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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
fCresco Professor Acquitted.

The case against Prof. Luce grow
ing out of whipping given a public
school pupil came before Justice w
l. Barker last Tuesday and was de-
cided in favor of the defendant. The
case had been previously tried be-
fore jury and there was a disagree
ment. The issue in the trial was as
ITO whether or no the punishment was
excessive. The instrument used was
a piece of rubber hose, the kind COM
monty used in schools for such pu.'-
poses. Naturally public sentiment is
divided on the matter and many ex-
aggerated stories have been given
currency. 1t may be stated that the
school board and the city superin-
tendent are in complete agreement
in supporting Mr.. Luce, who mas been
offered the principalship for another
year at an increased salary.-Cresco
Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Il. f. Lennon HOnOred.

Messrs. w. b. Reed and B. F. Len
non, two of Decorah's we'll known
implement dealers attended the
Northeastern Iowa Implement Deal
ers' convention held at McGregor
last week. The association composes
dealers of Winneshiek. Allamakee,
Howard and Clayton counties In the
election of officers, Mr. Lennon was
honored by being elected president,
c. E. Shepard, McGregor, vice presi-
dent and o. j. McHugh, OF Cresco
secretary and treasurer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

"A acres 31a miles from Mildred,
3 miles from Backus and bordering
on a lake. Plenty of timber and
some meadow. Good soil. $12 per
acre. State land.
so acres ? miles from Mildred,
good soil, lays level some meadow
40 acres very easily cleared. A bar
gain at $500 per acre. $4,000
cash balance; terms to suit.
"a acres two miles from Mildred,
1 miles from Backus On a fine lake
with high shore and sandy beach.
Adapted for summer resorts as wei
as farming. Also a fine place for
gardening and poultry. Price SIS
Per acre, terms easy. Remember
lake shores are scarce.
14-3w ALBERT EASTVOLD,
Cass Co., Mildred, Mimi.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Celebrated Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bake of Glen
wood township, celebrated their sill
yer wedding anniversary last Sur
day, April s. About seventy-ffva
neighbors and friends assembled at
the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bake and extended congratulations
and best wishes. A bountiful repast
was served and a most enjoyable
time was had by ALL A beautiful
silver set was left as a token Of the
high esteem in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Bake are held. We join with theit'
many friends in wishing them many
more returns Of the day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

knew better. We knew the stork was
always on the job. working full time
as usual. And it may be remarked
in passing that Iowa takes care OF
the babies she brings into the world.
She has never vet felt the pinch OF
poverty nor the lack of maternal re-
sponsihility to the extent that it be-
came necessary to ship them out by
car loads and dump them into the
charitable laps of other states, as
has been the naming no
names of two or three other COM
monwealths that held us UP as a hor-
rible example of race suicide in 1910.
The present population of Iowa,
according to the recently completed
count, is 2,35S,066, a gain, if you
please, of 1925 souls in the last
five years; gain, our censors will
kindly note, that is more than nine
teen times greater than that dinky
decrease discovered at the previous
census, the same which excited the
suspicion and ridicule of our neigh
bors. We hope these figures will
prove convincing, sufficiently so tina.
our critics will forever remove the
ban of suspicion and restore us to
the high place formerly occupied in
their good graces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
WINNESHIEK'S POPULATION.
Last Count Made Shows 1921 Males
And 1927 Females.

A census table published in a re-
cent issue of Greater Iowa, at Des
Moines, gives the population of the
state by counties. Winneshiek has
population of 22,23S, and there
are 1,4O4 more males than females
inthis county. The population Of the
entire state is 2,35S,O66.
The table furnishes opportunities
for much interesting study and COM
parisOn. For one thing it shows a
preponderance Of males over females
by 67,798 souls, which fact should
prove highly encouraging to the la
dies this time of leap-year conces-
sions and privileges. 1t also shows
the very small proportion of foreign
born population in the state, which
may have a tendency to allay the
fears of certain good people whose
dreams have been troubled by spec
tres of hyphenated bearing. The
colored population is likewise OF
small proportion, compared to some
states.
Another thing: When Uncle San
counted the numerous noses of his
large and growing family in 1910 he
was quite scandalized to discover
that Iowa was the only state that had
failed to increase in population dur
ing the ten-vear period of 1900 TO
1910. II is true the falling off was
very Insignificant one, only 1852:
and it is also true that certain other
states saved their regulations only
by the skin of their teeth; neverthe-
less several other commemorative
proceeded to indulge in hysterica!
demonstrations, pointing the finger
of scorn at our own great and glori-
Gus body polite and asking all sorts
of embarrassing questions. And while
there was reason for the decrease,
very plain reasons and altogether
simple and easy of comprehension,
we failed to convince the doubters.
They flouted our excuses and eyed
us with suspicious looks No matter
where we went we were faced with
huge question marks.
AS suggested there were reasons
for the backsliding, if, indeed, it was
a backsliding. For more than a few
well-posted men have insisted that
Uncle Sam appeared upon the scene
and made his count at time when
something like 10000 or 10000 of
our citizens were away from home
for the summer. sightseeing in 9TH
er states and foreign lands. The
hints of race suicide, and the yelled
threats of having us investigated"
by Mr.. Roosevelt, made us smile. We
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Bought Interest i'm Delco Cafe.

Julian Hokelsvik and family, Of
Canoe township, will become resi-
dents of DEBORAH this week, having
rented the Sheriff Ellingson home on
Mechanic street. Mr.. Hokelsvik has
purchased half interest in the Delco
Cafe, conducted by n. E. Haugen. He
is we'll and favorably known in De-
corah, and the family has many
friends who will be pleased to konw
that they will become residents here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
MONEY IN QUACK GRASS.

1t is estimated the Roots from one
acre of Quack Grass will bring from
800 to $500.
The American Drug & Press Az
ISOLATION is in the market for several
tons.
If you have any quack grass and
desire to turn it into cash, write the
American Drug & Press Association,
DEBORAH, Iowa. They will give yoI
full instructions for harvesting the
crop.
Write them today as the roots
must be collected in the spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
FARMERS ATTENTION!

Increase your yield of crops 25 TO
500 by using Formalin to destroy
smut. Wet season last year caused
nearly all Of the grains to become in
fected with smut, and Formalin is
the best remedy to eradicate it. Sold
at Parmans drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
NJ. T.. Church Notes

Sunday Services, 1890 A. NJ. "The
Lordship Of Christ" 1880 p. NJ
"The Homely Christ" Both services
will be appropriate to Palm SUNDAY.
Madam Solem was unable to sing
last Sunday but will have special
music at both services next Lords
Day. a special invitation extended
TO men not in the habit of attending
church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning
" ReVerence-A Supreme Virtue"
and in the evening" Fidelity and Re
ward" Chorus and qUartette in the
evening.
Next week there will be four ser
vices in the church suited to the last
week in Lent from Thursday to Fri
day evening inclusive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Received Mounted Deer Head.

Richard Bucknell, assistant cash
Ter of the Citizens Savings Bank, re-
ceived a handsomely mounted deer
head last week from Virginia, MINI.
The deer was killed by VIM. Schulze,
in the big woods of Minnesota Lass
winter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Suffrage Speaker Coming to DEBORAH.

Mrs. Elsie V. Benedict, a speaker
of national reputation will speak for
the suffrage cause at the Grand opera
house, Wednesday evening, April
18th at eight o'clock There will be
a musical program. Everyone well
come. Come and bring your friends
and make it a great suffrage meet
ing.
Mrs. Elvie n. Logsdon,
Co. President of Z. S. A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Episcopal Ladies VIII Hold Sale.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will hold their Easter sale in the
Portman building Friday, April Is.
Home baking, aprons and fancy work
for sale. 14-2W
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
DIR. NJ. ID. JEWELL,
Physician and Surgeon.

Office in the Trzcinski building,
second floor. Office hours, 10 to IL
a. M; to p. m; to p. m.
Standard phone, 1912 for office;
1918 for residence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Town or County Agents Wanted.

For the Omaha Coupler the only
practical device for utilizing the
power of the automobile. Will drive
other machines requiring power.
Selling at a moderate price. For
particulars write John B. Linde,
Ridgeway, Iowa, Distributor for
Northeast Iowa. 12-4pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Food and Fancy Work Sale.

The Ladies Catholic Aid Society
will hold a food and fancy sale April
10 at Schimminss drug store. 49,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

i am at present located in my old
office with DR.. Clark, doing exclu-
sively eye, ear, nose and throat work.
DIR. Swezey Gift
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

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This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek County
brides who remain in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
CUT THIS OUT
OLD ENGLISH RECIPE FOR CATAR. RIAL DEAFNESS AND HEAD
 NOISES

If you know of some one who is troubled with Catarrhal Deafness. head noises or ordinary catarrh cut out this formula and hand it to them and you will have been the means of saving some poor sufferer perhaps from total deafness. In England scientists for a long time past have recognized that catarrh is a constitutional disease and necessarily requires constitutional treatment.
 Sprays. inhalers and nose douches are liable to irritate the delicate air pas sages and force the disease into the middle ear which frequently means total deafness or else the disease is driven down the air passages towards ous The following formula which Is used extensively in the damp English climate is a constitutional treatment and should prove especially efficacious to sufferers here who live under more favorable climate conditions.
 Secure from your Druggist ounce of Parmint Double strength). Take this and ounces of granulated sugar; stir until dissolved. Take one tablespoonful four times day. This will often bring quick relief from distressing head noises. Clogged nostrils should open, breathing become easy and hear ing improve as the inflammation in the eustachian tubes is reduced Par mint is used in this way as 1t acts directly upon the blood and mucous tonic action that facilitates the recovery of the patient. The preparation is easy to make, costs little and is pleas ant to take. Every person who has eatarrh should give this treatment a trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
THOMAS
 ID MAKE ADDRESS
Graduating Exercises at the
 Bessemer High School
SITE FOR PLAYGROUND
Abandoned Baby Is AdOpted-General News of the Marvel City-Music Study Club Will Meet
 Wednesday

Bessemer May S.-( Special )-Prof. J. $. Thomas of the University of Alabama wilF deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of the Bessemer High school on June 1. Professor Thomas is well known as a splendid speaker ana his coming to Bessemer is being looked forward to with great deal of interest The Rev. l. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, has been se- lected to deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday morning, May 2S.
 Rehearsals are being held every day at the high school by the graduating class, preparing the music to be used during commencement. This feature of the pro- gramme is under the direction of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove, president and in structor of the Grove School of Music. Another feature will be Scout Night, which will be observed by the local Boy Scouts of America, at which time they will present a splendid programme, show ing some features of their work. The members of the senior class are: Miss Lillian Cahill, Miss Adele Schwabacher Miss Alberta Norwood, Miss Alma Eng land, Miss Eugenia Stevens, Miss Ada McDaniel, Miss Ella Bumby, Miss Lil- lian Malone, Miss Louis Hendricks, Miss Eva Hallowell, Miss Mary Word, Miss Mary Thornburgh, Miss Lorraine Buck, Miss S. E. Hayes, Miss Bara Nolan, Miss Merriam Stein, Miss Vivian Johnson, Miss Annie Johnson, Miss Alma Scott, Miss Emma Fitzpatrick, Bryan Cowan, Hal Grigsby, Robert Lee Houston, Shelby Martin, Carl Brill, Robert Stein and Guy Benton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
Remarkable Review of the German Situation
 Bears Out Editorial
 of The Age-Herald
(Continued from Page one)

law, such vessels, both within and without the area declared naval war gene, shall not be sunk without warn ing, and without saving human lives If the orders had stopped there, the reply might be all right and wholly sat isfactory but they go on with a condi- tional statement, saying, unless the ship attempts to escape or offer resistance.
 That does not absolve the comman- der from the obligation of saving life. The merchant vessel, by seeking to es- cape or resisting, exposes itself to the danger of being sunk and to the loss of life during the attempted escape or dur ing the resistance but not afterward. No German construction Of that kind can do away with international law and give naval commanders carte blanche to sink vessels nd destroy life because they attempted to escape or resist capture.
 ITO TAKE WHAT HE CAN GE1''
 Although tine reply is not pleasing, President Wilson has put himself in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
WILSON GROWING
 STRONGER DAILY Huddleston Says Washing ton Is Optimistic Over
 Foreign Relations

Congress is optimistic now over the outlook for the future of the nation s relations with foreign countries, accord ing to Congressman George Huddleston yesterday.
 MT. Huddleston is registered at the Motion and will be here for several days He stated that he came to vote |, in the primary and to attend the meet ing of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows of which he is the grand master.
 Recent developments have only served to strengthen President Wilson with the members of both houses of Congress and with the people of the nation,'' declared Congressman Huddleston. There is an optimistic feeling among the leaders in Washington now regarding our foreign re- lations, and the general opinion is that through the able guidance of the Presi- dent, we will weather the storms and come out with honor ana without any war. This is true as regards both Ger many and Mexico.
 There have been times when many of the leaders of Congress were inclined to criticize the President for his con- duct of foreign affairs. Some contended that he was too slow to act while others thought he acted with too great haste. As is well known, many have opposed his manner of carrying on the negotiations with Germany well as the other foreign countries But every day sees the Presi- dent grow stronger in the opinion of the men in Congress, both among the democrats and the republicans. The President is the right man in the right plac at this time, and but for his wise guidance and able leadership, the nation would long since either have been plunged into great war or else might have suf- fered her honor to be besmirched.
 There have been times when some of the party leaders were afraid that Presi- dent Wilson could not be reelected, but Washington is that no matter whether the gether or not Wilson is certain to be elected. The democratic leaders are con- fidSpt of success, and they are not wor- ryihg about the man the republicans may name"
 Congressman Huddleston expressed complete confidence in the result of the primary todayq. While I have been unable to get back to the county to see the voters and to conduct my campaign, I have been assured that I will be re- elected by satisfactory majority said MT. Huddleston 'I want to thank my friends who have been so active in my behalf during my absence, and I assure them that their work has been appre- ciated. They have looked after my in- terest in a way that has been great help to me. During my brief visit here, I hope as many as possible will call on me- g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
1.-THE LAST ACT

Bessie Barriscale in "The Last Act" the offering of the Trianon today. Clara Williams, May Allen, Harry Keenan and Robert McKim complete a cast that is really of stellar propor- tions. The story is beautifully told in five acts, and deals with the neglect by a wife of her husband believing that outside charities are of more im- portance than a comfortable home. How Miss Barriscale, in the role of the leading woman in the play, brings the wife to realization of the error of her course, is told in one of the best Ince-Triangle plays of the sea- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
. ERDA HOLMES and Wilmuth v Merkyl in "The Victory of

~ ERDA HOLMES and Wilmuth
 I Merkyl in "Iho Victory of
 Virtue" at the Alcazar yes terday pleased hundreds of Birming- ham movie fans and hundreds more will have an opportunity of seeing this great production at the Alcazar again today. The lesson that this play teaches is as old as the hills, as pro- found as nature itself. Right wins because that is the nature of right; pain and suffering must be gone through with in order that we may properly appreciate a victory. The story deals with the old theme of the young and unsophistieated girl, who falls in love with fascinating man of the world. How he causes her love to increase, is in itself a very inter esting part of the story. But the cli- max is reached in a Bohemian dinner at his rooms, at which the girl is in attendance and at which wine flows freely. The story is well worth see- ing, and hundreds should take advan- tage of today's opportunity to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
JOHN M. CALDWELL IS NEW PRESIDENT OF COUNTRY CLUB Annual Meeting Held Last Night for the Election
 of Officers and
 Governors

At an enthusiastic meeting held in the ballroom of the Country club last night officers for the year were elected. John M. Caldwell was elected president; Rob- ert Jemison, Jr., vice president, and D F. Dilemma, managing secretary.
 The meeting was attended by 200 mem bers, and number of good talks were made on various phases of the club and other matters of interest. The voting was done by secret ballot, with J. D Kirkpatrick, retiring president, as chair man.
 There was six men elected on the board of governors, three for the long term of two years and three for the short term of one year. In addition to the six men elected on this board last night there are three members held over from last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
CHANGE OF MEASURE FOR NITRATE PLANT
 MUCH ENHANCED BY
 LATE DEVELOPMENT
(Continued from Page one)

go to conference. As Senate conferees, Senator Bankhead will among others, be appointed. While Shields and Bankhead will endeavor to secure compromise for which both the House and Senate will stand, it is known that they will in sist on the retention of the main essen- tials of the Shields bil. If the conferees of the House stand pat in defense of the Adamson bill, in all probability, the con- ferees of the Senate will also stand pat
 And thus while all hope of that re- suit which Alabamians will term success is in conference; in conference also re- poses the danger that this session might be marked by no water power legislation at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09

position where he Is bound to take what he can get. He did not need to go to Congress to deliver an address in sub- stance the same as the note to Germany. He did go to Congress and deliver that address under those circumstances be- cause he had lost standing. He failed to hold Germany to strict accountability as he had threatened to do, and dis counted in advance any note couched in strong language.
 President Wilson, therefore, tried to get additional force by making the in cident national one in the capitol.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
PRATT CITY LODGES
 ID HOLD SERVICES
T. C. I. Male Chorus Will Hold Practice Tonight.
 General News of Ensley

Annual memorial services of the frater- nal orders of Pratt City will be cele- brated on Sunday, May A. at the Frater- nal cemetery. The principal address will be made by Congressman George Hud dleston. There will be three bands in at tendance. The several lodges will deco rate the graves of the deceased members prior to the exercises. Judge George M Taylor is the chairman of the joint com mittee, and all members, visitors, friends and the public generally are invited tc attend.
 The following notice has been issued by the committee:
 All officers and members of the lodges named below will meet at their respective halls on Sunday, May IA, at 1 p. m. for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
cET IN TINE wJTH spRINC;

Spring is q season of bounding life and renewed activity If man or woman lacks ambition and energy, therc is something wrong. If> you feel iIeavy, dull, languid and laggard. it is more than likely that your kidneys are not throwing out the waste matter from your system as they should. Foley Kid ney Pills act directly and quickly. They help the kidneys do their work and cast out the poisons that cause Rheumatism, aches, pains, stiffness and soreness Relieves bladder weakness, too Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
Lamar Asks Rehearing

Washington, May s.-Application for rehearing in the case of David Lamar was filed today in the supreme court. It was taken under consideration until May 22 and will act as stay to the issuing of the mandate in the case which would send Lemar to prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
,ar. They have one more year on tn,

year. They have one more year on tho board.
 The board of governors elected last night is as follows: For the two-yeaa term, J. D. Kirkpatrick, R. G. Thach and Mai. E. M. Tutwiler. For the onet year term, Walker Percy, David Roberts, Jr., and V. J. Nesbit. The holdovers from last year, E. H. Cabaniss, w. R. J. Dunn and w. V. M. Robertson.
 The meeting last night was called td order at o'clock by President KrkpatI rick and the election of officers gone into immediately after the unfinished business had been disposed of. The vote was taken by secret ballot, and after all run-offs had been made the ballot was counted by the committee and the result announced. The meeting adjourned at Il o'clock