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The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Test Louisiana Dry Law.

Washington.-Th appeal of J. S. Selsor of Oil City, La, from convic- tion of violating Louisiana's law pro hibiting shipment of liquor into prohi- bition territory under a fictitious name, and designed to test the consti- nationality of the statute, was filed in the Supreme Court.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
To Cease Recruitino.

Deming, N. M. Word spread through the Arkansas camps that the recruiting parties that had been sent to Arkansas from the First and Sec, ond Infantry regiments of the guard of that state, will be recalled at once, on instructions from the War Depart ment-
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
S135. .ooo For Relief.

New York-An anonymous gift of s135,000 to the Polish Relief Fund was announced. It set high record for war relief contributions from uniden, tified donors. The largest anonymous contribution previously acknowledged here was $1OO,00O for Jewish relief.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
California Rice Hurt

Washington.-Col weather in De cember injured California's rice crop so seriously that the Department of Agriculture revised its December es- innate of the yield of 59 bushels per acre instead of 67, indicating total crop for the state of 3,263,0OO instead of 3,453,000
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Women Workers Wanted.

London-The Ministry of Muni. tions issued an appeal for 5000 more women to work in munition factories. The need of them is said to be urgent, flor the output of munitions must not be delayed for day by any lack of labor"
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Miners, Case Goes un.

Washington. Litigation involving claims of s1,2S3,OO0, treble damges un- der the Sherman law, against the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, by the Coronado and other Arkansas coal mining companies, was appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Gerard Would Resian.

London United States Ambassa- dor Gerard offered to resign if Presi- dent Wilson disapproved his speech at the banquet rendered him by the American Association of Commerce and Trade, says a Rotterdam dis patch.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Benson Next in Line

Washington.-Adm William Ben- son became ranking officers of the navy and probably will be designated to succeed Admiral Dewey as presi- dent of the General Board, retaining also his duties as chief naval opera tions. Admiral Benson was next in rank to Admiral Dewey.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Now Chinese Shorthand

Washington.-Afte many persons had given up in despair Chinaman has perfected shorthand system for the Chinese language and has opened schools in China The system permits a speed of 140 words a minute.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
EnaIand Sends Potatoes.

Chicago-High prices paid for po- tatoes on the Chicago market have at- tracted big shipments from England to compete with the American grown product, said Sol Westerfield, former president of the National Retail Gro cers' Association.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
To Permit combines

Washington. n.-Legislation to permit industrial combinations under super vision of the Federal Trade Commis- sion where necessary to conserve nat ural resources has been endorsed by a large majority of the member or ganizations of the Chamber of Com merce of the United States.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Texas May Vote Soon

Austin, Tex.-Submission of state wide prohibition act was reported fa- vorably by the house Committee on Constitutional Amendments by vote of 13 to 9
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Students of To Eranne-

Cambridge, Mass.-Twenty-five liar yard students will sail for France Feb- ruary IF to serve in the American am. bulance corps.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Bomb Wrecks Church

Chicago.-Police are at a loss for a motive for the placing of the bomb which wrecked the St. Louis Roman Catholic church on the South Side.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
President urues Speed.

Washington. Speeding up of con- sideration of the legislative program was urged by President Wilson during . brief visit to the capitol.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
LABOR.

One hundred med special police were sworn in at Park Falls, Wis. by Mayor Ambrose Ka'ey as a result of an invasion of Industrial Workers of the World.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
$so,ooo Fire Loss.

Mankato, Minn.-The buildings in the business district were destroyed by fire here causing $3OO00 loss.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Submission in Wvomino.

Cheyene, Wyo.-Gov. John B. Ken drick signed the bill submitting pro hibition to the people of Wyoming.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Benson To Head Board.

Washington. Admiral Benson, chief of operations and as such rank ing officer of the navy since the death of Admiral Dewey, has been designat- ed as president ex-officio of the Navy General Board.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-26
Less To Eat in lyons.

Lyons, France.-E -Eduard Herriott, of the National Subsistence Bureau, said that a regulation will be issued short ly ordering restaurants to serve only two dishes to customer at each meal. The dishes will be exclusive of hors d'oeuvres and dessert.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

the nation at war. We are fortunate
to be living in the greatest period
OF history, the time when there will
come al end to emperors and when
all the peoples of the world will
think similar thoughts.
The moving picture industry has
already played an important part in
the furtherance of democracy. The
moving picture speaks a universal
tongue that is understood by all.
With the aid of the moving picture
/ predict that there will be no more
wars, as people will become acquai1t-
ed with one another and their
thoughts, through the screen. The
days of harassment of the moving
picture have passed and the day of
final stress will soon be over. \
This is the time for US to stand
for fairness. If we do act fair we
can stand the financial burden that
is to come. And in the cad we will
point with pride to our accomplish
ment in the great fight for democra-
cy."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
MOTION PICTUREsMAY WIN WAR
Herbert Hoover Considers Motion
Picture Best Medium of Trans
hitting His Propaganda.

(From Motion Picture Magazine)
Herbert Hoover, food administra-
tor, has told me that he considers
the moving picture the best medium
of transmitting his propaganda to
the public. Secretary of the Treasury
William McAdoo told me that he be-
iieved the success of the first Liber-
ty loan in a great measure was due
to the motion picture. Two weeks
ago in the White House, President
Wilson told me that he believed the
motion picture might win the war.
He said that the Russians were
ignorant of conditions and that 49,
600 Germans were distributed among
the Russian people and had declared
to them that the United States had
not entered the war against Ger
many The President said that lie
knew of no way of reaching these
Russians and informing them of
Americas entry into the war except
through the motion picture. Many of
the Russians cannot read a word, and
those who can read will not do so.
But they may be taught by the aid of
the eye. They would believe it if they
saw motion pictures showing Ameri-
can troops in France, showing our
great aeroplane fields, our army can
tonments filled with soldiers.
"And the President of the United
States-God bless him-told me that
the motion picture might win the
war. What more can I say to you to
urge you to activity and ilteres. in
this great national climax? The NOV
ing picture may result in the Ger
mans being held to their places at
the Russian front.
Il am going to introduce to You a
man, a married man with family,
who is giving up a big position with
a princely salary to go to Russia
without cent of pay, who is going
into a strange country at the risk Of
his life, to take our motion picture
to the Russians to tell them America
is in the fight for worldwide demo-
cracy and in the fight to stay"
Continuous applause, lasting sew
eral minutes, greeted Mr.. irwin
when he responded to Mr.. Bradys IN
PRODUCTION.
Mr.. TWINS address was brief. Il
wish to compliment New England,
the home of culture, enlightenment
and patriotism, for its stand in COM
ing to the aid of the President and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
GIRL OPERATES BILLIARD HALL,
New Business Activity for Young
Women is Undertaken at
Waterloo.

Waterloo, Ia, Nov. 19.-Miss Col
die (Billie Plaintiffs the first young
woman in Iowa to operate a billiard
hall. Miss Plantz is now gracefully
handling the cue at the Irving par
Tor. She came here from Marshall
town four months ago.
81 don't see that this is a funny
occupation for young lady," replied
Miss Plantz in answer to a question,
as she selected a cue AID arranged
the balls on the table. "A woman
right now has good chance to show
what she is made of. II she is the
right sort she can hold down almsst
any kind Of job. OF course lot OF
people will hold up their hands when
they hear of a girl being in poet
hall, but why should they? The fea-
lows who come in here aren't bad
lot. If they see / mean business
they watch their STEP"
Then she let drive with her cue
and accomplished a shot that caused
the reporter to feel in his pockets
for change.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

robbed the people of friendly nations
and destroyed their property. You are
a liar, hypocrit, and a buffer Of
the highest magnitude. You are a
part Of mine and yet you pose as a
personal friend of God. All, Wilhelm,
you are wonder, You wantolly des-
troy all things in your path and
leave nothing for coming generations.
Il was amazed when saw you
form partnership with the impos-
sible Turk, the chronic killer of
Christians, and you a devout wor-
shipper in the Lutheran church.
confess, Wilhelm, you are a puzzle at
times. A Mohammedan army, COM
manded by German officers, assisting
one another in maasacreing Chris
tians is a new line Of warfare. When
a Prussian officer can witness a nude
woman being disemboweled by a
swarthy Turk, committing a double
murder with one cut of his saber,
and calmly stand by and see house
full of innocent Armenians locked
up, the house saturated with oil and
fired, then my teachings did not stop
with you, but have been extended to
the whole German nation. / confess
my Satanic soul grew sick and there
and then / knew the pupil had be-
come the master / am back num-
Der, and my dear Wilhelm, abdicate
in your favor. The great key of. hell
will be turned over to you. The gavel
that has struck the doom of damned
souls since time began is yours. I am
satisfied with what / have done; that
my ALLEGATION in your favor is for
the very best interests of HELM
the future l am at your majesty's SER
vice. Affectionately and sincerely,
"LUCIFER H. SATAN"
From st. Paul's Dispatch, Sept. %,
1917.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
WHY THAT LAME BACK?

That morning lameness-those
sharp pains when bending or lifting,
make work burden and rest impos-
sible. Don't be handicapped by a
bad back-look to your kidneys.
You will make no mistake by follow
ing this DEBORAH residents example.
Mrs. Ed. Ostenson, 610 w. Main
St., says: about three years ago /
had an attack of kidney trouble. /
had dull, constant ache in the
small of my back. When l was
sweeping, sharp pains shot through
my back and nearly drove me wild.
l had tired feeling and didn't have
much ambition. | suffered from pains
in the back of my head and | also had
dizzy spells. l used four boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills and they gave
me wonderful relief
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Ostenson had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. ".
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
IOWA MAN WANTS NO SLACKERS
IN HIS FAMILY.

II want no slackers in my family,
and for this reason am writing you
of the exemption Of my nephew"
writes Tama county man to rank
ing officer at Camp Dodge. The let
ter will probably be turned over to
Adjt. Gen. Guy E. Logar for action,
as military authorities have no juris-
diction in the matter.
The Tama county man recites that
his brother is worth between $751;
900 and 100000. Exemption was
received by his nephew because of
dependent relatives.
In concluding, the man writes:
Il am civil war veteran. / saw
drafted men buy substitutes, and
hated them for slackers. Now / do
not wish my family name to be dis
graced by false exemption claims be-
ing allowed. 1 only wish l could
fight against Kaiser Bill and his
peculiar kind Of kultur."
$500
nS~- n,,- uIa.k Cnlnpr-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

One OF the biggest hauls the coua-
ty school fund has made in good
while was on Saturday, when nine
citizens Of Oelwein came to the coun-
ty seat in charge Of officers, pleaded
guilty to gambling, and, not wanting
to await the action of the grand
jury at the next term, pleaded gull
ty under a county attorneys infor-
nation and paid fine OF $50 each
assessed by Judge Hobson. It's pref
ty stiff game when there is $50
limit.-West Union Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

Strange Happening to Bellevue Boy.
Bellevue, Nov. ia rather
strange occurrence happened to Hugh
Clarke, a Jackson county resident
last week, when he received word
from the British government to be
ready to report to a certain place
for examination for service in the
British army.
Hugh Clarke was born in England
and came with his parents to this
country, when only seven years old.
On Nov. 5, 1894, the senior Mr..
Clarke took out his naturalization
papers in Jackson county, thus be-
coming citizen of the United States.
At the time of the father taking
out his naturalization papers, Hugh
Clarke was still under age, making
him a citizen of this country also.
But If he had attained the age of 81
years before his father became nat
uralized, then he would have been a
British subject and as such would be
held to obey that country's call. 1t
is evident that England knew nothing
Of the fathers actions in becoming
an American citizen, and was going
on the theory that Hugh Clarke was
still loyal to the king. instead of be-
ing a true blue American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
BIG ECLIPSE OF SUN IN 1918.
Wan Be Nearest Total Since That OF
August 2, 1869.

For the first time in eighteen years
total eclipse of the sun will be Wis
fsle In the United States on June s
1918, AID astrologers and astrono
mers all over the country are making
great preparations to get minute da.
Ia of the performances of the moor
and the sun in their relationship to
the earth at that time. Unfortunately
the path of the total eclipse does not
cross DEBORAH or Northern Iowa;
to us the eclipse will only be partial
The path of the total eclipse. so far
as the United States is concerned ex-
tends in direct line through Okla
homa and part of Arkansas, it's near
est to Iowa.
The eclipse is periodical per.
formance" and in this latitude is Wis
ible every eighteen years and eleven
days. On May %, 1900, it last was
visible, and it's path then was from
Louisiana to Virginia. Before that il
was visible in 1882, and before that
in 1853. This particular eclipse has
been studied for centuries, and is
first mentioned in history in a record
or the old Chinese annals of 776 B.
c. There is only one record of a to-
tai eclipse visible IL this section OF
Iowa, August z, 1869.
Today, with astronomy and astrol-
ogy we'll understood, total eclipse
of the sun will not cause much COM
ment, but IL conditions such as ex-
list today world war with most of
the nations of the earth engaged
had been prevalent century ago, a
total eclipse of the sun would have
been thought by many to foretell the
end Of the world.
The actual time the sun is in total
eclipse is short-ranging from two to
eight minutes, or two hours before
the eclipse the sun gradually be-
comes darkened, however, and fire.
quently astronomers require artifi-
cial light to make their computa-
lions. Following the total eclipse
the sun gradually becomes brighter.
In former times the causes of SOL
ar eclipses were unknown. They are
caused by the moon coming between
the sun AID the earth, shutting off
the light of the sun upon the earth.
The sun is 400 times larger than the
moon, and it would seem that the
moon, even when new or full, would
not totally eclipse the sun, but as the
sun is more than 400 times farther
away from the earth than the moon,
the latter body when coming be-
tween them, causes total eclipse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
VIII Pay $40 Per Month to Help
Lick Kaiser.

Harlan, Ia, Nov. 19.-Probably
one of the most unique contributions
to the army Y. M. c. A. fund was
made by H. H. Paup of this city yes
terday, when approached by the soil
citors of the second ward. He said
that he would not make any certain
donation but would pay $40 per
month until the war was over, or in
his own words "Till We lick the
kaiser" He made his first payment
on the spot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

Try Our Want Column.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-20

were given on the work of women in
the different industries. such as pub
lie occupations to which they will be
called on account Of the absence OF
the men, The meeting resolved that
prohibition be urged as a moral pro-
lection for the women, and a telegram
be sent to congress to that effect. A
resolution was passed to abolish all
German inscriptions and names from
cafeterias. While in the capitol
building the ladies noted that roller
fowls are still being used, which is
contrary to the law. The convention
as a whole was very successful, and
the work of food conservation in
Minnesota is now starting out under
the direction of well organized effort.
Mrs. Frank Manson Of Worthington
is chairman of the women's auxiliary
for this district; Mrs. M. R. Coulter
is vice chairman; and Mrs. H. c.
Hotaling of Mapleton is county chair
man of Blue Earth county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-20
BEND IN THE ROAD
To UNDERGO REPAIRS
Money Has Been Pledged TO
Make This Much Needed
Improvement

At an estimated cost of between
$1,000 and $1,000 the bad strip on
the Washington Lake road at what is
known as the horseshoe bend" and
near Cliff Inn, will be repaired, and
put into fine shape, money to make
up the amount having been pledged
yesterday following an inspection of
the road. All the county commits
sioners, the town board of James
town, with President F. NJ. Currier
Of the Mankato Commercial club;
Charles Taylor and John Nyquist of
the Automobile club, John Macbeth,
and Attorney s. B. Wilson motored
to the bad stretch of road yesterday
afternoon, and gave it a thorough
inspection. The county board, John
Nyquist, the town hoard of James
town, and Attorney S. B. Wilson will
act as a committee to have general
charge of the work, and it is pro-
posed to secure the services of Alec
Hansen, who has done considerable
work for the county. The road will
be widened and tiled where neces-
sary, and put in first class condition
as soon as possible. The following
pledges of money for the improve
ment have been made: Jamestown
town board, $500; property owners.
$500; Commercial and Automobile
clubs, $500; county commissioners,
$500 or 5000, as needed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-20
From Thursdays Daily.
MOELlER AND Peterson.

| A quiet wedding was solemniZed this
morning at the Trinity Lutheran
church, when Herbert Miller of Mil
| waukee, Wis, was married to Miss
Kathryn Peterson of this city, The
groom is employed by the Newport
Chemical company of that city and
| is a prosperous young man. The
bride is a charming young lady of this
city. They left today for the twin
cities after which they will go to Mil
waukee, where they will make their
future home.
IKOHLER- GiRVlN.
Harvey, N. D.. Journal: The mar
riage of Miss Rose Blanche Kohler
of this city to DIR. Earl G. Girvin of
Mankato, Mimi. was solemnized
Thursday, July 5, at high noon at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. L'Kohler. Rev. w. w. Cunt
err, pastor of the Wesley Methodist
church officiated in the presence of
a group of relatives and friends. The
bride is an accomplished young lady
and has taught in the public schools
of Duluth for some time past. The
groom is young man of Exemplary
habits and is well and favorably
known in the community in WI ich he
lives. He is graduate of the Man
kato high school and the dental de-
partment of the University of Min
nesota, and has practiced his profess
sion in his home city for the last
three years. DR.. and Mrs. Girvin
left the same day for the lakes near
Alexandria, Mimi, and will be at
home after August 20, at 220 Lock
street. Maakato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-20
YOUTH FROM WELLS
HAS DISAPPEARED
Frank Schultz Left That City
Saturday and Not Been
Seen Since

Frank Schultz, sixteen years OF
age, five feet ten inches tall, weight
about one hundred forty pounds, son
of Felix Schultz, residing four miles
northeast of Wells disappeared Sat
urday afternoon, July z. He was last
seen at about $3.50 o'clock on that
day, on the streets of Wells. His
parents and relatives know of ne, rea-
son why we should leave home and
fear that he has met with some acct
dent. He has been attending high
school, has a pleasant home with his
parents, and has never expressed any
ing home. The idea has been adj
vanced that he has probably gone to
enlist in the army, but his parents
and brothers say that this is not very
likely as he has never expressed
himself as being very much that way
inclined, and since he also knew that
he would not be accepted at his age.
His relatives and friends are very
much alarmed about his sudden dis
appearance, and would like any in
formation that might assist in locat-
ing him. The following is descrip-
ton: Age sixteen years, height five
feet, ten inches, weight about 140
pounds, size hat seven and One-quar-
ter, dark hair; he wore a white strip
ed shirt, black soft hat, brown pants
and black coat. His face is broken
out little with pimples. He did not
have much money or other valuables.
He could not have had more than a
few dollars on his person, his father
thinks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-20
|BIG EVENT TO TAKE
| PLACE AT FAIRMON7
German lutherans Will Hold
Their Gigantic Celebration
In That City

Fairmont, July 12.-The next big
event in Fairmont will be the German
Lutheran celebration of the 400 ami
yersary Of the Reformation, which
will take place in Fairmont on Sun
day, July o.
The event is more than local one.
People from all parts of Southwestern
Minnesota will participate, and if the
weather is favorable the exercises
will bring the largest assemblage of
the year to Fairmont
Thirty German Lutheran congrega-
tions located in Martin, Faribault,
Blue Earth, Watonwan, Jackson, No
bles, Cottonwood, Murray, Pipestone,
and Rock counties will participate in
the event
If the weather is favorable, all the
way from six to eight thousand people
are expected. The Milwaukee rail-
road will run two special trains for
the day, one from Pipestone and one
from Mankato. The special trains
will arrive at $50 in the morning
and depart at $3.50 p. m.