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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
ARMY DISCIPLINE.
Army Life is Built on the Idea of
Instant Obedience.

An officer in an army training
camp remarks that one of the worst
difficulties the army meets is the
American boys lack of training in
obedience. Our young recruits are
splendid fellows, as alert and clean
as those Of any race on earth. But
American family discipline is loose.
Plenty of orders are issued to the
young folks, but in comparatively
few families are these orders follow
ed up and obedience insisted upon.
The American boy listens aniahly.
and then goes and does as he pleas
es. We are a good natured people
and punishment goes against our
grain The American boy comes out
of it self reliant, but without much
recognition Of authority. 1t will go
hard with boys developed in this at
mosphere to submit to the strict reg
ime1t of army life.
Many of the regulations will seem
arbitrary and without any basis in
reason to the boys. They will want
to stop and argue, and may land in
the guard house for disrespect. Yet
army life is built on the idea of in
slant obedience. Only thus can a
group Of men acquire the habit Of &C.
ton as unit. The soldier who is
allowed to use his own discretion
in one thing will try to use it at the
wrong time in the moment of con-
flict. He may then e1danger his
own life and those of others by his
individual action.
1t is the unity of military force
that gives it its striking power. The
doing of things all in one second, the
exact precision of action, makes a
company of men formidable and
multiplies many times the effect of
individual action. To secure that uni
ty the habit of instant obedience
must be acquired until it becomes
Involuntary.
Theirs not to reason why is the
motto. The private soldier must as
sumo that his officers have had bet
ter training, and that they are in
possession of wider information
than he has, and that there is good
reason for every order. AS a matter
of fact discipline is great safe
guard. Every time INSTRUMENTATION
is quelled and irregular action avoid
ed, body of men are enabled to pro-
tect themselves to the best advan-
tage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
Is SUCH FOOD HELD BACK?

Some one has whispered it in the
world that the canning factories
still have their entire last years
pack on hand, that they have not re-
leased any of it and that they are
now holding it for the higher prices
which they look for, and which they
are promoting by thus holding their
goods. We can not understand it,
the pack of each year is in fact sold,
or the bulk of it, in advance. If such
packs are being held it must be done
by the jobbers who have contracts
for those goods, and if they arc with
holding ii is contrary to good public
policy. The government would be
entirely justified in stepping in and
taking charge of such holdings, If
there are any. Food spectators are
public enemies, as much so as the
much touted German spies" They
are traitors also who would make
use of the country's necessities, or
distress, to line their own purses
with unholy profits. AS there is de-
mand for foodstuffs those who have
it must be compelled to release it at
the market prices-and it may be
necessary to regulate even the mar
ket prices by the strong hand of the
government.
These are war times and the gov
eminent is in a sense military one
and a military government can make
arbitrary disposals of property as
we'll as of lives. The men who have
eggs in storage and who have toma-
toes or corn in storage are not enti-
tied to do what they please with
their goods, no more than a man is
now entitled to do what he pleases
with his life. The government that
can bid man step forth and risk
his life for his country can also bid
the food holder to disgorge and to
take no more than he is entitled to
in the way of profits. Those who
seek to thwart the course of the food
markets will not be treated unfairly
if their goods are confiscated for the
pubic benefit and they themselves
thrown into jails as malefactors OF
high degree.
These men, if there are any such,
would better realize that the day of
judgment has arrived and that the
government may do with them as II
pleases, and also with their goods.
The wise ones will govern themselves
accordingly and the unwise ones
will get dumped in due time and
that with out much ceremony.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
DR. VIM.
PRACTICAL HEALTH DEMONSTRATIONS
FEATURED AT THIS YEARS CHAUTAUQUA
DIR. Lena Sadler

the six best sellers of medical books.
Every year there are hundreds Of doc
tors in his classes at the "Post Gradu-
ate Medical School of Chicago" and in
his own Institute of Psychologist
Therapeutics" Few of the so-called
ethical" physicians will consent to
appear on the lecture platform but DR..
Sadler has wonderfully forceful, en-
PERTAINING and practical way of ex-
planning some of the medical secrets
and feels that this is part of his mis-
sion" in life. His wife, Doctor Lena,
as she is known, Is his associate In
both the schools mentioned above and
in all his work, graduate of the reg
ular school and fascinating speaker
who has made a specially of the dis
eases of children and her lecture on
Little Foxes" deals fearlessly with
the hygiene of childhood. 1t is said
that some of her demonstrations are
truly remarkable and that her lecture
is interesting and instructive to men
as well as women. On many Chautau-
quas we understand that the Sadlers'
Health Day" is one of the biggest of
the entire session, and productive of
the most permanent good to individu-
ais and the community. Notice the
contraction of the heart action in the
pulse tracing of the fear heart" (7
beats) as compared with that of the
faith heart" &c beats). ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
REGENERATION
FULL Of LAUGHS
Politics Woven Around the Elixir Tablet
Of Eternal Youth.

Now that the Clare Vaughan Wales
Lyceum Players are assured for our
Chautauqua, it is bit interesting to
note that their play Regeneration"
was the first one to be offered to the
Lyceum and Chautauqua people. OF
course, Shakespeare's plays have from
time to time been given with small
companies, but this play by Warner
Harding is the first to be especially
written for the work. 1t meets the de-
mands of the people who favor clean,
wholesome dramatic art in preference
to transforming.
Regeneration" is a modern, up-to-
date comedy-drama and has we'll been
called the play Of the hour with a
punch and as a committeeman once
said each punch rebounds with a
laugh" Even the pathetic old grand
mother has her sense Of humor. The
wit Of the play varies in its style from
the witless Lord Deconsfield to the
powerful political boss Norton There
is just enough comedy to relieve the
dramatic intensity that grips the audi
ence at the opening of the play and
holds them till the last. The interest
in the plot never wanes for an instant
from the time 1t is apparent that the
old lady will "rejuvenate" to the time
when she becomes the wife of the new
governor. Politics and sharp, clean
comedy are woven about the Elixir
Tablet of Eternal Youth-whereby
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
DR.. VIM. Sadler

The pictures we reproduce herewith
are expressive Of two sides of the
Sadler ability-the handcar indicates
that they are on the offensive"
against the entrenched forms of dis
ease and that they get to their dates
some other way if the regular modes
of travel are not available. They are
not accustomed to giving up to OBJ
stacles. The other cut indicates the
graphic way in which they bring
within the range of the ordinary per-
son the findings of medical science.
The instrument which made this rec
ord is very delicately adjusted ma
chine by which the action of the heart
Is recorded on a smoked drum. There
is a similar instrument by which the
record is made of the depth and regu-
larity of the breathing. BY compar-
ing the readings Of this instrument
taken under pleasurable and unpleas-
ant influences the physiological and
psychological effects of faith and fear
are indicated. This great lecture
which DR.. VIM. Sadler will deliver at
our Chautauqua will be worth the
price OF the entire course to those who
hear 1t. DR.. Sadler is an authority on
these matters, his works being among
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
DEBORAH CHAUTAUoUA, JUNE IA to 20.
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To whom it may concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court
House in Winneshiek County, Iowa,
on the 18th day of September, 1917.
at 900 O'Clock p NJ, to attend the
probate of an instrument purporting
to be the Last Will and Testament
of George BruIner, late OF DEBORAH
township, in Winneshiek county,
Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place you will appear and show
cause, If any, why said will should
not be admitted to probate.
In testimony whereof ! have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said Office, this 18th day
OF May, 1917.
s. j. MOORE,
Clerk of District Court.
BY G. A.. JOHNSON, Deputy.
r. +. B. PORTMAN, Attorney. ala
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
MUST DRAG ROADS
AFTER EVERY Rain
PatrOlmen to be Named and Their
Duties Will be to See Work is
Promptly Done.
LAW GOES IN EFFECT
ON JULY FOURTH
All WashOuts Must be Filled
Promptly and Roads Kept
Clear of Impediments.

There is much interest, in the new
road patrol law passed by the re-
cent legislature and known as the
Foster law which requires boards of
supervisors to. name road patrolmen
to take care of the roads within each
county. The law does not become
operative, however, until July f..
Hence the value of the law can not
be proved for several weeks yet
An effort was made when the law
was debated on the floor of the legis-
lature to have it amended making it
optional as to whether supervisors
appointed such patrolmen. This eff
fort was defeated, however, and the
law is mandatory as regards the en-
ploymelt of patrolmen.
One Of the provisions considered
of especial value is that patrolmen
must drag promptly after each rain.
Under the present law farmers and
officials in charge of the roads will
drag them if not too busy but other
wise they are not dragged until it is
too late to be OF any benefit if they
are dragged at all. Then they are
to fill up all washouts promptly,
keep the roads clear of impediments,
the bitches along the side of the
roads clear and all creeks open in
the vicinity Of the bridges. In the
matter of saving repair expense
alone it is being predicted that the
road patrolmen must inspect the
roads continually so as to prevent
any serious washouts or similar
trouble.
Some disappointment has been ex-
pressed that the law did not take eff
feet on publication so that its pro-
visions could have been taken advan-
tage of during the spring AID early
summer months when most of the
rain falls in this state and when the
roads need more attention than lat.
er in the summer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
WHEN DID HE SLEEP.
Record of Ames Graduate Shows
Program of Real Accomplish
ment.

Maybe the name of the town of
Harmony had something to do with
it.
Anyway, Paul A. Joh1son's rec
ord of accomplishment as agricul-
tural instructor in the town of Har-
mony, Mimi, since he was graduated
from Iowa State college in 1913, is
one to ponder
He has organized 5 active farm
ers' clubs; boys and girls clubs;
a live stock shipping association with
164 members, which did a $241,000
business in 1915 and s263,000 last
year: a grain growes' and live stock
breeders association.
He has been active in the organi-
cation and management of two corn
shows, colt show, poultry show,
three farmers Institutes, farmers
week, school exhibit and farmers
club exhibit. He has organized an
association of two rural schools.
He has been active in advocating
and demonstrating the value of seed
corn selection, seed corn testing and
grading, early oats smut eradication,
better live stock, silo building, al
falfa raising, soil improvement, live
stock farming, balanced rations, SUI
dan grass, crop rotation AID weed
eradication.
And he has helped develop a real
community spirit among the farm
ers. Incidentally, he has held 167
farmers meetings and travelled 49,
900 miles in his extension work.
That his work has been truly eff
fective is shown in the really big
strides that have been made in i'm
proved agriculture in the communi-
ty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
|. C. GRADUATION
FESTIVITIES HELD
Continued from first page.)

Continued from first page.)
wort arvo gods, Rev. E. M. Stems
rud pronounced the benediction.
The annual meeting of the Luth-
er College Alumni Association was
held in the college chapel at 400 o.
clock in the Afternoon. The follow
ing officers were elected for the COM
ing year: President, Rev. N. NJ.
Ylvisaker; 1st vice-president, Rev.
E. Stensrud; I'd vice-president, H. j.
Linde; Sd vice-president, DR.. Guliix-
on; secretary, Prof. E. E. Peterson;
treasurer, Prof. B. X. Savre.
A large number of the friends and
relatives OF the graduates were
present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
CORRESPONDENCE,
CASTALIA.

-. June 4, 1917.
MISS Leta Thornton was a Calmar
passenger on Monday.
Mrs. Joe Duffina returned to her
home in Mason City, after two
weeks visit with her mother, Mrs.
O'Boy. ~, :. -,
Miss Edith Rodenkirch was shop
ping in DEBORAH on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. R. Neuensw ander
and family, Rilla Bernhart and
Eileen Malloy attended the class play
at Elgin on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Stanley, Mr.. G.
Bernhart and daughter Rilla at
tended the Rural Mail Carriers Con-
vention at Ossian on Wednesday.
Mrs. Rodenkirch went to Cresco
on Monday to see her son who is con-
fined in the hospital at that place,
suffering from an injury to his knee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harvey of
frankV1lle, spent Sunday at the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
jim Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Meyer went to
West Union on Monday to attend the
. commencement exercises.
Claude VIM came over from De-
corah to spend Sunday with homo
folks.
Miss Hattie Brandt of Cresco spent
the week end with friends in Casta-
liza.
Mrs. Oxley of 0ssian was a Sun
day visitor at the j. II. Kneeskern
home.
Miss Zelda Schuiley has been the
guest of her grandmother at Luana
for the past week.
w. X. Riggs accompanied Mr..
Lambert to his home In Dubuque.
A numbers from here attended the
class play at Ossian on Friday.
Miss Edna AmeS came up from
Luana to spend a few days with
friends.
Harold Bernhart came down from
New Hampton Oh Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. VI. Kneeskern ar
rived home from Upton on Friday
after spending a few days at the F.
Tehel home.
Leta Thornton and Rose Holdings.
head were shopping in Postville OF
Saturday.
e. E. Malloy attended the K of c.
initiation at Cresoo on Sunday.
MIS-. DdTUdId opltimdH came uOWu
from Ossian to spend few days al
the e. j. Wirsching homo.
Mrs Oxford and daughter of Tole-
do, are here spending couple OF
weeks visiting relatives and friends
Helmuth Meyer, Helen Thornton
Florence Krobriger, Ruby Meyer
Marion Peckham and Esther Meyer
were Postville callers on Saturday.
A number from .Ossian attended
the dance here on Thursday
d. c. Malloy and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Harvey, Mrs, ,I0hn Knecskern
and Mary Floody,h Were Ossian pas
sepgers on sunday a44
Mr.. Will Meyer of Garnayilla- is
here visiting his brother II. H. Meyer
and family. Hin
Mr.. and Mrs, A., Langley of Me-
Gregor spent SATURDAY., at the Ross
Winn and Thos. nowd homes.
Mrs. w. VIM entertained the La
dies Club at her home on Friday.
The dance given Wy the club boys
on Thursday was well attended l.
spite of the unfayqrAle condition Of
the weather.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-One Cent per word. Moth.
ing less than ten cents.


fOUND-Pair gold trimmed glasses
near turning table. Owner may
have same by proving property
and paying for this ad. 23-1
LOST-Sunday in the park near the
play grounds, watch fob, braided
hair, gold filed, engraved "Esler''.
Return to this Office for reward.
23-1
WANTED-Job on farm. Enquire at
Sorenson's drug store. oil
FOR SAI4E-Second hand Ford, re-
built into a delivery truck, in good
shape, all over hauled. practically
new tires. Price Sis. j. w.
Dahl, DEBORAH, Iowa. 23-2pd.
FOUND-Purse with very small
sum Of money. Enquire at this Of
flee. 23-1w
FOUND-Watch fob, owner enquire
at this Office. 23-1
FOUND-Bunch of keys. Enquire at
this office. s-a-" 23-1
FOR SAIlE-O1e 60 horse power
engine, Amos; new; cost $500;
will sell for 5000. See o. Fl. Gull
lickson, DEBORAH, Iowa. or ]. 0.
Johnson, 1872 Ashland Ave, st.
Paul. 22-1pd.
FOR SALE-Used Ford automobile,
at bargain, if taken at once. En-
quire O'Neil & Olson's blacksmith
shop, DEBORAH. 20-tf
FOR SALE OR TRADF-191O Cad
lilac, fore door, newly painted,
first class condition. Maxwell, self
starter and lights, five passenger,
only run one season, a bargain.
w. +. Baker, at National Bank.
'tft~ 2O-tf
FOR SALE-The Frank Lower es-
tate in Fraakville Twp, 8 miles S.
Il of DEBORAH on the DEBORAH and
Frankville road For particulars
inquire of Mrs. Hattie Lower,
Frankville, Iowa. 20-4pd.
FOR SAIIE-Overland Model SOB
used very little. Also other mod
els AID makes, all in good running
condition. Rud Bros. 19tf
FOR SALE-Six lots 53x125 feet,
adjoining the Henry Halvorson
home on John Street. Inquire of
Mrs, r Madden, 401 corner L.
Main and John SITS. 1Stf
Fox SALE-Second hand pianos, in
Al condition, Uprights and
Grands; also organs, in good con-
! dition. Rud Bros, DEBORAH. 45tf
FOR SALE-Second hand pianos and
organs. Marsh Music House. De-
corah. 44tf
FOR RENT-Seven room house
three blocks from Postofice. e. j..
Hook. 13tf
FOR SALE-Eight room residence
and extra lot on Main street. Lot
sold separate If desired. Enquire
| M. j. McAndrews, DEBORAH. SIT.
FOR SALE-10 room brick house
with kitchen and Mushroom. Lot
] s95afoot front. Out of the food dis
/ ttrict. Good location. Handy to
| church and school. A bargain If
sold soon. Inquire l.. Y. this
| Office. 16tf
FOR RENT-Rooms for light house
| keeping. Ali Washington st. 17tf
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, 201
East Broadway. Mrs. G.. Hamlet.
17tf
FOR SALE-River sand and gravel
Inquire of ]. A. Jewell, DEBORAH.
| RS. 21-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06

For living a pure life.
For doing your level best.
For looking before leaping.
For being kind to the poor.
For hearing before judging.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts.
For standing by your principles.
For stopping your ears to gossip.
For being generous to an enemy.
For being courteous to- all.
For asking pardon when in error.
For being honest in business
dealings.
For giving an unfortunate person
a lift.
For promptness in keeping prom
Uses.
For putting the best meaning on
the acts of others.-Sunday School
Advocate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06

-Tryco Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06

Mrs. Wales as Grace Cartwright
changes from an old woman OF 80 to
suffragette of so, society woman
of 35 and a debutante Of 20-bringing
into play the entire gamut of emotion,
-Pathos, Frivolity, Love, and Hatred
in her backward flight for youth. The
Going of the White Swan" which Mrs.
Wales gives on Sunday, is pathetic
yet thrilling, tale of Labrador.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-06
Some Time

You will be in need of
printing of some kind.
Whether it be letter.
heads, statements we'd
ding invitations or
public sale bills, re.
member we can turn
Out the work at the
lowest cost consistent
with good work.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-25
LOSES HIS FATHER IN LORRAINE CHARGE fEo Brothers of Lawrence Flood
 May Never Fight Again

Father killed. in Lorraine, favortte brother blinded by one of the Teuton shells. another brother badly maimed but persistent relative to returning to the front to do his bit" in defeat ofs the advance of barbarian are items contained in a communication received by Lawrence Flood of N East Lawlor street. once subject of King Edward. now happily, married and citizen of the Stars and Stripes. Locating him resulted through efforts of Chief of Police William J. Raw lings and Detective Sergeant Samuel Bamforth upon request of the British consul in New York. Having lost track of him for several years fol- lowing his coming to America's 's shores. his surviving relatives ap- pealed to the authorities to aid in getting into communication with him. For 8 long time they despaired of being successful. Finally, through the efforts of the British consul. he was traced to this city and request was made that he be located, if pos able. Found by Sergeant Bamforth, his address was turned over to Brit ish authorities and relayed to a little O~O0A O0AA sAAA~0V AA tu0 OuCSklTl9 OI London.
 His father. according to the word received from sorrowing relatives, went to his death in Lorraine. June $. 1916. a colonel in command of a detachment of Australian Rangers, He met death after a military career of much credit to the family name and leaving behind . record of valor. The letter said his favorite brother James, had been totally blind since . shell exploded as he was a mem. ber of a detachment charging Ger man trenches. Another brother had been seriously wounded. probably disngured for life. invalided homo but, with the characteristic courage of the English ''Tommies," had in- sisted upon returning to the front and doing his bit." Fear Is ex- pressed he has met the fate of father and brother. The story of sorrow, contained in the communication. is realized to be but typical of that ex- isting in many . family.
 Flood has been resident of this city for several years, is . we'll known carpenter, Is married and was natur- alised some time ago.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-25
st. Mary,s Church.


 Collections for the Red Gross were taken up in St. Mary's church ysster- day at the various masses, amounting 10 $521.S9. Of this sum 313.s9 was received from the children. The amount will be forwarded to the chancellor of the diocese.
 ! 4 months mind mass was cele- brated at o'clock this morning for the late Joseph Welch, the local sol- dier who met an untimely end in Hartford from a bullet wound. The annual outing of the church workers will be held Thursday after noon at Lake Compouncs. A special trolley car will leave the church at 3 o'clock in tho afternoon. Athletic gamss and sports will feature the day and at ! o'clock . supper will u served.
 All Is in rsadiness for tho official opening of the St. Mary's play grounds on the morning of July {. Director Pills hes arranged . special program and the first games in tho City league will b. played.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-25
Advertised Letters.

The following list of letters remain uncalled for at New Britain Pos Omce. June 25, 1917: Mrs. John H. Ashley, 11s Null berry street. John H. Ahlquist. Miss Bassett. 131 Main street. Stanley Birdrzyski. Albany DesRohe. Simon Elden, Gen. Del. Mrs. John Franks. Gen. Del.
 David Guvorgy, 7a Beaver street.
 g. Hanley. Mrs. Nellie Hatch, 77 Spring street.
 R. Isaacson. Mrs. Frank Johnston, Brank street.
 Stanisiaw Kacioroszky.
 W. King, 32s Arch street.
 MissAnna Levine.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Loomis, Ken eington avenue.
 Dr. M. J. Loeb. Elm street.
 Mrs. Mary Murphy, Gen. Del. r Mrs. Angelina Marine.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. Pistey.
 Miss Anna Sands.
 J. Staskierick. George street.
 MT. and Mrs. R. A. Schofield, 3S9 Maple street.
 Elizabeth Lundbers, 6se Arch street.
 Mrs. Caroline smith, Corbin avenue. J. $. White.
 Mrs. Claire sheehan, Gen. Del Ask for advertised letters and men, ton date of list.
 W. F. DELANEY, 1 pnaf rn Sto~