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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
YOUR FLAG AND MY FLAG.

Your flag and my flag,
And how it flies today,
In your land and my land,
And half world away;
Rose-red and blOod-red
The stripes forever CLEAN;
Sn0w-white and sOul-white-
The good forefathers' dream.
Shy-blue and true-blue, with stars t.
CLEAN Alright
The glOried guerdOn of the day: a
shelter through the might.
Your flag and my flag!
And oh, how much it holds -
Your land and my land,
Secure within its folds!
Yeur heart and my heart
Beat quicker at the sight:
Sun-kissed and wind-t0ssed--
Red and blue and white.
The one flag-the great fiag-the
flag for me and you,
GlOrified all else beside-the red and
white and blue.
Wilbur Nesbit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Relatives Lost at Sea.

McGregor, Ia, March 5.-Mrs.
Mary Hoy, who lost her life on the
Laconia, was cousin of Mrs. C. A.
McHose of McGregor-her father,
Alexander Young, having been a
younger brother of Mrs. McHose's
father. Mrs. Hoy visited here with
her parents about twenty-five years
ago. Mrs. McHose, now 81 years old.
has been a resident of McGregor since
1859. Her husband, Joseph McHose,
was associated with Diamond Jo''
Reynolds in steamboating and grain
business in early days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
YOUNG GIRLS NEED STRENGTH

Did you notice that young girl in
the car today, who looked SO frail
and delicate? What a tired look she
wore. And only at the threshold of
life, just at the time when she
should be in the best of health. Per-
haps- Mothers-you have a daugh-
ter in just such state of health. DO
you know that she can be made
healthful again? Yes actually made
to fieshen up, and take on a rudy
color. Well. she can; if you are one OF
the mothers who have delicate, pale
daughters, then we say to you that
"Meritol' Wine Cod Liver Oil will
do just exactly that thing. 1t is not
patent medicine. We will gladly
show you its formula, and cheerfully
and truthfully explain the medical
value of each and every ingredient IL
you will only ask u.s. "Meritol" Wine
Cod Liver Oil is made from the best
Cod Liver Oil. freed from the fatty
portion and unpleasant taste of old
fashioned Cod Liver Oil, and enhanc-
ed incidentally by combining with
extract of Malt. Fluid Extract of Wild
Cherry Bark, and Compound Syrup
OF Hypophosphites. Cod Liver Oil
has been prescribed by physicians
for delicate young girls for genera
tons. Perhaps You have used old
fashioned Cod Liver Oil and remem-
Der how nasty il was to take. "Meri-
tof' Wine Cod Liver Oil is an i'm
proved form and is very pleasant to
take. 1t is a superior Tonic, Nutrient
and Reconstructor, apd is fine for
the treatment Of Pulmonary Trou-
bles, Bronchitis. Nervous Dyspepsia,
Impoverished Blood, Nervous Weak
ness and General Debility; and as a
tonic for convalescents. 1t costs no
more than the "old fashioned" kind
sealed pint bottles cost only $1.00.
Sold only by us on a guarantee
money refunded if not entirely salts
fed. e. j. Parman, druggist, exclu-
siye Meritol agency. ADJ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
ELKs ELECT OFFICERS
DEBORAH Lodge Prosperous and
Growing Every Year.

The DEBORAH lodge Of Elks is now
in very prosperous condition, and
the lodge is growing yearly, some
thirty new members having Joined
the past year, aid the lodge now mas
some 27O members. The election OF
officers for the ensuing year was held
last Thursday and the following
were elected
Exalted Ruler-C. S. Marsh.
Esteemed Leading Knight. N
Houck.
Esteemed Loyal Knight-Dr. H. l.
Urban.
Esteemed Lecturing knight
A. German.
Secretary-E. r. Haines.
Treasurer-B. j. Mckay.
Tiler-F. Il. Weber.
Trustee. NJ. Drexel.
Geo. NJ. Johnson, past exalted rul-
er, was elected delegate to the Grand
Lodge meeting, which will be held in
Boston. Mass, this year. Secretary
f R. Haines was elected alternate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Death of Nicholas Richert.

Nicholas Richert Sr., another one
Of Winneshiek county's well known
pioneers, passed away last Wednes-
day, Feb %, at the home of his son
John in Hesper township, where he
had been living since last fall Late
in the fall he suffered a stroke of
paralysis and on Sunday, Feb. %,
another one which resulted in his
death. The deceased was 76 years
and eight days old when death claim
ed him. He was born in Elsaas, Ger
many, in 1S41 and came to America
in the fall of 1881, locating on a
farm in Hesper township, where he
lived until November, 1907, when he
ami his wife moved to DEBORAH to
live.
The deceased was married on Jan.
5, lIg63, in Germany, to Mary X. Gitz,
who passed away Dec. 4, 1914. Six
children were born to the union,' all
OF whom survive They are John
Nicholas, Jake and Philip. Of this
] county; George and Mrs. Kate Ber-
nett, of Chattanooga. Oklahoma.
The deceased was well and favor
ably known, and highly respected
by'all. He lived long and honor
able life, and the friendships he
made in the early days here remain
ed steadfast to the end. He leaves a
fine family of children who are
credit to the community they call
home, and the sincere sympathy OF
all is extended to them in the loss OF
this good parent. !.
The funeral services were heio
afternoon from the r. ~
e. i. church in DEBORAH. Rev, l. ..
Torrison officiated, and the inter-
meAt was in Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
Mother of Mrs. III. Engbretson and
Mrs. A. Nj. SeversOn, Passed
Away at Age of 81
Years.

A copy of the Adams, Mimi, Re
view reaches our desk with the fol-
lowing obituary of Mrs. Ole Ander-
son, former resident of Winneshiek
county, and mother of Mrs. II. Eng
bretson and Mrs. A. M. Severson, OF
Decorah:
"The spring passes and the sum-
mer goes and leaves of autumn, old
and sere, fall to the ground to a win
/ try grave. The life of a man has Of
ten been likened to seasons like
these, as is an autumn tree, whose
withered leaves fall away one by one.
Thus one by one the old settlers OF
former years drop away, breaking the
bond which binds the present gen.
Grafton to pioneer days that are gone.
The bond is broken, but a memory re-
mains, a memory that can never lose
its consultations, for those who mourn
the lately deceased, Mrs. Ole Ander-
son.
johanna Peterson Anderson was
born over 81 years ago, on Sept.
25th, 1929 at West Totem, Norway.
At the age of "a she was married to
Matthias Peterson, which union was
blessed with three children, Anne
Marie (Mrs. Severson of Decorah) !,
John Matteson of Adams, and Thea
| Mrs. Ingebretson of Decorah).
Fourteen years after their mar
riage Mr. Peterson died. On Janu-
airy 18th, 1868 she was married to
Ole Anderson. This union brought
four children. Peter August Othelia
(Mrs E. A. Wignes), Josephine
Oleanna (Mrs. James Johnson), all
of Adams, and Sarah Alvilde, who
died in infancy.
Shortly after the marriage Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson came to the Unit
ed States, settling in Winneshiek
County, Iowa, where they remained
for six years. After short stay in
County, S. D., they moved
to their present home near Adams,
where the rest of her life was spent.
aged as she was, her health was
always Of the best, up to few days
before her death. Confined to her
bed for but short time, she passed
away peacefully Wednesday, Feb.
21st, consoled by the consciousness
Of long life well spent.
Mrs. Anderson was of genial,
happy disposition, deeply religious
and very active member of the
Little Cedar Congregation. A friend
of all and a LOYAL neighbor, she leaves
a community to mourn her demise.
"The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the house at IL o'clock
Saturday and from the church at
o'clock. Rev. Runsvold was the Off
ciating pastor. The very large train
of mourners testify to the esteem and
honor in which the departed was hello
Il by ALL Interment took place at the
Little Cedar Cemetery.
"She is survived by a husband, (,
sister Mrs. Olson of Chicago. 2
grandchildren and 5 great grandchil
dren. All her children were presen
at the funeral.
"Those from out of town who al
tened the funeral were: Mrs Pei
nilla Olson. Chicago; Miss Jessi
Anderson, Madison, S. D.. John A
Johnson. p. A. Johnson. G.. A. John
son, Madison, S. D.: Mrs. II. Enc
bretson and Mrs. A. M. Severson, De
/ corah.''
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
RenaYing the Service.

A young couple went to minis
ter's house to get married. After
the ceremony the bridegroom drew
the clergyman aside and said in a
whisper.
I'm sorry l have no money to pay
your fee, but if you'll take me down
into the cellar I'll show you how to
fix your gas meter so that it won't
register"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Bought Farm in Minnesota.

Z. A. Berg and brother Ole, of
Madison township departed this
week for Kitchen county, Minnesota,
near Lancaster, where they pur-
chased 100 acres of farm land, and
viii make that place their home in
the future. They are good up-to-date
farmers, and we dislike to see them
move away from this county, but the
good wishes of all go with them to
their new home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
An Abraham Proverb.

He who knows not, and knows not
that he knows not, is fool-avoid
him.
He that know not, and knows that
he knows not, is simple, him.
He who knows, and knows not
that he knows, is asleep-wake him.
He who knows, and knows that he
knows, is wise-follow him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Bought Interest i'm Farm.

Last week c. A. Stortz sold to his
brother B. F. Stortz, one-third in
terest (33 Ia acres) in the farm
known as the Giles place four miles
northwest Of DEBORAH on the Burr
Oak road The consideration wa.
$4,000, at $132 an acre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Moved to DEBORAH,

The John Foltz family moved in
from Hesper township last week. and
are getting nicely settled in their
new home, the former Davidson resi-
dence on the West Side, which they
purchased last fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Albert sorenson sprains Leg.

Albert SorensOn, the druggist, has
been confined to his home since last
Friday, with sprained leg. He was
on his way home Friday evening, and
slipped on the icy walk on Broadway,
with the above result. The injury will
lay him up for several weeks, per-
haps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain at the
DEBORAH Postoffice unclaimed:
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Cairns, Miss
Margaret Haugen, Supt. w. p. John
son, Mr.. f. G. Swerson, Mr.. c. c.
Triplitt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07

You" where the Shamrock Grows "
Mary Houlihan" and THE Yodel
that Stole my Girl Away"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07

The custom of hand shaking dates
back to Henry III, OF, England?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
VARSITY FIFTY-FIVE

Very unusual values; and very
desirable cclorings and fabrics.
You have your choice of IL or
3 button models; patch pockets;
different cuffs and other details.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
BELT BACKS

Every young man and every
young spirited man ought to have
one of these belt-back variations
in his wardrobe this season; they
are the big favorites.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-07
VARSITY SIX HUNDRED


maintained always It's
market conditions
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
Show For Orphanage

The Star Thea tre has been
turned over to the Baptist
Ladies' Aid for next Tuesday
night h object is to raise
money for the Baptist Orphan
age at Jackson.
There has b,eep q special six
,ae4 picture play ordered to be
put on at this time. and you may
expect something good. Special
music will be provided and q
good entertainment is assured.
All the money collected from
this show will be sent to the
orphans except the price of the
picture films.
Let every body turn out and
help this cause.
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
Coming To Wiggisls
Week November II
C. F. Haradins Big Dramatic
Co. Under Canvas-Present-
ing the Cook players in
Repertoire of Standard Plays.

The G.. f. Haradin Big ORA
matte Company presenting the
Cook players will open week S
engagement in Virgins, com
mencing Monday, Nov. II, and
it is safe to say that there is a
treat in store all next week for
for all lovers Of high class dra-
matte productions.
The company carries their own
band and orchestra and presents
nothing but high class plays. A
place to take your wife, mother,
sister and children and have an
evening of real enjoyment,
Their mammoth tent will be
erected on the lot just South Of
The Lott Comrany's Store.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
$1,000For Y. M. c. A.

Mississippi has been asked to
raise $780, 100000 for the Y. M. c.
A. work in behalf of our soldier
boys.
w. 4. Guild of. the Finkbine
Lum ber Company has been ap-
pointed chairman of the Stone
County Campaign to raise this
amount.
Mr.. Guild has called a meet
ing to be held at the Courthouse
here this morning at 9 o'clock at
which time plans will be laid to
raise the amount that Stone
County has been asked for.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
Want To Join Stone

There is a desire on the part
of the people in the north end of
Harrison and the south end of
Forest and Perry counties to
join Stone county and are asking
that h e Legislature pass an
enabling act giving them a chance
to vote on the proposition of
being made a part of the new
county.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

The management Of the Star
Theatre wishes to call the atten-
ton of it's patrons to the fact
that, because of the extra war
tax and raise in price of films,
and other necessities that must
be had to run their show, they
are forced to raise the price oil
admission to 10 and Is cents.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
War News OF This
Week

Harry Parker a soldier from
Hancock county died of pnen-
monia at Jackson Sunday. In
pressive nn era ceremonies
were beld by his company at the
depot in jackson before it was
placed aboard the G.. and S. l.
train to be sent to his home.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

OF the first IS white boys sent
to Camp Pike from Stone county
three have been returned home
on account of physical defects,
they are; Everett Cain, of Pow
ers: Lamar Williams, of Beatrice
aud Horace Breland. of McHen-
ry.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

X. r, Jenkins, khi.As.s W. A. Davis
and CHARLES Hewes, played hav'
oc With the squirrel tribe in
Wolf River swamp yeaterday. 1t
is reported that a great mum Der
of squirrels met instant death
at the hands Of these expert
cracksmen.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

FOR SALE-One mare 10
years old, good sound gentle
family horse. Also one
Kentucky buggy and harness,
almost as good as new. VIII sell
for $l25.o0. This is big bargain
Address L. S. Broadus,
Perkinston, MISS, Rte. l..
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Shorthand, typewriting and
business methods taught pupils
for filling Government positions.
Gall Phone 50.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

The management of the c. +.
Haraden's show, inyites yop to
attend their high class entertain
meHts every ulght next wee k
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Taken as whole this has been
"blne" week for the Allies.
The fall Of Russia as she was
just beginning to recover from
international strife, with the
gains of the German army in
Italy and another air raid on
London with fatal results and
the killing of our boys and the
capture of dozen more seems to
to Justify the blues"
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
County Board Doings

SUPERVISORS III q u III leS Sului
session Monday Nov. 5th with
al members present.
On petition Of school Trustees
$50 90 were allowed out of town
ship school funds to Cypress
Creek school; $50 90 to Home
Consolidated High school, and
$4,000 to Ramsey school.
E. r. Smith and A. w. Bond
were appointed a committee to
inspect route of new road asked
for near the l.. X. Davis place
north O. Stillmore.
D. j. Brown and A. W. Bond
were appointed committee to
inspect route Of new road petit
ionted for by S. A. Berry ard
others running north and south
west Of black creek.
The $500. school bond for Deep
Creek Consolidated school was
sold to Mrs. Sylvia Smith of
Powers at par.
A loan of $500 out of the SIX
teenth section school funds was
made to j. r. Lott of Bond.
The Clerk of the Board was
directed to advertise for the sale
of loan wa:rent for $1,000. at
the Decem Der meeting for the
purpose of ticking care of school
warrants.
An order was passed accepting
the offer of the State Board of
Health to appropriate 800. and
the County to appropriate. 81, 400
for the purpose Of putting al
Rural S t a tt o campaign
known as the Soil Pollution plan
of batting infectious diseases.
Under this campaign every rural
home in the County will he Wis
tied by Dr.. Pope, vino will nave
charge of the work, and
where lumber an d screening
is furnis S b e d by the home
owner, sanitary closets will be
erected and. the homes screened
freeof cost. The work is suppos.
ed to begin about January 1st,
A two cent acreage road tax
was fixed by lie board for the
year 1917. This m cans that every
acre of land or fractional part
pf an acre will be taxed two
GENTS far road purposes. This
tax should put about $4,000, in
the County road fund.
The Board fixed the following
levy for the year 1917;
General county fund 8 mills
Tick eradication 3
Special school
Road 3
AricuItural High school IL 4 /"
Court House and Jail sinking
fluid ] mills
Court House and Jail Bond and
interest fund ! mills
Special Road and Bridge fund
9 4 miils
District Roaa fund !
I: 8 q
The following levy was made
for several consolidated schools;
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

An order has been issued from
Washington to New York author
tiles to dim the lights of that
city, it is supposed to protect
the city against an attack of Ger.
man air raiders.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

O. L. and Smith Stewart, J.
II. Easterling and Marvin Per
kins were visitors to Leaksville,
during the week.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

The Austo German forces hare
made terrible enroads to the
Italian army and have now more
taan two hunded thousand Ital.
ian prisoners and a big quantity
of artillery.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Deep Geek (for Rpnds)5
McHenry s ep ar t District
Is mills
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

A German commerce raider
and five armed trawlers were
sunk by British destroyers in
Scandinavian waters last Sat
urday.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Kaiser Bill is calling in her
last reserve supposedly for tE g
purpose of ma aking a hard drive
on the Western front before
more American soldiers arrive.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
The Haraden's Dramatic Shov

will ooen here Monday night foi
a wA"K', engagemenG. These
people come highly recommend
I'd : d clean. up-to-d;.te show.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10
We have arranged for a

We have arranged for a
series Of six Interesting articles,
"War Talks, by Uncle Oan,"
written by Mr.. Howard n.
Gross, president Of the univer-
sal Military Training League, OF
which this is the first. They tell
In q graphic way why military
training is Of value, both to the
nation and to the individual, and
our readers will find them of
unusual interest.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Your boy and ny hoy, shoulder
sat TO shoulder,
Young hearts, brave hearts,
in the grim advance;
Your hand in my hand-we will
wait together
For the news to come to US from
somewhere in France"
Your boy and my boy, where the
shells are flying
If but one is left to US, as our
fate may chance,
We will share our hero-lads, let
which will be spared us.
Let which will be lying low,
somewhere in France"
K. A. G,
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Five companies of the first
Mississippi infantry have been
moved to Texas oil fields to pro-
tect property agai n t labor
strikers.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

If you want to know what is
going on, you should take this
aper.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

The Russian government un-
der the reign of Premier Kern
sky has been deposed by the
Labor party. Washington consid-
ers conditions in Russia as more
serious than at time in the past.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-10

Old newspapers for sale at this
office.