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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
TIME FOR MATCHING.
Winter Matched Chicks Are Very
Profitable End of the Chicken
Industry.

The purpose for which birds are
needed and the class to which they
belong decide the season for begin
ming incubation. Those who raise
broilers in any appreciate num-
bers must begin Matching late in De-
cember. If one has a good market
and understands how to care for
winter Matched chicks, this is very
profitable end of the industry, though
the fertility of eggs is low in cold
weather and the life germs of the
fertile eggs may be poor.
Small breeds, as Leghorns, Ham
burgs and Polish may be Matched az
late as May and mature before cold
weather, but heavy birds should DE
Matched in February and forced to
early maturity if intended as layers
If so managed, they will lay all win
ter, but if Matched as late as April or
May, it will require expert care to
get a pullet of the Asiatic or Ameri'
can class into laying condition be-
fore autumn and they may not laJ
until nearly a year old. If possible
Asiatics should be Matched before
the middle of February and Ameri
cans before the first of March, a;
both classes are slow to mature un
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
Caught in Circular Saw.

Michael Birgen, manager OF tho
Birgen electrical Co., of New Hamp-
ton, had miraculous escape from
horrible death Wednesday NOR
ming, when his clothes were cut clear
down to his skin by a swiftly run
ming circular saw.
Birgen and his father were start
ing up a saw with gasoline engine at
their home on South Water avenue.
Michael started the engine, not no.
ticing that the clutch which oper-
ates the saw was in pulling position.
When the engine started the saw
started. too. He did not notice this
and in reaching over the saw to adj
Just some part OF the engine thu
teeth of the saw caught his clothing.
His undergo rments were cut and torn
and his body was just grazed by the
saw blades, bringing the blood in a
small quantity, but doing no partic-
ular injury.
The clothing in its cut condition
was viewed by many at the Blrgen
| electrical store, and everybody
agreed that birgens escape from
death seemed miracle.-New
Hampton Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
Meets Death in Suspicious Fire.

The residence of John Cray, q
bachelor aged sc years, residing
southeast of Chester was burned to
the ground Sunday night and the
body of Mr.. Cray was found in the
ruins so badly burned as to be un-
recognizable, but little being recover
ed except some of the larger bones
and the skull. A light in the house
was seen by some Of the neighbors
about o'clock in the evening, and
at about eleven o'clock parties in
Chester saw the blaze and located
it as in the direction of the Cray
farm and phoned to neighbors con-
corning it which was their first
knowledge of the fire which when
they arrived had made such head
way that the building was practically
destroyed. 1t was evident that the
fire had started from the north end
of the building, while the remains CT
Mr.. Cray were found in the south
end of the building near the place
where his bed was placed.
| Mr.. Cray was in Cresco a short
time ago advertising for knowledge
of 3 head of cattle which were TAX
en- from his place several week;
ago. Sheriff Ferrie has discovered
that the cattle in question were solo
in Harmony and has the check giver
the person who sold them, who @
course gave an assumed name. u
view of this affair and other suspi
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
II Cheese Factories in Allamakee


ID. j. Murphy is nothing If not en-
terprising and through his efforts
Allamakee county will soon boast OF
eleven cheese factories. Factories
are now located at Rossville, Volney,
Hanover, 2, Village Creek, French
Creek, Cherry Mound, Harpers Fer
ry, Forest Mills and two at Lycurgus.
Mr. Murphy was also instrumental
in organizing the State Bank at
Rossville which opened for business
the first of February, and of which
John H. Palmer will be the cashier.
Mr.. Murphy has been factor in the
progressive development of Waukon
and Allamakee county and we are al
ways glad to take notice of these
splendid evidences of his interest IN
the community.-W Republi'
can.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
Ships Cattle and Buys Sedan.

j. r. Jensen left yesterday for
Chicago with two carloads of fat cat
tie of his own feeding. There seems
to be connection between that fact
and the other fact that Mr.. Jensen
has just bought from c. H. Boyle an
Oakland six of sedan type, which
showed it's form by coming home
from Waterloo 10 West Union after
the heavy and drifted snow of a
week ago Sunday. Mr.. Jensen is a
man who has good judgment as to
what constitutes quality, and a pur-
pose of having just that. He is the
FIRST man in this community to get
a car of the sedan type, but it is pre-
dicted that demand for the classier
models will be noticeable in the 10
cal market the coming season.
West Union Gazette.
-O--
TRY Our Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
der average conditions.

der average COuClllOuS'
Highly specialized layers like the
Mediterraneans should not be hatch
ed before the first of April, as they
may moult in the fall if they mature
too early, in which case they may not
resume laying until very late in the
winter. They make better winter
layers which make the big egg mo-
ney. June and July chicks may
thrive well, but such pullets rarely
begin to lay until nearly spring.
Three or four times as many
chicks should be Matched as there
are hens to be discarded, because az
least half the chicks will be males
and there will be some inferior pull
lets to be culled and sold in mar
ket unless used on the home table.
The sale of culls and cockerels
should pay for all the eggs used III
Matching and for the feed needed be-
fore they reach marketable age.
After deciding how many pullets
will be required to replace the old
hens, and the probable amount OF
males and culls, fifty per cent more
eggs should be allowed, as a hatch Of
two thirds of the eggs is fairly salts
factory provided the chicks are Wig.
orous.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07

We have few sheep-lined ul-
sters left at the old price if you are
interested-the prices for next fall
will be almost prohibitive-a good
coat will cost you from $4,000 to
$500 next fall. S. Larsen. So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
Record Price for Hogs.

Twelve dollars, the highest price
since the civil war, was paid for live
hogs at the union stock yards in Chi
cago last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07
Our SDring Stock

of shoes is here and they are fine
lot-the prices on dress shoes are
1915, $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50,
and $500. Work shoes S2.75, $500,
and $3.50. s. Larsen. 5-2w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07

cious circumstances, there are many
who are inclined to the belief that
Mr.. Cray was murdered and the
building fired to conceal the crime.
-Cresco Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-02-07

Try Our Want Column.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
GERMANS Launch
counter ATTACK
Both British and French Fall
Back From Insignificant
Positions
ST. BERTHE FARM
TAKEN BY TEUTONS
By The United Press.

pg AuC NUlltu Lltoh.
LONDON, May 15.-Gcrmany
launched a concerted counter attack
On both the French and British fronts
Today of such force as to suggest al
most a general counter offensive
movement. The attacks were repealed
;or the most part but both the British
and the French forces we're compelled
TO relinquish insignificant bits of
ground.
Field Marshal Haig's report detailed
tremendous German bombardment
Of the positions his troops have gain
ed on the Hindenburg line and partic-
ularly at Bullecolrt followed by at
tacking waves. There was heavy
fighting. IN the northern part Of the
village the British commander in
chief frankly admitted advanced posts
had been forced back a short distance
The French official report showed
violent bombardment of General Nivelle''
recently gained positions on the Chemir
Des Danes ladies Highway and q
powerful German attack over wid'
front near La Bouvelle. The assault
was repulsed by machine gun fire eNoop
in one spot where a small advance
trench was occupied.
Other attacks reported in the Frencl
war office statement indicated tn
tremendous scope of the German counte
offensive movement--at Filain, north o
Oraonne, cast of Hill los, northeast o
Auberive, attacks being repulsed. The
were declared unsuccessful by the off
cial statement.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
JOAN The WOMAN STANDS
OUT AS WONDERFUL FILM.

One Of the m.6t beautiful motion
pictures whi.h it has been this citys
good fortune to see this season lis
Joan. the Woman" which is being
shown four days this week at the
Queen Theatre. Geraldine Farrar. tho
noted operate star and considered one
of the greatest actresses Of the pres
ent day, plays the part of Joan" and
in no other role has she ever been
more delightful or beautiful.
Joan, The Woman" is a phoa?play
lin two parts 1t follows very closal5
the life of Joan dare, that inspired
patriot Of historic note. who led
Frances armies TO victory Through
out the entire play there is a slrong
patriotic note struck which at the
opening performances of the nrodlic-
ton yesterday afternoon and evening
swayed the audiences frequently TO
enthusiastic applause. The production
| is beautifully staged and is full OF
action and fire which keeps the a0-
] dionce keyed to tho highest point of
interest Tho picture is infinitely ap-
pealing and it has the highest com
mendation from all classes OF per
sons, inclut.ng the clergy. profess
4 sional men and men at the head o.
national affairs. President Wilson.
vino viewed It IN Washington declared
/ it to be q most Impressive and beau
tiiul picture"
THE music OF TIC production is oN-
ceptionally good. and through the
/ score the strains Of the "Marseiliaise'
run. The picture is very spectacular
he battle scenes. which are NOT toe
numerous, are realistic. while tn,
burning Of Joan at the stake is on,
Of the most marvellous pictures o
. modern motion picture photography
The various parts are taken by man,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
DR.. sPRUANcE NEAR DEATH

DR.. J. Harvey Spruance, who is IN
with pneumonia, was very low today.
The doctors attending him hold but
little hope of his recovery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
Attractions at the Theatres

well known theatrical stars, including
Tully Marshall. James O'Neil, Theo-
dore Roberts, Wallace Reid, Marjorie
Daw, and others. The production cost
one million dollars to be put on and
$4,000 persons take part in it,
AT THE GARRICk.
Everything on the Garrick bill made
a hit with the audience last night.
Bicknell a clever clay modeler. af-
forded a study especially for those
who are interested in art. while
everybody found much to entertain
them in his dexterity. The Ki-
taro Troupe Of Japanese Comedians
proved unusually interesting they be
ing able to do many things that APP
pear ~ be impossible. while they are
also funny, A clever singing and
dancing act was given by wilkins and
Wilkis Madison and Winchester. two
lively comedians, kept the audience
LAUGHING with their wit and wisdom
one of the biggest hits of the bill was
the act of Dunbar's singing bell ring
ers They are wonderfully sailed on
the bells. while their vocal accom-
piisbments are equally good. For the
children in particular Dainty Land
was of special interest. 1t is a yer,
! clever act given by seven juvenile
comedians. Preparedness a comic
sketch which was given by Roy Brian
and Mia Mae got lots Of applause.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
AT TUE MAJESTIC.

Blanche Sweet. supported by
Ihomas Meighan, made their appear
ance at the Majestic yesterday in
The Silent Partner and gave most
interesting performance. The big
crowds that packed this popular the
atre. particularly at the evening
performances. were well pleased
with the work of the popular star
and her leading man, Thomas Meig-
nan The support OF every member Of
the company was also appreciated.
The story has many commendable fea-
lures. No time is lost in getting the
action started and a good supply OF
incidents is provided. The added at.
traction, Black Diamond comedy,
proved a funny feature and was the
cause of much laughter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
S. HART TO BE
AT VICTORIA THEATRE

William S. Hart, the hero movie"
actor. on Wednesday afternoon will
appear at the Victoria Theatre where
many of his features are shown and
deliver a brief talk on the art Of
photoplay and deal particularly with
his lAiest production, The Square
Deal Man" which is to appear at the
Victoria Theatre in the near future.
He will be entertained by the manage
ment of the Victoria Theatre during
his short stay here.
His appearance at the Victoria The
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
BABY SHOP

Spring apparel for very little babies.
Capes and Coats Of fine cashmere.
trimmed with silk braid, with silk
lined capes, S2.75 to $500.
Fine Cans of batiste or lawn,
daintily trimmed. size 1916 inch.
machine made, soc to $3.50; hand
made, SOC to 1915.
Cap Innings Of china silk, in pink
white and blue, sizes 1916 inch, 30,
80 and 80 cents.
Lingerie Coach Bonnets,. very fluffy
and pretty FOR spring, 75c TO 1915.
Long Dresses, with or without
yOkes. trimmed with lace and en-
broideries, some with hand work, 59c
to $500
Pique Coach Robes. machine made.
soc 10 $3.50
Lawn and Batiste, Pillow Sins. 25c.
35c. soc. 7Jc, S1.00 to $500 FOR tie
handmade.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
no BEGIN CHURCH WORK.

Work on the construction of the
new church building at the corner OF
Broome street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. for the Church of the New
Jerusalem will be commenced as soon
as the transfer of the land has been
completed Al a meeting of the mem
bers of the congregation yesterday ar
ternOon the plans for the edifice were
received and approved, and the archi-
tect was directed to prepare the plan
for the use of the contractor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
AT THE SAVOY.

or all the detective dramas OF re-
cent years. none created such a sem
sation as The Argyle Case" which
has now been adapted for the screen
as a Selznick picture production, and
will be shown at the Savoy Theatre
today for the last time, with Robert
Warwick as the star. This play was
the Joint work OF Harvey ]. OHigglns
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
QUEEN DE DANCE.

It has been a long time coming,
but straw hats are making their ap-
pearance and you know what that
means-Summer will soon be here.
You don't want to be a wall flower
this summer. Learn to dance now
Beginners class tonight at Dawson's
Queen de Dance OF you can arrange
for private lessons. Afternoons, 1 to
Tx
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
Bv The United Press.

BERLIN, Via London. May IS
German forces stormed and captured
St. Berthe farm, east of Fort Malinai-
son, near Monchy, today's official
statement declared. English attacks
around Monchy we're broken down in
an annihilating fire.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15

and Harriet Ford. the noted American
dramatists. who, in order 10 reach
tho heights Of realism. called in as
third collaboration the celebrated de-
tective, William j. Burns. Mr.. War
wick is the ideal type for the central
role in this rippingly good story and
he has been surrounded by a cast of
noted nlaYerY
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
MIR. CHALFANT WINS appeal.

In the case Of Jefferson ID. Chalfant
ap appeal from a $40 fine imposed
upon him by local justice Of the
peace on q charge OF cruelty TO ami
mails, Judge Rice this morning, in
the Court OF General Sessions. re-
versed the judgment below and sus-
tanned an appeal taken through Mr..
Chalfants attorney. William II. Small
ley. Mr. Chalfant was convicted be-
fore Magistrate ellis OF striking a
horse with a spade in an alteration
in which he and some neighbors al
Richardson Park engaged some time
ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15

atre during the afternoon showing Of
The Americana viii doubtless re-
ceiVe a hearty welcome. particularly
Dy those who have seen the many
William $. Hart, Triangle features
which were and will continue to be
SHOWN at the Victoria Theatre.
I'm addition to the talk Mr.. Hart
VIII deliver he will answer questions
concerning the photoplay art which
members Of the audience win be at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
Get OUT short 'ONS.
SUMNER has ARRIVED
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 15.-Time to
get out the short 'uns ii you live east
of the Rockies and get ready for a
large, blistering summer.
The Weather Bureau today issued
warning that summer is here to stay
and that there1l be no more weather
of the unseasOnably cool kind. such as
has been enjoyed so far this spring.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
HOLLY wee MAY talk
Peace AGAIN TODAY


BY The United FTess.
LONDON, May l5.-Further details
of Gcrmany's war aims were to be an
nounced by the Imperial German chan
cellor in the Reichstag today. Berlin
dispatches declared the speech would
probably not be a formal prepared in
advance document. but that Won Beth
mann lIollweg would talk in answer to
various interpretations. From this it
was deduced that nothing really new or
striking would be announced.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-15
BY The United Press.

BY Inc United Press.
PARIS. May 15.-The German forces
launched an attack against the
French lines on a wide front near
Bouvelle. following a violent artillery
bombardment. the war office an
nounced today.
Heavy fighting at various other sec
tons Of the front was also reported.
In the BOuvelle attack the Germans
we're checked and failed to reach the
French lines, except at one small adj
vance trench.
Other German attacks were launch
ed southeast of Filan. north Craonne,
east of hill los and northeast of Au-
Derive. all of which the war Office
said failed, French defenders impris-
oning many Germans
In the WOevre and Lorraine French
raiding parties successfully cleaned
up enemy trenches, taking many
prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

Glendale, one of the rapidly growing prosperous communities of the Salt River valley, has often been compli- mented upon the acquisition and main tenance of many useful and public or Ysnizations Among them is a rest room for the benefit of the women rom all parts of that district who hap 5en to be in town shopping or for social purposes. This rest room is To- sated in the east end Of the Stauffer- Nelhinch block on Washington street. 1t was opened to the public March IT, it which time a tea was served by the women from the Woman's club, pri- narily in charge of Mrs. c. H. Tinker, Mrs. James L. Cant and Mrs. c. H. Shively. The decorations were violets, Erown in Glendale, and each guest at he opening was given a bouquet of hem. The council at that time gave he project great help, and the present .ity council is working in cooperation with the merchants in it's maintenance. Mayor H. c. Tinker of the council iliowed s150 for the furnishing; the touncii consisting of A. A. Carrick, John Mccoy pr. J. B. Hill, Jose Stout md the mayor; Harry c. White being he town clerk
 The city now pays $20 a month to- wards the maintenance of the institu- ion. The balance and principal part If the expense of operating the rest 'oom Is paid for by the merchants of siendale at the rate of $1 a month 'ach. for which they are given a card Advertisement on the wall in the rest loom.
 In the rest room are ten large, com crtable rockers, four rockers for chil- tren. two lounges, library table and rritfng desk. Toilet and lavatory is llso provided.
 The rest room is opened every day rom s o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock at night, and on Tuesday and Thursday is open from until 10 tclock in the evening.
 The rest room has been q. great sl1c- 'ess Tn every way. It means that more 'eople are trading in their home town md the merchants are highly pleased u Its value. It is felt that it makes if measurable for the women living in nat community to come to their home own to shop. Visitors coming to glendale are impressed with the CO., operative spirit of the merchants. It also a very convenient place for many small committee meetings and iserui as a place for leaving parcels br others to call for.
 The matron in charge has proven of 'ood assistance in acting as negotiaf- ng medium without cost. between tbe mpioyer and employe. The matron
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

also acts in many capacities. such as locating strangers and as a general information bureau. Its location is exceptionally convenient for such pur- poses.
 The following are the merchants whose advertising cards make it pos sible to maintain, month in and month our very valuable and high appreciated Glendale organizations:
 Glendale Lumber Co.,, Clark's Dry Goods Co.,, Harper's Drug Store Glen dale News, Peoria Lumber Co, Glen dale State Bank, City Transfer CO, L. W. Hoel. contractor, Security State Bank, Glendale Grocery, Pattersons Second Hand Store, Palace Ice Cream Par1or, Sullnivan & Green, Pitcher Drug Store, C. H. Ketchum, Poultry; Englehart Grocery, American Restau- rant, Dr. Otto Stauffer Grocery. Mer- ryfield's Dry Goods Co.,; Meyers & Carrick, Donofrio Cactus Candy Store Jacks Place. Glendale Meat Market Sine Bros, Hardware; R. W. Patter- son, Real Estate; Glendale Studio Ford Garage, BriWelI, Blaclssmith: The Pantatorium, Cleaners; F. B. Tyce barber.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
PIGEONS BRING GOOD WISH FOR
 GREATEST

HOming pigeons which are used iii the signal corps of the American, French and Belgian armies yester- day brought a message of greeting to Secretary Zachau of the state fair from President Won kIeinSmid of the University of Arizona The birds were released in Tucson early in the morning., arriving here before noon making the no miles in three hours and a half.
 The pigeons that were shipped to the Old Pueblo Thursday were on display the following day with the message they were to carry. They were liberated at 7:10 o'clock by Charles R. Adamson- of the univer- sity. arriving at the loft of H. c. Powers near the Indian school at
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

10:4O o'clock with the following word:
 Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 10, 7:10 a. m. Secretary Zachau, Care H. q. Powers,
 Phoenix, Arizona Dear Secretary Zachau: Best wishes for the most success
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09
SOCIETY

Mrs. Richard P. JOY has returned
from New York
s.
Mrs. Neil Snow len for Chicago,
Tuesday 10 visit friends
o
Mr. and Mrs. f. j Kruce. Of Vir-
ginis-pk.. have gone to New York.
Mrs John r. Sullivan, OF Vir
ginia-pk. is entertaining Mrs. Jean
Dupont OF Chicago.
o
Mrs. Gertrude Boyer Stearns was
hostess for the Morning Music club
in her home. No, s37 woodward-ave.
Saturday
Miss Ernestine CritEor. OF Colo
rado-ave.. will give a bridge party,
Wednesday afternoon. for Miss Flor
ence Bsbbitt.
Mr. and Mrs. George 7. Sanders
have returned from their wedding
trip and arc az home at No. 11s
OlthWs-si-s WAlkerNllle. INT
@
Miss Katherine Semmes. OF Mem
phis, Tenn. who has been the guest
Of her sisters, Mrs. Frederick Stoepel,
will return 10 her home. Wednes-
day.
d.
The engagement OF Miss Jose
phine Taitt OF Ashland. Wis. TO
Dean Naples sharp. son OF Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas r. Sharp, of Detroit,
is announced
The meeting Of the Garden club
Of Michigan, which was to have
been held in the home OF Mrs. O. A.
DuCharme. Wednesday afternoon,
has been postponed