davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
IAL H. WILSON
S WEET SINGER COMING
Will Appear at the Grand in "My
Killarney Rose" Friday,
April %.
SCENES NEW PLAY
LAID IN IRELAND
Wilson Makes Smiles of Pleasure
Gather Followed by Genuine
Tears of Laughter.

Ii you feel in need of a tonic to
cheer you up. If you imagine that
you have not freed your system Of
as many laughs lately as you should
then by all means make it point to
go and see and hear the great char
acter dialect comedian and singer
Al H. Wilson and his company when
they appear at the Grand, Decorah,
Friday, April 27, and after witness
ing his performance in his new Irish
comedy song-play my Killarney
Rose" and listening to his portfolio
OF new songs-you will leave the
theatre feeling rejuvinated in spir-
its and fully able to appreciate that
feeling which makes the whole world
akin-Wilso1 is a comedian in the
true sense of the word the possessor
of font of humor constantly bub-
bling to the surface. He can make
smiles of pleasure gather to be fol-
lowed quickly by genuine tears of
laughter furthermore he is an actor
of ability who can infuse into his
character just enough sentiment to
give it proper balance and then he
is a sweet singer of ballads-an at
tribute that has endeared him to
thousands of theatre goers in all
parts of the country. The new Irish
song-play in which he is to appear
has a romantic story with the first
two acts laid in Ireland and the Sec
ond in Dublin. The songs are all
new and so varied in character that
they will prove particularly attrac-
tive. The titles are my Killarney
Rose Where the Shamrock
Grows, The Love l Gave to YOU,
Mary Houlihan", and "The Yodel
that Stole my Girl Away. The
Wilson entertainment this season Is
certainly the most enjoyable of his
career.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
Wonders of Color.

A small and simple experiment can
be made by any reader which will go
far TO convince him or her what
good thing it is we have sunlight,
which enables our eyes to take ad-
vantage of the beautiful hues OF ma
ture. Make a room quite dark and
then burn some carbonate of soda
in the flame of a bunsen gas burner.
1t will burn with an orange yellow
light sufficiently strong to illuminate
everything in the room, but you will
realize with a sudden shock that,
bright though the light is, all distine-
tions of color have vanished. Only
light and shade remain. A crimson
carnation, a blue violet, red table
cloth, a yellow blind-all look gray
or black or white. The faces of
those present look positively repul-
sive, for all natural color has disap-
peared. No other experiment will so
well convince those who have wit
messed it how great loss would be
that OF our sense for color.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18

Rapid City, S. D.; G. n. Haugen,
Northwood, Iowa; John T. Wayland,
sergeant at arms, senate, Kansas
City, Mo-. Kenneth Romley, asst.
sergeant at arms, house of represen-
tatives; Chas. Brooher, Savannah,
NO.; P. d. Norton, Hettinger, n. D..
Senators P. j. McCumber, Wahpeton,
N. D.; Paul Husting, Maysville,
Wis; A. A. Jones, Las Vegas, New
Mexico.
A committee had been appointed,
which included Mayor E. ]. Hook,
Ben Bear, E. J.. Curtin, c.. j. Weiser,
L. B. Whitney, w. F. Baker, DR.. T..
Stabo, H. Engbretson, Prof. c. K.
Preus, and City Attorney j. A. Nell
son, to meet the train and take care
of those who accompanied the re-
mains here. Mr.. Bear and Attorney
Nelson met the train at Conover.
The remains arrived in Decorah at
1890 Saturday morning and were
met at the train by the committee of
citizens, and the Luther College band
headed the funeral procession TO the
United Lutheran church, where the
remains laid in state until $3.50 in
the afternoon, when the funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. O..
Glesne, and Pres. c. X. Preus of
Luther College. City Attorney j. A.
Nelson spoke on behalf of the citi-
zens of Decorah. Interment was
made in Phelps cemetery.
Henry T. Helgeson was born June
26, 1857 on Washington Prairie, be-
ing nearly 60 years of age at the
time of his death. His early educa-
tion was secured in Decorah in the
public schools and at Breckenridge s
Institute. During the SOS he was
one of Decorah's merchants, being in
the grocery business with the late
! Geo. Pennington, for several years.
| In the year 1880 he was united in
marriage here to Bessie H. Nelson,
of Decorah, daughter of the late Hal
sten Nelson and wife, the latter OF
whom survives. He is also survived
by his wife and seven children. They
are Herbert T. Milton, N. D.; Elmer,
Seattle, WASH; Mrs. w. F. Doherty'
Minot, n. D.; Lillian, Gladys, Ray
mond and Frances, Washington, D.,
lC., all of whom accompanied the re-
mains to Decorah.
The deceased was taken sick dur
ing the last Congress and underwent
an operation for appendicitis shortly
before the extra session was called
Mr.. Helgeson was one of the big
men of the state of North Dakota. In
l1SS7 he moved to the territory o.
CONTINUED on page ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18

You can always tell when there has
been a club meeting at the house, be-
cause not one chair is in it's right
place. Il Ii. LxAL,axI
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
new COUNTY ROADLAW
PATROL SYSTEM
One of the Most Important Bits Of
Road Legislation Ever Passed
Adopted by Iowa Legislature
COUNTY SUPERVISORS
WILL HAVE CHARGE
They Are Required to Employ Men
to Regularly Look After Each
Section of Road.

What probably will prove to be
the most important road legislation
enacted by the present general as
sembly was passed by the house In
approving tn Foster road bill, SO to
26.
The bill, which has already passed
the senate, went through the house
without amendment, despite numer-
Gus efforts on the part of some of the
Johnston road idea exponents to
amend it.
The opposition, however, was not
entirely confined to the Johnston
following, for the Representatives
Elwood, Stone, Durbin, Erickson,
Anderson of Winnebago and Wilson
of Louisa, among the strongest sup
porters of the Elwood-Mackie road
bill, were found aligned against the
Foster measure.
On the other hand, Speaker Pitt,
Representatives Johnston of Hum
boldt, Wormley, Hall and Giltner
were among the Pitt-Johnston bill
leaders who supported the Foster
bill.
The measure is one of almost
revolutionary nature, in that it re-
quires definite system of caring for
the county road system.
Under the bill, which will become
a law when signed by the governor,
the county boards of supervisors are
required to hire road patrolmen, who
shall devote all of their time during
the road working season to caring
Tor the. maintenance of the high
ways. So
The supervisors are required to as
sign each man to definite district,
and he must visit each portion of
the road in his district at least once
a week.
The working out of the plan is
left largely in the hands of the su.
pervlsors, who are granted authority
to fix compensation and determine
the number Of men required in each
county.
The road patrolmen are also as
signed the duty of dragging the Sec
tions of road under their control, or
of seeing that they are dragged.
Township road systems are not af-
fected by the bill. HA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
HON. H. 7. HELGES0N
BURIED IN DEBORAH
Bereaved Widow and Children and
Congressional Committee Ac-
COmpanied Remains to
Decorah Saturday.
FUNERAL SERVICE HELD
AT UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Committee Citizens and Luther Col
lege Band Escorted Funeral
Cortege to the Church

representative Henry T. Helge-
son, of North Dakota, republican and
member of Congress since 1911,
died in Washington, d. c., on April
10, and his remains were brought to
Decorah by special train from Wash
ington, accompanied by Mrs. Helge-
son and the children and a congress
sional committee selected by Speak
er Clark to represent the house of
representatives at the funeral. The
committee was composed of the fol-
lowing: Representatives Geo. NJ.
Young, Valley City, N. D.; Sam J..
Nichoels, Spartanburg, S. c.; A. S.
Kreider, Annville, Pa; C. H. Dillon,
Yankton, S. D.; Harry l.. Candy,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
Marriage at Blutfton.

Yesterday morning at 1ine O'Clock
at st. Bridget's Catholic church in
Bluffton occurred the marriage of
Mr.. Thos. O'Brien and Miss Jennie
Mcconnell. They were attended by
Miss Nell O'Brien, sister of the
groom. and Mr.. Emmett Mcconnell,
brother of the bride. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Samp-
son. The bride is daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Mcconnell, and is one
of Winneshiek county's very best
young women, who has host of
friends. The groom is son of Mrs.
Patrick O'Brien, and is man OF
sterling worth and character. He is
one of the county's prominent young
farmers, and they will make their
home on the O'Brien farm in Bluff
ton Twp. reception to the imme-
date relatives was held at the home
lof the bride after the ceremony. The
many friends of these young people
join us in extending congratulations
and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18


County Treasurer Christen has
just completed the largest collec-
tions of taxes for the month OF
March ever collected in this county,
the total amount being 1921, 1,301.29.
The general tax amounted to $780,
1928; delinquent taxes, 190.88;
other receipts such as auto tax, ETC.,
IS,962.51; sewer tax, $6,022.62.
Treasurer Christe1 and his assistants
are to be congratulated on the eX-
cellent manner they handled this
large amount. as their figures bal
anced practically to cent. When it
is taken into consideration the hun
dred and one different items han
died in this office it proves pretty
conclusively that Treasurer Christen
knows his business. Not only that
he knows how to treat the patrons
of his office. and the treatment he
accords them is of the highest, be-
cause he is accommodating and
obliging TO all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
Mrs. Wilson Leads Move in Economy

Washington, April 16.-Mrs. Will
son, wife of the president; Mrs. Mar
shall, wife Of the vice-president and
the wives of members of the cabinet
have agreed to reduce their scale OF
living to the simplest possible form
in order to set an example to other
women of the country.
To do their part in the movement
for the conservation Of the nations
time and resources. the women of
the highest official families have de-
cided to omit the usual formal en-
tertaining and calling, and to reduce
to the minimum their social activi-
ties, so they will be able to give more
time and money TO constructive pre-
paredness and relief work.
They have pledged themselves to
buy inexpensive clothing, simple
food, and to watch and prevent all
kinds of waste. Thursday they in
formally appealed to all the women
of the country to join them, not only
as individuals, but by organizing to
prevent possible suffering later
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
WOMEN PAY TAXES.
Still An Opponent of Woman Suffrage
Appeals to the Taxpayers.

The Iowa legislature has passed
the woman suffrage amendment
which brings it back into politics
again altho it was voted down by the
people in June, 1915. 1t will come
up for hearing in the general assem-
bly, two years hence, and if passed
the second time will be submitted to
the people again. How often ' and
how long shall this contest continue?
Taxpayers have a right to inquire.
The foregoing is from the Clayton
County Democrat, published at Elka-
der, and Brother Walter Crawford of
the New Hampton Gazette takes him
to task in the following we'll worded
argument: 4
AS an anti-suffragist Brother Bish-
op would better have left off those
last six words. Many women in Iowa
are taxpayers, yet he would not have
them inquire" about any of the
wasteful methods employed by the
masculine lawmakers.
Notice he says voted down by
the people" He doesn't say that
many OF these people" who voted it
down are not taxpayers. 1t is enough
for him that they voted it down
whether they are taxpayers or not.
He thinks non-taxpayers should have
the right to say whether woman
taxpayer is entitled to a voice in
governmental affairs. He cannot see
that he is illogical in contending for
the rights of male taxpayers while
denying that female taxpayers have
any rights at all.
Brother Bishop has made better
argument against himself in six
words than the Gazette could make
| in six columns.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
LIQUOR IS BARRED
FROM IOWA
Last Sunday Was Last Day for Ship
ping Liquor Into Iowa. To
ConfisCate Wet Goods.
IOWA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL
HAS GIVEN NOTICE
Shipments Can be Made Hereafter
Only to Druggists Holding
Sale Permits.

Attorney General Havner Thurs
day gave notice to the railroads and
express companies that beginning
Monday, April 16, all liquor ship
ments into Iowa to persons not hold
ing permits will be confiscated
Under this ruling, Sunday was the
last day on which delivery of liquor
could be made in this state. County
attorneys are advised to begin active
prosecution of persons violating the
prohibitory law after this date.
The consumer who neglected to
have supply of booze laid aside for
the dry days, will find it impossible
to get liquor after April 15, except
by carrying it across the border line
of the state in such quantities as not
to arouse suspicion of the officers
that the prohibitory law is being vio-
lated.
The state has gone dry by the de-
cision of the United States Circuit
court of appeals, reversing the Car
penter decision, and holding that the
Iowa prohibitory laws, together with
the federal statutes make the ship
ment of liquor into the state prohibit
ed, except to permit holders.
The only permit holders in Iowa
are druggists and 80 per cent of the
druggists have no permits.
The attorney general Thursday re-
ceived copies of the federal court
decision. He finds that the court up
holds the contention of the Iowa de-
partment of justice ON every point.
Shipments to the Wells-Fargo ex-
press Office Saturday, which arrived
too late to be delivered according to
law, as we understand the matter,
were returned. Ten barrels of beer
were returned to Prairie du Chen
Sunday and two on Monday; four
cases were returned Sunday and
three on Monday. Besides the beer
eleven packages OF whiskey were
sent back Monday, and eleven more
were returned yesterday. The above
shipments arrived on time, but owing
to the amount and shortness of the
time, was not signed up for properly
and local officials compelled the ex-
press company to return it and not
deliver it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
Joined Illinois Cavalry.

Harry Bertossa, a former Decor
ah boy and son OF Mr.. and Mrs. {. r..
Bertossa, joined the First Illinois
Cavalry last week in Chicago, and
his company will go to the Mexican
border. He is "a years of age and
a plumber by trade, and has been
living in Chicago for eight years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
MEETING
NEXT FRIDAY
Will he Held in Decorah in Open Air
on Court House Lawn Friday
Evening.
GEN. ALLEN L. $. ARMY
RECRUITING OFFICER COMING
Everybody i'm the County Cordially
Invited to Attend the Demon
stratiOn.

The program for DecorahS Dig
patriotic rally for 1eXt Friday, April
20, is out. The program will be CIV
en- on the court house lawn, provid-
ing the weather is favora BILE, if not
it will be held in the Grand. The
following committee has charge Of
the meeting: Mayor E. J. Hook, Prof.
Oscar Olson, Ben Bear, w. F. Baker,
R. B. Bergeson, E. j. Curtin, R..
Algyer, l.. B. Whitney, E. C. Bailey
and John O'Neil. The following
program will be carried out:
Program:
Music-Luther College Band, Mer-
chants Band, Decorah Drum Corps
Opening Address Mayor Z. j. Hook
The Boys of 81 to the Boys of
1917" -. Capt. H. H. Green,
Captain I'd Iowa Infantry, 1851.
Singing Spangled Banner,
Marching Through Georgia.
Audience With Band Accompaniment
Address, Capt. w. S. Hart, Waukon,
Captain in Spanish-American War
|Song-Battle Cry of Freedom
Audience, Band Accompaniment
How to Join Uncle's Sans Army
/ Gen. Allen, U. S. Army Recruiting
officer.
Closing Song-Audience Band Ac-
compartment.
Recruiting Volunteer Soldier Boys.
Recruiting officer.
Honor Roll.
Following is the honor roll to
date of boys who have enlisted from
Decorah and Winneshiek County:
Decorah: :-Nels Nelson, ALI.
Tufte, Clarence Severson, Palmer
Anderson, Leo Paine, Charles Van
Horn, Helof Holm, Albert Guttorm-
sen, Guy Moe, Nicholas Samuelson,
Vernon Rickabaugh, Henry Blaess,
Linden Newman, Frank Brother.
The above boys were escorted to
the afternoon Milwaukee train by
the Merchants Band, and a large
number of citizens and were given
a grand send off.
They went to Charles City Satur-
day and took the examination. Four
other boys who volunteered and ac-
companied them to Charles City
failed to pass the examination. They
were Messrs, Geo. Gold, julius Mey-
eI, Perry Knowlton and Clarence R.
Johnson.
| ssian:-Fred Sobolik, Russell
Gilbert, Roy Havirland, Leonard
Johnson, Earl Boyle, John Back,
Harry Peterson, Theo. Brockman.
Spillville:-Wm Kovarik and
Geo. Geo. Chick.
Eldorado: do:-Watney
Fort Atkinson: E. Paylo-
vec. -.
Jackson Junction: IL. Jirak.
At the meeting Friday, which Will
be held in the evening it is hoped
that everybody in Winneshiek who
can possibly come will attend. Gen
Allen is a recruiting officer for tins
army, and will recruit volunteer sol
dier boys while here.
Plans for big parade are undei
way, and no doubt one will be car
ried out. At least remember the
day and date, next Friday, April 20,
and don't fail to attend this big pa
triotic meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18
Decorah Drum Corps to Monona.

AS we go to press we are told that
the Decorah Drum Corps will prob
ably play for big patriotic meet
ing which will be held at Monona in
the near future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-18

But there came from the senate
the two road bills of the session
the Foster road patrol bill and the
Balkema, accepting federal aid. The
former is considered one of the best
road masures passed by recent leg
islatures. 1t requires all boards OF
supervisors to hire road patrolmen.
Their duty will be to patrol every
CONTINUED on page 81
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
SUNDAY CAPITAL NEWS, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY l. 1917

ance not only to the people living along
Its route but to the people Of the whole
state.
New Meadows quickly became q
full-fledged community when the Pin
road made its present northern term
mus at this point. improvements were
made here worthy Of any town Of sew
eral thousand Inhabitants. a. may be
seen from the pictures herewith given.
The passenger station Of the p. 4 1.
N. at New Meadows 10 today the Sc
cond best In southern Idaho, being Sc
cond only to the new one built at Po-
catello by the Oregon Short Line. 1t Is
surrounded by beautiful parkings The
first floor 10 used for the convenience
Of the travelling public. The p. 4 I. N.
general offices occupy the whole Of the
second floor. including those of Colonel
e. M. Heigho. vice president and gen
eral manager of the railroad.
Hotel Heigho Is a beautiful hosiery
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04

Of the valley during 1916 for livestock,
grain. fruit, dairy products. lumber,
etc, exceeded 100000. And at that
the agricultural lands Of the valley
have by no means been fully developed.
1t Is plainly evident that there is a
bright future for this valley. There are
thousands OF acres Of good land here
not now in cultivation that will be pro-
perly farmed within q few years.
CARLOAD sHIPMENTs.
The carload shipments billed out of
the p. 4 l. N. depot At Council from
May /. 1915 to Dec. 81, 1915. were: $50
cars Of lumber. 81 cars Of wood. 1875
cars of sheep. ~ cars Of cattle, "a cars
Of hogs, IL cars OF wheat, seven cars of
apples. etc.
There is a revival Of interest in
Council valley real estate. with good
prospects for a good business in real
estate here during the present year.
Some OF the more important real
estate transactions here during the lat
ter months Of 1916 are as follows:
j. w. Davis sold to NJ. c. Fuller of
, Wyoming $50 acres two miles up on
Hornet creek for $14,500. Mr. Fuller
VIII make soou oaary KARIN OF IL, ana
| will milk 25 cows.
The Statesman heirs sold to Roy 4.
Judd Of Burley. Idaho, 100 acres five
miles up on Hornet creek for $500.
Mr.. Judd will make . stock farm Of It,
and brought 20 horses and It's range
cattle to the place.
Henry Statesman In turn bought OF
Rebecca Wilson 80 acres 10 miles up on
Hornet creek for $4,000. He will make
q dairy farm Of II.
]. w. Mckinley traded 40 pure bred
dairy cows with Mark Krigbaum for
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04

built and furnished in true colonial
style. It IL modern In every respect.
The beautiful home Of Colonel and
Mrs. e. M. Heigho 10 here reproduced
It Is built and furnished In true colon
ial style. and has every modern con-
venience. 1t IL one of the finest homes
in southern Idaho.
New Meadows is Justly proud Of its
handsome four-room two story public
school. herewith shown.
The Meadows Valley Bank has q fine
modern home. The bank occupies the
front part Of the down stairs and the
rear part IL used by the postoffice with
George 8. Mitchell as postmaster. The
upper floor 10 divided into offices.
E. F. Kimbrough. the cashier OF the
bank. stated that the deposits Of this
institution are twice as large as they
were a year ago. This In itself indicates
the prosperous conditions existing In
the Meadows valley
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
MeadowsPP.s.ii9'Hi F;1

The Meadows valley IL one Of ma
lures beauty spots in this state. 1t Ia
ls miles long and has an average
and contains about 10000 acres Of good
agricultural land. It IL a natural hay
and dairy country. Its principal pro-
ducts are livestock. hay. grain and
lumber.
Meadows valley IL entirely fringed
with . vast evergreen forest containing
many millions Of feet of fine saw tim
Der.
Meadows was the principal town in
the valley until the advent of the p. s.
]. N. railroad In January. 1911. But
even now there Is not vacant build l.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04

~ PROSPERITY is at it's height in
IO the Cambridge district. This
Ill is primarily due to the big re-
turns the farmers received
during the year 1916 for every
thing they had to sell. No less than
$S50.0oC was distributed in 1916 to the
farmers of this valley for grain. hogs.
cattle. dairy products, etc.
AS result Of prosperous conditions
here, Cambridge. during 1915 witnessed
one Of its best years in the building
line. New brick stores were built IN
the business district, and a number OF
good residences were built in the town
and tributary country. That business
conditions are good is In measure re-
Elected in the large increase Of the bank
deposits in 1916 over what they were
the year before.
partial review of the new build
ings erected here in 1916 is herewith
given:
M. II. Hopper. two-story brick gar