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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25
Patriotic Songs on Menu Cards.

Chicago hotels and restaurants
in helping to foster patriotism In
the city, began Saturday printing
verses of the Star Spangled Ban
ner" and other patriotic songs on
their bills of fare. The suggestion
made by Chicago daily paper, me-
with instant approval on the part o.
all the large hotels and restaurants
with one exception.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25
New Beauty Spot Fad.

Girls at the Art Institute In chi
cago, have adopted a fad III beauty
spots that is timely. Instead of wear
ing black spots on their faces they
have made tiny flags and are wear
ing them on their cheeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25
Very Little Change.

At a recent tailor's convention It
was announced that there will be lit
tle change in mems trousers this
Summer. They probably have rerer-
ence TO the trouser pockets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

People who have the best chance
to go to church are apt to go the
least.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

Do unto others as you would not
like them to do unto you and they
will. d, IA gst1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

Men pray for peace never more
earnestly tha1 in time of war.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

We always like 10 quote threaten
ing Scripture when it applies to the
other chap.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

II your health is good, the climate
doesn't matter so much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

1t seems no trouble at all for some
people to keep right on talking for
ever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

There is an awful lot of talk COM
pared with what is said.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25

Give some men a pointer and they
kick because it isn't setter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-25
IOWA STINGY NOW
COMPARED With '61
WI Ven Times the Wealth State
%s but Twice as Much
Money.
IOWA Fu4 S.sHED $4,000 MEN
COULD - NISH 235. 900 NOW
On Same Ratio wa Should Now
Enlist 235,> 30 Against
Germany.

Upon the declaration Of war with
Germany the Iowa general assem-
bly, appropriated $1,000,000 to be
used as war fund
When the civil war began, Iowa
had a population of 100000 people.
The legislature of this state then
appropriated 100000 for war uses,
says the Des Moines Register
Iowa has advanced in wealth ten
times beyond the financial standing
in 1861. On that basis, the state
could appropriate $5,000,000 900
now for war purposes and not do
more in proportion than the state
did in 1851.
The federal government reim-
bursed the state for its expenditures
made during the civil war. The gov
ernment will be expected to reim-
burse the state for expenditures
made now in raising an army.
T. L. Stephens, keeper of records
in the adjutant generals depart
ment dug up the records OF the
100000 civil war fund He found
that the state actually used $4S6,-
7S6 of this fund in raising and
equipping troops for federal service.
Iowa furnished $4,000 men in the
t.ta ha1
ulatioa of 2,35S, 1000. If the same
percentage of men is furnished for
the war with Germany as during the
civil war, Iowa will furnish 235, 500
men for the federal armies.
Mr.. stephens furnishes the fol-
lowing record of civil war armies
and finances:
- War of the rebellion-opened
April 5, 1861, closed Aug. 20, 1866.
Total union troops enrolled-2,-
IT'S, SQ4, of whom 17S,975 were
colored men.
Casualties in the union army
Killed in battle .......... 67,O5S
Died of wounds ......... 4o,OlZ
Died OF disease 1897 y
Died in prison and of other
causes ~, 10 +
Total deaths during the war349,9 "a
Taken prisoner f. ....... ZlZ,ooo
Died in prison ........... 80, lao
Confederate army
Total enrolment -. Not OF record
Killed in battle ..... Not OF record
Died of wounds (partial
statement) ....... 1882 |
Taken prisoner .470,169
Died while in prison 49,. 3O,l52
Total enrolment from state
OF Iowa ~. 7S,O59
Infantry regiments AZ
Cavalry regiments
Batteries of light artillery.
Casualties among Iowa troops
Killed 2,153
Died of wounds, disease, &C
cidents .~.... lV,ofo
Total deaths during the war 1901
National debt incurred on account
of the war reached the maximum OF
S2,S45,9O7,626. Aug. 81, 1855.
United States pensions paid tc
date, about $4,000,
Pensioners on roll April 30, 1916
Men ooo'o-
Women .......... BAT ,94O
Total .......... I lo'9o!
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
HOUSE WOULD GIVE
 NORMAL S|9I,3I5

A bill introduced in the house of representatives by Representative H. B. Hardy of Faulkner county, to appropriate $l9l, ,315 for maintenance of the State Normal School for the .Jnext two years and for the erection of new administration building, was passed this morning by vote of 60 to 3. Those Who voted against the bill were Representatives Ellis of Hampstead, Mosley of Cleveland and Shinn of Pope.
 One hundred thousand dollars of the appropriation is to be used in the
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26

construction of the new building, with S7,500 additional Tor furnish ings The balance, $83,S15, is for maintenance.
 The present building has long since become inadequate to accommodate those desiring to enroll at the Nor nal. No active campaign for stu dents has been made by the school officials for the past several years.
 The bill will be considered by the senate at an early date.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
JACKSON HOME BURNED.

The residence of w. D. Jackson, on the corner of Stell and Independence streets, opposite Hendrix College was burned shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The fire originated from an oil heating stove in the bathroom. Two Hendrix stu dent boarders, Allan Cazort and Stewart Winningham of Lamar, saw ed most of their effects, while Mr.
 and Mrs. Jackson's household goods were a total loss. The loss is esti- mated at about $2,300. Mir. Jackson carried S20O insurance, and c. H. Nel- son, owner of the house, carried $500
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
Grand Theatre
"IRON CLAW
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28,
 Leroy Osborne Presents

G I K L I E s. Tuesdays bill, "A Trip to the North Pole,' screaming farce, featuring the White Oak Trio and J. Wilbur Davis, basso. Direct from the Gem Treatre, Little Rock. Admission 15, 25, and 35 cents. Seat Sale now at Florence Drug Go.
 The big Song Show-2O People-20
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
FISHERMAN DIES ON BOAT.

D. P. Slatsworth, aged 57 years, a fisherman, died Saturday night on his small houseboat on the bank of the Arkansas river near the mouth of the Cadron. His widow and several chil- dren survive. The family has lived near the mouth of the Cadron the past five months, Slatsworth making a meagre livelihood by fishing and farming. His family is left in destl- tute circumstances.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
FIRE AT MAYFLOWER.

A seed house owned by the Morrill, ton Cotton Oil Company and box car loaded with about 400 sacks of commercial fertilizer burned at May flower Thursday. The loss amounted to several thousand dollars, partly covered by Insurance. The origin of the fire is not known.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
CLIFTON MALLORY PLAYERS.

The Clifton Mallory Players, dramatic organization. presented David Garrett" to a full house at Central College Saturday night, the offering being the fifth number on the combined lyceum course. The entertainment was one of the best ever given here. The next number on the course will be the lecture by Elias Day on March 12.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
PAISLEY REELECTED.

Prof. D. L. Paisley, former super intendent of the Conway public schools, has been reelected superin- tendent of the Argenta public schools for the seventh consecu- tive year. Prof. Paisley has devel- oped the Argenta school system into one of the most efficient and progress sive in the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
CONWAY BOY IN COLLISION.

Oren Brannon, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. o. Brannon, sustained painful but not serious wounds yesterday when an automobile ran into his bicycle, throwing him upon the pavement His wheel was demolished.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
SINKING OF LACON|A AN
 OVERT ACT

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat
 Washington, D. C.. Feb. 26.-The Laconia. from New York, one of the largest Cunard liners, was sunk with out warning off the British coast this morning by German submarine Of the survivors, 270 were pan Amer jeans.
 President Wilson today appeared before congress with message ask ing authority to declare armed neu- trality.
 The state department has not yet been advised, but the sinking of the LacOnia is considered an overt act.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks to our many friends for their faithful attention given our daughter, Ruth Novel;, during her illness and death.
 MT. and Mrs. s. A. Nowell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
MRS. SUSIE LANE.

The body of Mrs. Susie Lane, who died Saturday in Little Rock, was brought to Conway and taken to New Liberty cemetery yesterday for bur ial.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26

The Riggs "votes for women" bill was amended by the senate today, the emergency clause being stricken out and requiring women to pledge them selves to support the nominee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-02-26
HIGH
 GRADE
FEED AND GROCERIES

We have purchased the business of the late w. l.. Robins and expect to conduct it along the most improved lines, giving our customers the great est value for their money. We will handle the highest grade goods. Your orders will be appreciated MT. Robins former customers will find us always accommodating and painstak- ing.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15

The magnitude Of the war, as a
whole, is repeated in every phase of
its activity, and in NJ way more so
than in its Instruments of war. AS
we have more than once remarked
says the Scientific American, it has
been necessary to multiply our units
Of measurement by from 10 to 100
Weapons which were thought massive
and powerful in 1914 ere puny in 1917.
Thus, heavy artillery, whose. weight
tied 1t down to fixed fortification, is
now moving merrily over the field of
battle. Where, formerly, we talked
in Millions now we talk freely in bill
lions. Before the war 25 to 80 knots
was battle-cruiser speed-today we
have such ships of from 10000 to
100000 horse power steaming at 35 to
40 knots. A notable instance of this
growth is in the field of aviation,
where the British have aiiplanes of 600
horse power and the Italians have gone
up to 1000. And the emo is not yet.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Love Found the WAY.

The spirited story of one of the most
romantic weddings Of the war was un-
folded recently, writes a British cor
respondent. Lieutenant Wyndham was
gassed in France, and taken to Lady
Lucheapes's hospital. There he fell in
love with Lord Inchcape's daughter,
but the girls father refused his con-
sent to their marriage. The couple
ran away to London, only to find Lord
Inchcape in hot pursuit, and that
Wyndham was wanted for being alb
sent without leave. There followed a
chase through London, in the course
of which the couple got into telephone
booths and changed their clothes, and
then walked out under the very noses
of the detectives who were waiting
for them. They then made their es-
cape to Scotland, where they were
married.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
MOURN DEAD CHIEF
Russian Peasants Fall on Knees
Before Urn of Ashes.
Member Of American Commission to
New Empire Explains Keys to
Their Political Play.

"The keys to the Russian political
play are, after all, simple, and to be
found in simple events" says Charles
Edward Russell, who was sent by Pres
ident Wilson with the American COM
mission to new Russia. Here is one
such simple event as he gives it In
Hearst's Magazine:
'LThere is a place on the Trans
Siberian railroad called Passing Point
No. 81, brown little speck on the
illimitable emptiness of the Siberian
plains. On the 23d of May there cane
marching up to it a procession Of
farmers-about forty of them, I think
carrying red flags. They tramped
solemnly along what in Siberia, by
violence of speech, is called road,
and is, in fact, not otherwise than a
trail of ruts in black gumbo mud.
"a passenger train was coming from
the east, from Vladivostok. At Pass
ing Point No. 81 it took the sidetrack
to wait for the train it was to meet.
OF sudden the prOcesSlonistS were
seen to line up in front of the baggage
car, to fall on their knees there, to lift
their hands in attitudes of prayer, the
while they uttered strange, wailing
cries and many wept.
"What were they crying about? They
had learned that in that baggage car
were the ashes of Il Russian revolu-
zionist, an old-time hero of the long,
long struggle. He had been condemned
by the car to one of the worst pris-
ons in coolest Siberia; he had man.
aged to escape and in the end to get
to America. There he died, and his
body was cremated. Now his ashes in
draped memorial urn We're being car
ried In state back to that free Russia
he had dreamed of and suffered for
But note:
"Of the peasants that fell on their
knees before that handful of dust that
day, about one-haif could not read. All
of them, you might think, lived in a
region farther from the world and its
affairs than Is Cape Nome from the
Bowery. Yet all of them knew well
enough the name of this dead hero and
| all his deeds, and instinctively all
knelt before his ashes that they might
testify at once their reverence for him
and the fervor Of their own revolu-
tionary faith.
+'But what did that procession mean,
wandering red-flagged along the black
ruts of lonely Siberia? 1t meant that
the peasants were making a demon
stration.' Demonstration about what?
Why, If you will believe me, against
the Austrian governments sentence of
death against Frederick Adler, slayer
of the Austrian prime minister.
"And there you are: that is Russia
Also, you may see in this incident how
deep in the heart Of every peasant and
toiler are at least the Idiments of the
revolutions creed"
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Eive.Year.oId Seal Skins.

A sufficient number of skins of FIVE
year-Old fur seals will be taken on the
PribilOf Islands, Alaska, TO enable the
United States bureau OF fisheries to
determine fully how they will be re-
ceived by the trade and Yhe best uses
to which such skins may be put, says
the Scientific American.
These skins have about twice the
area of the skins from an average
three-year-old seal, and are regarded
by experts as fully equal in quality to
the average skin of the younger seals
that have heretofore made up the
quota for the natives use.
Two expert seal skinners from New
foundland and two sealskln specialists
from the st. Louis concern will pro-
ceed 10 the Pribilof Islands for the
purpose Of assisting the agents and in
structing the natives in taking and pre-
pairing sealskins.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
WHAT NEIGHBORS SAY

Fleetwood, Okla.-"I think Anuric 10
very good; 1t helped me. 1 was suf-
fering with severe kidney trouble.
l tried physicians medicine, but IL
didn't do me bit of good. l saw an
advertisement recommending DIR.
Pierce's Anurlc Tablets for kidney
trouble, so / sent and got a package
and they surely helped me wonderfully.
am awfully glad tried them and am
going to tell my friends about them.
l always praise DR.. Pierce's medi-
es."-MRS. ESTHER SMITH, Fleet
wood, Okla.
YOakum, Texas.-"After using diff
ferent kinds of medicines for kidney
and bladder troubles without results,
will say that have given DIR. Plerces
Anuric Tablets fair trial and was
greatly benefited, and do hereby
cheerfully recommend Anuric to all
persons suffering from kidney or blad-
der troubles. HENRY ROTH, Route
A, Box 153.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Remunerative Bits.

The old soldier was showing how
fields are won.
"The worst time ever had" he said,
"was when we were besieged. We only
had one bite day for fortnight, and
that was horse flesh"
The young soldier sitting at the 9TH
er side of the tOproom Clipped in:
II remember living for month on
one bite, and that was out Of my own
leg"
The old soldier flushed.
81 don't believe It'll" he said, angrily.
"Believe 1t or not, it's true!" said
the young man. "a dog took mouth
full out Of my leg and the compensa-
ton kept me like a lord for four
weeks"
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
THE LAST EXAMINATION
OF WARS DRAFT

Many a man has fallen down because a
test of his water showed Enthusiastically
that he had kidney disease.
The kidneys are the scavengers and
they work day and night in separating
the poisons from the blood. Their signals
Of distress are easily recognized and in
clude such symptoms as backache, de-
pressions, drowslness, irritabllity, head
aches, dizziness, rheumatic twinges,
drOpsy. gout.
'rhe very best way to restore the
kidneys to their normal state of health
and cure such symptoms" says Dr.
Pierce of Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y,
rs to drink plenty of water and obtain
from your favorite pharmacy a 6O-cent
bottle of An-u-ric, double strength
which is dispensed by almost every drug
gist." You will find Anuric more potent
than lithia, dissolves uric acid as water
does sugar.
Send DR.. Pierce 1Oc for trial pkg. and
ask for advice IL there is need.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Japanese Playing Golf.

Some Of the new millionaires of ia
pan have taken up golf, which they
play on links maintained in the most
approved style. They are building
country houses like castles Of old in
splendor. They are following many
American and European ways, and yet,
lavishly as they are scattering large
incomes in air, they are wonderfully
Influenced by subtle refinements inher-
tied from their ancestors. For the
pleasures of the table they care little.
Mostly the extravaganza Of the newly
rich of Japan finds vent in endowing
colleges, assembling treasures Of lit
erature and art, and ministering to
those senses and desires through which
men nourish the soul.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Murder viii Out.

A French woman with a sense Of
humor once told this story:
She was walking up flight of
stairs in one Of those Paris apartment
houses with a mirror at the head Of
each landing.
AS she glanced up, painting, she
thought she saw woman descending.
She said to herself: "Well, If were
that fat old woman I should know bet
ter than to dress in that ridiculous
way"
When she reached the head Of the
stairs she confronted herself.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
RELIABLE REMEDY !.
RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy.
1t is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is Strengthening medi-
cine. DR.. Kilmer used it for years in his
private practice. 1t helps the kidneys,
liver and bladder do the work nature in
tended they should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test of years
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit and
it will help you. No other remedy can
successfully take its place.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., BinghamtOn, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household panacea all over
the civilized world for more than half
century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming Of up food, palplta-
ton of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t is n
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold In all civilized countries.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
500 Reward. 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly influ-
enced by constitutional conditions. 1t
ment, HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
TEN. HALLS GATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing it's work. $4,000 for any case of
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
y. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Its My
Standby
for a
Cold.
Verbal.

Roberts father received this COM
muniQue from. his son, absent in the
halls of learning:
Dear Father: am sorry to say that
was mistaken when l wrote last
week that the prof. had said that my
abilities were mathematical. He said
that they were problematicaI. Affec-
tionately. ROBERT"
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
SUPPLYING the Names.

$50 you have twins at your houser
said Mrs. Nabor to little Jack.
"Yessum," he said soberly, "two OF
them."
"What are they going to call them,
my dear?"
"Well, don't know for sure, but l
think their names is Thunder and
Lightnin', cause that's the names papa
called them when the doctor came In
and told him about them."--New Puck.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
The Point of View.

The kind-hearted woman stopped to
reprove the youngster who had chased
a cat up tree.
"You bad boy, suppose you were a
cat, would you like to have anyone
chase you in that fashion,"
"Gee wouldn't l, though, If I could
climb like that!' said the youngster,
grinning.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Worse Than Blue.

Josephine went to her mother in ap-
parent depression of spirits and re-
marked: "Oh, dear, feel so purple
today"
'Baby, what do you mean?" asked
mother.
"Well, don't all little girls whose fa-
Tiers have gone to the war feel pur-
pie"
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

Tho Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties OF QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. 90 cents.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Suffered Several
Years. PERUNA
MADE ME WELL 1t.Mv

Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther, 1902 18th
St., N. W., Washington, D. c., writes:
II endorse Peruna as a splendid
medicine for catarrh and stomach
trouble, from which suffered sew
eral years. took It for several
months, found my health was re-
stored and have felt splendidly ever
since. l now take 1t when l con-
tract a cold, and 1t soon rids the sys-
tenn of any catarrhal tendencies"
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
woMANs GROWING GLORY

is her hair. If yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use LA Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t in
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Looks That Way.

'You know these war rates?"
EYES,"
"Are they going to hurt matters1"
'T dunno. l fear that 3-cent post
age is going to put lot of poets out
of business"
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
SOAP is STRONGLY ALKALINE

and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with LA Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15

Glasgow, Scotland, has given $3.50
per head Of population to war relief
funds.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15

A husband has grounds for divorce
If his wife refuses to help him with
the housewoEl1.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Not a Sure sIun.

The way wife shows her shoulder
blades at the opera isn't any sign she
means to cut expense.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Music of the Wind.

The wind in the trees sounds po-
eticaI. But the hot air that accom-
panies some family trees does not.
Meade County news., 1917-11-15
Concealed Art,

The perfection of art is to conceal
art, says prophet. Fashion arbiters
please take notice-EXchange
Meade County news., 1917-11-15

A woman is never more beautiful to
a man than when he sees her passing
out of his life.