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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
neath of NelS RefSGahl.

Sunday evening at $3.50 o'clocl.
death claimed another well known
citizen, Nels Refsdahl, who passed
away at his home on East Water
street. He had been in falling health
for the past two years, Bright's di-
sease, being the Immediate cause Of
his death, he having been confined
to his bed for The last SIX weeks.
The deceased was born May 10,
1910, in Vik Prestgjeld, Sogn, Nor
way, and grew to young manhood
there. He was united in marriage II
Norway to Martha Vangn in 1866. In
the year 1877 they came to America,
and located in DEBORAH. He had learn
ed the blacksmith trade in Norway
and when he arrived here he work
ed for some time for the late Chas.
Jennisch. The family afterwards
moved to Washington Prairie where
they lived for six years, afterwards
IlONllS " INiu-C"oyJ "iSiS nv W
Grated a blacksmith shop until 1899.
when he sold out his business and
moved to DEBORAH. After coming
here he operated a shop on his PROF.
erty on East Water street, and con-
tinued the work until about two
years ago, when his health began to
fail
He is survived by his wife and
adopted daughter, Mrs. S. Sevold,
of Candy, Mimi.
Mr.. Refsdahl was Well and favor
ably known over the county. He was
always a man of integrity and worth
and an excellent citizen and there are
many old friends who will be griev-
ed to hear of his passing.
The funeral services will be held
this Wednesday afternoon at two
O'Clock from the home and two-thir-
ty from the F. n. E. l.. church. Rev.
|. B. Torrison will officiate. Inter
ment will be in the Norwegian ceme-
terry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
"MY HOME TOWN GIRL"
Coming to the Grand Tomorrow
Thursday Night.

Hyams and Mcintyre, stars OF mu-
steal comedy and vaudeville, will be
seen at the Grand tomorrow, Thurs
day night, March 80, in the latest
and most promising musical produc-
ton of the present season, My Home
Town Girl book by Frank NJ. Siam
mers, music by Louis A. Hirsch.
Perry j. Kelly is producing the piece
and has surrounded the popular stars
with a notable company including
Eda Won Luke, late featured in THE
Prince of Pilsen" and seen as the
milliner in "The Girl of My Dreams
with Hyams and Mcintyre when they
were touring in that success. Others
in the company who are we'll known
are Alma Youlin, Prima donna, who
was seen in the Midnight Sons;
Maude Beatty, Doris Vernon, Dor
othy Reich, Roy Purviance, Charles
Horne, George Fox, and chorus of
the prettiest singing and dancing
girls procurable in New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
$500 TO DEBORAH HOSPITAL.
Will Of Late G.. j. Riste Gives Fine
Requests to DecOrah Hospital
and Aasa Haugen Old
Peoples Home.

The will Of the late G.. J. Riste.
who passed away March Is, at the
Aasa Haugen Old Peoples Home has
been admitted to probate. We do not
know the exact value of the estate,
but understand it is in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000 or more.
Five heirs in Norway are given
$50 each. The money to be paid to
j. B. Weist. Vice Consul for Norway
with instructions to make proper dis
tribution.
Knute Riste, Hastings, Mimi, Nels
Riste, DEBORAH, Nels Qvale. Driscoll,
N. D., ALT. Qvale and Sarah Sol
helm, of DEBORAH are given $500
each.
The DEBORAH Hospital is also given
$500, Rev. Otto Schmidt. S100, and
all the rest, residue and remainder
of the estate OF every name and ma
ture and wherever situated, is given
10 the Aase Haugen Home for the
aged at DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
WANT DIR. KNIT GJERSET.
Professor Norwegian History and
Literature at Luther Called to
Presidency Park Region
College

Dr. Knut Gjersat, professor OF
Norwegian history and literature at
Luther college, has been called to
the presidency of Park Region Luth-
.er college at Fergus Falls, Mimi. The
position will be vacant at the end of
the present school year as the result
of the resignation of President d. G..
Ristad, who has accepted the posi-.
ton of head of the Lutheran Ladies
seminary at Red Wing, Mimi. DR..
Gjerset has not as yet announce /
his decision in the matter.
DR.. Gjerset has recently come into
the public eye in consequence of the
publication of his two-vuIume His
tory of the Norwegian reople," in
the English lang Iage, which has re-
ceived a splendid reception in the
press and in historical circles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
New Residents of DEBORAH

Henry Dikkers and family arrived
in DEBORAH last week from Bailey
vile, Ill. and have taken up their
residence in the Dayton home on the
West Side. Mr. Dikkers is an agent
for the Rawleigh Co. of freeport, III.
and will sell their products in the
south half of WinneshieK county,
also DEBORAH and Madison town
ships. The family will De welcom-
ed as residents here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Rawleigh's Products.

Can be bought from Henry Dix
kers the Rawleigh man IN West De-
corah, Iowa. He carries the full
Rawleigh line which now consists OF
over 100 products. have contracted
with the Rawleigh Co. or Freeport,
ILL.,, to sell the Rawleigh's Products
in the south half of wInneshiek
county. Also DEBORAH and Madison
townships. l am on my way. Look
for the Rawleigh man.
l3-i-pd. HENRY DlKKERS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Careless is Right.

The editor in charge of the Per,
sonal Inquiry column opened his
twentieth letter with groan.
Il have lost three husbands" a
lady reader had written, coniden-
tally" and now have the offer of a
fourth. Shall l accept him."
The editor dipped his pen in the
ink. This was the last straw.
IF you've lost three husbands,
he wrote, Il should say you are much
too careless to be trusted with Il
fourth. Elk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29

DR.. Conrad reports a baby bow
born to Mr.. AMI Mrs. Joe Melendes
last Saturday morning at eight o.
clock. The father is one of the Mxei-
can laborers working on the sewer
system.
An hour after the baby was born
Mrs. Melendes mother, Mrs. Con
zeles, was taken to the hospital AID
operated upon by DR.. Conrad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
NJ. T.. Church Notes.

Sunday Services, 1890 A. M
Foundation or Stumbling Block?''
1880 P. M.-"Why am Christian
The evening theme will be presented
by request. Special music by Nine.
Ohlson-Solem and Chorus Choir. A
special invitation is extended to those
not in the habit of attending church
to take in our evening service. Try
1t once and you'll be a regular"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Quality

is our first consideration, and we are
not willing to sacrifice it III any par
ticular. We will not handle any
clothing unless we are convinced the
quality is up ID standard, and that
the cloth will keep its color. In fact
we guarantee everything we sell, and
sell only goods that are guaranteed
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Circus Coming to DEBORAH.

Monday representative Of the
Coup & Lents circus was in DEBORAH
making arrangements for the APP
pearance of the circus in Decorah on
May 2. The show winters in Cedar
Rapids and has 80 to 35 cars. There
is no question but that they will ell
terrain big crowd when thew come.
as circuses, like Uncle Toms Cabin
never grow old to the general public.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Burr Oak Butte,maker to Wateryille

The creamery board have employ
ed j. o. Johnson of Burr Oak as but
ter maker for the ensuing year. He
is expected to arrive Thursday. The
board also sold the buttermilk for
the ensuing year to John Logsdon at
an average price of 81 cents a bar
RELAXATION Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
THE COIN-GETTER.

1t is the ad
That's straight and true
That brings in the
Big revenue.
That makes a bank
Account grow fat,
And wise men now
Are on to that.
1t is the ad
That's true and straight,
The ad without
The coupon bait,
That gets the cash
In great big chunks.
For folks are wise
To games of bunk.
1t is the ad
With statements fair.
Devoid of fake,
Likewise hot air,
That gets the coin
From people who
Have learned that what
1t says is true.
acknowledgements
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Will Serve Lunch Next Tuesday.

The Catholic Ladies Aid Society
will serve lunch i'll the Woodmen hall
next Tuesday afternoon, April d.
Mesdames j. j. Daily, Edward Drew,
N. R. Croft and Miss Mary Daily
will entertain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Moved to IIeSpcr.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Linzenmeyer
moved to the Charley Casterton farm
near Hesper the first of the week. NJ
Linzenmeyer will assist in conduct
ing this fine farm the coming year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Going to Chicago on Short Visit.

UOIHS 10 NIfftdssU vi 5IIOHt IsIt'
K l. Haugen, proprietor of the Big
Daylight Store and his daughter
Norma goes to Chicago Friday -
spend Sunday With their son and
brother, Rev. Clarence Haugen, who
church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Will Hold Food Sale.

The Royal Neighbors will hold a
food sale in the Public Opinion OF
flee next Saturday April LIST. Watch
for the window display. 1871
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning
Satisfied, When and How" and IL
the evening, Consider the Ravens
or Faith and Fearlessness. Chorus
and Quartette in the evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
DIR. VI. ID. JEWELL,
Physician and Surgeon.

Office in the Trzcinski building,
second floor. Office hours, 20 to Il
a. M; TO p. M; to 8 p. m.
Standard phone, 257-2 for Office;
1913 for residence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Buy Your HaE

from us. The newest and latest styles
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-29
Food and Fancy Work Sale.

The Ladies Catholic Aid Society
will hold a food and fancy sale April
Is at Schimminss drug store. 1875
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06
BIG GUNS NEAR BORDER
Allies Aviator Scouts Dis
cover Approach Of Teuton
Mortars from the North.
DARING RAIDS ON ENEMY LINES
French Airmen Drop Bomb, on BuI-
sanan Barracks. Killing Fifty Sol
diers-Hunt for Submarines.
lperiaI Cable % Tbe w.shins,o, Hc-,n

Special Cable 20 The wsshinSton Hcrsh
London. Jan. 5.-The Austro-Germans
are msssing heavy artillery at GuevrheIi
for an early drive on ssIoniki. A dis
patch to the Paris Temps from its Salon
Xxi correspondent tonight says that al
lied aviators, returning from recon
Nuisance over the German Hnes. state
that large numbers OF twelve inch NOR
tars are arriving at the Greek frontier
from Nish.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen will com
mand the combined army Of Austrians.
Germans Turks and Bulgarians in their
campaign against the allies Dispatches
tonight definitely locate the German COM
mander on the Greek frontier. He had
previously been reported withdrawn to
Bessarsbia.
"Cor.c on:' Say the .uI-..
The Saloniki correspondent Of the Cor
riere Della Sera. Of Milan. wires 10 his
paper:
The commsnder-in-chief OF the allies
today said TO me:
1t looks like an early attack. That
is just what we want"
Copies Of the Frsnkfurter zeituns
reaching Holland announce that FieId
Marshal Won Msckensen has been or
derod by Emperor william g imrnedi-
stely proceed vigorously against the ST.
lied forces al ssionnd
Great numbers OF allies aeroplsses are
making daring raids upon and recon
nsisssUces over the German positions be-
fore the Greek frontier
4 Reuter- dispatch from SaIoniki adds
that French aviators have dropped
bombs on Petrich. StruH-itza and other
towns where troops are observed concen-
tratinE.
Tho Milan paper reports that French
aviators flying across the frontier bonn
b1rded a barracks. killing fifty Bulssr-
ian soldiers and destroyed two bridget.
He adds that a relentless search for
German and Austrian submarines Is be
ing carried on by allied warships from
SaloniSi.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06
FEARS RUIN MAY ENSUE
DR.. Leo S. Rowe Says Fabric Of
International Law Should
Be Rescued.
FOR COMMISSION OF JURISTS
President Wilson Addresses Congress
of Scientists Tonight at Memorial
Continental Hall.

Sectional meetings of the scientific.
Pan-American Scientific Congress con-
tinued yesterday. Many important
more brotherly relations between the
republics of the Americas were intro
duced by various speakers.
Social functions, including a special
drill at Fort Myer, arranged by the
commandant. a reception by Secretary
of War and Mrs. Garrison. and an
illustrated lecture on stars" by DR..
John Brashier claimed the attention
of the delegates during the afternoon
and evening.
The delegates are now awaiting with
interest the address tonight of Presi-
dent Wilson. as there is a decided un-
dercurrent of sentiment in favor of
definite action bearing on the disturb
ed international situation that has
overshadowed the ordinary activities
President will practically conclude the
delibeTative phase. of the gathering.
Neutrality Is Discussed.
The formulation and maintenance of
therrights of neutrsls by the republics of
tine Americas before the last fabric Of
International law has been DESTROYED by
the warning nations of Europe was urged
lby DR.. Leo S. Rowe, professor of politi-
raj science IN the University Of Penn
sylvania before the section on interna-
tionsI law. Illness prevented the appear
ance of DIR. Rowe, and his address was
read to the section.
by the inevitable logic of events, q"
said DIR. Rowe. I'VE have become the
only effective defenders OF neutral rights.
and unless we respond TO the call We
will become accomplices i'm the destruc
tion of that delicate fabric of interna-
tionaI law which represents the triumph
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06
WORLD BROKE"
AT END OF WAR
Judge Gary Sees Nations Ex-
hausted and u. S. Lack
ing Customers.
BELLIGERENTS ALREADY ARE
PINCHED FOR MEN AND MONEY
End of Hostilihes Will Find this Coun-
try Facing New Problems. Says
Steel Works Head.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
New York. Jan. 5.-Judge Gilbert H
Gary. chairman of the board of dIrec-
tors of the United States Steel Corpo-
ration. today issued a remarkable
statement on the steel situation. busi-
ness conditions in general. and the
war
Judge Gary shows that the United
States is today producing steel at the
rate Of 100000 tons per annum. as
compared with the best previous rec
ord of $4,000. 900 tons; declares that a
long continuance of the war would be
upon what the future may have In
store for business in the United States.
Judge Gary's statement says:
What of the future? Who can say with
any feeling of certainty. II may be very
dark and desperate. 1t will be thus in
Europe and We in America feel the ef-
fects to a greater or lesser extent Ine
destruction Of billions OF billions Of prop
erty in any country must necessa rii y
affect, in some degree. all other coun-
tries Economic conditions in the United
States may and should be good in the
long future, with the usual interruptions.
il we are fully alive TO our opportunities.
IF one side or the other should alb
solutely conquer the other side (Which
seems impossible. unless the war is car
ried to an extent that would leave the
surviving peoples Of the present genera
tion of all the nations helpless and hope
Iessl there would be no need nor dis
position for an international tribunal.
The leaders of all the nations must real
ize and appreciate these facts and are
ready to act upon them soon.
Nations ENhcustInE ThemseIve>
The other ground for my belief is
that each of the warning nations is
starving for men and money both. They
do not admit il, but the signs are plenty
and convincing. Any nation that is pro
longing the war beyond the time when
it can be reasonably and honorably dis
continued, is slowly but surely commit
ting suicide.
But whenever the war shall close.
the business of this country will be con
fronted with new conditions. The pur-
chasing power of the whole world will
have been very greatly reduced. For
eign countries who are now buying our
products, because compelled will with
draw their patronage in large n,eas-
ure.''
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06
Monroe Doctrine Extension
Is Proposed by United States
Maintenance of Territorial Integrity and Republican Form
Government FarReachms Features of Note to
Twenty American Republics

srecisl to The Washington Herald.
New York, Jan. 5.-The Evening Post
today received the following dispatch
from its Washington correspondent;
The United States has proposed to
its twenty sister republics of this hemis-
phere a practical extension of the Mon
roe doctrine. formal memorandum,
paralleled in Importance only by the
famous pronouncement of President Mon
roe himself. has been presented by Secre-
tary Lansing, at the direction of Presi-
dent Wilson. to the Latin-American Am
bassadors and Ministers here. to be sub
mtted to their respective governments 1t
asks the different governments to sub
scribe to the following principles later
TO be embodied in a general convention,
to which all are to be signatories:
%. The United States and all the other
nations of this hemisphere mutually agree
to guarantee the territorial integrity of
the countries of this hemisphere.
o. All the nations agree to ma aintain
the republican form of government
g. All bind themselves to submit TO
settlement by diplomacy, arbitration, or
investigating commissions as provided for
by the several treaties already ratified
disputes of all kinds, including boundary
troubles, but not controversies affecting
the independence of each.
90 General agreement whereby 'expor-
tation of arms to any but the legally
constituted governments of this hemi-
sphere will be prohibited, and laws OF
neutrality adopted which will make it
impossible for filibustering expeditions to
threaten or carry on revolutions in neigh
boring republics.
The Evening Posts correspondent when
informed of the details of the memoran-
dunn was told also that the plan had its
inception more than year ago, and
after a long series of conversations II
was finally put into written form ten
days ago and submitted to the several
governments.
1t means broadly then that there will
be no territorial aggression on our part
that there will be no Intervention ever.
for selfish purposes. or to set up govern
ments of our choosing, but simply that, II
force is ever used. this shall be simply
and solely to protect the legitimate in
terests of our nationals. or In conse-
auence of some other violation of rights
under interns tionai lawn other words,
only in war.
The new proposal would, therefore, re-
move at one stroke the idea that the
United States intends to exercise guard
ianship over its neighbors. 1t operates
effectively to dispel the notion that, be-
cause the American Government renders
assistance. such as it has in Haiti or
San Domingo, selfish motives of editorial
aggression are naturally back of its
policies.
Secretary Lansings proposal Is of far
greater Importance than the note which
John Hay sent to the Powers to obtain
definite guarantees that the territorial
integrity of China would be maintained
rs well as the commercial open door -
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06
Fight Begins in Parliament
Over War c Conscription Bill;
Unnecessary" Says Simon
Former Member Of Cabinet Opens Attack Immediately Fol-
lowing Premiers Speech Introducing Measure Com
peling Service in the Army my-Earl Kitchener
Supports Governments Plan in the
House of Lords

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London, Jan. 5.-Premier Asquith open
ed the breach for conscription in Great
Britain proper. by introducing the mill
tary service bill in the house of COM
mons this afternoon. The measure pro-
vides for modified conscription.
Ireland Is excluded from its scope
The age limits prescribed in the bill
are IS to Al. 1t applies solely to bachelors
and widowers without children depending
on them. This is the first time since
the days of feudalism that an effort has
the British people.
Members In Soldiers Khaki.
The bill was introduced during the
most remarkable session the mother
of Parliaments" has ever witnessed.
Many of the members were attired in
khaki They had hurried from the
trenches in Flanders. Greece, the Dar-
daNelles. and other fronts to take part
in the momentous fight.
Immediately after the premier had
completed his Introductory speech a
fight was opened upon the bill by Sir
John Simon. former home secretary,
who resigned from the cabinet be-
cause of his opposition to conscription.
The bill should be rejected" he de-
clared. Nearly 5000, 900 men have en-
listed voluntarily. Nearly 5000. 900 en-
listed before Lord Derby's scheme was
proposed. Three million have enlisted
since that time.
TT is plain that the governments
bill is unnecessary. believe there
are men on the front bench now who
hold Views on compulsion indistin-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06

gulshable from my own. l regard the
voluntary principle as vital TO our ma
tional life"
The introduction of the bill is regarded
as the prelude to one of the bitterest
struggles in Parliament in modern times
During the discussion that followed the
premier's address, Andrew Bonar Law
leader OF the conservative party and CO.
lonisl secretary in the coalition cabinet,
remarked significantly:
The premier is convinced that COM
pulsion is a matter of national necessity
and II the house decides that no national
necessity exists, then the house must
make up its mind that the war will have
TO be finished without the assistance OF
the present premier"
Makes Enlistment Automatic.
The bill becomes a law fourteen DAYS
after Royal assent Is given to it, Three
weeks later all males who fall within its
jurisdiction automatically become en-
listed men.
Men working in national industries or
at trades classified as "indispensab BILE" are
excluded. Supporters of poor persons.
those in iIl-health or suffering from in
firmities are also excluded
While the measure is taking its course
In Parliament single men will be given
another chance to enlist under the volun-
tary system. The group system of re-
cruitins will be reopened and volunteers
will be allowed to attest for future serv-
ice. as was done under the Derby scheme.
The bill will not apply to men not gen.
orally resident in the United Kingdom
or to clergymen, or those already MEM
bers Of the army and navy.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-06
British Lord in Water
81 Hours Clinging to
Broken Persia Lifeboat

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London, Jan. 5.-Lord Mon
tagu cables to the Daily Express
from Malta as follows:
Have had miraculous escape.
After being thirty-two hours in
the water, holding onto a broken
boat, was rescued at Q o'clock on
Friday night by the Ningchow.
1t was a million to one chance in
the dark.
"Out Of nineteen alive at sun
set Thursday only eleven were
alive on Friday.
"The Persia's officers and
crew did all possible.
"MONTAGU."