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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
WEEDS! WEEDS. WEEDS!
All Weeds in DEBORAH Growing on
Vacant Lots and Other Places
Should be Destroyed.

Last week we published an item
calling attention of property owners
to the big crop of weeds disfiguring
the city as well as vacant lots along
some of the streets. We suggested
that these weeds were a prime cause
of hayfever and similar ailments and
urged that they be destroyed before
they began to blossom. How this nuis-
ance is viewed IL other places is
made plain by the following which
we take from the Chicago Herold:
Health Commissioner Robertson
says he is not impressed with the
sympathy expressed for hay fever
sufferers by persons who own lots
which are grown high with the weeds
responsible for hay fever.
At the commissioner request the
police and public works departments
are getting the legal descriptions of
such lots and the names of the own
ers, and then formal notice is to be
served on the owners to clean up the
lots or be prosecuted.
In March last the city council pas
sed an ordinance declaring that nox-
ious weeds, such as ragweed, jimsen,
burdock. thistles, growing rank on
vacant lots are a nuisance. The ordin-
ance then makes it unlawful for any
person who owns or controls vacant
lot to permit such growth of weeds,
and provides as penalty fine of not
less than SIS nor more than $40 for
each day the weeds are permitted to
remain after notice has been served.
Every body sympathizes with the
fellow who has hay fever says the
commissioner, but while sympathy
is desirable, and is no doubt fully APP
preciated by the sneezing, coughing
sputteri1g sufferers, it does not oper-
ate either as a relief or a cure. We
will try to reach with the law the
fellow who is to blame, in large meas
ure, for the prevalence of hay few
err"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
REMEMBER THE SOLDIERS
HAVE YOU CONTRIBUTED YOUR
BIT YET?
Help Fill up the Box at E. j. Parman's
Drug Store With Cigars, Etc.

The local movement started last
week has begun to bear fruit. Mr..
E. ]. Parman has gladly consented to
take care of box of gifts for our SOL
der boys. Many have gone frolu De-
corah and Winneshiek county. Some
of these boys are already in France.
We want to make up box OF things
to send them. One of the things IS
cigars and tobacco. We know I,-
corah and Winneshiek county people
are patriotic and want to do every
thing for their soldier boys To make
them contented and happy. So start
today and buy few cigars One cigar,
dozen or a box will star: the ball a
rolling. Just drop INTO Parman's
drug store and Mr.. Parman will take
care of your gifts. There are many
other nice things just made particu-
larly for the soldiers in the line of
toilet articles and many other things
that can be sent. Start to-day and
fl up the box Large and snail con-
tributions of these articles all appre-
ciated. Put DEBORAH and " pneshiek
on the map in big letters in this case
and send fine box of stuff TO our SOL
der
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
MAN ROASTED ALIVE.
r5v-a Man Dies in Agony in Flaming
Gasoline From Motorcycle.

Oskaloosa, Aug. 27.-Harry Jor-
dan, aged 80, resident of Bussey is
dead, the result of a motorcycle acct
deat that occurred Thursday night
near the Willis Hoyt farm on the Des
Moines river road west of town.
Jordan and a companion, Frank
Ayers, of near Bussey, were coming
| to Oskaloosa on motorcycle and side
car. Jordan was blinded by the glare
OF an approaching automobile and the
blanket of dust that shrouded the
road. His own lights were dim and
he could not see the road. He be-
came confused and plunged off the
grade, the machine going over on top
of him.
The gasoline connections were
broken and the clothing of the rider
was saturated by the liquid which
caught fire and Jordan was roasted
alive.
Claud Blanchard and Thomas v.
Triton. of the Oskaloosa laundry,
were near by in an auto waiting the
clearing of other vehicles that they
might cross the bridge. They came
upoa the man enveloped in flame
Both jerked their coats, covered the
fellow the best they could, pushed the
burning machine to one side and
rolled the man about the ground TO
put out the flames. Soon some one
came with a blanket. The sufferer
was paced in this and carried to the
Willis Hoyt residence a short dis
tance away where first aid was adj
iministered.
Physicians were summoned from
'Oskaloosa and the ambulance hur-
ried to the scene. The man was IA
tally burned and all that could 'be
done was to relieve immediate suf-
fering. m
The flesh was dropping away when
Mr.. Blanchard got to him and little
icould be done. Death came to his
relief about midnight. The body was
brought to Oskaloosa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Miss AMY Olson Passes.

Miss Amy Olson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. o. C. Olson, of Madison
township, passed away last Saturday
night at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Oscar Hovden, death being due to Il
tumor. The deceased reached her
eighteenth year on Jan. 3. She was
an excellent young lady and beloved
by all. She is survived by her be-
reved parents, three sisters, and a
brother The funeral services were
held yesterday afternoon from the
Madison, church. Rev. Ylvisaker Off
ciated, and Prof. Sigurd Rogue a,ac
spoke
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
What is the National Anthem 2.

The following is taken from the
Cedar Rapids Republican, and will
probably answer the question which
has received so much discussion
throughout America since the begin
ming of the war. What is the national
anthem? M&@
While The Star Spangled Banner"
is recognized all over the country as
the national anthem of the United
States it has never been officially
adopted by congress. Since the nation
has gone into the war against Ger
many, the patriotism that has been
asleep so long in the bosoms of most
Americans is beginning to be awaken
ed and considerable of a controversy
has arisen as to what song is the ma
tional anthem.
People on one side maintain that
it is America" while those on the
other state that 1t is the "Star Span
gled Banner" This is a point of i'm
portance to the man who dimes at
cabaret, or restaurant or attends a
theatre where patriotic airs are play
ed One is often in doubt as to
whether he should arise when some
of the tunes are played. A
bill was introduced in the last con-
gress to make the Star Spangled
Banner" the national anthem by law,
but it failed to come up for action.
For the benefit of those who are i'm
doubt as to when to arise, it is safe
TO say that you should always stand
when the "Star Spangled Banner" is
played, and it is also correct to stand
when America" is played.
1t is considered probable that the
present congress will take some ac-
ton on the matter when the present
more Important business is attended
to- And all the signs point to the
adoption of tkeb" Star Spangled Ban
ner." sJGO Z
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
MEN FAILED TO REPORT.
Following Winneshiek Men Failed to
Appear Before Local Board.

The following list of persons called
by the local board have failed to re-
port and submit to examinations:
William Hospy, No. $50, Spillville,
Iowa.
Elmer Oscar Berge, No. 76G Decor
all, R. 6.
Lawrence Butler, No. Sc, Burr Oak,
Iowa.
John Henry Knapp, No. 1913,
Jackson Junction, Ia.
Arthur NJ. Forde, No. 21S, High
landville, Ia.
John A. Barrett, No. 6, Harmony,
Mimi.
Fred c. VIM, No. SIC, Calmar.
Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Death of Iver Gunderson.

Iver Gunderson, we'll known Win
neshiek county pioneer passed away
at his home on Franklin street in this
city last Saturday night at nine o.
clock, after an illness Of a years
duration, death being due to cancer
of the. stomach. He had been con-
fined to his bed since June 9. The
deceased was born in the year 1345
in Oksendahl, Prestegjeld. Norway.
He came to America in 1873 and di-
rect to Winneshiek county, locating
in Springfield township, where he
farmed until three years ago, when he
retired and with his wife came to De-
corah to live. He was married in
1875 to Helga Torske. One child, Mrs.
Edwin Jorgenson, of Deary, Idaho.
was born TO the union, who with the
bereaved wife survives He is also
survived by one sister, Mrs. Ingeborg
Brandstad, of Leland, Iowa, and a
brother, Engel Nerlie, of Springfield
township, and one brother in Swedan.
The deceased was a man of high char
acter and stood high in the estima-
tioI of all in this county, where he
lived so long. He was one Of the pi-
onee:. members of the Springfield
church, and took prominent part in
its upbuilding. In his death the city
of DEBORAH and Winneshiek county
loses a fine citizen. The funeral ser
vices were he'd yesterday afternoon
at one o'clock from the home and the
Norwegian church on the corner OF
Broadway and Winnebago streets.
Rev. Glesne officiated. Services were
also held at the Springfield church,
Rev. Guam officiating, where the bur
ial took place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Home From Des Moines.

Burton Gilman arrived home yes
terday from Des Moines, where he had
been doing carpenter work on the
army barracks, and he has given us
the following about the army camp:
Camp Dodge is situated about II
miles northwest of Des Moines and it
is supposed to accommodate about
5000 soldiers, besides a big avia-
tion field. The Camp, when complete
will cover % square miles of land,
and is divided off in divisions, each
one holding one regiment, composed
of twelve companies of infantry and
one machine gun company. Each com
|pa1y have barracks of their own,
which is thirteen barracks in one di-
vision. Also the division has the
officers quarters, hospital and Y. M.
G. A. building. The barracks, are
4Ox14O feet. The camp has horse
barns to accommodate about 10000
head The camp is over half com
pleted now, and it would have been
rushed, but owing to the lack of lum-
Der they have been compelled to lay
a large number Of carpenters off for a
short. time. There are 1000 to 81
600 men working at the camp. The
camp is always under military law
and no one is allowed to go in with
out a pass. About 5000 soldiers
guard the camp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Decorah Trimmed Mabel.

Last Sunday DEBORAH played Mabel
on the later's grounds and beat them
IL to in a; 5 inning contest. Our
boys had bad luck in getting up there,
having two blow-outs and several 9TH
er things going wrong with the cars.
Hans Anderson did the slab work and
Lester Shelley of Burr Oak did the
receiving DEBORAH has done fine this
year in the base ball world, winning
9 out of II games so far this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Lutheran Church Picnic Sunday

The Lutheran church expects to
have its picnic next Sunday afternoon,
Sept. 2, at Charlie Schweinefus's
grove just west of town. Everybody is
cordially invited and all are kindly
asked to bring their picnic basket for
dinner. During the forenoon there
will be short program partly Ger
man and partly English. Also refresh
ments will be serve by the ladies,
which wills be sold at the usual price.
1t is also planned to have the picture
taken at the church Immediately afer
he service before going out to the
grove. All come AID enjoy the after
noon with us.
THE PASTOR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

We who remain should keep in
mind the fact that our friends and
neighbors who are soon to leave their
homes and loved ones to fight, to suf-
fer or perhaps to die for our beloved
country are being called away TO bat
tie for us. We should remember that
however honorable, useful or neces-
sary our work may be theirs is intin-
itely the harder part. While we do
our duty in our various callings, we
may have opportunity to benefit our
selves, some" OF us perhaps to Front
largely upon conditions thathaye made
their going and will make their stay
ing away necessary, no one knows
for how long, even if finally they re-
turn safely, as we all surely hope and
trust. Their part will be all sacrl-
flee and it is the realization of the
fact OF such sacrifice that has inspired
the universal impulse among the peo-
pie of all ages in every laAd to pay
highest honors to their soldiers and
sailor defenders We owe a debt that
perhaps we cannot fully appreciate 10
those who are going to fight our bat
ties for us.-Thompson Courier,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
INSTANT ACTION
SURPRISES MANY HERE.

This grocer's story surprises local
people: Il had bad stomach trou-
ble All. food seemed to sour and
form gas. Was always constipated.
Nothing helped until / tried buck
thorn bark, glycerine. etc., as mix
ed in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL
astonishedl me with it's INSTANT ac-
ton" Because Adleri-ka Pushes
the ENTIRE alimentary tract it re-
lieves ANY CASE constipation, sour
stomach or gas and prevents apper-
dicitis. 1t has QUICKEST action OF
anything we ever sold. r. A. Eng
bertson, druggist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
DEBORAH Horse Wins Big Purse.

Hal j., PAGER, owned by E. ]. Cur
tin, president of the Citizens Savings
Bank Of DEBORAH, won the 2:15 pace
known as the Hawkeye event a. he
state fair at Des Moines Monday. The
purse was $4,000 and Hal J. won in
three straight heats. The tastes: time
was 3:OS12. Mr.. Curtins share of this
purse will be about 81, 500,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Winneshiek Twelfth in List.

There are only twelve other boards
in Iowa that are required to furnish
a larger quota of men for the new
National army than Win1eshiek. This
county has to furnish 1S6, and only
IL others furnish more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
NJ. Il. Church Notes.

Sunday Services, 1890 A. NJ. The
Big Drive for Christ" 1880 p. NJ.
The Present Social Problem, It's
Dangers and a Christian Solution. !"
All Labor Organizations, Equity Lo-
Gals and working men are especially
invited. Special music. Sunday school
at the conclusion of the morning ser
vice
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
NnN at Fort Smelling.

Atty. E. p. Shea departed Sunday
morning for Fort Smelling to enter
the second ofiia1's training camp
opening now. He accompanied Mr.
and Mrs. Price in their automobile,
who were on their way home to
Montana, after visit at the home Of
Mrs. Prices mother, Mrs. Shea.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

Redecorated Congregational Church.
Ole Hamre, the painter and decor
ator, with his crew of men have just
finished redecorating the Congrega-
tional church, and they have done a
beautiful job, and the church pre-.
sents a very handsome appearan' e
now.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Man Killed Near Ossian.

A man about As years old and a
stranger was killed about mile east
of Ossian by Rock Island train yes
terday His body was cut in two in
two places.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
DIR. Wilson Gets Commission.

DR.. G. p. Wilson, the veterinarian.
received a commission of I'd Lieuten-
ant in the officers Veterinary Reserve
Corps, and is now awaiting his call.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

Don't expect to maintain wife on
taffy because you won her with II.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
CLYDE Line BOATS TO
RUN UN IL Dec. IS

The Chamber Of Commerce, together
with the Manufacturers Association,
have won the preliminary skirmlsh in
the fight they are making TO prevent
the Clyde Steamship Company from
abollshlng its steamship line between
Philadelphia end New York. and the
members Of both organizations are
hopeful that they viii eventually be
successful in having the service con-
tinued because u Is Of such vital inn
portance 10 the industrial and COM
meroial life Of this city.
Otis B. Kent. Of the L. s Shipping
Board, in charge Of tariff and rates,
yesterday afternoon informed Clarence
C. Klllen. secretary Of the Chamber Of
Commerce. that following a conference
with President Raymond, Of the Clyde
Line. he was able TO- announce that the
steamships would not be Withdrawn
today. as was stated
Instead, Mr. Raymond agreed to con-
tlnue the service until December IS.
Meantime, the shipping Board win
hold a hearing December 70 10 de-
termine the reasOnableness Of proposed
increases in rates 20 be sought by the
Clyde Line for freight carried between
Philadelphia and New York. It is
confidently anticipated that sllght in
creases in rates Will be allowed and
the service continued as at present.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
news Of WEEK
IN BUILDII.G TRADE
Some jobs Delayed by
Scarcity of All Kinds
of Materials
SOME CONTRACTS
ARE AWARDED

While local builders are hampered
By the scarcity or labor, both skilled
and unskilled, they are caused more
concern by the unreliable trsnsporta-
lion facilities. Numerous buildings un-
der construction are being delayed be-
cause Of the lack Of bricks and other
materials.
Because OF the lack Of bricks, Joyce
and kerrigan have been somewhat de-
layed in tho reconstruction Of the Ca
hin building. M Second and French
streets
For the erection Of a new switch
house. the Wilmington and Phlladel-
phia Traction Company has awarded a
contract TO Lewis and Roth Company,
Philadelphia. The building is TO be
one-story high, with basement, and Is
10 be 80 by 35 feet.
VI. smith, Of Ridgeley, Md, has been
awarded a contract for the building OF
new chapel at Marydel, Del, by the
Hev. VI. A. Cotter. The plans were pre-
pared by J. j. Kennedy.
Plans are being prepared by the Ben
lamin T. Shaw Company for the erec-
tion Of an addition TO It's plant at Sec
ond and Lombard streets. The addition
win be 200 by 30 feet.
The Historical Society Of Delaware
has awarded the contract for the re-
storatlon Of It's old building at Tenth
and Market streets. to w. Howard May.
The building is two stories high ana or
brick construction, with slate roof.
70 is understood that an addition 20
The Belts Machine Company is contem-
plated by The dupont Company, which
company recently purchased the prop
ertY.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
WATER
BADLY POLLUTED
State Bacteriologist Tells
Officials of Conditions
at Henry Clay
NO DANGER OF
DISEASE SPREAD

state and city officials. who met in
conference in Attorney General Rein
hardt's Office yesterday to discuss the
condition Of the water Of the Brandy
wine creek. were surprised when in
formed by state Bacteriologlst Watson
that an examination Of fifteen drops Of
water taken from the creek near Henry
Clay showed $500 bacteria. lt was
stated that the refuse matter which is
alleged TO have polluted the stream
was allowed 10 remain on the hillside
above the creek by owners Of prop
critics there for a month. and despite a
warning from the health authorities
nothing was done by them except 70
spread a thin layer Of lime on the sur
face. This refuse matter. 70 was said,
came from cesspool.
The conference was attended by City
Engineer F.. NJ Hopes. representing
the Water Department; Or. A. T..
Frantz, secretary OF the state Board Of
Health; DR.. V. NJ Myers, secretary Of
The city Board Of Health; II. ]. Watson,
State bacteriologist; Montgomery Alex
ander, meteorological chemist; w. NJ.
Rltchie, former health officer Of this
city, and others interested IN the case.
Following the conference. Mr.. Green
stated that an immediate Investigation
would be made and such action taken
as the evidence may warrant
A conviction Of "stream pollution
IN Delaware carries with 10 a penalty
Of not less than $1,000 fine nor more
than 5000. at the discretion Of the
court.
Mr.. Hopes stated that in his opin-
Ion there was no occasion for alarm
In Wilmington. While the stream
carried deadly bacteria 70 an alarm
Ing degree the water supply here shows
no evidence Of pollution, frequent tests
having eben recently made for the pur-
pose Of ascertaining that fact, because
Of the seriousness Of the situation up
the Brandywlne and the fact that the
stream IN question flows directly in
that river.
The Water Department and City
Board Of Health have received many
complaints within the past % hours
relative 20 a very peculiar taste In
The city's drinking water. While many
people have become alarmed, fearing
that the water Is contaminated by the
unsanitary conditions existing up the
Brandywine, those in a position 10
speak authoritatively ridicule the idea,
and state that the trouble Is likely due
10 an excess Of precaution on the part
OF the Water Department. In other
words certain chemicals used in puri-
flying the water may have been used in
excess by some official in order TO
purify the water.
While the Water Department officials
are not inclined TO advance any opin-
Ions IN the matter they are taking
steps 90 remedy Tho trouble immedi- /
ately.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
SHIP IN DISASTER had
TROUBLE Leaving PHILA

The beginning Of the trip OF the Bel
gian relief ship limo, which ended In the
explosion in Halifax harbor, was an in
auspicious one The lmo about four
weeks ago had left Philadelphia and
was proceeding down the Delaware
river. seaward bound. when a libel was
nled against the ship by the Schmall
Engineering Works, Of Philadelphia, In
the Federal District Court, Of Della
ware.
a Philadelphia attorney hurried here
In an effort 10 overtake the ship IN
Delaware waters, as 10 was too late to
lpprehend her in Pennsylvania waters.
United states Marshal Fairy comman-
deered an automobile and made a rec
ord rum to New Castle where he board
od o. fast tug and served the papers af-
Ter the ship had been stopped Just
above that city. 10 was released and
permitted 70 proceed only after a bond
Of sii.0 900 bad been deposited, pending
settlement Of the claims.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
IKE elliott TO head
HIGHLETS next Year

lke Elliott backneld star NJ the
Wilmington lugh school team, was
lected captain 0f The 1918 eleven at a
ecsnt metng of tho lettermcn.
The men WHO viii be awarded the
,chool letter for lhc past season are A;
capt. De Luca, Elliott. Hayes, Warren,
carter. McGraw. Fcinbcrg Donaldson,
Tollin. Almond. Fell Wise, Bounds.
stewart and Manager Wills.
Seven Of the letlermen, Almond
Carter. De Luca, Fell. Tolliu, Wise and
stewart, will be lost through gradu-
ation, while II is understood that sew
cral more have already quit school
since the football season closed. With
most Of the leading players back and
some Of the second string men that
have been developed during the pres
rnt season. a strong team should be
the result next year with proper coach
nc