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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

SATIRE.

May a. 1917.
Those that attended the Hanson
Finholdt wedding Wednesday after
noon, report a genuine good time.
The wide circle of Satire friends
wish Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Hanson
the best that life affords, happiness
and prosperity
The Satire hall was filled TO its ut
NEST capacity Friday evening. Peo-
pie were represented from all the
surrounding big cities. such as
Quanda'A, HighEndville, Locust,
Hesper and Canoe.
H. o. Aker transacted business in
Decorah Saturday evening.
Andrew Gayle and family were
DEBORAH shoppers Saturday.
Ole Sander AID Anton Peterson OF
Hesper have been busy the past
week, putting down cement side
walks for Ed Nordheim.
Carpenter Gjere and crew began
their work on A. Gavle's barn Thurs
day.
Harry Grindeland was pleasant
caller at Highlandville Friday eve
ming.
Mrs. A1fin Atkinson Will entertain
the Satire Ladies Aid Society Thurs
day, May "a.
Ed. Lund and wife, Mrs. Theo.
Juye motorcd TO DEBORAH Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. x. Ellington of Highland
Vile, visited with her daughter,
Mrs O. jacobson, who has been
quite poorly the past week, but is on
the gain at this writing.
Mrs. Martin Akre came over from
Highlandville Tuesday TO visit with
her sister, Mrs Jonas Akre.
Helmer Peterson bought a fine
horse last week from Eldine Filing
son. which he intends to have for his
single driver.
Mrs. Emma Sampson and family
went to DEBORAH last Thursday to
be present at the wedding of her son
Roy. We extend best wishes for a
long and happy married life to Mr..
and Mrs. r. Sampson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
EMULATES BETSY ROSS.
Descendant of Famous Maid Makes
Flag for New Recruit.

Fort Madison, Ia, May IL
Philip F. Roam, this city's only rep
resentative at the European war
front, is going to carry silk flag
made by the great granddaughter OF
Betsy Ross, Mother of the Stars and
Stripes" At the request Of the local
Elks lodge, Mrs. Kate Robinson. a
descendant of Betsy Ross, and resi-
dent of this city, has consented to
make the flag.
The handwriting of the flag, as
done by Mrs. Robinson, and her fem
mime ancestors before her, is tedi-
Gus task and it is only upon special
occasions that she will consent to a
request to make one. In view OF
the credit which is due Mr.. Roan's
enlistment in the ambulance service
at the French front, and the fact that
the French government has consent
ed to allow Americans to carry their
own flag, Mrs. Robinson deems the
occasion we'll worth the work the
making of the flag will entail.
( Mrs. Robinson's mother AID also
her grandmother, the latter a daugh-
ter of Betsy Ross, are buried In the
city cemetery here. A grandson of
Betsy Ross held an Office OF the Elks
lodge here when 1t was organized.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
HARD COAL TOO HIGH.
SO Say "rradc Body" Down At Wash
ingtOn.

Washington, D. c., May 14.-Pre-
vailing retail prices of anthracite
coal are unwarranted and the sup
ply for next season is adequate, the
federal trade commission stated last
Saturday in a preliminary report
based on a partially completed in
vestigation ordered by congress last
winter. The commission warns con-
sumers against buying larger quaint
ties Of coal than usual this summer,
saying there are symptoms now of
such a buying panic as that which
enabled spectators last winter to
force prices above normal. No good
reason exists, say report, why May
prices should not be subject to the
usual summer discount, but ''if the
public is again deceived as to il
dulge in a scramble for coal, the ia
vorable situation may be nullified.'
The commission is keeping in
close touch with the anthracite stu
alton and promises to expose any
unscrupulous wholesaler, jobber OF
retailer who seeks to mislead the
public into a belief that eXorbitant
prices are justifiable, or that there
is any necessity to join il frenzied
bidding to secure immediate delivery
for for future needs -
The United Mine Workers new
wage scale which went into effect last
week, increases production cost be-
tween twenty-four and thirty cents
ton "aad is a beneficial and steady.
ing factor in the coal mining indus
try" uv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
PLEASANT VALLEY.

May IA, 1917.
The services at Spring Water last
Sunday was we'll attended.
Miss Emma Iverson came up from
DEBORAH Saturday for visit with
her brother Fred and wife.
Albert Ellingson and Theo. Thor
son transacted business il DEBORAH
Friday.
Albert E.lingson went up to
Rochester, Mimi, on Saturday to
see Otto Lien.
Master Fargleir was up from De-
corah to enjoy an over Sunday visit
with friends.
Marvin Ellingson spent Sunday
with friends at Highlandville.
Willie Gjettle drove his car to De-
corah last Sunday evening to take
in the sights.
Arthur Ellingson made a flying
trip to DEBORAH Tuesday afternoon.
Some of our youngsters spent Fri
day evening at Satire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Iverson visited
with DEBORAH relatives the last Of the
week
Henry and Olias Severson attend
ed to business in DEBORAH last Sat-
urday.
A. ] Foss and daughter Glydas
spent Sunday with friends in Spring
Water.
The members of A. E. S. held
their regular business meeting Fri
day evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
From the New Dictionary.

Concert Pitch-Things thrown a.
disappointing performers.
Catnip-To be bitten by tabby.
Bow-Knot-T negative of 6
determined beau.
n, Union Suit-Suit against the gov
eminent.
Spark Plug-An old horse carry
ing two lovers.
Weather Vane-A fine day that i:
proud of itself.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
THE BUNK OF 4 BUSY BRAIN.
Stray Thoughts That Leak From We
Editors Mind.

When a man waits to make sure
he is right before going ahead he
may end himself dista1ced by less
conservative individual who was
willing to take some chances.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Did You Know That

The coal feds Of England were
the first to be developed?
The great fire of London in 1866,
burned for three days and three
nights?
The Cerosola Cascade in the Swiss
Alps was 2,400 feet high?
The Niagara railway bridge is $50
feet above the river bed?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

'nesday
Grant Bollman and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Sherman Bollman were
.among the DEBORAH visitors Saturday
evening.
Obertol BO.lman and Mr.. Kilgore
.of Postville are painting Mrs. Rilla
Latchford's house.
Mrs. Miner Van Wey was a Post
vile caller Thursday morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Another Mystery.

A funny thing, came down the line
In black and purple checks. 70
1t wore a wrist-watch and a cane
And heavy shell-rimmed specks.
Upon its lip grew so neat
A little row of fuzz;
A poodle dog was leading it,
/ don't know what it wuz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
The Reason.

F.. We all believe that our fellow man
is honest and worthy of our conf
dence. That's why we hire detec-
tives, auditors, nightwatches and
spoilers, and buy padlocks, automa-
tics. check writing machines, safes.
burglar alarms and cash registers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Pure Arithmetic.

Add up all you said today and sub
tract from the total, the sum of what
you said that amounted to anything
and if you are the average man you'll
find you have whole lot left.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Ever Notice 1t?

The fellow who is always talking
about what he expects to do tomor-
row usually does so because he'd
just little rather not talk about
what he did yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Ouack Grass Roots Wanted.

THE American Drug & Press Asso-
citation wants. 1000 pounds of Quack
Grass roots at once. The roots
should be thoroughly washed and
dried.l They will pay 12kc per
pound for roots in. first class condi-
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

When a woman or tornado make
I'D their minds to go anywhere moth
ing on earth can stop them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

When the right girl meets the
right man there is not much more
to be said except by the minister.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
An Optinist.

"B. Durnsky is an optimist,
Said Obadiah Mack,
For when he lends dollar, he
Expects to get it back
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

1t is reported many families are so
wealthy they can afford bean soup
for every Sunday dinner
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

Meaning Prices, of Course.
zone thing l have noticed
Says Abraham Hughes,
1.-The higher the skirts are
The higher the shoes"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

The water of the Antarctic ocean
is colder than that Of the Arctic?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

A habit may be good or bad ac-
cording to whether you rule it or it
rules you. III 4,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Horrible.

Hi says he would not like to dwell
Within the city's broad eXpanse.
He SAYS the price of things to eat
Don't give the working man
chance.
They charged him fifteen cents for
cakes,
Ten cents for coffee-mighty
high
And kept the dog-gone knives SO
sharp
He cut his mouth while eating pie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

The volumn of water flowing
Texas rivers varies every year?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

If a man has the right kind Of
stuff in him it doesn't matter wheth-
er he was born with silver spoon
in his mouth or an iron ladle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16
Can't Waste 1t.

Can't Waste Ii.
Government reports show that
fewer men were killed while hunting
this year than ever before. Amunl-
ton is too high to waste on a guide.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-16

Possession is nine points of the
law, and the attorneys fee is the oth-
er tenth.
The Home news., 1917-09-21
INDIAN HUNTERS OF WEST
for Food Only and Never Slaugh- tered Game for Market.

The bows of primitive California Indian hunters were made of noun tain ash, willow and elder, and the arrows of carriso reeds which are found in damp places on the desert, says the Southern Workman. The reed to be strengthened is heated and run through grooves in a stone. For hunting small game a pointed piece of chamise wood, hardened in fire, is fastened into one end of the reed with glue which is drawn from the pith of the same wood. This glue is also used to fasten the feather barks at the opposite end. Stone arrow heads were used for big game and in war. They were roughly shaped out first, then their points and edges sharpened by striking them against piece of deer horn which was bound to the fingers of the left hand. To make five or six arrowheads was a good days work.
 In those days each tribe had it's own game laws and game preserves. The Indians forbade trespassing by the members of other tribes, and punished offenders severely whenever they caught them. They killed for food, sparing the buck in the breed- ing season and shooting the doe only in case of dire necessity. As con- sequence game was plentiful and the white man is blamed for its deple- tion. The Indian never slaughtered for the market; the white man did and exterminated many valuable species of fauna.
The Home news., 1917-09-21
KEEPING SPIRIT OF YOUTH
Upon Its Preservation Depends Large iy All Achievements of Man in His
 Later Life.

Later life is largely the working out of the visions and the enthusiasm which comes to us in youth. For youth is not only the beginning, but the perennial spring of all our faculties.
 The real test of the man is not: How much skill has he? But how much youth abides in his soul?
 Whether the long stretches of mid dle life, under the heat of the sun and the burden of the day, shall be a monotonous and barren plain, or blossoms as a garden continually freshened by crystal waters, depends upon the depth and volume of the springs of youth.
 There are men of few years but great age. We have all seen them these old men of thirty or forty, who have fingered the fringe of life with the tips of their idle hands and imagine they are sated, worn-out men of the world. They have ex- hausted, as they believe, all of life's resources, a1d for them the years hold nothing but monotony and weariness. Nonentities.-Christian Herald.
The Home news., 1917-09-21
Commissioners Sale.

Notice Is hereby given that, pursuant to an order and decree of the Woodruff Chancery Court for the northern district, made and entered at it's September term, 1917, in a cause pending herein, wherein J. H. Cook, ct al. are plaintiffs and Mrs. M. V. Kitchens is defendant, l will sell to the highest and best bidder at public outcry, at two P M., on October 16, 1917, at the front door of the Bank of McCrory, at McCrory, Arkansas, the follow ing described real estate, to-wit:
 Lots 13 and IA in Block Two, Johnson & McDaniePs Addition to the town of McCrory.
 TERMS OF SALE
 This sale will be on credit of three months, and notes with ap- proved security, bearing interest at Six per cent will be required for the purchase money.
 Witness my hand and seal this 21st. day of September, 1917. 9-21-3t l.. w. WINFREE,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Home news., 1917-09-21
OLD CANAL BOATS co.

Under a recent edict of the New York legislature the horse and the mule as a motive power on the Erie canal will give way to motor-driven tugs. For 80 years the motive power has been entirely by mules and horses. With the country at war and a desire to move freight rapidly and relieve the railroads, it was decided to make the change.
The Home news., 1917-09-21
Red Cross Chapter

All who have subscribed as much as $1.00 to the Red Cross fund will please see Mir. J. H. Crossett at once as a chapter for this county is soon to be organ ized and you are thereby entitled to become a member. All who subscribed $2.00 or more will al- so receive free the Red Cross magazine.
The Home news., 1917-09-21

Cashier H. w. Jernigan was Little Rock visitor Monday.
 MT. H. E. Wood made busi- ness trip to Memphis last Thurs day.
 Ford cars will save you money in the long run. Riggs Brothers, McCrory, Ark. Adv. g. -3Otf
 Mrs. Walter Angus of Cabot is spending few days with friends and relatives here.
 FOR SALE: Two good horses, for cash or credit with a good note bearing eight per cent interest. George Raymond, McCrory, Ark. Adv. 9-21-4t.
 Mrs. E.. Stannard of Evans willie. Ind, arrived Wednesday and will spend a couple of weeks here guest at the home of her uncle, Cashier H. W. Jernigan.
The Home news., 1917-09-21

Recorder w. N. Dunehew who represents the Independent Mar ble Co.,, Canton. Ga, erected a large w. O. w. monument at the grave of the late l. P. Phil lips of Langton this week.
 Among those who went to Lll' tie Rock Wednesday to see the big military parade in honor ol the drafted men and to see Jess Willard the worlds champion pugulist and Robinson's clfcuS we note: Ex-County Juage and Representative J. | Angelo, Rev. A. J. Porter anu Messrs w. M. Heating, D. M' Elliot and c. M. Crossett
The Home news., 1917-09-21
CLEAR MUSICAL TONES.

The tones of the xylophone and the accordion are clearer than the notes of any other musical instru- ments when transmitted by wireless telephone, though the brass band also can clearly be heard by the lis- tener.
The Home news., 1917-09-21
GENERAL DIREClOkl
COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT

CIRCUIT COURT-Third Monu" February and August. ,d Mon
 CHANCERY COURT-Seconem nember. day in January. May and xonday in
 COUNTY COURT-flrs october. 'apHaTg, PROBATE npf GoUnTFouTth 9ng h,dSes mSeaa' in January. April. July and SHaGas oS5Gay''l in
 CIRCUIT COURT-First MoA March and September. r,.;rd Monday
 CHANCERY COURT-Thirbb ber in January. May and s Monday in
 COUNTY COURT-seco5h1n october. following flowing that of the Northern
The Home news., 1917-09-21
LIFE's TRAGEDIES.

Wife -"Can you remember the first cigar you ever smoked, John ?" Husband 'FYes, love; also my first sea voyage and our wedding day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
BEMIDJl NORMAL
G0ESGLIMMERING;
BURNQUIST CUTS
ITEM OFF BUDGET
Says Slashing Was Done to Keep
Down Taxes; School is Halted for
Next Two Years.
ONLY SITE REMAINS TO
SHOW PROGRESS OF PROJECT
No New Buildings to Be Erected at
Other Normals; Increased Cost
is Potent Factor.

Giving as his reason the reduction
III taxes for the state Of Minnesota,
Governor Burnquist swung his Off
cial axe into the state appropriation
budget and chopped out the item of
$35O,OOO for the proposed Normal
school for Bemidji.
- All there is to show for the propo-
;sition now is the site.
Items for all other buildings at
normal schools in the state were also
cut out.
The governor didn't stop in his
pruning operations until he had
Topped off $7,50O,OO0.
Building Plans Cut Out.
because of the high cost of ma
terial and the scarcity of labor" the
governor says, he deems it advisable
not to undertake any large new build
ing programs of the University Of
Minnesota and other state institu-
tions, therefore, are wiped out by
his message recommendations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
GRAND FORKS TIRED
OF ITS "BLUE LAWS"::
CHANGE IS WANTED

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 81
"Blue Sunday" in Grand Forks-the
first in many years-was experienced
here!
In accordance with Attorney Gen.
eral William Sanger's ruling and or
ders from States Attorney T. B. FL
ton, everything was closed except two
or three confectionery stores, which
regularly serve lunches, but in these
no candies, fruits or cigars could be
purchased.
All cigar stores, pool rooms and all
other business houses, with the ex-
ception of hotels, restaurants and
drug stores, were bolted throughout
the day News dealers cancelled or
ders for all Sunday papers.
The real hardship fell on the ba-
bies. The laws prohibit the sale of
milk after O'Clock, and, with one or
two exceptions, dealers did not de-
liver after that hour.
Condensed milk was purchased in
large quantities, local grocers report.
Dur.Rg the week many women ap-
pealed to States Attorney Elton in
the hope that he would lift the ban
on the sale of milk, but he could not
do so.
1t is expected the women and busi-
ness men will unite in petitioning the
legislature to abolish the present
laws.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
KELLIHER JUSTI> a..,'''ii
HAD NO RIGHT TO
INTERFERE WITH
FEDERAL OFFICER
Special Agent w. J. Johnson Ordered
Freed From Beltrami Jail
by U. S. Court.
HEARING ON HABEAS CORPUS
HELD IN DULUTH TRIBUNAL
Officer Enters Hotel in Search for
Liquor; Arrested and Fined on
Employees Charge.
HEARING ON HABEAS CORPUS
HELD IN DULUTH TRIBUNAL

w. w. Johnson, special officer Of
the United States Indian service, was
ordered liberated from the Beltrami
county Jail by Judge Wilbur F. Booth
at Duluth Judge Booth granted the
write of habeas corpus taken out by
United States District Attorney AL
fred Jasques at Minneapolis and the
effect of the decision is that the
state courts have no right to inter-
fere with federal officers in the per-
formance of their duties.
On December "a Johnson forced an
entrance into a room in the Harris
hotel at Kelliher for the purpose of
looking for liquor. Jacob Stone, an
employe of the hotel, charged John
son pointed a revolver at him. John
son was tried on the charge before
a Kelliher justice of the peace and
was convicted and sentenced to 80
days in Jail in default of $50 fine
which he refused to pay.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
ENLISTMENT CAMPAIGN
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Tonight at 1880 o'clock Mr.. Fagen-
strom will address older boys and
girls on What 1 Learned at the
Menagerie" Following the prelim-
mary service Mr. Fagenstrom will
demonstrate a group of physical ex-
ercises.
The address -ill be on "Person-
ality and Discipleship." The service
closes at S:55 o'clock and the public
is most cordially invited. This af-
ternoon there was meeting for
boys and on Friday afternoon there
will be, a meeting for older girls.
Mr.. Fagenstrom will talk about
"Dolls'' and girls are requested to
bring their dolls with them.
Mr.. Fagenstrom is conducting his
meetings in a novel way but the
truth is woven into his talks in such
way that it is very impressive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
12 AMERICANS TO JOIN
FRENCH AMBULANCE CORPS

Chicago, Jan. 31.-Twelve young
Americans, nine of whom are resi-
dents of this city and three Of out
lying towns, have applied for pass
ports and will leave on Saturday for
France to serve in the ambulance
corps under the direction of the
American ambulance corps.
They will pay their own expenses
and in several instances have con-
tributed their own automobiles to
the corps.
A second group Of volunteers will
leave early in March.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
GRAND RAPIDS QUINT
HERETOMORROW night

Tomorrow evening there will be
big crowd at the Armory when the
Grand Rapids basketball five comes
to play the Big Bemidg team. The
visitors are known as the Invincibles
and will attempt to live up to their
name. - RI .s,.'A 49,
Manager jacobson of the Big Be-
midg team says his men are all in
first class trim and will give the Wis
itors the hottest time they ever had
in all departments of the game. There
is great rivalry between these two
cities in athletics and both teams
will play, for all there is in them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-31
liz liz IS SCREWED
DOWN.; ALL NEAR
BEER" UNDER BAN;
ORDER IS ISSUED
Head of Indian Agents Comes to
Bemidii: Dealers are Notified to
Dispose of Stock.
TIME LIMIT OF "a HOURS
GIVEN; EXPIRES TOMORROW
Several Places of Business Feel the
Effects of Mandate; Must Obey
Order at Once.

The booze "lid" was screwed down
tight in Bemidji last evening and this
morning when Henry A. Larson, chief
Of the Indian agents, headquarters
in Denver, arrived in Bemidji last
evening and issued orders to all
dealers in so-called near beer" to
cease the sale of the beverage.
A time limit of "a hours was given
for the disposal of all such liquid
concoctions and failure to do so
means destruction of the stuff.
Time Limit Tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the expiration Of the
order and if any of the near beer is
found the receptacles are to be
smashed and the contents poured
out, it is said.
The mandate effects all such bev-
erages as near beer" not calculated
which are said to contain alcohol.
Dope of similar nature is sold un-
der various names and there are
many dealers in Bemidji who will
feel the effects of the new order of
things.
Dealers Get Order.
Eyes, we got the order," said one
dealer this morning to a representa-
tive of the Pioneer. 1--WE were told
last night and again this morning.
The only thing left for me to sell Is
pop and lemonade. A man couldn't
drink enough of the malt beverage
such as we sold to make him drunk.
But guess we'll have to do as we've
been ordered"