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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
y iovA's NEW LlQUoR LAW. y
Shipments Will be Limited to "Per
= sonal Use," and Consigpee Must
Sign Receipt at Railroad
Station.

The amount of booze shipped
into Iowa will be reduced two-thirds
by the agreement entered into by
railroad attorneys Thursday with
Attorney General Havner to the ef-
feet that the common carriers shall
not accept shipments of liquor for
Iowa points, except for personal use
according to railroad officials, says
the Register & Leader. The roads
will deliver no booze unless the con-
signee personally appears and signs
a receipt at the station.
The new arrangement will go in
to effect on all roads and express
companies by Feb. l.
When liquor is delivered for per-
sonal use, the consignee must per
sonally sign the receipt at the sta
ton, in the case of the railway com
pany, or in the presence of the ex-
pressman who delivers the booze in
the delivery zones in the cities, in
the case of the express companies
according to the agreement
No railroad shall accept for ship,
ment. any liquor which is intended
for sale in Iowa. In case of doubt
the railroad or express company will
refuse to accept the liquor.
Liquor for personal use will be
delivered by the common carriers
upon consignee personally signing
a receipt pending the decision OF the
Iowa Supreme court in an appeal
taken in case decided on Wednes-
day by, judge Utterback of the Polk
District court, in which he held tina,
the carriers are prohibited under the
Webb-kenyon decision to accept IL
quor for delivery in Iowa for per
sonal use or for sale.
committee of lawyers repre-
senting the carriers will present the
appeal on behalf OF the persons
claiming the liquor ordered destroy.
ed by Judge Utterback. The depart.
ment OF justice, as appellee, will
present the appeal on behalf of the
state. In order to get decision i'm.
mediately, a motion will be made to
advance the case in the high court
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
Women as Rural Carriers.

Hon. Halvor Stevenson of Min
Fnesota, ranking republican member
of the committee on postoffice and
post roads, has opened the session
with the introduction of bill that
will prove OF interest TO farmers
wives and other women living in
rural communities. 1t provides
that women shall be considered eligi-
bic for appointment in the rural
mail service OF the country il they
are otherwise qualified. Mr.. Steen-
ersons attention has been forcibly
called to the matter by case in his
home state where the widow of q
rural carrier passed the required ex-
animation for appointment to the va
cancy caused by the death OF her
husband, but was ruled out by tho
pcstoffice department on the ground
that the services OF woman could
not be accepted. Mr.. Stevenson in
tends TO get early action on this bill.
Mason City Globe~G Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS.
Gross Value for Past Year is an
Enormous Sum.

American farm products attained
a gross value of $13,449,000,00O in
1916, making that year the greatest
in point Of value of any in the ma
tons existence.
That estimate of the years gross
value of farm crops and animal pro-
ducts, announced Thursday by the
Department of Agriculture, exceeds
by $2,674, 100000 the total of 1915.
the previous record, and by more
than $500, 100000 the value in
1914.
Crop production for the year was
comparatively low and did not reach
record figures except in a few minor
instances, but high prices sent total
values up.
Crops were Valued at $9,111, 0OO,-
600 and animal products at $4,33S.-
100000. The crop value exceeded
that of 1915 by $2,2O4, 100000 and
of 1914 by 299,O00,OOO. Crops
alone in 1916 were worth more than
crops and animal products combin.
ed in any year prior to 1912.
Four crops in 1916 each exceeded
$1,000, 100000 in value, the corn
product is put at s2,296,OOO,OO0
cotton, s1,4O6,OOO,O hay, ST.
1872, 100000; wheat, $1,O26,00O,-
600. Other crops that exceeded
100,000,OO0 were oats, $656,O0O,-
600; potatoes, SALT, 100000; wood
lot products, 100000; apples,
$1S6,O0O,000; tobacco, $4,000
600; barley, $3.50, 100000.
The level of price paid to produc-
ers for the principal crops on Dec. l,
1916, was about $50 per cent high
er than year previous, 52.9 per
cent higher than two years before
and o2.S per cent higher than the
average of the previous eight years
on Dec. /.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
WANTS TO VOTE BY MAIL.
Newton Man Sounding Out Legisla-
ture on the Subject.

Perry Engle of Newton was in
Des Moines last week sounding out
members of the legislature on a pro-
ject which would revolutionize the
system Of voting both at general and
primary elections.
Mr.. Engle would make the prin-
ciple of the absent voters law uni
versal so that every elector would
vote by mail. He has not fully
worked out the details of the
scheme, but suggests that the coun-
ty auditor and the chairman of the
county political committees could act
as election judges.
Mr.. Engle believes that adoption
of the mail system would result IN
vast saving in the state and county.
Estimating that the vote can be TAX
en- by mail at cost of not to ex-
coed cents for each elector He
also is convinced that it would elm
mate all chance Of corruption at the
polls.
Mr.. Engle said last night that
several members of the legislature
with whom he discussed the project
were favorable to it and it is prob
able that a bill embodying this idea
Will be introduced in the near flu
ture.
We think that law like the fore
going one, if it was passed, would
be as hard to figure out, as how old
IS Ann" or which takes the least
dough, round or square hole in a
doughnut.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
NICHOLSON'S ROAD OILING BILL
Winneshiek Representative Has Blu
Passed by House SO to 1.

The first bill ordered reported
out by the house committee on high
ways, headed by Johnson of Lucas,
will be house file 20, bill introduce
ed by Representative Nicholson Of
Winneshiek, permitting counties to
expend their share of the auto Ii
cense fund for olling roads if they
SO desire.
The present law permits use of
the amount received from this fund
for graveling or grading, but does
not specify oiling.
Counties which have no gravel
wish to use this money for oiling.
The committee voted SO to 1 to
report this bill for passage, Ander-
son of Winnebago voting no.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
IOWA CITIES SPENT
MUCH IN 1916
More Than $50, O0O, 900 Spent i'm I'M
prOvements During Past Year.
LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE
ALL CITIES AND TOWNS
Mason City Leads Entire State, With
Expenditures of S5,4OO,OOO
For improvements. and
New Buildings.

Reports from all parts of Iowa for
the past year indicate that the state
surpassed all previous records and
enjoyed its most marvellous growth
in new buildings and improvements
in 1916. Record breaking activity
in building, paving and sewer con-
struction is reported from all the
principal cities. While the total val
lie of new buildings and homes con-
structed in the state during the past
year can not be given, it is conser-
vatively estimated in the scores of
millions. In the nineteen leading
cities alone the sum exceeds $780,
100000. In addition the state high
way commission estimates the road
and bridge contracts for the past year
just closing as amounting to $4,000
900
Muscatine is in the forerank in
improvements in the state and has
oISdihSu Ciohth piuSc III llC oldtS,
passing even Waterloo's reported
record and being but two ranks be-
low Cedar Rapids, altho both these
cities double Muscatine in size and
are reputed among the states pro-
gressive cities. The surprise of the
records for the year, however is Ma
son City, which leads the state with
an expenditure of $5,426,000, lea J.
ing Des Moines almost $1,O0O,OO0.
Mason City's wonderful record is
brought about by a general growth.
The new beet sugar plant now in
course. of construction there is ex-
pected to cost $1,500,000. Miles of
paving, sewer extension and the new
sewage disposal plant and incinera-
Tor, together with the viaducT oyer
the Northwestern and Rock Island
tracks, a new high school, the Mercy
hospital, an eight-story Office build,
ing and two hundred new residences
are among the improvements at Ma
son City.
With the beet sugar plant leading
the way in individual cost in the
state, Sioux City follows with the
Martin department store costing
$750,000. Waterloo is next with
new gas plant and power house
81 90, 900. Henry Ford is building
100000 plant at Des Moines. Two
Office buildings DIT Sioux City cost
100000 each. The Keokuk-
Hamilton bridge construction cost
100000. A new 100000 concrete
grain elevator is going up at Coup-
Gil Bluffs. The Laurel building at
Muscatine is next in line, followed
by dental building at the state uni
versity, costing S245,000. A number
of 100000 buildings are being
erected throughout the state.
Following Mason City's high vat
er mark more than 100000
comes Des Moines with S4,6OO,O0O.
Sioux City is third with $3,022,9I5.
Other cities in the state rank as FOL
lows: Dubuque, $2,114,344; Bu--
jngton, $2,00U,0o0; Cedar Rapids,
S1,675, 200; Fort Dodge, $1,276, 900;
Muscatine, S1.216,500; Waterloo,
$1,175, 1000; Iowa City, s1,1S2, 900;
Davenport, S9S2,O00; Keokuk, Sei,-
900; Council Bluffs, SS4S,761; Ce-
dar Falls, $4,000; Sheldon, Sl35. :
900; Atlantic, 100000; Vinton,
$273,240; Mount Pleasant, $780,
900,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
RUNS STORE LIKE CAFETERIA
lola Merchant at One End of Run.
way Collects Cash.

The successful operation at lola,
kans., OF a grocery and provision
market on new plan has resulted in
reducing the high cost of living for
its patrons. The market is called
the Basket store" and there is
neither clerk, cashier or delivery
man. The proprietor alone conducts
the place.
Patrons are furnished market
basket free and are admitted 20
spacious aisles, which wind along be-
tween rows of shelves and tables
loaded with provisions, through a
turnstile. All goods are priced in
plain figures and as the patron pas
ses along, he selects the articles he
desires to purchase All aisles lead
to the exit turnstile, where the pro-
prietor, presiding at the cash regis
ter, checks the articles in the pa!
ron's basket, collects the amount
due and releases the patron.
By eliminating the credit and de
livery system, clerks and cashiers,
the owner reduces his selling eos.
and passes the saving on to the pub
lie. Not only does the proprietcr
save in cost of operation, but he de-
clares he does q greater valume OF
business daily than under the old
method. People know from expert
ence and advertising just what they
want says he, and wait on them
selves much more rapidly than
clerks"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

The biggest fool in the world is he
who imagines he is hero to hariots
and gamblers and the mob that well
comes him while he has money TO
spend, says the Marshalltown Times
Republican. Old man Morrison of
Chicago, whose bankruptcy at the
end of $8,000,00O was announced
the, other day held thai imaginary
position in his own mind. But the
testimony showed that he never had
been considered in any light except
as sucker" They had taken him
in, fooled him, encouraged his own
hero worship, and trimmed him.
And the fool, old or young, who i'm
AGNES that he is hero in the poker
room or other vicious resorts be-
cause the gang slap his back AMI
praise him as game loser is lust a
fish. and SO they speak OF him aside
as 1.-The poor fish" They don't miss
him when he drops out of the circle
to accompany the sheriff to the pen.
They merely pick up another fish
and play him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
ENGAGEMENT OF
FAMOUS MAY ROBSON
Americas Greatest Coincidence Will
Appear ut the Grand Jan. 20,
in 1.-THE Making Over of
Mrs. Matt"
SEATS NOW ON SALE
AT T.. J. PARMAN'S
1t is Play With Plenty of Laugh
ter and One in Which Mother
Love and Romance are
Deity Blended.
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The management of the
DEBORAH Grand opera house
announces the engagement
of May Robson in her new
comedy. THE Making Over
of Mrs. Matt" for Monday
evening, Jan. 18th.
Not in many years, has the
opera hiou S e management
been able to make such a
stroke as this. Miss Robson
is known from New York to
San Francisco, from Winni-
peg to New Orleans, as
Americas leading cOmedi-
enne.. The announcement
of her engagement in any
city is the signal for arush for
seats, and during her stay
the theatre is crowded night
ly.
Circun stances have made
it possible for the Grand
opera house to secure her
this season. Although she
comes on short notice, the
management has confidence
that the public will recog-
nize the merit of this enter
tainlnent and accord it ca
pacity house.
wEISER & BEAR,
Managers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
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The most distinguished of all the
American condolences, May Rob
son, is coming IN a new play by
James Forbes, the author of The
Chorus Lady" The Travelling Sales
man." and others equally prominent
entitled THE Making Over Of
Mrs. Matt Instead of going into
detail, it would be we'll to reprint
what the Minneapolis Tribune says
ofsN..ss- Reason ais;s- !ssec-slSs- sSSiait:ls.-
Wholesome play. A play with
plenty of laughter and play in
which mother love and romance are
deity blended, is The Making
Over of Mrs. Matt" just the kind OF
play that American theatregoers
enjoy. 1t is the latest vehicle for
the talents of Miss Robson and has
added much to her popularity.
Miss Robson gives to this play
that characterization Of naturalness
and whole-souled joy for which She
is noted, and it must be said that 1t
is really one Of the best roles of her
repertoire. The comedy at times
merges into farce, then returns to
the serious vein. II is cleverly haa-
died, and provides splendid enter
tainment and it may be ranked the
co-equal with Miss Robson's other
classic The Regeneration of Aunt
Mary
Mrs. Matt appears upon the
scene amid the vexations of being
prepared or made over from simple
domesticity of disposition to the
qualifications of society leader
This is due to the ambition of her
husband eNcellently portrayed by
Smith Davies. The attention of Mrs.
Matt, however, is to the welfare OF
her boy, depicted by Jack Storey.
who between arrests for speeding
and an attempt to win the love OF a
pretty stenographer, assisted by
Eliza beth Warren makes good.
Incidentally, to the tangled
weave of affairs, comes Holt, UNI
compromising social director for
Mrs. Matt bat with genuine human
feelings illustrated effectively by
Edith Conrad. Also in the compile
ton of the story is a comical wait
ress, efficiently portrayed by Marie
Pavey, who has brief but telling me-
ments on the scene.
For the delectation of the ladies
Miss Robson and her feminine co.
horts appear in some of the most
elegant up-tolatest-mo gown
ings from fashions realm.
THE production is adequate and
aids in the unfolding OF the story. -
At the Grand opera house DECOR
ah, Monday evening. Jan. 80. Seats
are now selling at Il. j. Parman,s,
and packed house should greet,t this
popular actress, who is one Of the
foremost actresses on the stage i, to-
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
What's The Use?

An Oregon man says that hens
would lay better in the winter if
they were shod with some material
that would keep their feet warm.
But what's the use Of getting few
more eggs If you have to spend the
profit on buying shoes for a whole
harem OF gadding hens?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

A newly contrived Kitchen cabin
ct contains rare combination, that
or an electric range and a refriger-
ator, both of which are hidden from
view by convenient doors when not
in use.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

The United States bureau of fish
cries now supplies over 1000, 0O0,-
600 fish specimens annually to diff
ferent hatcheries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

The production of apples in the
United States equals a bushel and a
half for every man, woman and child
in the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

number of schools now clean
blackboards by vacuum device,
this being quicker and more sanitary
than the old method.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

1t Is estimated that the fish pop
uiation Of the sea exceeds l20,0eN,-
,000, to the square mile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24
"A Weak Sister

During recent dance in the Rum
pus Ridge neighborhood in Arkansas
the usual fight took place among the
attending SWANS. There was con-
siderable shooting and some blood
shed. The battle was regarded with
equanimity by most of the beauties
present, but one girl stranger To
the greater part OF the assemblage
swooned
VINO was it that tainted away?
asked Miss buckle Burchre. a little
later.
- 49,
Dknows replied Miss Pearlie
smothers. Some town gal. reck-
on; they're most all sickly
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-24

Waste molasses is now used in Ha-
wall as fuel for furnaces that pro-
duce steam power.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27
About This Fifty Cent Sale

Madame I'm gllnclng over these
items. you may be impressed with
an idea that worth and quality
have been exaggerated You might
even iccl doubtful and skcpncal
True, some Of the offerings seem
maryelou,y cheap, and as a mat
ter Of fact they are marvelously
cheap-cheap in price alone though,
as for styles, quality pattern,
material Workmanship, OF each and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27

every article, garment or material,
Incorporates the Rorabaugh-
Brown h!gh standard, which upon
second thought viii eradicate every
doubtful idea from your mind. and
You will readily recognize that this
printed sheet is one OF the greatest
bargain announcements that has
been typed for many seasons In
fact that thousands will be shop
ping at Rorabaugh- Browns tomor-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27

row is Seli-evident. npon the face
OF every SOC item in this listing IS
indclibly though inyisibly written,
that they are incompatible, and un-
precedented opportunities to econ
omiie. This is another instance
of the superiority of the Rora-
baugh- Brown service. Selling be-
gins promptly at SIS Thursday
morning Continues (should guam
titles lasO Til Saturday night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27
ing Bargains From the Dry Goods Dept.
A General Listing
of Other Basement
Sales

Tbe seylnp Bsshe,s-opk stand.
covered with beautifully pat
termed crc,ounes, each. at SOC,
one quart Liquid Wat Floor
on for SOC.
3Sc bottle Cedar OIL I for soc
pollirp plns-Whlte China. each
forsoc.
roile, parer, Sc rolls. n for Soc.
Granite Ware, blue with inside
Vntshed plain white consisting
~ dish pans, preserving kettles,
nerlin kettles and double boilers
regular BE and sSc values. ON
sale ~ choice soc.
'l2S ricnic plates. family slse
boxes each 1c.
iSc white Enamel Bathroom
stools. soc
Fumed OAK raboutettes regular
abc values on sale at for Soc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27
Exquisite Neckwear
-Extraordinary-In Fact-Vey E0c
Extraordinary at Choice OVI

Mere words alone cannot begin to
convey an accurate idea of the many
charming styles that will confront you
when you come for NeCkwear tomor-
row. "A manufacturers sample line"
was purchased specially for this event.
No two alike. Can you imagine the
diversity of Nets, Organdies and
GcorEcttes from which to choose
Jabots, Collars and Sets. Mind
you. the regular values would be
\ ordinarily up to Sl25-at choice
N only soc. Again we remind you to
y come early.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27
ChiIdren's S Dresses

Mothers should attend promptly because these
dresses are OF sturdy quality gnghams scryiccabc
and pretty They are in paide stripes and combined
effects IN sizes suitable for girls from to IL years
S on 'sS ,sI, .@' at ,S.5. "2',' 5 ,'', $' '''n SOC
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27

-Four dozen compose this offering
Regular values up to and including s.
They are made from fine quality lin
gcric dain,ily embroidered and lace
trimmed Extra special while en-
they last at choice ........... JVC
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27
Lovely Lingerie Wal

At the outset we wish to in
form you that formerly these
Lingerie Blouses sold from $1.O0
up to $3.50 each. That state
ment should impress you as to
quality. They are of Voiles and
Organdies, made in numerous
short sleeve effects, lace and
embroidery trimmed Only 20
dozen provided at choice. SOC.
Come early. Selling begins
promptly at $3.50 Thursday
morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27

Yes madam, they will sell for SOC each.
lar sizes and in almost every color, the ia
purchased from manufacturer at great de.
them at this remarkably low price Iiowcve
the styles, variety colors and qualities shou
carly shoppers, and you will conccde tha, III
much more and positively remarkable value
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-27
Laundry Bags, Look =!

wide in both ligh, and dark
green, on COLORS Sizes
5o inches wide by 7 ict long
Extra good rollers, and an
extra special bargain at en-.
choice, each ........ wv
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-07-06

Germany something like three months
our regular army still lacks 5000
men to bring IL up to a war basis. This
In spite OF the fact that IN the interim
recruiting campaigns. accompanied
by speeches. the blare OF bands and
other patriotic demonstrations, have
been held throughout the country
The president has now announced that
the draft Will have to he resorted e.
in order "a get the required number
~ recruits for the regulars.
We would have been a Ions time
wears. ana years and years-raisInr
an army under the volunteer system.
In the France and England
would have been crushed ana we
would have been az the mercy u GER
many
Which an goes to show hat even
congressman are NOT always infaiible
In their judgment
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-07-06

shesld not be pfcmaturciv published
broadcast. However. the German gov
eminent. notwithsta nding the safety
measures adopted by the United
States, knew when the American *
pedi,icnary force sailed. The Ger.
suan government ALSO knew that the
transports would travel an unfre-
ausnscd route. ana the German gov
eminent had It's submarines on hand
60 meet the American fleet even he
fore u reached the danger zont
n il had been hoped to keep infor-
matipn from the enemy by withhold.
ing il from h papers OF the United
States until the project had been car-
ried u the plan wss not a bowling
snccess, Il would not. In our opinion.
be aJvFabie to Ist down the bars and
eive wide publicity to an our war
moves. but sosne method should be
adopted to drive the herman spies
from their holes and exterminatc
them. The country has nothing to
fear from the press; irs the friends
Of Germany tina, are a mcnac to the
Emitted states.