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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-One Cent per word Moth.
Ing less than ten cents.

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WANTED-Wo for Is year Old
boy on farm. Enquire at this Of
fee or of Mrs. Plank, r. l, box 2,
DEBORAH. 30-2pd.
WANTED-5OO bushels of oats.
Highest price paid in cash. Enquire
at McCuskers Feed Store. 3o-2pd,
81, OOO-Buys my six cylinder seven
passenger Kissel Kar, equipment
complete. New set SilvertOwn
cord tires. B. M. Graham, Decor
ah. 27tf
FOR SALE-One Ford five passen-
ger; one Ford delivery body;
Oyerlands and other makes of
cars all in Al condition. Rud
Bros. Z3tf
FOR SALE-Hupmobiie roadster in
good running order. Enquire DR..
c.. P. Wilson, DEBORAH. 29-tf
FOR SALE-1914 Model Ford car
for 100000. Inquire of Gust +.
Haugeu. 29tf
FOR SALEAMy dray line complete,
feed and transfer barn. Good deal
if taken at once. Selling on &C
count of other business. b. M.
Graham. DEBORAH 29tf
FOR SALE-Cheap, second hand
carbide gas plant, fixtures, etc. 1.
NJ. Halvorson, the Delco Light
Dealer. DEBORAH. 29tf
FOR SALE-Pure bred yearling
short horn bull, color, red, good
milking strain. Philip r. Seelye,
Burr Oak, Iowa. 29-2w pa
WANTED-A girl for house work.
No washing or ironing. Good
wages. Mrs. M. H. Montgomery
FOR E-Twin-cylinder Harley
Davidson Motor Cycle, Model 1919
Engine No. 1877. In hrst class
condition. Description and price
upon request. Write or phone
Will M. Lee, DEBORAH. 2S wv.
FOR SALE-The Frank Lower es-
tate of l72 acres in Frankvllle
Twp., 8 miles S. E. of Decorah on
the DEBORAH and Frankville road.
Will sell part or all. For partlcu-
lars inquire of Mrs. Hattie Lower,
ErankyiIla Iowa 27-Sw
DWELLING FOR RENT rooms;
refinished throughout. New noors'
paint and paper. Cellar cemeated.
City water. Sewer connection.
Gas, electric light. Cement walk.
New garage and shed, etc. Fine 10
cation. Rent reasonable. INQUIRE
III, oeica 24-tf
FOR RENT-The Lamm store pulio-
| inc on East Water street EN-
auire Mrs. ]. G. I.amm, Decoran;
24-tf
FOR SALE-Driving horse. ENQUIRE
e. Halse, DEBORAH, route 3. Eau
FOR SALE-Used Ford automoplle
at a bargain, if taken at once En-
49, 0ooorab 20-tf
FOR SALE-Second hand pianos 10
Al condition, Uprights anu
Grands; also organs, in good con,
dition. Rud Bros, Decorah. fo''
FOR SALE-Second hand pianos ano
organs. Marsh Music House. De e,
corah,
FOR SALE-River sand and grave
Inquire of J. A. Jewell, Decoran
i r. s.. aEl IGg. ~ 'sf =.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
Mrs. S. Maine went to Fayett

Mrs. S. Maine went to Fayette
Monday on visit to relatives.
Miss Eva Bartholomew was pas
senger for Minneapolis today.
Mrs. K. Prestgard and daughter,
Miss Margret went to st. Paul today
for al indefinite stay.
Miss Catherine Courtney went to
Prairie du Chem today where she
will take treatment.
Rev. J. Courtney concluded his
visit here with his brother and sister
and returned to duties at Keokuk to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A. jayne and
neice Miss Bertha Ratcliff and Miss
Briet Hamre went to their cottage at
McGregor today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Algyer and
family and Mrs. J. S. Williams and
grandson arrived home from Tracy,
Mimi, yesterday.
Miss Stella Peterson concluded
a visit CT several weeks here with
relatives and returned to her home at
Astoria, S. d. today.
Mrs. w. j. Riehl returned to st.
Cloud, Mimi, today having spent sew
eral weeks here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabrielson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
LABOR THAT DOESN'T HELP.
Many Men Acting in Such Useless
Functions as Agents, Canvas y
ing, Etc.

The man who walks through any
stable city about now, must be i'm
pressed with the great number of
men whose labor, as far as winning
this war goes, is not productive. Not
merely are there a host of men act
ing in such useless functions as
agents canvassing from house to
house, but large part of the petty
machinery of distribution is nearly
useless.
Take for instance the great num-
Der of abe bodied men employed at
little peanut, fruit, cigar, chewing
gum, and soft drink stands. All these
wants, in so far as they are legiti-
mate, can be supplied at drug and
grocery stores in the centers of pop
ulation. Yet these little trades
spring up at every street corner. A
large number of men get precari-
Gus living at them.
About the only reason for their
existence is that the people in that
particular neighboraood will buy
there rather than walk a quarter of
a mile to some regular retail store.
But in any large city there are hun
dreds of these little places that serve
no real need If they closed up, no
human want would be unsupplied.
Meanwhile the farmers are crying for
more help, and there is a shortage
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
Of labor in all departments.

of labor in all departments. rg=
In a way these little stands work
against public interest, because they
cut up the business into small units
that are not economically conducted.
Where business is concentrated into
a few well advertised places, it is
done cheaper. Where it is widely
scattered in lot of small places,
it costs more for each article sold.
These little stands and shops seem
to appeal to certain men of a rather
idle type. Perhaps some Of them
have suffered accidents or are physi-
cally unable to work. But the ma
jority look able bodied. They should
be hoeing corn or building ships or
making munitions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
What Must Hot Coffee Re-

Apreacher was describing the bad
place" Friends" he said, you've
seen: molten iron running out of
furnace, haven't you? 1t comes out
white hot, sizzling and Kissing. Well
1.-the preacher pointed. a. long lean
finger at the congregation. WELL" he
continued, "they use hat stuff for ice
cream in 'hades.'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
Out of the Ginger Jar.

A laugh can hardly be called the
center of gravity.
The self-centered man finds no
company so agreeable as his own.
Why are some newspapers like a
man with cold feet? Because they
suffer from poor circulation.
All fires are costly, but the cost
of burning tobacco in this country
annually foots up an appalling sum,
and there is no insurance recover
able.
One of the yainest regrets Of adult
life is that when we are sorely hurt
and buffeted we can no longer go and
tell mother AID get her blessed balm
and comfort.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
Cafe Opens August 4.

The st. Cloud Hotel Cafe has been
closed for repairs and will reopen on
August 1. Regular meals will be
served at 40 cents. Lunches of all
kinds will be served also. Remember
the opening date.
w. c, DUFFY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-07-25
RIGHT HANDS OF
BOYS CHOPPED OFF
CONTINUED from first page.)

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vived the ordeal. There were many
deaths, Sometimes the Germans
would vary the punishment, and in,
stead Of hand they would sever
foot, or an ear, or one hand and one
foot.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
CL IN B $ BACK AMONG
 b|G ONES
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, June 1S.-Pitcher Scott Rope" Perry, recently acquired by the Braves, may stick this time He probably will be able to prove to George Stallings that he has the mak- ings of a big league pitcher, and will at least last it out until the end of the season.
 Perry is pressing Jack Knights very closely for the wandering champion- ship of the big leagues. Jack used to get caught in the draft every year, stand being bought at least once every six months. and take several trips around the minor leagues each season. He has quit now. Perry evidently is bidding for the honors. Perry did his first bit of travelling when he went from the Wichita Western league club to Louisville. Louisville was so busy trying to win a pennant that Perry was given very little chance to show what he could do. It wasn't long un- der those conditions until he was headed for Atlanta and there he was planted last fall.
 Tom O'Iara made a trip down south during the hottest part of last summer. He recommended Perry's purchases for the Cubs, and the deed was done. Perry reported this spring, stayed with the Cubs until they got to Chicago and then was shunted off to Cincinnati, where he stayed just long enough to get acquainted with Manager MethewsOn. Matty wanted to keep Perry; he said as much, but the team limit was on him and he had to do something. Perry was it. He was sent back to Atlanta.
 Perry stayed in Atlanta just long enough to get his old apartment straight. and then he was purchased by the Braves. He's headed again to- ward a big league fame When Perry was in the Western league he was with a club that stuck most of the time in last place, but he was general ly acclaimed the best pitcher in that circuit. His failure to flash in big league company probably is due to the same eccentricity of fate that made Jack Knight a star of the first water in the minors and just ball player in the majors.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
FOR RENT.

Comfortable cottage, with modern plumbing throughout. "Kendrick."
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
TooAYis WAR RECIPE.
OBy United Press)

From Britain's official win the war cook book.
 Stuffed Onions. - Two tablespoon. fulls of cold meat (chopped). two tablespoonfuls of grated cheese, four large onions, one tablespoonful of margarine, seasoning. Half cook the onions, drain them and take out the centers. Mash or cut up finely what you have removed from the onions with the meat, cheese and seasoning to taste. Fill the onions with this mixture, put quarter of the fat on the top of each. Place in a baking tin with some hot dripping. and bake till the onions are quite soft. Bread crumbs, or boiled rise, moistened with a little stock may be used in place of the meat
 Save that slice and save your coun- try.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
FOR SALE.

1 complete sawmill outfit with plan. CTS (Russell & Co.) 11-13. Nominal h. D. 35. Indicated h. D. IT. Circular saws and other materials. 1 new Willamette donkey engine, 1-2 by 10.
 l slightly used Willamette donkey engine, 1-4 by 10
 9 slightly used FloTy donkey en. zines, 7-10.
 For further information write or wire
 ALASKA ANTHRACITE RY. co.
 Per Geo. Nelson,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
AMERICANS AT THE FRONT.
(By United Press)

LONDON, June 20. - Coupling freight cars on the Northwestern rail road at Kenzie street and California avenue, Chicago, is what Paul Gas sard, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, often looks back on reminiscently as he lies in the hospital here, recovering from a German bullet received at Vimy ridge. Gassard participated in the murderous assault on the Royal Can. adian Rifles at Vimy on Easter Mon. day. He was the first man to join the 9th battalion. the American Le- zion. As for his wound - "It might have been worse," he says.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
FOR SALE.

Two story building on First street, next to market; size of building 24 by 60; in excellent condition; cabin l2 by 24 on rear of lot; full lot, 25 by 100; 8 rooms upstairs; partly fur nished, earning $500 monthly. Price for all $3,500; terms. See Kendrick.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
THE RED CROSS.
(By Ivy Houtz Woolley.)

(By Ivy Houtz Woolley) Into the world waif was born, A little straggler, weak and pale; Neglect showed in her trembling Her lips suppressed an awful wall. She wandered near the haunts of men, Sad eyed, yet ever hopefully; She gazed upon the thoughtless throng For one who might her helper be. AS time passed on a few there were Who fingered for lttle spell, To look into her pleading face And say kind words and wish her
 well.
 One day the sound of marching feet, The clang of armors heavy steel, Aroused within the heart of her A mystery which angels feel She followed to the battlefield, And with strong hands decreased
 wars tolls;
 She lifted up the dying heads And caught the smiles from waiting
 souls..
 And then it was that all men saw The reason for her pOurape preat' They came in hosts to do her wish, And still they come-'tis not too, late. Into the world a waif was born More precious far than wealth is she The queen of every battlefield, The saviour of humanity.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20

Postmaster Wood of Anchorage has announced that he will keep the post office open from to o'clock each evening for the purpose of accommo- dating any person who may desire to enlist in the United States army.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
EXPERT PIANO TUNER

George Anderson, piano expert and factory representative, will be In Cor dova this coming summer. Expert work in piano and organ tuning and repairing guaranteed. For prices on new and second hand pianos and or gans, also pianos for rental, address, p. o. BOX ee1, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-06-20
LADIES

Don't miss seeing our shoe line. We have full line of them, as smart as any made Clayson, The Clothier.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
ARMY OFFICER
 DENIES CHARGE
 OF DISLOYALTY
octatcd pIC@s1

WASHINGTON, D. (. Sept. 1.-The senate military subcommittee today began al investigation of all alleged prO-German statements O1 Colonel Carl Reichman, l. S. army, recently nominated for promotion to the rank ol brigadier general: The sen- ate recently refused to con- firm the officers appointmeut to the higher rank on receiN- ing sworn testimony to the effect that Reichman, who | of German parentage, pralseG the kaiser's warriors anC spoke slightingIy of America
 Colonel Reichlnan has made d complete denial that he ever made any disloyal or biaSeG statements.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10

 WERE IN WRECK
Special to The Citi2en)

DAWSON, Y. T., Sept 3.-Miss Margaret keenan, superintendent of the Fairbanks schools, and Sister Mary Valencia, who are now en- route to Fairbanks on the steamer the engine of which, together with several cars of freight, was precipi- tated to the bottom of deep gorge by rock slide near Skagway last week. Before leaving here both gave vivid descriptions of their expert were on the train, they barely es- capped death, for, had the slide taken place ten seconds later, the car in the rear of the train in which they were riding would have been struck As it was, the engine and three cars were thrown half a mile down the side of the mountain and smashed to splinters, Engineer Andrew Nc Kenzie and his son Bert, the fire man. being killed. Nothing is known as yet here regarding the freight lost in the wreck, although car of liquor is understood to have been destroyed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
HINDENBURC PLAN RESULTS
 IN CAPTURE OF RUSSIAN PORT
 OF RlCA;;SLAVS STILL RETREAT
{ Associated Press )

COPENHAGEN, Sept. German correspondents or the Riga front declare that the German offensive which has already resulted i'll the capture of the important city of Riga mapped according the avorte plan of Field Marshal Hindenburg The plan of attack prepared time ago, and the German office await cd favorable time to strike The correspondents declare that the Russian retreat continues uninterrupted the Riga front and that the victory paves the way for drive the Russian capital of Petrograd.
 RUSSIANS IN RETREAT
 LONDON, Sept. 1.-The capture of Riga, of the principal Russian ports and industrial cities the Baltic claimed today by the German office and s admitted by Petrograd according the summary issued by the As Russian prisoners captured the south end of the retreating Auscovte line Resistance the north end the line stubborn, but the continues checked.
 Riga IS the third important city o Kussa and located the rived Dvna miles from the gulf of Riga and approximately 2z5 miles south and of Perograd The city is importance to Pctrograd the capital, md Odessa, the Black Sea port It important railroad center with Petrograd and Moscow and many other mpor tan points, besides conducting considerable shipping by though the port closed by ice during the winter months
 The Russian fleet is supposed to be i'll its base in the gulf o Riga. It IS not believed that the German fleet tered the gulf give battle the Russian navy because of the danger becoming bound within the weeks
 Nearly half of the population ot Riga IS German o1 German descent Among principal peace time exports are lumber, hemp, oats, talow leather, rugs and feathers.
 BRITISH GUNS BUSY.
 LONDON, Sept. 4-Brsh artillery for several days has been pounding German positions ill Flanders and other bis push by General Iaigs appears imminent The British big guns ill Flanders resumed their work yes tcrday after weeks rest, and the artillery preparations a scale that indicates grand offensive all along the Flanders line.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
MEN COVERED BY HAY BALES;
 ONE INJURED

As the result of the falling oi several tons of hay in bales from the top of a pile on which they were working on one of the barge5 tied up at the A-Y. N dock yesterday morning, two longshoreman had a narrow escape from death One of them was badly injured as it was, having sustained a broken nose and arm and being otherwise badly b,uis- ed and scratched.
 The injured man is J. V. Jackson. He has but one arm, and with it's breaking is totally incapacitated He is now at the hospital, from which institution it was stated last night that he is resting as easily as could be expected. He was stunned when the hay fell on him to such an ex- tent that, while able to walk to Dr. Sutherland's office, he did not real iZe where he was when resuscitated
 The other man on whom the hay fell was Slim" Fortier. He was only partially covered and was there fore able to dig himself out and then to rescue his co-worker He stated 1np Vtrh hot h~ suits of his experience.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
AIRMEN DROP
 MANY BOMBS
 UPON LONDON
Associated Press)

LONDON, Sept. 4,-I'or tic second time within tve1i- ty-four hours, German airmen made a raid on England to- night, according to an official statement issued by the war office. The raid was still in progress at a late hour to- night, and from present indi- cations the raid will be one of the most serious of the war.
 The statement declares that part of the German air fleet attacked certain districts in the city of London with guns and bombs, while other enemy aircraft inflicted dam age on the east coast towns.
 The extent of the damage and the number of casualties are not announced by the war office
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
ASKS WAR ON
 TEUT0N ALLIES
Associated TTCSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 4.-Declarlng that Ger many is relying on Austrians and Bulgarians for informa- ton concerning America and are keeping the kaiser inform ed on all war moves in this country, the Patriotic Educa- tional Society of the country, in convention here today, called upon the American gov ernnent to declare war on Gernany's allies. The soci- ety also asks the government to lend full support to Italy by providing her with muni- tions with which to make a successful drive through Co., rizia.
 The society declares that the German secret service Is relying to a large extent on military information received from America through Aus tria and Bulgaria.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
 CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL ACTS
Associated Press

RED OAK, Iowa. Sept. 4.-Sersationa developments took place at the opening the \isca murder trial here today when State Attorney General 1avner in dcted by grand jury charge of subornaon of per jury and other illegal practices i'll connection with his m ycstigation of the murders.
 The indicted attorney general tonight calm and cheerful in the face of the charges and declared that attempt the part o the defense dscredit the and its witnesses.
 The indictment returned few hours after the be ginning of the trial oi Rev ynn Kelly charged with mitting eight iiendsh murders NiIlsca in 1915 Kelly is said have made complete confession to the police at Council City, declaring that he obeyed literally the biblical injunction to slay his enemies
 Kelly tinerant preacher, given oubursts of ia 1acisr disappeared from \lsca after the murders were committed
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
APPEAL OF RECEIVER IN ONE
 OF THE BANK CASES DENIED

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1, 4,-(Spe- eial wire of The Associated PreSs)- The United States circuit court ot appeals today denied the appeal of F. G. Moves, receiver of the Wash
 ngton Alaska Bank of Fairbanks. Al aska, for million eight hundred and sixty-eight thousand dollars eX emplary and compensatory damages as the result of the alleged combi nation of the Washing ska Bank, the First National Bank Of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks Bank ing company.
 The suit was aimed against the di- rectors and stockholders of the Fair banks Banking company and was in stituted in the Northern Federal Ju- dicial district of the State of Wash ington Moves contended in the pre- liminary suit that the three banks originally controlled all of the bank ing business in the vast district around Fairbanks and in the Tan ana Valley through a non-compettive agreement. The complaint in the proceedings further alleged that the Washington-Alaska bank and the Fairbanks Banking company subse- quently took over the interests of the First National bank and, at a later period, the Fairbanks Bank ing company took over the interests of the Washington-Alaska concern. This was done, the complaint al legged, in the pursuance of a con spiracy in restraint of trade.
 The complaint further alleged that at the time that the Fairbanks Bank ing company purchased the Wash ington-Alaska bank. the former insti- tuition was insolvent and that it ob ligated itself to meet the purchase price out of the depositors' money in stead of from the usual reserve fund demanded by law for such purposes.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
MURDOCH IS
 SWORN IN ON
 TRADE BOARD
Associated FreSs)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 4.-Hon. Victor Alur- dock, former member of the house of representatives from Kansas and leader of the Pro gresslve party, was today sworn in as a member of the federal trade commission to succeed the late Will H. Par " of Seattle.
 The installation of Mur- dock completes the personnel of the commission. He was appointed by President Will son and his appointment was confirmed by the senate,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
NEGROES GET SENTENCE FOR
 RACE RI0TINC
Associated Pressl

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3.-SiX negro soldiers cf the Twenty fourth L. $. Infantry, who ClaShed with police and troops near Waco on July 29th, were court-mar- tialed and found guilty by a military tribunal here today, Five of the colored soldiers were given sentences of live years each at hard labor in the federal penitentiarv 1t LeavenWorth, and the sixth one was given term Of ten years Imprisonment at hard labor. The latter was the ringleader of the rioting sol diers and was the one that caused the most trouble to the police.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-10
SERIOUS DlUTINIES BREAK
 OUT IN PORTUGUESE NAVY
{ Associated Press ]

LONDON Spt 4.-Delayed messages received here from Portugal by way of Madrid declare that munies have broken many of the Portuguese warshps and that many have been made As the result of this revolt and conditions of unrest the republic rigid censorship has been imposed Portugal and the events that trans prng in that nation being screened from the of the world
 The for the revolt have been given but 1t believed be the result Of nsidou under way the old Portuguese dynasty and withdraw that country from the world AS the result of the mutnie and revos military prisons of Portugal crowd ed with prisoners awaiting trial But little blood shed in the mutines, the officers and loyal enlisted having received advance information of the outbreak and being pre- pared put down the mutiny promptly