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Evening journal., 1917-01-06
TO INSPECT B. & o. TERMINALS.

InspectionNof the eastern terminals
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company will commence next week,
when H. H. Carver. an agent OF the
company in this city, will leave on a
tour of the company's terminals at
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York for the purpose OF familiarizing
himself with the company's property
Eighteen other agents have been In
vited TO compose the party.
On arrival at Baltimore the agents
will be taken over the export termi-
ais at Locust Point and Curtis Bay
followed by a visit to Mount Glare
shops. at Baltimore, and the yards
etc. The general offices of the rail
road will be visited in order TO have
the agents meet the executives and
others with whom their work is
identified
The trip will be conducted by j.
X. Graham, superintendent of station
service. At the eastern terminals the
agents will have an opportunity 70
| learn how the large volume OF import
and export traffic is handled on the
Atlantic seaboard. A feature of the
trip will be visit to several OF the
steamers loading for European trade
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

Members of the Consumers League cannot fail to
be encouraged by the support which business men are
giving the Leagues bill TO regulate safety and sani-
tatlon for women workers in state. We already
have published the text OF the bill and business
have asserted openly that its provisions are rea
sonable and in line with the everyday dictates OF hu
manity and deoency The League members to be
felicitated upon the fact that they have framed
measure which meets with such general approval and
so little opposition.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
With The ParaqFaphers

one thing leads to another. A man can't even fight
a duel without having second.-Scranton CPa.A
Times.
The future belongs to youth, the past to age and
the present TO the middleman.-Fort Worth CTex)
Star-Telegram.
Some people think that the war was brought on by
the school book trust in order to sell Biographies
Paterson IN j. Call.
Best reason we have heard yet why boys leave the
farm is because wie's calf grows TO be Pas cow
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
PETER PAN ASSORTED
CHOCOLATES.

Special assorted chocolates packed
five pounds in a box consisting df
Cream Centers. Nougatines and Choc-
oiate-covered Caramels. Special s1.00
the five-pound box
Fenway Pink package, the different
package. Special soc the pound.
DANFORTH'S DEPENDABLE DRUGS
Market and Second Streets.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
ONB FIRE, OTHER MONKEY RUN.

The district fire companies we're
box No. 116 late yesterday afternoon.
when some paper became ignited in
the home OF Mrs. Wilson Walker, No.
IA West Eighth street. The damage
was slight
The Phoenix and Washington fire
companies responded to a monkey
run" last evening. Someone seeing
what they thought was smoke coming
from q garage at Fourth and Walnut
streets called the firemen.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
REFORMATION SUNDAY.

Reformation Sunday will be OBJ
served in Reformed churches through
out the country on January p with
special services OF thanksgiving for
the blessings conferred upon the
world by the Protestant Reformation,
and addresses upon the value Of re-
ligious education for the young.
Speakers will emphasize the fact that
upon the Sunday schools OF the ma
tion rests the task Of evangelizing
America.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
LETTER CARRIERS ELECT.

AZ a meeting or the letter carriers
of this city. Branch No. 191, n. A. L
C.. at No. 702 Market street, Thurs
day afternoon, the following officers
were elected and installed: President
z. w. Hinderer. Jr.; vice-presidnt,
James \. Smedley; secretary. Howard
Richards; financial secretary, Daniel
Gabke; treasurer. Charles Tipka;
sergeant-at-arms, John Scott.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

Members OF the Water witch Fire Company have
made handsome addition to the hre-hghtng equip
ment in our city. When their $4,000 auto engine
is put in service against any fire. It unquestionaby
viii contribute largely to the OF the work OF
the volunteer Fire Department The Water Witch is
one OF the best OF our volunteer organizations. It's
new engine shows that It's members eager TO keep
abreast OF the times
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
COUNCIL CLERK IMPROVES.

Homer c. Simmons. clerk Of Council,
who has been seriously i'll for several
days. is reported to be much improved.
Mr.. Simmons was taken TO his home
yesterday from the Homeopathic Hos
pital. where he had been under eX-
animation. He was able to partake OF
solid foods yesterday for the first time
in six DAYS.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

In the Court OF General Sessions yesterday man
who had found guilty OF driving of an automo-
bile without the consent Of its owner was fined SOS
and costs and sentenced to be imprisoned for six
months in the County Workhouse A few more SEN
tences Of that sort viii make such pastime the
stealing Of automobiles exceedingly unpopular in this
State and the OF machines will feel much safer
in leaving them in the street and elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

Captain John P. virden, Of Lewes. loses of HIS
popularity with the members OF the Pilots Association
OF the Bay and River Delaware He just has been
elected TO his nineteenth term as president OF
the organization. Seventeen OF those have been
consecutive. That Is remarkable record. II shows
clearly that the pilots feel that their interests
safe in the hands OF the clear-headed dean Of the
pilot corns"
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

The absence OF office directories from the corridors
OF the Public Building Tenth and King streets
has given rise to much complaint by persons having
business with city and county officials. The expense
of installing such directories would not be great and
they certainly would the public convenience and
make much easier the transaction Of city and county
business.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
EILEEN CASTLES IN RECITALs.

Eileen Castles. prima donna. and
assisting artists, will give two song
recitals at the New Century Club on
the evenings OF January 10 and IL.
The W. c. T. U. is interested in the
recitals. which will be in charge Of
Ethelyn Petit.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

Have you contributed anything yet to the $4,000
budge fund OF the Associated Charities? If not. you
have failed to avail yourself of a splendid opportunity
10 40 something for the good Of the community The
organization has its work mapped out The plans, if
carried TO their practical conclusion win affect bene
hcaliy every section Of city Now is the time OF
all times to pull your pound in providing the fund
needed
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
ODD. ISN'T Ir7

FRDLAY, O.-Fifty-two farmers
smaclxed their lips over a delicious din
ner IN celebration Of successful hunt
while the heads of 800 rats. 1893 mice
and 4645 sparrOws were on exhibition.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Truth has not such an urgent air-Boileau
----.-e
A wise traveller never despises his own country
Godoni.
-
You will love easily n you have not a wife 10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
:-.-:-.
II is worth thousand pounds year 10 have the
habit Of looking on the bright side Of hings-Anony-
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
RESERVATIONS FOR THE
WILMINGTON CONCERT SERIES.

Subscribers to the Wilmington Con-
cert Series may reserve their seats
for the recital on January 90, at The
Playhouse, on January 10, IL and -.
ADV.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
GRANT LETTERS ON ESTATE.

Letters testamentary were issued
upon the estate of James P. Dolan
10 Helen C. Dolan in the Office Of
Isaac r. Brown, register Of wills,
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

Are you looking for a nurse for
your baby this fall7 Get a good one
By running a Want Ad.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
LADIES OF CHARITY FLECTION.

The Ladies' OF Charity will resume
their weekly meetings Monday after
noon at 8 O'Clock. An election Of
officers for the ensuing year will be
held.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

Good laundresses may be had for
the asking az any time OF the year
through a Want Ad.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06
HOPKINS AND BANTON

Agents for High Brown Bleaches,
Electric Combs and Pomades. Best
Ice Cream, 40c per at. Sodas 5c-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

AA The Association Of Amer
fAIklAi lean Advertisers has exc
WaW aminod and certified 10
the oireulation Of this pub
lleatisn. The figurss Of eireulatioR
ocnininod In the Asssciation's -
port oaly are guaranteed.
Association Of American Advertisers
No. NH Whitehall sIas. \ !. City
Evening journal., 1917-01-06

The Association Of
American Advertia
ers is composed Of
all the great adver-
tisera oi this ooun
try. Ths Assocla-
tion endorses only
such papers a. sub
mis- 20 lie eHamina-
tion ai any noment,
and positive proof
must be submitted
The accompanying
certificate, No. t15i,
has been issued 90
this paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

Mrs. Mary Kratz and daughter En-
ma, with their company from Cali
fornia, were callers on relatives west
Of the river last week.
Labor Day next week Monday, no
rural free delivery, no papers, no
letters, nothing.
James Vrba from near Protivin was
pleasant business caller at Ridge
way last week Saturday, getting some
feed ground. etc.
Charley Vrba is sojourni1g among
relatives at Prairie du Chem these
DAYS.
Toe Nalndv and family autoed to
Ridgeway last week Saturday to do
some shopping.
Jim Berga from over near PrOti-
win was a pleasant shopper at Ridge
way last Saturday.
Sunday school county convention
at DEBORAH Sunday and Monday Sept.
date and come to the glorious feast OF
good things.
Goths folks were pleasant shop
pers at Cresco last week one day.
Rev W. A. Scholer of Cresco held
preaching services at the EvanSe .ical
church here last Sunday evening.
Mrs. Carol departed for Prairie du
Chem last week Friday for an extend
ed visit.
Rev. John Bury of DEBORAH held
preaching services at the German NJ
f. church last Sunday evening.
E. l.. Bechtold and his friends Her
bert and Ed Peter autoed to DEBORAH
Sunday to visit the ice cave, etc. They
motored by the way of Cresco.
Mr.. AID Mrs. Alfred Peter Sr. au-
toed to Des Moines Sunday to take in
the great state fair of glorious old
Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Marten OF
Waterloo, Ia, arrived here the fore
part of the week to visit at the c.
Schild and Theo Kratz homes for sew
eral days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
WANT COLUMN.

FOR SALE-Modern house, eight
rooms, all oak finish. Out of food
district. Bargain if sod 500 Hen
~ j. Halvorson. 35-3pd
FOR RENT-My six room house at
ALP River St. 35-1
WANTED-Room and board for a
boy years old, from Monday un-
til Friday. Inquire of Mrs. Anna
Frick, DEBORAH, Ia r. 5. 35-1
FOR RENT-Seven room house and
barn, with 10 lots, 202 Monroe st.
Enquire of j. c. Beard. 35-1pd
WANTED-Experienced girl for gen.
eral homework. E. H. McMasters.
Phone 80, or call at office at Winnie
shiek Hotel building. ,S5-1
FOUND-On Broadway, purse CON
tanning some money. Finder may
have same by calling at this office
any paying for this notice. 35-1
FOR SALE-My delivery horse. Fred
j. Rosenthal. 35-1
FOR modern furnished
home near City Park. Enquire at
this office. 35-2
STIAYED-1 COW, yearling heif-
ers, and spring calves came to my
! place Aug. 5. Owner may have
them by paying for this advertise
ment and the pasturage for the cat
tie Oscar d. Scholl, r. r. 5, De-
corah 35-2w
FOR SALE-The furnishing of nay 2
rooms at Winneshiek hotel, apply
F. E. Bailey, Winneshiek Hotel.
34-2
FOR SALE-A few second hand
ranges, good as new, good bakers.
n. r. Croft e. Son. 34-2w
FOR RENT-Modern house and two
tots. Enquire Fred Sellman, De-
corah, Iowa. 34-2w
LOST-Black and white hound, bob
tail, white ring around neck. Noti-
fly Tom Dawley, DEBORAH, r. 6.
34-2pd.
IFOUND-White rat terrier. Came to
my place Sunday. Edwin Thune, r.
6, DEBORAH. 34-2pd.
FOR SALE-Twin-cylin Harley
Davidson Motorcycle, Model 1915,
Engine No. 1917. In first class
condition. Description and price
upon request. Write or phone
Frank Arneson, DEBORAH. 1924
FOR SAI4E-Eight horse IIterna-
tional gasoline engine, good as
new. ENQUIRE Of VIII Larsony Os-
sian, Iowa, r. F. ID. 2. st t32-5w
FOR SALE-One 1914 Rambler au'
tomobile at bargain If taken al
once Also Overlands and other
used cars for sale cheap. Rud
Bros, DEBORAH, Iowa. 31-t1
tFOR SALE-1914 Model Ford cal
for 100000. Inquire of Gust r.
Haugen. 29ti
FOR SALE-My dray line complete
feed and transfer barn. Good deaI
if taken at once. Selling on &C
count of other business. b. M
Graham. DEBORAH 29ti
FOR SALE-Cheap, second han6
carbide gas plant, fixtures, etc. /
NJ Halyorson, the Delco Ligh'
Dealer DEBORAH. 29ti
FOR RENT-Five good, large livint
rooms. G. L. Bucknell, Day street
DEBORAH Sat
LOST-Ladies handbag in DEBORAH
Saturday, Aug. II. Notify Mrs
Connie Ryan, DEBORAH. GAL
FOR SALE-River sand and grave
Inquire of j. A. Jewell, Decorah
Il. s. Zl-u
FOR SALE--40 church pews abou
40 feet pine in each. Enquire o.
Rev. Lakeland or DR.. e. II. Nc
Masters. Sat
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

home in Lanark Monday night. Mrs.
A. Il. Sweitzer accompanied her for
a brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. v c. Sheetz and lit
tie daughters visited the EATERS par
eats, Mir. and Mrs. Paley in Ridgeway
Sunday.
A letter from Elmora Kirkland
states that his company has been
transferred to Waco Texas.
Everett Gross is on the sick list at
the present writing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

right now,-free yourself at once
from all corn misery 1t will peel on
painlessly in one complete piece, any
corn, old or young, hard or soft, or
between the toes. any callus, or any
corn that has resisted everything
else you have ever used. OFF it comes
like magic. Guaranteed.
All you need is 2 or 3 drops OF
"Gets-It," that's all. "Gets-It' is
the only safe way in the world to
treat a corn or calius.. It's the sure
way--the way that never fails. 1t
, is tried and true-used by millions
Never irritates the flesh or makes the
toe sore. 1t always works; peels-
corns-off- Ikea banana-skin. Zoe q
bottle is all you need pay for Gets
IT. at any drug store, or sent on re-
ceiItof price by e Lawrence & Co.
Chicago, III.
Sold in DEBORAH and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
r. AZ Engbertspn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
CORRESPONDENCE.
FREEPORT.

Ang.'27, 1917.
School opens next Monday with
Miss Dickinson as teacher.
c. Skinner went to Waucoma last
week for few weeks visit at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Savoy.
The l.. A. S. will meet with Miss
Dickinson Thursday afternoon, Aug.
80. The ladies will do work for the
Red Cross. All are invited to attend.
Those from here who attended the
West Union Fair were, Mr. and Mrs.
A X. Sweitzer, Ruth Sweitzer, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Robinson, Mrs. James
Hallman.
Della Logsdon is nursing at the
Brandt home near Frankville at the
present writing. ~,..
Jennie Sanaker of Burr Oak has
spent the past week with friends in
this vicinity
Mrs. j. A. Robinson received word
last week that her brother, H. O..
Bartlett, has enlisted and is now at
Jefferson Barracks, Mo
Mr.. and Mrs. T. e. Kirkbride and
son Jamie and Miss Bakken spent
Sunday at Miss Bakken's home near
SafNlhSeWdy.
Miss Cook of CastaIia spent last
wees; with her aunt, Miss Fortcamp.
Mr.. and Mrs. MyrOn Burnside, of
,Brainard,, visited at the j. A Robin
son home one day last week:
Mary Funke of Dubuque was a
guest of relatives here a few days
last week
Harold Dinger, carrier on route 6,
is taking a vacation from his duties
this week. Chester Delaney is acting
as substitute.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Engbretson of
DEBORAH were Sunday visitors at the
Coughli1 homes.
Charles Bollman of Frankville Wis
tied at j. A. Robinson one day last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Tillinghast visited
their son Clark and wife in Pleasant
one day last week.
w. d. Gross spent Sunday with his
family
Myrtle Stevens concluded a weeks
visit at the home of her aunt Cora
Dickinson, and returned to her home
IN Cresco, Tuesday, Mary Harris, who
has also been visiting FreepOrt friends
accompanied her.
Mrs. James Hallman and Mrs. J. A
Robinson spent several days last
week with friends in West Union.
Mory Delaney went to Postyille
Sunday to see Roy Lane who was
quite seriously injured by the electric
wires last Thursday. Roy's many
friends in this vicinity hope for his
speedy recovery
Mrs. E. n. LogSdon and son Lloyd
visited friends in Cresco Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Pearson of De-
corah spent Sunday with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs j Pearson.
Mrs. ]. A. Robinson and Miss Cora
Dickinson were calling on DEBORAH
friends last Wednesday
Mrs. P. C. Delaney and Miss Fort
camp were Sunday guests at the j. B.
Delaney home in DEBORAH.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Sorenson and fam
lily of Clay Hill, Miss Mabel Huseby
and A Inert Halvorson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin clausen of Glenwood were Wis
iting with Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ding
er Sunday.
Mrs. J. Cahill received word last
week of the marriage of her grand
daughter Ruth Calender to j. A KEEL
lef, prominent business man Of Re-
gina on July 10. Congratulations.
Mrs. G.. II. kirkland and Mrs. J.
Cahill spent Friday with DEBORAH
friends.
Or. Lakeland will conduct services
here next Sunday at 3 O'Clock P. M
All are invited to attend.
Ruth Sweitzer concluded a several
weeks visit here and returned to heI
Il 1891
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
SOLDIER WRITES
FROM new YORK
Continued from first page)

Continued from first page)
waves in the harbor are not very big,
but just big enough for one to get his
mouth and nose full of water when
he is not used to it. Guess / will go
across to New York tomorrow.
Sounds kind of funny to say that,
"over to New York" Yes We'll go ov-
er and gaze at the high buildings and
get crystal put in my watch. Broke
the crystal in Kansas City and have
it fixed in New York, ahem.
Well folks, if you don't mind, |
think I'll have to just ring off now,
with
Love to all,
DE3 * .a ARNOLD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
aGets-It," 2 Drops
e. ror Corns Fall Off
For Is Cents Peel off 20 Corns.

5 "'Gets-It," the greatest corn dis
covery of any age, makes ioy-walk-
ers out of corn-limpers. 1t makes
you feel like the Statue of Liberty.
Buy liberty" bottle of 'Gets-It"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Northern District of the State of Iowa

-NOl ti4tlII LStAiCl VI me oldle VI LO"d'
The following list O. men, called for military
service by the Local Board for the county of
Wlnneshiek and state of Iowa have been duly pas
sed upon by the proper local and district board
and are hereby certified as selected for military
service AID not exempted discharged This list
posted here by the local board Aug %.
Men from this list viii be called to duty Sept. 5.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-31
REDUCE EXPENSE OF HAULING
improved Roads Put Farmer IN row
ton Where He Can Go to Market
Every Day In Year.

Permanent road building cosu
and 1t is well to look at inc
cold-cash side Of the proposition. True:
the beneficial effects upon the socla'
and educational standards OF the com.
munity are not always susceptible OF
exoct calculation, but they are certain
IN come and since a permanent road
coats money, we must know there Is 70
be q profit from somewhere % onsss
the cost. Something for notnins na'
never yet been found.
Profits from a permanent road come
TO the farmer In the reduction OF naul'
ing costs. It puts him in position
where he can get TO market every gay
In the year, and where he can haul W. =
loads at one trip instead Of having q
make two trips to haul one load.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-31

worse, to waste money in work @
this sort With the use of bad material
In building culvert the ROAD
builder must observe three fundS
mental requirements:
1. The first requirement is that the
culvert must be so placed that 1t VIII
drain across the road, and under tns
road. of course, all the water that u
delivered to it by the side ditch along
the road, II this be not done, tht
earth along the road and about the
end of the culvert will be wet ano
sorgy the most Of the year and the
culyert opening will require almost
constant repairs. Repairing q high
way culvert is relatively more e1
uensive than similar work In a town
because of the waste Of time Of ths
workmen in going to and from the
noint at which the work must be done.
In placing the culvert cce must also
he taken that 1t Will not be chokeo
by brush and leaves, and this duty
must be discharged by the road super
visor. and will be, II he is worth ma
salt.
+ 2. The second and very important
requirement In the building Of a cui
vert is that its ends must be protected
nv some kind Of a wall or facing car
-;od down to a firm foundation. i
this he done. 1t will be found that tn
end Of the culvert will not be under
cut by the water and will not o.
broken. frost will not injure 1t, IN.
surrounding or superintendent cart
will not slide down into the ditch II
front Of the opening, and, with I'M
further necessary work Of keeping Tn
feeding bitches clear, the culvert WI
he able to take care Of all the wate
alongside the road.
a The third requirement ID that tn
eulyert must be made SO strong tina
II will not become broken and so t'sn
TINT 1t will not leak. These enos ca
ha reached by building the culvert Q
masonry, concreta or Of good plpini
The material to be used must De az
termined by the relative cost OF u
several materials at the locaiit
where the culvert is to be built an
! nv the distance from the top OF ID
culyert to the surface Of the ROAD.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-31
Fire preventIn Education.


Fire prevention in public schools
and. FIRE prevention in homes are mat
tiers naturally Of keen interest. In the
ilrst case the question Is largely one
Of proper legislation regarding the con-
struction and protection Of school
buildings; In the second case 1t 10
largely q matter Of individual educa-
ton. It is estimated that 60 per cent
Of fires occur, In homes, though OF
course 60 per cent of the fire loss does
not result therefrom.
Perhaps 1t is education which must
be relied upon to furnish the chief
weapon in the fight for fire proven.
ton. Legislation is important; so 10
inspection Of the construction and con-
dition Of buildings so that legislation
may be backed up. But. speaking
broadly, the cooperation Of the indi'
yidual, due to his enlightened self
interest" Is probably the essential rae
tor in fire prevention as IT Is IN the
other activities Of the Safety First fed'
Observation-Disclosures News.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-31
.1JBlgl>.
ROADS
BUILDING Of ROAD cULvERTs
n Not Constructed Of Good Mater's'
They Will Have to 90 Rebuilt 10
Very Few Years

II the culverts are not built OF gooo
material they will have to be rebuilt
In few years, whatever the quality
Of the roads they arc made to serve
Defective culverts vitiate one OF the
elementary principles Of Ii ghway eco
Monies, and the interests Of the tah
payers require that the {, nnual cost o.
every part of the roads built Tor tneli
use be reduced to the lowest possible
figure consistent with efficiency. MAN
ifestly, it would be worse than Toll,
to build culverts Of boards to take
care of roads that have cost hundreds
or thousands Of dollars the mile ana
It would be none the less foolish, o'