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The Washington herald., 1916-02-18
Grateful Jews Thank Wilson

President Wilson yesterday received a
tribute OF appreciation from the Central
Committee for the Relief of Jews, as q
result Of his proclamation calling on
Americans to contribute to the Jewish
cause. 1t was stated that 5000, 900 was
raised. Leon Kamaiky, Of New York
spoke for the committee, and the Presi-
dent replied briefly.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

master of the school, will entertain
at the dansant.
Registering at the Hotel McAlpin in
New York from Washington during the
past week, have been: Miss Edith Stowell,
Miss Marion Leech, Mrs. A. Y. Leech,
jr., Mr. Harry \. Andrews. Mr.. J. NJ.
Awredondo, Mr.. E. l.. Abbott, Mr.. and
Mrs w. S. McPhail. Mr.. A. H. Dadmun,
Mr.. M. Kaufman, Mr.. d. A. Mckenzie,
Mr. Jackson s Elliott Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Nevin, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Z. Clark,
Mr.. W. T. Doyle, Mr.. ]. A. Muehleisen,
Mr.. Warrick II. Edwards. Mr.. ID. B.
Spencer, Mrs. a. S. Clark, jr.. Mr., Adolph
Weyi, Mr.. Samuel Hart. Mr. p. r.
Cudadra, Mr.. A. NJ. Rizik, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. F. Cary, Mrs. r. b. Harrison, mrs.
F. Liebel, Miss NJ. Cassidy, Mr.. VIM F.
Montavon. Mr.. J. r. Nark. jr.. Mr.. Wal
ter Donaldson, Miss Evelyn Rora bsuzh,
Mr.. A. Y. Leech, jr., Mr. G.. w. Nus
baum. Mr.. E. ]. West. Mr.. A. Mp
Muschmeyer. Mr.. H. II. Barrows, Miss
olga Lawrenzi, Mr.. Frank NJ. Seitz, Mr.,
c. L. Houser, Mrs. Alice Lynch, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Hudson. Mr. and Mrs, J. ].
Higgins, Mr.. Arnold Hirsh, Mr.. ]. F.
Tilley, Miss A. owen, Mr. C. Stiebel,
Miss Mary Robey, Miss Anna NJ Hagan.
and Mr.. A. N. Johnson.
Members of Sigma Delta Fraternity OF
! Georgetown University gave a dance last
L.. a. ..t.r -
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18
Sample Each Free by Mail

with 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticurs, Dept. T, Bss-
tan." Sold throughout tbs world.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Photography has discovered the
depth to which the suns rays pene-
trate water. Five hundred and thirty
feet below the surface, darkness was
much the same as that on earth on a
clear but moonless night
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Is the trouble spread He looked terribly.
"A friend told Us to try Cuticura Soap
and Ointment After we used them for two
or three weeks be Was completely healed"
(sisned) Mrs. J. G. Altman, 10 Hampstead
St., Charleston. s. O.. July 20. 1915.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18
WHOLE HEAD CRUST
Of ERUPT|ONS
Had to Keep It Wrapped Up. Hair
Fell Out. Looked Terribly. In
Three Weeks Completely
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

The breaking out on my brothers head
began in . small place Ike . rash and the
parts around IL were red and irritated look
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Members of Sigma Delta Fraternity OF
Georgetown University gave a dance last
evening in the crystal room at the New
Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

T Asst night, as we were coming
/ home from the theater, three
great FIRE engines thundered by
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

The Attorney General and Mrs. Greg
ory were hosts at dinner last evening
having as their guests Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest KnaebeI. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hitz, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reside, MI.
wallace, Mrs. Clarke. of Texas; Mr.
Hardy Todd. Mr.. and Mrs. Satterneld'
and Miss Jane Gregory.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

The Tome School will give a dance
in honor of Washington's Birthday
this evening. A great many guests
are expected, and after the basket
ball game with the Central High
School, af Washington. on Saturday
afternoon, DR.. Thomas s. Baker. head
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Mrs, John W. Fox and Miss Fox, who
have come In from their place at Big
Stone Gap, Va. will spend several days
at the Shorehsm.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Assistant Secretary Of the Treasur!
and Mrs. William P. Malburn enter
tanned at dinner last evening in homo
OF the Secretary of State and Mrs
Lansing. The other guests included
Gov. and Mrs. Charles s. Hsmlin, As
sistant Secretary OF the Treasury anf
Mrs Andrew J. Peters, the Assistan
Secretary OF Agriculture and Mrs. Car
vroomann, and Mr.. and Mrs Young
who are visiting Mrs Youngs par
ents, Senator and Mrs. oliver.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Mrs. James B. Aleshire viii be al
home today for the last time this
season.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

The Misses Pugh Of r street will have
as their house guest for the weekend
Miss Janet Curtis, daughter of Mr.. F. E.
Curtis and the late Mrs. Isabel Gordon
Curtis. Miss Louise Pugh will entertain
at a theater party for her tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

> Mr.. Eugene R. Rozwadowsh and Mr..
d. F. Ulynerski. well known Russian
travellers, arrived from New York yes
terday to pass some time at the Shore
ham.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-18

Reynolds, Mrs. Thomas Sim Lee. Mrs
W. H. Franklin, Mrs. William Nelson
Page, Mrs. Robert Stocker, Mrs. William
Floyd sicard, Mrs. William Ayres, Mrs
William Fasches FendalL Mrs. Hampson
Gary, Mrs. Louis Barley, Mrs. William
Strocher Smith. Mrs. John Richie, Mrs
Victor Kaufman, Mrs. Frederick Bieg
Mrs. Charles ]. Faulkner, Miss S. s
Munroe, Miss Julia Mason and Mrs
Francis Deland.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
We're Mckinney Painfully Injured
Yesterday, When Caught in
Wheel OF GasOline
Engine.

We're Mckinney, youngest son of
Alderman c. E. Mckinney and wife,
had narrow escape from death yes
terday, over near Luther College.
He is employed by the Moore-Sieg
Construction Co. the firm putting in
the sewer system here. Mr.. McKin-
ney was operating gasoline engine
which was running the ditch filling
machine. His sweater got caught Oil
peg in the shaft of the fly wheel
and he was whirled around several
times, his clothes tightening up in
such manner that it stopped the ell
gine, and his clothes had to be cut
to pieces to release him. His head
struck the governor on the cable rect,
and his right ear was practically Sc
vered clear Of his head, and he also
sustained a slight cut on the back of
his head, while his body was badly
bruised, although no bones were
broken. He was rushed immediate
ly to DR.. Dahl's Office and DR.. Bar
foot was called and the two doctors
succeeded in short time In easing
the pain, and sewed his ear back to
its proper place, and the physicians
state the wound will heal, providing
no complications set in, in a manner
that 1t would be hard to tell that he
ever had the injury, and unis will GER
tainly be good news to Vere's many
friends. He is at present resting
nicely, and we sincerely hope he will
enjoy speedy recovery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
Too Earl to Rejoice.

While it is gratifying to the suff-
rage cause in Iowa that the poll Of
newspapers as conducted by The
Capital discloses sentiment two 20
one in favor OF granting women the
ballet On June B, the returns should
in no way cause a let-up in the CAM
raign. Many editors in signing their
ballot mentioned that there was little
discussion OF tn (, topic and this is be-
lieved to be quite generally true ex-
cept in the larger cities.
A disinterestei public is one OF the
greatest handicaps to any movement
which is dependent upon the public
suffrage. Because of the fact thai
two legislatures have already approx
ed suffrage amendment to our state
constitution there is feeling In many
quarters that it will win easily at
the polls. Therefore many will not
take the time and trouble to mark 4
hallot. The opposition, however.
will be out in full force
The experience of other states has
been that the "ahtis" make a quiet
but very effective campaign. 1t Is the
undercurrent which must be watched
and combatted IN the present fight
les Moines Capital.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
An April Fool Joke.

Some time ago mongrel dog bit
a little girl over in Spillville and as
the people of that village think 4
great deal more of their children
than of dogs it was decided that
something stringent must be done.
Mayor Novak and the city council
got together and passed an ordinance
making the annual tax on all dogs
SIS, with positive instructions to the
marshal to shoot all dogs without
license tag after certain date. 81
this summer If you see dog running
around the streets of Spillville you
may rest assured it is considered val.
liable and the tax has been paid"
The above appeared in last week $
Republican, and somebody apparent
ly was few days too early to play
an April fool joke. We have it from
good authority:
lst-That no child had been bitten
mere by moasrsr dog -
2d-TThat the town council levied
no extra dog tax.
3d-That Mr.. Novak never was
mayor Of Spillville.
4th-That the town is not even in
need of marshal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
Silver Weddings Celebrated.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Voegeding of
Canoe township, celebrated their sill
YER wedding anniversary Friday
March 81. About fifty-t.ree guests
were in attendance, ana a most en-
joyable day was spent. "A program
of songs and speeches WAS given and
a most bountiful dinner ~as served.
Rev., A. F. Damerow of Decorah
made the congratulatory speech.
Mr.. and Mrs. Voegeding have fou:
three girls and boy, Ruth,
May, Hilda and Harold, and have liv-
cd in the north part Of the county
many years and enjoy the respect ana
esteem of many friends. they were
the recipients of many beautiful gif,s.
Another silver wedding which was
celebrated last Sunday was that of
Mr.. and Mrs. b. o. Bakken, Of Madi
son township. These estimable peo-
pie are highly esteemed residents OF
the county, as was attested by the
large crowd of neighbors and friends
present at the anniversary. They
were extended many proIuse con-
gratulations and good wishes and
were presented with beautiful sill
Yer tea set and tray. The Public
Opinion joins with the friends of
these good people in wishing thell
many more anniversaries together.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

POLITICAL iNDIFFERENTISM.
Are the People Taking The Interest
in Coming Primaries They
Should.

An interview was published few
days ago, given by well known
politician, in which he said that the
people in his section are taking but
slight interest in the primaries for
choice of natioral convention dee
gates. Yet in one party at least
there are two sets of delegates rep
resenting entirely opposite schools CO
thought. The stake to be decided is
the presidency Of the United States.
Theoretically the politicians run
their steam rollers in an arrogant and
autocratic fashion over long suffer
ing people. The latter are supposed
to submit to graft and inefficiency
because the iron grip of the bosses Is
too firm. AS matter OF fact, the
bosses rule because the people are
too Indifferent to come out and vJ,A.
They are too tired to walk half
mile to the polling booth on caucus
night. They have often not read
about the pending contests, thoI.h
few of them failed to post up on the
Willard-Moran fight.
A skilled observer, unswayed by
party feeling, can usually tell who
will be elected as soon as the noni:a.
ations are made. His predictto1
would prove correct four times out
of five. Hence it is four times as
important to attend the primary
meeting as TO vote at election.
1t seems to be easy for men Of the
politician type to build up centers OF
power through cajolery, appeal to
personal and class prejudice, distribu-
tion of petty spoil and other fayors.
The voters in eloc and often pro-
fame language denounce the rule Of
grafters, bosses and machines. Then
they turn around and stay away from
the primaries, where the bosses and
grafters and machines fix up their
states and cement their power.
Our fathers went into battle to Sc
cure the blessings of liberty, chief
among which is the inestimable gift
of the franchise. They might think
|it. didn't pay. couid they see how lit.'
tie their descendants value these civic
blessings. #ea ie 5r soxs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
BASE BALL. "BATTER-UP!"
Opening Game at Luther Will Take
Place April Is With University
of Wisconsin.

Base ball in Decorah has been
more or less product Of imagina-
tion for the last three years. Two
years ago, Luther had no team, ow-
ing to the Norway tour. Last year
school closed early, and rain spoiled
two of the best games on the sche-
dule. This year we hope to make up
for lost time by bringing to Decoran
some of the fastest college teams in
this section Of the country.
Luther's prospects for success
full season are very bright at the
present time. In Harstad, the wiz
ard of the coast, Streeter, the iron
armed veteran of last year, and Nat
Wig, also last years staff, make Luth
er's pitching staff the most formida-
BILE since those great days of Adolpl
Naeseth.
Bromstad. Preus, Kjos, Johnson.
and Sampson are all showing up
we'll in the infieid. 1t is to be hoped.
however, that Swanson, who is suf-
fering from a sprained knee, will
soon be able to play again. KilanG.
Art Natvig and Stormo are all in line
for out-field positions. 1t is too early
in the season to say who will be play.
ing these positions. All of the men
have improved greatly in hitting, and
we feel sure that Luther's offensive
will be greatly improved by the time
the first game comes around.
The schedule is not complete, as
yet, but as mentioned above, some
of the fastest college teams in the
Northwest will be seen in Decorah
this season. The management has
worked on the supposition that the
people Of Decorah and vicinity want
good baseball rather than cheap
base ball, so if you should find that
your tickets cost you a few cents
more than usual. remember that our
guarantees for this season are nearly
twice as high as they have been IN
former years. AS sample of what
we have to offer, we have secured
the University of Wisconsin for the
lopening game, April 18th. This will
undoubtedly be one of the biggest
Idays Decorah has had for some time.
Wisconsin has not been here since
June 4, 1909, when "Cockey" Nae
seth defeated them, l to O., in his
last game on the Luther team, and
We feel sure that we can DO quite as
well this year. Later on we have the
three teams from st. Paul, St. Olaf,
and possibly two or three more. IT
will be an expensive schedule, but We
believe that the good people of Deco :
ah want something good, and want
| 1t often, even if it does cost few
cents more. We take this opportu-
/ nifty to thank you in ADVANCE for
your loyal support this season.
THE MANAGEMENT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
W|NNESHIEK GETS
S12,64o AUTO TAX
State Will Divide $1,O41,6.O Among
Ninety.Nine Counties. April
First is the First Dis
tributiOn for 1916, the
Next in October,
EACH TOWNSHIP GETS $632
WINNESHIEK HAS TWENTY
The Books Show That 132, 900 Cars
Registered for 1915, so Far.
Nearly as Many for Entire
Year of 1915.

Q. A. Willis, deputy treasurer OF
state, began Saturday to arrange for
the semi-annual distribution of the
state automobile fund among the
|ninety-nine counties of the state
The total sum to be apportioned is
$1,041,67O. Counties will receive
1892 for each township.
Winneshiek county having twenty
townships will receive $12,64O as It's
share of the fund. This is the first
distribution for 1915. The next mel
on will be cut Oct. 1. The counties
may use the money for road purposes
only.
The automobile fund Friday night
totalled s1,157,411, from which 10
per cent is taken to defray the ex-
penses of the auto registration de-
partment and the state highway COM
mission. The amounts to $115,741.
The melon cut SATURDAY is much
larger than the one produced in
1915. April 1, 1915 the total sum
divided on the basis of $422 per
township. There are 1,646 town
ships in the state. The counties do
not receive benefits from the auto
mobile fund in proportion to the
population. Cr the number OF auto
mobiles owned, but on the number of
townships.
Saturday the state automobile de-
Ipartment began to add 10 per cent
penalty to all registration fees to be
paid on all old cars. The new law
provides that the fees become deli,.-
'quehtl on April L.. This may prove
an expensive April fool joke on. the
auto owner who has neglected to Sc
cure a new number plate.
The books show that 10000 cars
have been registered for 1916 so far.
About 55,667 more autos were reg
istered by April 1 than were regis
tered up to the same date last year,
the report of w. S. Allen, secretary
of state shows. This is considered
a remarkable record for the registra-
tion department. The department
now has 1860 more plates on hand
to supply the demand. The plates
have been arriving at the rate of a car
load a week.
The department has registered this
year nearly as many cars as were
registered during the entire twelve
months Of 1915. The following table
shows the growth of the automobile
industry in Iowa:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
.Big Bill- Atkinson win Wed.

An announcement of interest all
over the state, particularly to men,
bers of the legislature, is the engage
ment of Miss Ila Bartram, Dea
Moines school teacher, to William !.
Atkinson, OF Clarksville, speaker OF
the house of representatives. The
announcement was made Saturday
by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Blackburn
Lutz, of Des Moines. Mrs. Lutz is 4
sister of the bride-to-be. The we'd
ding will take place this spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
"My Home Town GirI' Pleased.

Last Thursday evening the patrons
of the Grand were treated to a great
show in "My Home Town Girl The
audience was not large, but enthusi-
astic. John Hyams and Leila McIn-
tyre. the Stars, were two of the best
seen in Decorah in years, and the en-
tire company was we'll balanced.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

We presume that under govern
ment ownership of railways every
congressman would feel compelled to
furnish transportation to his constt-
tuents in about the same manner he
now furnishes garden seed and pub
lie documents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
4 New Barber ShOp.

We unders:an that Joe Mikesh
will open up new barber shop in the
basement under Mott e Co.'S. store.
He has been employed at the Central
and Zigelmeyer barber shop for sew
eral years past, and is good barber,
and should command his share of the
trade.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
VIII Invade Iowa in Autos.

Nebraska suffrn gists will tour iowa
in automobiles in May. The neigh
boring suffragists have notified the
state suffrage headquarters they eS-
pect to come to Iowa in automobiles
and make suffrage speeches in the
state. Massachusetts, suffragists
have sent $4,000 suffrage literature
flyers" to the state suffrage head
quarters for distribution In Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
Fees

Mr.. Allen has received praise from
state officials familiar with the dis-
ficulties of handling the auto regis
tration, for the way the 1916 regis
tration has been handled. 1t is SAID
that no ether state in the union caL
equal the record made by the Iowa
department this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
A Beautiful Window.

Messrs. Chris Qualey and John
Alstad of the Ben Bear clothing store
are entitled to all kinds of credit for
the handsome display windows they
dressed this week. The color effect
is black and white. The display is
one of the most artistic this popular
store has had for years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
Winnesh;ek Declamatory Contest

The Winneshiek County Declama-
tory contest will be held at Castalia
next Friday evening. The Ben Bear
loving cup, which was given few
years ago as a prize will be compet-
ed for. Decorah held it one year and
Ossian has held it for the past two
years. If the latter wins it Friday,
it will remain their property.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

The man who can get out Of
trunk after being put in there with
legs and arms tied. is qualified to
dress in a Pullman birth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
Received $50 Goats,

Nelson Womeldorf, of Pleasant
township received $50 goats from the
Kansas City markets last Sunday,
and he will use them in clearing off
brush, etc, on his farm the coming
year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

The get-together spirit is suscepti-
ble to miscontrrction. 1t is poss'-
hle to get together in ways that could
not in any way be considered COOP
Grafton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

Churches are members Of the vol
unteer fire department-they save
from fire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05
r.. p. Sanford Buvs Residence.

Monday r.. r. Sanford purchase l
the Olaf Wick residence on Mechanl.
street, but the family will not take
possession OF their new hcme until
September 1st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

We all believe in the single term
until we get into once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

It's never too late for our enemies
to mend their ways.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

years. Christen was elected in 1898,
serving eight years. Mizener was
elected in the fall of 1903, and serv-
ed five years to Jan. 1907, when r.
j. Qualley took the Office, and served
until Jan. 1913 and was succeeded by
l.. H. Flemming who served two
years, 1915 and 1914. They are all
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

Why don't they use rubber instead
Of silk thread in our paper money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-05

A cannibal wouldn't eat knocker,
:cr e k~ow- &c :.lcS. wcu.d2't aSrce
with him.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-02-08

Seyphus Jones was employed in his
stead. and began his duties as driver
on Monday.
The dramatic club of the X. II. S.
will put on play about the middle of
February, the exact date as yet has
not been definitely settled, but will be
announced in time for the people to
get their tickets. The title of the play
will be "All Tangled Up" and as the
pupils in the play have been putting
some hard work on it, it surely will be
worth the admission.
b. II. Atkinson, chairman of the fire
committee, has received word that the
chemical engine, recently ordered for
the village, was shipped from New
York City on January 25th. The en-
ough tryout Observation-Disclosures
CINE will probably arrive in a week or
so when it will be given a thorough
tryout If the engine proves satisfac-
tory another one will be ordered i'm
mediately