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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-31
.Pat.iotism, without Words.

When a troop train of soldiers
went thru the city yesterday it drew
the eyes of all observers. People
came out of houses and cheered the
boys, who answered from the win
dows.
A man who saw came into the edi-
tors office this morning to speak of
the thing which impressed him most.
Amid all the cheering an old colored
man stood by himself and bowed low
again and again, with uncovered
head. He said nothing, uttered no
cheers, but bowed again and again.
Patriotism without words" was the
term used by the observer.
Perhaps the old colored man had
seen the flag and the men who bore
it in battle long ago when its stars
rose above the shadow of slavery. II
not. he had heard the story told be-
fore the hearth of free cabin Of
winter nights, story Of freedom
and broken chains and the rescue OF
an enslaved people. AID SO he knew
and felt the greatness of the flag and
the men who follow it where it leads,
and bowed silently il the presence Of
the power and Righteousness of the
symbol of democracy and equality
under the law and the insignia Of
the truth thas all men are born free.
Simple minds often take the firm
er grasp on great truths because sim
plicity is the essence of truth. While
others saw the troop train and the
fighting men, the old negro man
somehow felt and knew that the
righteousness and power of nation
sworn and pledged to democracy had
paused there. Perhaps dimly he saw
the past and the future meet at the
crossroads of the present-but he
saw and felt and bowed in the pres
ence of something that he knew was
great and mighty and imbued with
holy purpose.
Perhaps we would all be better pa
triots and more righteous men and
firmer citizens if we saw with simple
minds and felt with our souls as did
the old colored man who saw and
bowed TO the spirit of America. Mar
shalltown Times-Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-31

It's and daughter, were callers in Ma
bel Saturday
Fred Koppen and family spent
Sunday at the VIM. Feltis home.
Martin Walhus of Mabel, Mimi,
was business caller in this vicinity
Saturday morning.
Mrs. Charles McMillen and the
Misses Ida and Mayme, Goldberg as
sisted Mrs. Fred Koppen cook for
the threshers Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-31
SICK WIFE STORY SURPRISES
DEBORAH.

The following has surprised De-
corah: A business mans wife SUI
Tered from dyspepsia and constipa-
ton for years. Although she dieted
she was so bloated her clothes
would not fit. ONE SPOONFUL
buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as
mixed in Adler-i-ka relieved her IN
STANTLY. Because Adler-i-ka emp
ties BOTH large and small intestine
II relieves ANY CASE constipation,
sour stomach or gas and prevents
appendicitis. 1t has QUICKEST ac-
ton of anything we ever sold. r. A.
Engbertson, druggist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-31
AUCTIONEERINC.

I am prepared to cry all kinds OF
Farm and Livestock sales, and will
guarantee satisfaction. Get my terms.
before listing your sale. My address
is route s, DEBORAH. Telephone or
call
COL. WALTER KEEFE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-31

And, by the way what has become
of the old-fashioned female baritone?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-31

The best arctics at lowest pri
ces. BEARS.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
J. S. Molet Here and
Fully Recovered

j. S. Molet has been in town
the past week looking after his
property and shaking hands with
friends. He has been in Pueblo
the past nine months working at
his profession as mill wright,
where he has just installed a big
addition to a mill. He has fully
recovered from the injuries he
received by being run over by
a wagon loaded with lumber,
some two years ago. Few men
could have survived the injuries
he sustained under the singular
conditions. The wagon passed
over his chest breaking the bones
and flattening it out for the time
being to the thickness of two
hands. He was twelve miles from
home and alone. He picked him
self up and got on to the wagon
again and started for home. He
drove a mile and ahalf suffering
terribly and CHANGED to meet a
neighbor just as he was swooninS
away. He was taken to his holie
in the neighbor's carnage ana it
was twenty-four hours before a
doctor could be brought, it being
out on aranch. He looks as good
as uew now.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
A Patriotic Party

A very pretty patriotic party
was given in honor Of Miss Helen
MunaI's birthday at her home
last Saturnay evening.
The decorations were very
unique, the table being dccora-
ted with large paper table
cloth Of stars and stripes. nap
kins to correspond, with plates
bearing the shield. These were
presented by the KistIer Station
cry company.
Those present We're LOrcna
Light, Bessie Newton. Ruth Fos
ter, Sarah ConklinR, Annie Skin
ncr, Hazel Graves, Ellen Graves,
Clara Graves, Kenneth NichoI-
son, Ronald SchelIingcr Arthur
Crowfoot, David Lercher, Glen
Jackson, Gcoagc Mczzini, Willard
Schultz, McryiIIc o Bricn.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
DO NOT
EXPERIMENT
THIS YEAR

Don t experiment this Summar.
Plant only the tried and known
varieties, in order that the harvest
may be sure and certain.
This is the suggestion sent out
by the u. S. Department of
Agriculture to the farmers OF the
Great Plains region, and it has an
application here in Colorado.
Under ordinary circumstances
1t is desirable that new varieties
tried out for the purpose Of inn
proving yields and adding to
production, whenever these eX-
pcriments reveal strain which
will accomplish this. This year,
however, the big aim is to pro-
duce, to make cler" acre yield its
maximum for man and beast.
and by eliminating the expert
ments we shal, s"aatly add to the
acreage of actual food producing
ground.
According to the bulletin issued
by the Department of Agriculture
it is especially important that
farmers AVOID putting too much
faith in certain new varieties of
sorghums, the bulletin goirg so
far as TO say that new sorghum
varieties are risky.
1t is pointed out that the state
experiment station and the
Department Of Agriculture are
carrying on experiments with
these new varieties and that it
is the safer plan for the farmers
to await the results OF these
tests. Colorado Agriculture
College News Notes, Fort Collius.
Colorado.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Tire Factory May Move
Plant to Denver or
Somewhere Else

There Is just a possibility that
the Aryada Dry Climate Tire
company may move It's plant to
Denyer. This probability is
based upon the fact that the
people of Aryada no not seem to
appreciate this institution as they
should, and seem inclined, some
OF them TO cast obstacles in the
way instead OF boosting it along.
The factory seems to be run
nIng quite smoothly and is get
ting on its feet, 80 to speak. Such
institutions are considered a
great acquisition in some locali-
ties and big bonuses are paid to
secure their location.
About the only thing the com
pany IS asking for now is the
water at cost. They are paying
taxes the same as private con.
Germ, which some communities
are glad to pay for them.
The Enterprise believes that
Aryada can well afford to make
concessions 10 the Tire company.
as no doubt it is the best bet
wen ever make.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
to Coop
crate With Gunter

The biggest representation of
newspaper editors of the state
gathered at the capitol building
Monday in response to the call
for a war council. 1t was a
great meeting and the result will
be that more hearty co-opera-
tion will be had in organizing
Colorado for the defense of the
flag.
Governor Gunter made short
address in which he outlined his
plans and was then followed by
Gerald Hughes, his special rep
resentative to Washington.
Mr.. Hughes report gave the
editors a most comprehensive
view of the situation from every
angle and made them realize that
thev have an important part to
play.
The plans in Washington are
that each state shall act as a unit
in working out the problems of
enlistment, conscription, etc.
The Governor will call upon
the newspaper men and the coun-
ty officials to aid him in their
various capacities.
The sheriffs and county clerks
will arrange for registration of
the men whose ages come within
the prescribed limit and all SER
vices and the registration places
are expected to be furnished
without compensation.
The editors assured the gover-
nor of their hearty cooperation.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Some County Clippings.

County Judge AID. jameson
last week refused to grant the
appeal of Mrs. Ruby Ruth Jonson
that the court restrain her hus-
band, Charles Johnson. from en-
listing in the United States army.
Rather, Judge Jameson appealed
to the patriotism Of the woman,
informing her that she should not
stand in the way of her husband
doing his duty as soldier. Last
January. Mrs Johnson brought in
the County court charges of in
fidelity against her husband
The court ruled in her favor and
she was to have absolute divorce
in six months. johnson was
ordered to pay s. a week for the
care of their minor child.
The Leydcn coal mine will close
June > and remain closed for pro-
badly four months for rebairs.
A new air shaft will be built.
About l30 men are employed in
the Leyden mine. They were
given thirty days notice that the
mine would close so they could
find employment elsewhere.
Two hundred thousand newly
hatched trout have been placed
in Bear creek above ldledale, and
lTcela',Aousand at the HoiI place
by ~ ae state fish commission.
They will be kept there until fall
when they will be between four
and five inches long. They then
will be taken to the headwatcrs
of the creek. Rainbow trout will
be placed in the creek this fall.
The opening of the Mount
Morrison hotel for the season,
which was set for May l6, has
been postponed to May 26, ON
account Of the unfavorablc
weather. The season promises tc
be highly prosperous for this pop.
ular resort hotel as numerous
reservations have been made, 9
number of them by persons OF
national prominence. This is the
fifth season Of the Mount
Morrison hotel under the direction
and proprietorship Of l.. c. Allen.
Clipped from Golden Globe.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Woodmen Have Splendid
Patriotic Celebration

The W. O. w. held a very i'm.
pressive and thoroly interesting
patriotic meeting Tuesday even.
ing in Barth hall.
The band was on hand and en-.
livened the occasion and a trio OF
high school girls. composed OF
Hazel Robinson, Ruth Desch and
Elsie Riniker sang. accompanied
by Helen Townsley.
Several imported speakers
were heard as we'll as our splen.
did local orator Samuel w. John.
son who as usual gave a common
sense digest of the critical sit.
uation.
Chas. Wheeler read a poem.
The Consel Commander Edw.
Blatter called tn. meeting to or.
der with a few appropriate re.
marks, setting forth the fact
that the meeting was authorized
by the head camp.
He then turned the meeting
over to Frank l.. Schellinger.
chairman of the program com.
mittee. All felt well repaid for
going.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
M. T.. Church Notes

Sunday May Both 10 a. m.
Sunday school. Those Sundays
are beautiful. Let us have 200
at Sunday school next Sunday,
with 80 in our mems class. Par.
cnts, come and pring the children
II a. NJ. Sermon on "the Path
Of Ecstasy. The sermon viii he
on one Of the most wonderful texts
Of the Bible. Come and bring your
friends. GEO Epworth League.
Subject :" 1t is easier 70 be good
when poor" James 20; Matt IL
20; -: 1922 |. ii. 60, 10. l7-19
Leader q. M. Loudcn. Attend our
young peoples meetings. No
service in the evening at the
Methodist chnrch. Let US all al
tend the Baccalaureatc services
at the Bsptist Church.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

The milk dealers in Denver
have raised on their prices to ten
cents per quart simultaneous with
the raise in price by the cream.
cries to the farmers of 20 cents
for the minimum test and 24c
for the maximum test. Our local
local creamery is keeping the
bace with the rest. and the local
producers are pleased and will
stay by him the raise above men.
toned will mean also a raise in
the price of butter.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Mrs. Bruce Quietly
Passes Away

On Monday evening at S:35,
Mrs. E. A. Bruce quietly passed
away. She had rested fairly
we'll Sunday night but on Mon
day morning complained of un-
usual distress. Soon after she
lapsed into unconsciousness re-
naming in this condition during
the day while loving friends and
relatives assisted the nurse in
caring for her, and in the even
ing she gently slipped out into
the great beyond.
Her maiden name was Miss
Eunice Ann Forsythe. She was
born in Nova Scotia. May 10,
1856. She came to Colorado
March, 1880. Nine years later
she was married to John Bruce
at Golden. Of this union three
children were born.
They were Lyman who died
two years ago. Adds and Grace.
Mrs. Bruce's husband died
six or seven years ago.
Two brothers of Mrs. Bruce
survive her, being J. R. Forsythe
of Longmont, and Samuel For
syth in Nova Scotia. In addition
she had a large circle of rela-
tives and friends who will grrat-
ly miss her.
She became a Christian at an
early age, uniting with Baptist
church in Nova Scotia. She was
a loyal and earnest member of
the Arvada Baptist church.
The funeral service was held
at the Baptist church Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, con-
Quoted by her pastor. Mr.. Elliott.
interment being in the Arvada
cemetery. She was GO years, II
months and 25 days old at the
time of her death.
The pail bearers were J. T.
Kennedy. H. j. Juchem, Chas.
Wheeler. R. E. Lucas, George
Williams. A. H. Barth.
Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Parfit, E. l..
Newcomb and VIM. Lobb sang
appropriate selections. The attcn-
dance was large and the many
flowers bespoke the esteem in
which she was held.
As is generally known Mrs.
Bruce underwent an operation
for cancer something over a year
ago, but the relief was only tenn.
porary Ind her recent illness be.
gan about four months ago and
she has gradually declined from
that time.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Clean Up Day

The town teams will haul off
the trash from the alleys Saturday
of this week if YOU get your yard
cleaned up and have it ready for
them. 1t was delayed week
on account of the weather, but
this is the last call. Get busy!
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Town Board in
Monthly Session

The town board met in regular
session Monday night with Mayor
Russell in the chair and all men,
bers present. DR.. Russell, how
ever, was compelled to leave be.
fore adjournment on account of
his recent illness which had left
him weak and nervous and Mayor
pro tenn Gorich took the chair.
The board transacted consider
able business in a very harmoni-
Gus manner.
One of the important things
was the purchase of 300 feet of
iron pipe for the extension of the
water main to the town limits on
Wadsworth avenue to accommo-
date eight or ten residents or
property owners north Of town.
A representative of the O. Fal-
lon Supply Co., was present and
offered a special price of rs cents
per foot on the pipe which he
happened to have at Hudson.
This was a saving of about 10
cents per foot from the present
prices and the price is steadilv
climbing.
Mr.. Barth addressed the board
proposing that arrangements be
made with the school board to al
low the use of the primary school
grounds this summer for auto
mobile tourists to camp, and that
the town allow them free water.
His proposition was acted upon
favorably.
B. Graf wanted the board to
guarantee his ditch company
against breaka9e of the tile that
goes down the center of Ava.
lon avenue. He was advised that
the town would always be re.
sponsible.
Purchase was made of the
much discussed watchman's
cloc!' for the night marshal.
This means that the marshal will
be required to carry the clock and
make a prescribed beat every
night. winding the clock at the
different stations, to insure a.
gainst fire and burglary. The
clock cost $3.50
A Remington typewriter was
purchased for the clerk in order
that economy of time and a bet.
ter set of records might be af-
forded. The cost was $38. for
a machine rebuilt and guaran-
teed.
J. F. White was present to ask
for a cheaper water rate for the
Tire factory. This the board is
anxious to give if it can be done
without losing money for the
town. The water committee was
authorized to check it up and re.
port at next meeting night.
The following appointments
were made:
Town attorney, J. H. Schultz,
salary 500 per year, payable
quarterly.
G. c. Townsley reappointed as
town marshal. salary 5000 per
month.
W. H. Light, town treasurer, |
and H. II. Gregg. police magis-
trate.
The board then adjourned.
The milk dsalers in napvor
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

John Andrist has traded a ten
acre tract of land north Of town
for 800 acres Of ranch land near
Pine. Colo, and is moving up
there.
He will raise cattle EXTENSIVELY.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Robbins
came down from Tabernash to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Bruce,
Mr.. Robbins aunt.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

~. c. Nolan came into town
Monday from Long Beach. Calf,
in an auto. having been accom-.
panied by John Graves of Broom.
fiel d. They were two weeks tn
the way, but had . delightful trip.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

S. II. Weston has sold his ten
acre tract near Denver View
School house to G. f. Bishop
of Vona. He is now in the market
for another place,
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

Mrs, Kennedy will go to TT.
Collins to spend May Day With
her nephew Fred Secrest who is
attending the Agricultural
College.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Watchout for Conscript
Registration Day

A. II. Barth has been selected
BY sheriff Bert Jones to act on
the registration board in Ary9du
to enter the names OF those
coming under the cohscrIplIon
act. The exact data is not set but
ID awaiting the order Of President
Wilson. 1t is important that all
citizens whpGre eligible to enroll
their names be ON the watchouL
for this call as there Is q penalty
OF six months in Jail for anyone
violating the rule and failing to
register.
Senator II. Il. Brown has
purchased a Saxod Rnrapout
and +. G. MurcuIson is helping
him break it in.
4. To- Davis was called to Cripple
Creek tuesday on account Of the
death Of a close friend. Mrs.
Davis had not yet returned.
having rcmaiDcd athor old home
a few days after her fathers
last week.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
Juniors Score Again
in The Class Play

| liz HIedu VI DeSllny was
played to a fair sized audience
Saturday night by the Juniors
and only words of praise and
commentator are heard.
In the first place this little war
drama is a delightful story Of
the civil war and the many heart
thrills and pangs of the loyal men
and women who severed heart
bonds to obey the dictates of con-
science. 1t is a story full of pa
thos and comedy,
The entire play from stage set
tings to the splendid personnel
Of the players seemed in perfect
tune and there were no tedious
features.
The Arvada orchestra did itself
proud between acts and was lust
lily applauded.
To praise one of the performers
more than another is to do an
injustice as all did their parts
in a mastery manner.
1t must be remembered that a
play of this kind is not a success
without bevy of pretty girls
and handsome young men ar 4
we Challenge any high school in
the state to produce "a Junior
class that can hold candle to
ours for good looks-Now don t
get vain, kidos, but it's true at
least they looked fine on the
stage.
Inez Nicholson and George
Redford made lots of mirth as
slaves on rival plantations, final.
ly eliminating in matrimony.
Marion Shoop and Milton Ru-
therford distinguished them
selves as blackface impersonat-
ors.
Hazel Robinson as "the Little
Colonel" and Ruth Desch, the
Northern Cousin" were espec-
tally fitted for their roles.
Helen Lower was charming as
Virginia Montgomery, the toast
of the county, and Carlisle Mil
ner her ardent suitor, was per.
fact as an officer in the u. S. ar
my.
Thompson Secrest looked and
acted the part OF Beverly Mont
gomery, the Southern Scout.
Few amateur companies could
produce a more delightful i'm
personation of Fairfax twins, "
Myrtle Miner and Hazel Bourne.
The resemblance was very strong
and it was not surprising that
Robert Buck, the southern gal
hnt. who was wonderful nlrt,
but didn't realize it, and Bert
Graves, the northern soldier boy,
should be continually getting
them mixed.
Ernest George and Elsie RIM
ker played important roles as
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery, the
former, Gentleman of the
old School" and the latter "A
True Virginian." Many comp.
liments were heard Of them.
Loretta kammerer made a hit
as a southern girl and Helen
Townsley played the part Of the
Federal employee with splendid
effect.
Ralph Smith distinguished
as the william" and it
would not be surprising to hear
Of him again in such a role, not,
withstanding the fact that the
part was distasteful to him.
Agnes Meier made hit as
Miss Melissy, ''of an inqusitivc
nature" impersonating maiden
lady.
George Graves was a good Tn.
ion scout and Myra Campbell was
particularly pleasing as a "Thoro-
Bred"
All are entitled to much praise
aud IN this Miss Hall who direct.
ed the Dlay should come in for n
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

Bert Sccrcst drove a bunch Of
cattle to Elizabeth last week for
the Secrcst Brothers, where they
will Craze on u ranch which they
have leased.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

Mrs. Doughty is making a ten
day visit with her two daughters
at Highland Lake. Weld Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-10-16
Emmit.GeeseY Wedding

Another expected wedding took
place here Sunday when Anna Emmit
and George Geesey were married at
the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Mil
Ter. Standing with the young couple
during the ceremony were Orin Gee
sey and Miss Leota Colson The
bride looked lovely in a gown Of white
satin. Miss Colson was a close rival
in a blue bead-trimmed gown of crepe
de chine The other witnesses Of the
ceremony were: Mr. Emmit the
brides father; the Geesy family, Mr..
and Mrs Jack McCool, Charles Tor
rance and Miss Daisy Miller. The
bride has lived in this community for
years. during which time she has made
many friends who love and respect
her. The groom has grown to man
hood here and is esteemed by all who
know him. Immediately after the GER
emony the young couple left for an
extended wedding trip. They wilt
visit relatives in Billings, Montana.
From there they will go to Wisconsin
where Guy Geesy a brother of the
groom, is stationed, and a trip into
Minnesota is also contemplated. With
the rest of their many friends he
Press joins in wishing the young cou-
pie all the success in the world in
this. their new venture.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-10-16
KIDNAPPER IDENTIFIED.
AbductOr OF Keets Baby On Trial for
Abduction and Murder.

Paul LOckman. grOundkeeper at the
Springfield Country club at Spring
field. Mo, rose from the witness stand
Wednesday. dramatically pointed to
Claude j. Piersol on trial charged
with kidnapping Baby Lloyd Keet and
swore Piersol was one of the men
who drove up to the country club en-
trance about o'clock on the night of
May 80, just a few minutes after Mr.
and Mrs. J. Holland Keet had arrived
there to attend a ball. He testified
that when he ordered them to drive
away, Piersol cursed him and headed
his car in the direction Of the Keet
home nearby. In this car, he testified,
were a man, woman and another
young man besides Piersol Baby
Keet was kidnapped on the night of
May 80.
On cross-examinatiOn Lockman said
he came to the Marshfeld Jail with
Paul NJ. ODay. prosecuting attorney
of Green county and that when Piersol
saw him "he turned as white as a
sheet" He said he saw the woman
again in the Springfield Jail.