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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
A TEXAS STEER

At the opera house on Monday, Feb.
21st, "A Texas Steer, the latest Selig
Red Seal Play, in five reels, will be
shown. This comedy is based upon the
Hoyt play, which was so successful on
the speaking stage. and is filled with
laugh getting situations and action of
legitimate nature. 1t is one of those
rare gems of the photoplay world which
is sure-fire laugh-getter without in
PRODUCING any of the time-worn slap
stick features. Tyrone Power, the
wonderful actor who renounced the
speaking stage to become member of
the Scsig force, assumes the title role
aud u abiy sdpp by
mond, as Bossy Maverick, daughter of
the man who was nicknsmed "a Texas
Steer
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Methodist Notes.

The fourth and last of the series of
special sermons based on the letters
from the business men will be the top
ic, Is the Work of the Church q
Mans Job," and will be given next
Sunday night at 7:3O. All are cordial
ly invited. The pastor will preach Sun
day morning at 1890 on the topic.
Christ and the Decalogue on the Sab
bath. Sunday school at 11:45, Junior
League at p. M, and the Epworth
League at GAS. Keep in mind Bishop
Quayle's coming on March 1st.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Seat Sale for Potash and Perlmutter.

Potash and Perlmutter, the most ia
nous cloak and suit laughmakers in the
world, have left their quarters in the
Cohen Theatre, New York City, after
two remarkable seasons and are max
ing a tour of the country to display
their goods to millions Of patrons who
could not get to New York to see them.
They will open up shop at the ''Cresco"
on sMrday. Feb 26th. hut their stay
is limited to one night only: therefore
it is advisable to put in orders in ad-
vance. To accommodate the rush of
buyer the sale of seats will open 8 a.
m., Thursday, Feb. Oath at Lomas
Drug store. A. H. Woods who put
the boys into business, is sending along
with them not only all their original de-
signs but in fact their entire staff, in
cluding designers, models, cutters,
pressers, statesmen, lawyer and even
their friends and family. Their tour
so far has been triumphant one for
Abe and Morris are known everywhere
by reputation as fine fellows, as Iowa
bic as they are laughable-keen busi-
ness men, but with hearts of gold.
Their visit will be notable event and
it is only regretable that their stay is
necessarily limited to one night.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Evaneelical Church Notes.

There will be preaching service and
Sunday school in the Ridgeway Evan
gelical church Sunday, Feb. Goth, at
lO:3O; also in the Florenceville Evan
gelical church Sunday evening at 1880
Everybody invited to attend these serv-
ices. Monday, Feb. q, at p. M, will
be held in the Florenceville church the
last quarterly conference business ses-
sion of the conference year. Preaching
services followed by business meeting,
Rev. H. J. Faust of Waterloo. Iowa,
conducting same.
w. A. SCHOLER, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Legal Holiday Next Tuesday.

Next Tuesday, February 22nd, being
Washington's Birthday, legal holiday,
the Cresco postoffice will give the usual
holiday service. The general delivery
windows will be open from $50 to 1O:3O
a. m. and from 600 to 100 p. m. No
money orders will be issued, but regis
try window will be open during the
above hours. There will be no rural
mail delivery that day, but city car
riers will make one complete delivery
in the forenoon. F. D. MEAD, P. M.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
For Sale.

Seven good cows for sale on farm
known as the C. P. Nash farm, 8 miles
due north of Bonair, 5 miles east and
one mile north of Lime Springs, Iowa.
Terms-Cash, or one years time
on bankable paper drawing 8 per cent.
Cows are supposed to calve in spring
of 1916 in good season. Most of the
cows are of good size and not old.
Tenantl on farm will show you the
cows, and your offer must be for cash
or one years time as stated above.
Write to Mrs. C. P. Nash, 1887 First
Ave. S., Minneapolis, MINI. 26t2
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Ba, tist Church.

Regular services will be held next
Sunday at the Baptist church. Morn
ing theme, Divine Slavery" Even
ing subject, weights and Sins. The
pastor bible Aclass was entertained
1t the parsonage ss Tuesday nightsof
ssas oft dnise With lsnnsl
bers, and have wide-awake class.
Come and study with US.
J.A. PETIT, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Married

On February Sth occurred very
pretty wedding at the St. Joseph's
Church at $50, o'clock, Rev. Father
Wagner, officiating. The contracting
parties were Miss Emma Steffens of
this place and Mr.. Joseph Billmeyer of
Dyersville. Miss Carrie Bierner, of
Dyersville and Mr.. Paul Billmeyer,
brother of the groom of Red Wing,
Mimi, were the attendants. The bride
was beautifully attired in white en-
broidered voil trimmed with baby Irish
lace, She wore veil in cap fashion
and carried white roses. The brides
maid wore dress of pale blue crepe
de chine with pink rose bud trimming
and carried pink carnations.
The wedding breakfast was served
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. j.
Weber, brother-in law and sister of the
bride and the reception at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Milz, cousin of the
bride. The dining room and table was
beautifully decorated in pink and
orange with a large bell hanging at
the center of the table. The decorat-
ing was done by Miss Emma DeGreve
of Cresco. The table walters consist
ed Of young men. The bridal couple
received many beautiful and costly
presents.
The bride is a daughter of John Stef-
fen, of Dyersville and is a charming
young lady possessed of sweet woman
ly qualities. The groom is son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Blllmeyer of Dyers-
vile and is one Of the thrifty and high
ly respected young men of that COM
munity. After spending week with
relatives and friends, they left on Tues
day for Dyersville where the happy
couple will reside on a farm which the
groom has recently purchased, and be-
gin their married life with the best
wishes of numerous friends for con-
tnued hapDiness and prOSperity.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18

Democrats Meet at New Hampton.

A conference of the democrats Of the
Fourth Congressional District met at
New Hampton last Thursday and was
attended by over one hundred enthus-
iastic democrats, representing every
county in tie district. The Chickasaw
county democrats swelled the total at
tendance to nearly 200
The gathering was called to order by
Tim Donovan, district committeeman,
who introduced DR.. j. w. Reynolds, of
Creston, state chairman, who stated
the objects of the gathering and who
at the request of Mr.. Donovan presid-
ed throughout the session.
Short talks on the needs of party or
ganization were made by several, in
cluding D. D. Murphy, of Elkader, M.
X. Geske and Senator Quigley, of Nc
Gregsr, Frank O'Connor Of New Hamp-
ton, ex-state chairman Reed of Ottum-
wa, and U. S. Marshal E. r. Moore, of
Dubuque, the two last named gentle
men explaining the organization of the
Iowa Democratic Club and its plans for
financing the campaigns Of the future.
A committee composed of one person
from each county in the district was
designated to report to the convention
suitable persons to be placed upon the
presidential primary ballot as delegates
and alternate delegates from the 4th
District After due consideration, the
committee reported the following Sc
| lections:
Delegates-Tim Donovan, of New
Hampton and Frank Olson, Of Clear
Lake
Alternate Delegates X. Geske,
of McGregor and J. w. Dwyer, of
West Union
Nomination papers for the above will
be circulated throughout the district,
but this procedure will not-and was
not intended to-prevent any other
democrats from filing if they so desire,
but was done so that there would be no
failure to make nominations for the
imperfectly understood presidential
primary.
Following the work of the conven-
ton, the postmasters of the district
met and selected delegates to the state
postmaster's convention held at Des-
Moines the day following. Postmaster
Killmer, of Mason City was the chair
man of the delegation and the only one
1isttehNn9 the Dsss 1doines atasering.
The gathering was the last and the
largest Of a series of such meetings
called in each of the congressional dis
tricts of the state, apd demonstrated
that the democrats of the Fourth Dis
trict are wide-awake and aggressive
and will do their full share in the work
of carrying Iowa for the democracy
next November.
Howard county was represented at
the conference by D. E. Horton, of
Lime Springs, John E. Dargan, of Rice
vile, J. w. Cannon and Jerry Conway,
of Elma, James NcGourty, of Acme
and F. A. Miller and F. D. Mead, of
CreScO.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Conresational Church.

Rev. E. F. Bell of Fremont, Mich
will occupy the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday morning and
evening as a candidate. All members
and friends of the church are cordially
invited to attend these services.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
For Sale.

Nearly new 8 room two story dwell
ling and 8 acres of land, we'll located.
near city water and sewer system, a
desirable and new modern house, we'll,
cistern, and we'll located. Will be sold
at q less price than you can now build
same for. Call on or address LRERs
LAND Co., Cresco, Ia. 26t4
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Recommended By a Competitor.

The One and Only Hub" speaks q
good word for rival firm:
II am glad Potash & Perlmutter are
coming to Cresco; l saw them in
Chicago where they delivered the goods
to a packed house. can recommend
them to my friends and guarantee salts
faction. HUB EDMONSON.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Adventist Church Notes.

The public is cordially invited to the
Sabbath school Saturday. at 1:30 p.
m. preaching 2:3O p. M, and 1880 p. m.
Sunday topic, 'The origin Of the Bible,
how to study that we may understand" !"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Fresh Fish.

am now prepared to handle all kinds
of fresh fish and deliver all orders.
You will find fish here every day in the
year. Phone 593.
25-tf j. w. WENTWORTH,
Market Street.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
For Sale.

Good six-room house and large lot
close to German Catholic church and
school. Price right. Inquire of E. R.
Thompson. 26-tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Roller Skating.

Roller skating under the Nichols
Clothing store every evening and alsl
on Saturday afternoon.
26t3 A. G. DAVIS, Prop.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
For Sale.

Good guest bed room suite complete,
also rugs, clock, lounge, center table,
kitchen cabinet, sewing machine and
refrigerator. LYNN STRAYER.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
For Sale

The Ridlington house and lots in Cres-
co, Iowa. Inquire Of N. S. Durgin or
B. F. Davis. 26-tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
Houses for Rent

Ihave two new modern houses for rent
25-t3 A. E. BARKER.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-18
OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY
Seed Corn That is Good
VOL. LVII. NO. 26

NUTsDE the only seed offered
w this vicinity that furnish absolute proof as to
grown That important for to
to knows growing qualities.
National Bank of 1nwood Lyon Co.. Iowa He will tell that was
ee s aha @ corn ean sp% @ av v
this with and assisted selecting and testing
To aside doubt this maturing in Howard County
January regarding this point
Copy of my letter to Ames follows:
cresco Iowa. January s,
Mr. Clyde McKee, Asst. of Farm Crops
Ames,
NV Dear sir:-n Lyon County, Iowa. selected
selling Seed Tests made this here
show termination namely 50 to 100
per What opinion with reference to Lyon county
turing locay variety is medium yellow dent
averaging the bushe For this information will be
greatly obliged also thank you for your letter of Dec 2 1915
Very truly, M. M. GRAF.
exact copy Of reply from follows)
Ames Iowa, February 2, 1916
Your January sth due
of work the close OF our semester reply has been delayed
note you regarding
it would seem would very little difference the
maturing take itth there practically @ no % difference the a
would expect little, if difference in the length of
required
securing good farmers and hope that will be entirely
successful supplying seed that will be needed think
YOU are particularly securing seed which
termination which you
If at any time will be
you Very truly
MCKEE,
of Farm
furnish their
II You care e ask them
bushe Variety medium yellow dent
will if wish
Youhav the privilege of testing for 30 days. Do not wait till
knowing raised it,
feeding So buhe Every farm
should plant at least one bushel
Phone, Write or Call on
M. NJ. GRAF, Cresco, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
STYLES IN MOTOR CARS.
clature Division of the Society
of Automobile Engineers.

What is the difference between a
coupe -and couplet, touring car
and a salon touring car? Here it is.
with other body types and distinc.
tons officially determined recently
by the Nomenclature Division of the
Society OF Automobile Engineers.
Roadster-An open car seating
two or three 1t may have addition
al seats on running boards or in rear
deck.
Couples Seats two or three. 1t
has folding top and full-height
doors with disappearing PANELS Of
glass.
Coupe--An inside operated, en-
closed car seatil g two or three. A
fourth seat facing backward is
sometimes added.
Convertible Coupe-A roadster
provided with detachable coupe
top.
Glover Leaf-An open car seating
three or four The rear seat is
close to the divided front seat and
entrance is only through doors. in
front of the front seat.
Touring Car-An open car seatin :
four or more with direct entrance 10
tcnneau.
Salon Touring Cara touring car
with passage between front seats,
with or without separate entrance to
front seats.
Convertible Touring Cara tour
ing car with folding top and disap-
pearing or removable glass sides.
Sedan-A closed car seating four
or more all in one compartment.
Convertible Sedan-A salon tour
ing car provided with a detachable
sedan top.
Open Sedan-A sedan so con-
structed that the sides can be re-
moved or slowed so as to leave the
space entirely clear from the glass
front to the back.
Limousine-A closed car seating
three to five inside, with drivers seat
outside, covered with a roof.
Open Limousine-A touring car
with permanent standing top and
disappearing or removable glass
sides.
Berline-A limousine having the
drivers seat entirely. inclosed.
Brougham-A limousine with no
roof over the drivers seat.
Landaulet-A closed car with
folding top, seats for three or more
inside, and drivers seat outside
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Mrs. E. Cutler and daughter,
Mrs. Clarence Wedge, returned to
Albert Lea. Mimi. today, having
spent the week end with friends
here.
-Nels Sharpe, of Owatonna, arriv-
ed Monday, for visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Ms. John Sharpe ii
ulenwood township, and also at the
Jens Ramsey home IN this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jacobs, Of
Hawkeye, motored up Sunday for "a
visit at the Frank Young home. They
W ere accompaniel by Mr.. and Mrs.
Williamson, who visited at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs Guy Hathaway.
they returned home Monday, and
Mrs. Young accompanied them for a
visit with her father, N. Jacobs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
NO WEDDING BELLS FOR THEM.
on Marriage of Divorced
Persons.

New York, Sept. 1S.-If the rec
concentrations of commission con-
sisting of five bishops and an equal
number of clergymen and promin-
ent laymen of the Episcopal church
are adopted by the general conven
ton which meets at st. Louis in Oc-
toher, it will be impossible for any
divorced persons to be married by
an, Episcopal clergyman.
Hitherto the canon law of the
church has allowed an exception in
the case of the innocent party in
divorce for adultery. But this ex-
ception was carefully guarded
against abuse. Twelve months must
have elapsed after the granting of
the divorce, and copy of the courts
decree and record had to be sub
mitted to the bishop before any cler-
gyman could officiate at such a mar
riage.
Notwithstanding these stringent
restrictions the commission is con-
WINGED that more rigorous action is
necessary. Divorce is increasing by
leaps and bounds, especially in the
western states. In the opinion of
experienced lawyers collision is
widely prevalent, and it is becoming
increasingly difficult to determine
the innocence Of either party to a
divorce. 1t is therefore proposed to
adopt new canon absolutely pro-
hibiting marriage in the church be-
tween parties either of whom has
a husband or wife living, and who
has been divorced for any cause arts
ing after marriage.
The adoption of this proposal will
afford great relief to many clergy
men upon whom great social pres
sure is brought to solemnize such
marriages.
This legislation does not affect
cases where the marriage relation
is annulled by the court for causes
arising before the marriage.
The difficult position as to wheth-
er divorced persons have remarked
by the civil authority or by clergy
man of some other church shall be
admitted to the holy communion is
to be referred by the parish priest TO
the bishop of the diocese, and his de-
cision is to be final.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Was a Big DAY at CaImar.

A large delegation of DEBORAH
people went over to Calmar Satur-
day and enjoyed the big Farmers
Day program. From reports of all
who attended, the program was one
of the best given in a long time, and
everybody enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely. An air ship was supposed
to fly, but it didn't get any farther
than the one at the county fair a cou-
pie OF years ago. Lots OF people
here, were ''rubbering" expecting to
see the machine sailing this way. 1t
was supposed to fly from Dubuque
to Calmar, but we guess the high
wind prevented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
On Visit From South Dakota.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mackenstad
arrived in DEBORAH Saturday nigh,
from their home at Wagner, S. D.
on few days visit 10 his parents
and other relatives here. Fred is con-
Quoting a tailor shop in Wagner,
and doing fine. Fred said politics
we're rather quiet out there, some
talk favoring Wilson around his
home, but after getting on the train
he heard nothing but strong talk for
Hughes, all the way from the Dako-
tas to DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Big Sale Starts Friday.

A page advertisement in this is
sue of Public Opinion, from
Graham's store is chock full of big
fall bargains on goods which are
Friday, and a perusual of the ad
will give the reader many sugges-
lions and the prices quoted are yer"
low. Look up the ad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Growing Lemons in DEBORAH.

DEBORAH grown lemon was eX-
hibited at this Office this morning, by
l.. o. Nosby, and it was some lemon,
too, measuring 10x11 inches in cir
conference. Mrs. e. S. Thune
planted the tree some time ago, and
when the Thune family moved into
the country they left the tree in
charge of Mr.. Nosby. 1t budded out
IA months ago, and yesterday the
big lemon fell off. 1t was perfect
in every particular, and we never saw
any lemons that were shipped in
here that could compare with it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
LOCAL ITEMS.


vile, Iowa, Monday, on business.
Geo. Cuchioftis went to Du-
buque yesterday, for few days Wis
it with friends.
Miss Matilda Johnson returned
to st. Paul Monday after a few days
visit with relatives here.
Miss Marie Haugen went to
Dawson, Mimi, Monday, on business
connected with her farm there.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Westby of
Ridgeway were over Sunday visitors
here at the Carl Hagen home.
Mrs. Chas. Miller and daugh
ter Doris, of Ossian, were Sunday
visitors here at the II. NJ. Lee home
Mrs. Frank Andres and children
went to Calmar Saturday for few
days stay with her mother, Mrs. j.
Panek.
Mrs. ]. T. Rhodes of Cedar Rap
ids is expected here tomorrow for "a
few days stay with Mrs. Louise Me
.askey.
Mike Courtney went to Dubuque
Monday where he will attend the
Agriculture Exposition held there
this week.
Mrs. C. +. Hallman returned to
Minneapolis, Monday after weeks
visit at the S. B. Hallman home az
Freeport.
Mrs. Cliff Reed went to Fayette
Saturday for a few days visit with
her son, Glenn, who is attending
school there.
Mrs. Flora V. Dorcas returned
to Nevada, Iowa, yesterday, after a
short visit with Miss Rudy and 9TH
er friends here.
DIR. and Mrs. NJ. f. Barker and
Mrs. Raigel returned to Chicago
Monday, after short stay at the j.
c. Beard home
Mrs o. Ramstad returned to
Thief River Falls, Mimi, Monday,
after a two weeks visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. Sunnes.
Ernest Rosenthal came up
from Dyersville, Monday and spent
the day with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Rosenthal.
Misses Inga and Sarah Rayndal
departed for North Hampton, Mass,
Saturday, where they will attend
Smith College, during the year.
-Messrs. Harold and We're Nc
Kinney went to Fredericksburg la ,
Thursday, where they will work with
the Moore Sieg Construction Co.
Mrs w. C. Sundermeyer return
ed TO Nora Springs, MINI. Friday,
having visited here three weeks with
Mrs. Helene -Opsahl and Mrs. Harry
Jacobs.
Mrs. j. w. Walker and neice,
Miss Bessie Skobey, returned to
Washingto d. C. Thursday, after a
weeks visit with the formers sister,
Mrs. Moore.
james Maroney returned to St.
Paul, Monday, having spent the past
week here with his mother Mrs
e. Marpney, also visited relatives
at Dubuque.
Hazel Dawn Il Owen Moore, Today.
Bessie Love, STAR, Thursday.
Rita JOlivet, STAR, Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Gets An Extra SO Pension.

COmrade l.. l.. Caldwell OF this
city has been awarded an extra $40
per month pension from the govern
ment, as he and two other old sol
diers in Iowa were awarded medals
by congress for gallantry in. action,
an honor of which he may we'll feel
proud. The medals were awarded
several years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

A train going a mile a minute and
an auto going at the rate of mile in
four minutes often meet at the cross
ing with fatal results. The Judgment
of the auto driver is bad when he fig
ures that he can safely pass the cross
ing from distance of forty rods at
a speed Of ffteen miles an hour,
starting with the train half mile
away. Those who Stop, Look and
Listen" will spend more time ON
earth and less in eternity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Bloody Butcher Corn,

Torrance McCue, of Bluffton town
ship brought in a stalk of corn
measuring eleven feet, with fine
large ears on it Saturday and it has
been on display in Alderman Buck
neA's barber shop. 1t is red corn,
a new kind of seed from southern
Iowa, called Bloody Butcher. Mr..
McCue has eight acres of it, and says
it will go eighty bushels to the acre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Dry Enough for Kenyon.

Senator William S. Kenyon says
that w. l.. Harding is not only one
OF the most effective campaigners on
the stump today but that he will take
off his coat and work for his election.
If Harding is satisfactory TO Kenyon
he ught to be good enugh for anyone.
Falls Record.