make q
mistake like that? Who could tell this
girl was your niece"?
He beckoned Peg to come into the
room.
Then the Chichester family received
the second shock they had experienced
that day-one compared with which
the failure Of the bank pulled into In
significance. When they saw the
strange. shabby. red haired girl SLOUGH
into the room with her parcels and that
d%lsgraceful looking dog they felt the
hand Of misfortune had indeed rallen
upon them.
As Peg wandered into the room Mrs.
Chichester and Alaric looked at her In
Mortified Amusement.
Ethel took one swift glance at her
and then turned her attention to Pet.
Jarvis looked r~eproachfully at Mrs
Chichester as much as to say, What
did | tell you?" and went out.
Alaric whispered to bis mother:
"Oh, | say. really, you know-it isn't
true! 1t can't be-"
Pet suddenly saw Michael and began
to bark furiously at him. Michael re-
sponded vigorously until Peg Quieted
him.
At this ju~ncture Mr.. Hawkes. came
forward and. taking Peg gently by the
arm. treasured her by saying:
Come here. my dear. Come here.
Don't be frightened We're all your
friends"
He brought Peg over to Mrs. Chi.
chester. who was staring at her with
tears Of modification In her eyes.
When Pegs eyes met her aunt's she
bobbed a little courtesy she used to do
as a child whenever she met some OF
the gentlefolk.
Mrs. Chichester went cold when she
saw the gauche act. Was it possible
that this creature was her sister An
gela's child? 1t seemed incredible.
What Is your name?" she asked
sternly.
peg. ma'am."
WHAT"
Sure. me names Peg, ma'am," and
she bobbed another little courtesy.
Mrs. Chichester closed her eyes and
shivered. She asked Alaric to ring.
AS that young gentleman passed Ethel
on his way to the bell he said: ut
can't really be true. Eth. EtheI?"
Quaint" was all his sister replied.
Hawkes. genially drew Pegs atten.
ton to her aunt by introducing her:
This lady Is Mrs. Chichester-your
aunt" Peg looked at her doubtfully
a moment. then turned to Hawkes. and
asked him:
Where's me uncleT"
ALAS, my dear child, your uncle is
dead"
Dead" exclaimed Peg in surprise.
"!Afther sendin' for me?"
HE died just before you sailed"
added Hawkes..
God rest his SOUL" said Peg piously.
Sure, If I'd known that IG never have
come at all. I'm too late, then. Good
day to ye," and she started for the
door. .
Mr.. Hawkes. stopped her.
"Where are you going" ,
Back to me father" -
"Oh. nonsense!"
"But l must go back to me father
If me uncle's dead"
1T was Mr.. Kingsnorth's last wish
that you should stay here under your
aunts care. So she has kindly con-
scented to give you d home"
Peg gazed at Mrs. Chichester curl
ously.
Have ye%" ~she-asked.
Mrs. Chichester, with despair In ev-
cry tone, replied. II have"
Thank ye," said Peg, bobbing an
other LITTLE courtosu
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09

Don't fail to see that great feat
ure "America" in SIX reels at the
Opera House Friday, matinee and
night. This is a picture everybody
will enjoy. Prices 10 and Is cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
SEABOARD SCHEDULE

No. II South leaves 5:OO A. NJ. NJ
10 arrives 1910 P. M.
J. D. Miller, Agent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
ITO be- %continued.)
An EASY, Pleasant Laxative

One or two DIR. Kings New Life
Pills with a tumbler of water at night
No bad, %nauseating taste; no belch-
ing gas. Go right to bed. Wake up
in the morning, enjoy a free, easy
bowel movement, and feel fine all
day. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
sold by all Druggists, So in an origi-
nal package, for Csc. Get a bottle
to-day-enjoy this easy, pleasant
laxative.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
5 SCHEDULE
q
Piedmont & Northern Ry. Co

Effective June 9Th, 1915.
!. GREENWOOD, S. C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
Copyright, 1918. by Dodd. Mead T. Company
By J. Hartley Manners

my nEce IN the klIcnen-u nIl55Hv.t-
mistaken for a servant"
The door opened and Jarvis came
into the room. There was a look Of
half triumph on his face as much as
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09

If you are looking for the best prices
in the city of Abbeville on dry goods
and Racket Store goods you will find
something cheap at The Hot Hustler
Racket.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09

Tightening the Burden.
Our misfortunes are often lightened
BY relating them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09

We buy Burr clover seed. Rosenberg
Warehouse Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
FOR SALE.

Three hundred bushels Am
Der and Orange cane seed al
a goot price.
The L. w. White Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-06-09
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
Three hundred bushels Am
Der and Orange cane seed at
a good price.
The L. W. White Co.
Daily Thought.

Judge not the friend until tnou
standest in his place.-Rabbi Hlllel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
VICTIMS
JEERED, S CLAIM
Italian Official Investigation
Confirms Report Subma-
rine Gave Liner No
Warning.

Naples. Nov. 19. delayed in trans
miss;onj.-The official report Of the
investigation into the sinking of the
Italian steamer Ancona by a subnla-
rine off the Tunisian coast. it as an
~nouncedw, was sen to Thomas Nelson
Page, the United States ambassador at
Rome. last night. The investigation
reached the conclusion that the ub1na
rine fired u shell against the wireless
apparatus on the Ancona without any
warning.
The captain brought the vessel i'm
mediately to a halt. The submarine
having hoisted the Austrian flag. the
investigators found, the Ancona was
about to hoist the Italian ensign, but
the flag reached only half way up the
mast when the submarine launched a
torpedo which struck the steamer
amidships. The captain Of the An
n the official account says, ordered
the life boats lowered, but while this
was being done, the submarine contin-
ued firing against h steamers boats.
Some Of the boats were pierced by
shots. obliging the survivors to use
their clothes to stop up the holes. In
the meanwhile, it is alleged. those on
board the submarine jeered their VIC
TINS.