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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01
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 Florence
Barth, late of DEBORAH township, in
Winneshiek County, Iowa., deceased,
at which time and place you will APP
pear and show cause, if any, why said
will should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
In testimony whereof / have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal Of said office, this 25th day
of July, 1917.
S. ]. MOORE,
Clerk of District Court
BY C. A. JOHNSON, Deputy
WILLETT & NELSON,
Attorneys. 31-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01
And That Was All, Sir.

WELL" said the far West mayor to
the English tourist, Il dunno how you
manage these affairs over there, but
out here, when some of our boys got
tied up in that tina bankrupt tee
phone company was tellin' yer about,
they become mighty crusty!"
!"Oh!"
Eyes; they didn't like the way the
receiver was handlin' the business no
how
Indeed" commented the earnest
listener; then, may l ask what they
did,"
"Sartinly; l wus goin' to tell yer.
They just hung up the receiver"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01
ROAD NOTICE.
70 Whom 1t May Concern

To Whom 1t May Concern:
The Commissioner appointed to
vacate road commencing at the
Southwest corner of the NEA NEA'
Sec. /, Bloomfield Twp Winneshiek
County, Iowa, and running thence
south to the SW Cor. of the SEA
NE "a Sec. 1. Thence East and term
mating at point twenty-five feet
West of the East Il corner of Sec.
/, Twp. SO NJ, r. West of the 9Th
P. M, has reported in favor of the
vacation thereof and all objections
thereto, or claims for damages,
must be filed in the office of the
County Auditor on or before noon
of the 10th day of September 1917,
A. ID. or such road will be vacated
without reference thereto. Said road
now runs through land owned by
Theodore Dreier and Christian
Hasse.
Signed OSCAR WINGER,
l2S-4 County Auditor.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01
VALUABLE INFORMATION.

l have for years inspected land for
the Northern Pacific Ry., Co., in Min
nesota. North Dakota and Montana,
to intending settlers. will give free
and reliable information where to
fad the best farm land. A. Berggreen,
Northern Pacific Ry., Immigrat on
Department Room 12S, st. Paul,
Minnesota. GOA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01

feet in diameter. Emerging from
these forests we are in full view of
the Altar of Heaven. One can hardly
explain the beauty of this white mar
BILE circular monument. 1t consists of
three circular terraces with marble
balustrade and triple staircases at
the four cardinal points to ascent to
the upper terrace, which is ninety
feet wide, the bottom being two hun
dred and ten feet. Holes we've drill
ed in the marble where marble posts
supported a blue silk awning which
covered the Altar. In the center of
the circular top is a large marble
fagstone about ten feet across. This
was called the center of the universe
and in the center of this the Emper-
or, the Son of Heaven, k1elt during
this one night of the year to offer up
his suplication to the many deities Of
their choice.
In front of the Altar in one corner
of the grounds is the furnace of
green tile on which the black bull
was offered at this time as a sacrifice.
On either side of this furnace are
number of great bronze earns in
which the finest silks in the empire
were burned as an offering. The
whole surrounding was very impress
sive and will linger in my minds eye
as long as / live. A little above this
is the Temple of Heaven. This is
built in the same manner as the Altar
OF Heaven, but many times larger.
paced the top and it was over 100
PAGES or three hundred feet In the
center of this is a very large audi
ence room and high tower. / might
fill the columns of the Public Opinion
for weeks in describing the many
other wonders of Peki1 but best tire
the reader will hasten. To the right
of the Temple of Heaven is the Tenn
pie of Agriculture where all tools AID
implements and other material used
in agriculture were displayed. The
great bell in the bell tower in another
part of the city would be of interest;
it weighs 10000 pounds. The Hall
Of Classics, the Astronomical Obser-
vatory, the site of the old examina-
ton hall, with many other places, es-
pecially those of trade, so strange
where the writer bought many curl
Gus and beautiful silk garments, in
Guiding four mandarin coats which
once graced some wealthy mandarins.
Their beautiful handiwork would be
the wonder of the ladies of America,
years being spent on single garments
and sold at prices which thoroughly
convince one of how little labor is
priced in China.
We are going to the great wall of
China forty-three miles north of the
city. In going to the wall we first go
to the school built with the money re-
turned the Chinese government from
that portion of the indemnity award
ed those injured by the boxers in
1900, our portion being wisely re-
turned to the Chinese government for
schools to educate them. / wish to
say here that this was one of the wis
est gifts and use ever made by this
government as it made for us friends
of 400, 100000 Chinese, while all 9TH
er nations are looked upon with sus-
picion. They now have in the school
500 students and are doubling the
capacity, and no doubt it is the open
ing wedge to great system of edu-
cation which will lift these people to
a higher standard Of life.
We pass in sight of the Summer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01

Palace, the railroad taking US to
within twenty minutes walk of the
great wall, the greatest work ever &C
complished by man. Description next
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01
DEBORAH ASTONISHED BY MER
CHANTS STORY.

A merchant relates the following:
For years / could not sleep without
turning every hour. Whatever ! ate
caused gas and sourness. Also had
stomach catarrh. ONE SPOONFUL
buckthorn bark, glycerine, ETC., as
mixed in Adler-i-ka relieved me IN
STANTLY." Because Adler-i-ka
fiushes the ENTIRE alimentary tract
1t relieves ANY CASE constipation,
sour stomach or gas and prevents ap-
pendicitis. 1t has QUICKEST action
of anything we ever sold. r. A. Eng
bertson, druggist.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-01

New fall suits are coming in very
soon. Mr.. Bear is in New York, and
the new stock will soon arrive
BEARS.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
Captains Commission for
Police Officer.

Alonzo Myers, a policeman
of the Moyamensing avenue
and Dickinson street station,
was notified by the War De
dartment on Wednesday that
he has been commissioned a
captain for the Negro officers
training camp at Des Moines
la. He will leave Philadel-
phia on Friday. Myers. who
lives at 1875. Christian street,
has fine record for bravery
both in the army and police
force. He served in Cuba
during the Spanish. American
war and also in the Philippines
during the insurrectian. Con
gress awarded him a Nc
kinley medal for bravery.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
FEED CoLOREO Men OR QUIT
BUSINESS.

Des ENTHUSIASTICALLY Des
Moines cafe and restaurant
owners who refuse to feed Ne
gro soldiers from the Fort
Des Moines training camp
will be put out of business.
Such is the edict of Lieu
tenant Colonel George w.
Ball of the First Iowa infan-
try.
A number of colored SOL
diers entered a local chop
suey palace yesterday. and
started for tables. when the
Chinese proprietor rushed up,
waved his arms wildly, and
shouted:
mo servee black man. Me
losee all my blizness!"
When the incident was re-
ported at fort headquarters.
Colonel Ball started on the
war path. He promptly noti-
fed Safety Superintendent
Ben Woolger that unless Des
Moines restaurant owners fed
these men as we'll as white pa
irons. action would be started
to close their establishments.
This is government bust :
ness. and there can be no re-
fusal to serve food to these
men" said Colonel Ball.
Mr.. Woolger is investigat
ing cases in which Negro Of
hcers were refused service.
Warning will be given all res
tauranteurs and drastic action
will follow il any future at
tempts are made to draw the
color line. Advocate.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
CARDINAL GIBBONS o.
KS. NEGROES.

Addressing the Negro Stu
dents at Xavier university.
New Orleans. recently, Cardi
nal Gibbons said;
In my dealings with t h e
Colored race during nearly ht
ty years and in my experience
with them | have been struck
by the fact that they have
three characteristics-First Of
all, they are exceedingly CRATE
full. that is to say. they are al
ways ready to acknowledge
with gratitude any benefit and
gratitude is one OF the noblest
virtues. Secondly, they are a
very affectionate race. a warm
hearted race their hearts easi
ly expand. Thirdly, l am hap
py to saythat the Colored peo
die are deeply and naturally
religious. There are some
people, some races, that can
hardly be aroused to recog
nize the Christian religion,
whereas the Colored race is
always responsive to religion.
| have yet to see or hear of
of the first Colored man who
has ever proclaimed himself
an aethiest or an unbeliever.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
NEGROES WANTED AS
Av|AT0RS

Nc&EOeS are 70 De uSeO IN
the Army Aviation by t h e
War Department. This fact
was made known here in a
telegram sent by the War De-
partment to President w. S.
Scarborough of Wilberforce
University, which read:
Minimum age limit for
candidates for Army Aviation
has been reduced to 10 years.
Your assistance in getting this
information into the hands of
your best military students
will be greatly appreciated.
The air service needs athletes
who are quick-witted, pune
tual and reliable. Intelligent
men accustomed to making
quick decisions are desirable.
Men who ride we'll and can
a motorboat or handle a mot
orcycle usually make good air
pilots"
At the Annual Junior Ora
torical Contest of the State
College. held in the Auditori-
um of the State College, Mon
day evening. une nth, a
young man was awarded the
second prize. This was the
44th annual contest and it was
unique, in that. for. the first
time a woman contested and
also a colored man, and both
secured the coveted prizes.
Applicants enter at the begin
ming Of the second semester
in February,and by elimination
are cut down to six. but this
year because of war condi-
tions it was cut to four. To-
seph Leland Johnson. of this
city, was one of the envied
four and he not only was a.
war0ed Secrnd orize hut wos
the center of demonstration
never before witnessed at the
contest, it being a full hour
before h e could leave h e
stage after his oration. Mr..
Johnson is a brother of our
we'll known citizen, w. T. M.
ohnson. who is noted also for
his oratory.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
Blacks Defeat Segregation
Act in Muskogee

The proposed segree alton
ordin auce which wnarrow
minded unpatriotic white
men sought to pass here was
defeated by the city council
last week after a determined
fight made against the netati
Gus bill by the colored people
of this city through the local
business league.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21

Joshua Smith, graduate Of
tn e Plainheld High School,
was awarded the bronze med
al in the annual New Jersey
State Stenopraphlc Contest
held nue 9th. He was the
only race representative in
the contest.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21

be brought into harmonious
action. The awakening of
men to spiritual realities is
through the power of God.
HE watching over Israel,
Slumbers Not nor Sleeps"-
Washington Eagle.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
Plans For Taking Care
of Woodmen National
Convention Material
izing Satisfactory.

All committees of the local
camp tor the taking care of
the delegates to the National
Convention have been 40
pointed and their duties ont
llned. on a printed folder
that has been placed in the
hands of each member of the
camp here. At present, the
committee on homes has a
most arduous task before it.
Mr.. I. S. Clinkscale. who is
chairman of this committee.
has mapped out the city in va
rious blocks or sections, assign
two committeeman is provid
ed with printed cards that are
to be signed by those who are
able to help out with the dele
gates. He has his committee
we'll in hand and everything
seems to be progressing very
nicely.
he oversight committee
will meet Wednesday night,
July 18th at Fern Hall. AT.
the same time all applicants
selected will also meet and be
obligated and secure their
certificates.
The indications are that the
delegation will be larger than
at hrst expected. Nearly eve
ry camp throughout the juris
dlction is sending in the
names OF delegates and asking
for credentials.
Everything possible is be
ing done to line up for this oc
casion so that there will be no
confusion or lack of proper
care and facilities provided.
The office force has recently
been increased by securing the
services Of Miss Julia c. Hunt
who is an expert stenographer
from Marshall. Texas, and al
so the services of Miss c. AL
berta Boswell. of Dallas, Tex
as. Everything is being so ar
ranged that during the Con
vention the routine work of
the Office might go on in its US
ual smooth course.
Every good citizen of Den
yer who is eligible should a
vail themselves of the present
low dispensation of s.. so and
JOIN the ranks of this, the
greatest Negro organization
OF America.
The opening exercises of
this Convention will be held
at the Auditorium as already
announced, while the regular
sessions will be held at Short
er's A M E Church.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
BY THIS SHOULD We CONQUER
FOR HUMANITY IS ONE.

HHny oiSt'hCe IdCes' ""''e sl'''
adhered to by most people, is
fast losing its hold. Like all
the shades OF darkness. it dis
appears in the light of science
sociology and progressive re-
ligion. The American In
dian, called red men, and
once regarded as a distinct ra
cial entity. are now known to
have come originally from
Asia and to be one with the
Mongols. Rawlinson, in his
ancient manual of history hnds
as the only difference between
certain people in South west
ern Asia and others in Africa,
that the former have curly
hair and the latter "crispy
hair The common sense OF
men must repudiate a dis
tinction of racial stocks upon
so slight and superficial a dit
ference. One who attempts
10 trace the so-called races,
white, yellow. red. brown and
black, finds innumerable over
lappinRs. Any apparent line
of division is so varied, dim
aud shadowy ss to puzzle the
savant. Who can tell with
certainty where one race
ends and another begins'
Getting down to brass tacks
the conclusion TO an open
mind is irresistible. the only
race is the human race. No
part of it. no group Of it, can
claim superiority over an
other without making itself
ridiculous and setting in mo-
ton the forces of its own de-
cay. The idea Of radical su-
premacy is also repuenant to
the spirit OF religion. Can a
man love God and despise his
brother2 The outward ap-
pearances of men vary as the
flowers and trees OF the tor
est. Should they hate each
other because Of this2 Should
any man claim superiority on
account Of his color. a cond'-
ton over which he has no con
trol2 Humanity has com
mon origin. All signs OF the
times point to the oneness OF
the world OF humanity as a
principle which must soon be
recognized by all men. For
the world at present. through
the horrible cataciysm OF a
world war. has become
melting pot in which the pre-
;udices OF race are consumed.
The survivors of this terrible
time of suffering will learn
their lesson. They will be
too wise. through suffering.
to b ate each other on account
of superficial differences.
Out of many so-called
races, the one great cosmlc
race, composed OF all the ele-
ments, will be evolved. Out
of many languages and d'a-
lects will come a universal
tongue. Out Of many dog
mas and creeds which divide
humanity will come a pure re
lieion, faith in God the su-
preme. to unite men. ms
work exceeds the powers OF
men. There must he a great
collective center around which
praseworthy actions can re-
volve and thru which they can
The Denver star., 1917-07-21

We will devote the next is
sue to printing full details of
the East St. Louis outrages.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-05-19

Miss Helen Alexander, Mrs William
Soper, Mira, Il. z. Campbell, Mr.. s.
Russell. Judge William Robinson, Mr..
Z. ". devils Norton. Df. s. Rhee, Rev.
q G. Ramirez, Mr. J. 4. DQrrosh, Mr.. s.
Hata, and Mr. Chuck Hoy.
=
MRS CHARLES LINCOLN AND
MRS. JACK HAYES ENTERTAIN
Mrs. Charles Lincoln and Mrs Jack
Hayes entertained at the first Of 9
series OF luncheons and swimming
parties on wednesday of this week at
the Outrigger Canoe Club.
The guests arrived early enough to
have swim, after which delicious
cold luncheon was served. The att
ernoon was devoted to knitting and
sewing.
Mrs. Lincolns and Mrs. Hayes
guests were Mrs. william b. Cochran,
Mrs william DashielI, Madame Pear
son. Mrs A. w. a Bottomley, Mrs.
Horace d Bloombergf, Mrs. Edwin
s. Hartshorn, Mrs. william Todd Of
Virginia, Mrs. Edward Fuller Wifsell,
Mrs Alden G. Knowles, Mrs. Eugene.
Ha1tnett. Mrs. Harry D. Lewis and
Miss Ehrhorn.
EXHIBITION OF DANCING
Much pretty dancing has been given
Of late by large and small girls OF the
different schools but It remains for
Madame Lester 70 show what the
large and small boys as well as girls
Of the city can do. This win be demon
strated on the evening Of Friday, May
Is, II the !. o. o. r. hall when the
following program VIII be rendered BY
so girls and hos OF Madame Testers
s. Entrance march and cotillion fig
tre class
Piano solo.
s. Flag Dance, Helena Howard.
Maurice Glide Waltz. Juvenile
class.
5. Black and white Trot, Geird
Hjorfh and Bryant Cooper.
S Two Two, Senior class.
Spanish Dance, Thelma Howard.
8. Rainbow Dance. pupils Of Mrs.
Driver. Punahou
q Gavotte Militaire.
40. Song.
IL Flower Dance Thelma Howard.
IL. Vaise Caprice, Helen Water
house, Lorin Andrews. Alice Schultz.
Newton Peck. =
Il. Gavotte, Thelma and Daniel
Howard.
a. cotiIIion figure. class
General dancing.
Mrs. Charles Frazier was llostess at
q sewing tea on Wednesday afternoon,
!complimenfing Mrs Charles Heiser.
r. who leaves shortly for The main
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-05-19
MRS. EDWARD DERUM A BRIDGE
HOSTESS

HOSTESS
Mrs. Edward Dekum vas hostess q
the third OF her series Of card after
moons on Friday Of this week The
rooms were very pretty with pink
roses and pink hibiscus Baskets d
maidenhair fern we're refreshingiy a
tractiVe.
Mrs.. Dekumis guests we're Mrs. Gin
ton G. Ballentyne, Mis- Ann Hart.
maggie. Mrs. William L. Stanley, Hrs.
Matthew Graham. Mrs. John Fleming.
Mrs. Clifford B. Wood, Mrs n. o.
Matheson, Mrs. Robert Scott Mrs.
Edward Il. watson, Mrs. Donald Ross,
Mrs. e. J. Trenleld, Mrs. C. Strange,
Mrs. Robert LANCE. Mrs. John J. Bel
ser, Mrs. Frederick L. Morong. and
Mrs. @. q. Bockps. III
MRS. MAHAN BEALE 4 GHoWDER
HOSTESS
Mrs. Mahan Beall was Q chowder
hostess on Thursday evening ct the
outrigger Club. The affair was IN
honor OF Mrs. Bea1l's birthday. a
swim was enjoyed, after which q
|chowder supper was served. then
dancing finished this pleasantly n.
ranged party. 81
Mrs. Beall's guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. n. B. Weller. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce Cartwright, Jr, Commodore
and Mrs. Dennis Mahan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ambrose Patterson, DR.. and Mrs. 3.
Waterhouse, Miss Florence Butler,
Miss Charlotte Dowsett, Miss Z.
Clark, Mr.. Donald Blanding. Mr..
Frank Moss, Lieut.. Howell, 70. s. N.
Capt. Brooks, Mr.. Howard and Mr..
Hamilton P. Agee.
MRS GUS PREsEoTT 4 BRIDGE
HOSTESS s.
{ Mrs. Gus Prescott was bridge.
hostess on wednesday Of this week
at the first Of q series Of bridge after
moons. The rooms were prettilys de-
Ecorated with cut flowers and fern
baskets. s.
The prize winners were Mrs. James
Il Coke, who won the first prize; Mrs.
y. Cooper. the second. and to Mrs. G..
M Thurston went the consolation
gift.
Mrs. Prescott's guests were Mrs.
Frank Bachelor. Mrs. John T. War.
rem, Mrs. j. Cooper, Mrs. s. s. Paxsor,
Mrs. VIII Dpdd. Mrs. Frank Boyer,
Mrs. A. Writ, Mrs. r. w. Smith, Mrs.
w. Friedly, Mrs william Clark, Mrs.
James L. Coke, Mrs. Samuel Chilling.
worth, Mrs. A. G. o. Lnnena&n. Miss
sChipiere, Mrs. Il. Underwood, Mrs.
sailie II. Douglas, Mrs. Sam Peck.
Mrs. James BickneIl, Mrs. G. M.
Thurston and Mrs. Mabel Hair.
A UNIQUE FAN EXHIBIT
Miss Helen Alexander has planned
q Fan Day. &C Laniakea for Tuesday
OF next week. Fans Of many. nations
% the world win be on exhibition and
for sale. Fans from japan. China. the
Philippines. Cuba, India Africa, Italy;
Greece, Spain and every land where
the fan plays prominent part Il has
been no small task 70 select and ar
range this exhibit. With Miss Alex
ander, 10 think is 70 do, and the men
and women Of Honolulu win be fascin-
ated with this unique display. The
exhibition opens IN the morning and
continues al afternoon.
4 POI SUPPER AT LANIAKEA
On the evening Of Saturday. May
rs. ct Laniakea, Miss Helen Alexander
win preside as hostess It al oId-time
luau and evening Of Hawaiian tablsailx
and posing. Hawaiian music WI BE
q feature and that evening the studios
win al be open and guests win be vel.
come to wander and enjoy the pic.
lures displayed. The tickets may be
gotten from anyone ct Laniakea. This
win be, as are all Of the things done
| BY Miss Alexander. pleasure Tor
those assembled
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-05-19

nffaulze0 Two years ago ~ the BuB
( testion Of Mrs. Arthur L. Andrews
IiLreiy rs a social feature to bring
tagether In a closer relationship the
rIeDlbers Of the society. church illd
csneregation. and as way to bfisg
nbo0t mere neIehborhood sociaDi;ity.
each circle has gradually found for.
itself some kind Of work TO do. waicn
has served the double purpose cs ce-
ntcnfsng and holding together the
membership In common bond IT
altr1ism, the while performing some
very real service for those who have
NEEDED IL A brief resume of the work
the circles have undertaken and az
compiished this year reveals 9 few OF
the many avenues for relief work open
70 al the women Of the city.
me circles have met the third
Thursday Of eacn month ct the homes
OF tie various members, each one TAX
Ing her turn as hostess An occasion
II union gathering Of the clansr has
been held at tho Parish House, that
the members Of all the circles might
meet one another and inspect the yari-
Gus kinds Of work. and these union
meetings have sproYfa more han jus
titled BY the Interest tiny created.
on The Whole tho avsregs attendance
al the circle meetings has been great
er than last year. and ft Is expected
that after the four months vacation
they win begin again the third Thurs
day ID October with renewed impetus'
and strength. Mrs. STANLEY LiKing'
ston has been the general chairman n
charge Of the circles, while each CIR
Gle has also had its own leader.
Circle No /. under The leadership
az Mrs George Kluegel and Mrs. A. H.
Tarleton. has completed eighteen.
little frocks Tor girls Of the Salvation
Army Home. whose ages range nom.
eight 70 ten years, and have also made
several niehtineales FOR the Red Cross
work.
circle No. 4 Mrs. 8. M Angus
leader. has done only Red Cross work
II The meetings, but each member IS
DONG home work on guest towels
which are to be disposed Of later 81 q
sale which the members hope WIN be-
IS successful IS was the one they held
last year.
Circle No. 8. with Mrs. Edgar Wood
IS chairman. has accomplished much
work 6Ione varying lines. sacques
FOR Chinese children have been MADE,
.consIt6f6bi6 work on Infants cur
f,f4 haS been done. nine dresses and
fhifir.I&o pairs 81 drawers for the
r.t3..4 1|[Ie 81 me Salvation Army
#1.. .@.. been made. besides con
ga .|.||. |1f Cross work
..-.. ~. Mrs. Jonathan shaw;