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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-03
HOME BOYS WRITE
FROM CAMP DOGDE
Ed. Keefe Il. 3, Hans Anderson, City,
and Clarence Lambert of Bloom
field Twp. Write About
Army Life.
THEY ALL LIKE
LIFE AT THE CAMP
Are All Well Fed and Are Enthusias-
tic About Their Treatment. Tn
Gle Sam is Good 70 Them.

Camp Dodge, Sept. 26.
Dear Friend Al:
How is everything? We arrived o.
X. Lost track of your brother Hans
for two days, but finally located him
He is alright, and was pretty lone
some, but is getting over it alright
am in the machine gun company.
Don't know why they assigned me
here, but l like it better than the in
fantry. I am the only one here from
Winneshiek. Clarence Jacobson is in
the next company right across the
street. We didn't stick together very
long, they sure did scatter the boys
around. 1t was fierce here for two
days, but like it fine now. See John
Dotseth quite often, as he is only a
little ways from here, but Hans is
about mile away.
l want you to think how large this
place is-it is about six miles long.
don't know how wide it is, but all
you can see is John" that's what
they call the drafted men. All you
can hear is left, right" I walked
$50 miles today, if / walked a foot.
The first day here l landed in the
kitchen, helped feed $50 men. 1 was
telling Hans about it, how he laugh
ed. The next day went down to see
him, and behold he was in the kitch-
en-. Then was when l laughed. We
have all got to do the same thing. I
saw cashier of bank unloading
coal yesterday with his collar about
o1e-half mile upon his neck.
Well AL, I don't know if I had bet
ter bother you any more but if you
feel like answering let me here from
you. and if anybody else around there
would like to write me, I would be
more than pleased to hear from them.
Regards to all,
ED. KEEFE
$3.50 NJ. G.. Blu.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-03
Camp Dodge, Sept. 26.
Sc--339 NJ. G.. Blu.

Camp Dodge, Sept 26.
Ny Dear Sister:
Well how is the telephone business
coming? We had this afternoon off
so l thought 1 would make use OF
my pencil. We have "wednesday and
Saturday afternoons off and all day
Sundays. Who do you suppose came
walking into our barracks but Cooley
Haugen, he is here in the same regl-
ment l am in. It's funny hadn't seen
him before. l also saw Captain Har-
ry Baker walking past our barracks.
but didn't get chance to speak to
him.
Clarence Severson and the other
boys of the First Iowa leave tomor-
row for Deming, New Mexico.
John Dotseth comes down here
real often. 1 was put on kitchen po-
lice duty Sunday-waiting on table,
washing dishes, scrubbing tables and
swatting flies. Some job, Ell? We
haven't been examined yet and l
haven't any idea when we will be.
Geo. Cuchioftis has been made tenn
porary Corporal. There is one fellow
here who is awfully homesick. | feel
sorry for him. You can't cheer him
up, because he won't pick converse
ton. / am we'll satisfied with this
life and we certainly have good grub.
For supper we had apple pudding,
liver fried in onions, potatoes, corn,
peas. and tea. But l haven't tasted
butter since we had dinner in Wat
erloo. Our company certainly hasn't
any kick coming on eats. We have
canteen across the street here and
it's packed all the time. They took
in Some over $500 last Sunday.
Guess that's going some. Our COM
pany gets certain per cent OF what
they take in ald that goes into our
grub, so you see the more money they
take in the more grub we get. we
haven't got our uniforms yet, but eX-
pect we will get them tomorrow.
Well | guess | will have to close,
will write more later. Greet the folks
and friends.
Your loving brother,
HANS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-03
Moving to DecOrah.

The G. d. Bollman family OF
Frankville are moving to Decorah
this week, and will occupy the fine
home they purchased from Otto Dahl
jelm on West Water street. They are
a fine family and will be welcomed
as residents here. a83
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-03
It's a Safe Bet.

Every time we see an old timer
tapping his coffee out of saucer we
feel like Offering to wager that he's
wearing sleeve holders to match his
suspenders.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-03
Camp Dodge, La.
Sept. 26, 1917.

Dear Folks:
I received the papers you sent me
and was tickled to death to get them
it seemed fine to get the news from
up there. am glad to get the news
CONTINUED on last page)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-03

Sept. 2S, 1917.
Mr.. John j. McAndrews,
Decorah Public Opinion,
Decorah, Iowa.
My dear john
| wish you would If possi-
BILE secure the names and ad-
dresses OF the Winneshiek
County boys who have gone
to the service of their country
and see, that the Public Opin-
ion is sent. to them while they
are away. Awe can at least do
this much and | am sure II
will serve the double purpose
of informing them of all the
home news and of the inter
est and pride w4at home shall
always have in our brave boys
who are sacrificing so much
for the cause OF humanity.
Sincerely,
HARRY SNGREEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
Mrs. Leon Thompson
Hostess to We-Like-It
Club Yesterday

Yesterday afternoon at her pretty
home on South Florida avenue, Mrs
Leon Thompson was the charmins
hostess to the We-Like-lt club
Roses predominated in the decora.
tons, and added touch of lowell
hess to the attractive rooms Fur
tables were arranged for rock, and
at the close of the games ii was
found that lovely box of stationery
had been won by Mrs r. l.. Warning,
and the consolation. tiny rooster,
went to Mrs. F. r. Carswcll The
latter also delighted the guests with
some vocal music during the after
noon.
The hostess served a delicious sal j..
al course, after which her guests
riade their adieux, thanking her for
most pleasant afternoon.
Those present were Mrs. Walter
retwiler. Mrs ] ID. Freer, Mrs. T.
l. Cardwell Mrs. ]. D. Freer. Mrs.
T l. Warning, Mrs A. u. Boring,
Mrs I.angford, Mrs. Tenny, Mrs.
Walter Bates. Mrs. NJ G Waring,
Mrs George Mershon, Mrs. W, S.
1rvln. Mrs. T.. X Carswell and Miss
Annie Laurie Warning
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
CET-TOGETHfR
BANQUET TO
BE HELD BY
CHAMBER COMMERCE
ON APRIL I6

y get-together dinner or banquet
wili be given by the Chamber of
Commerce at the Kibler Hotel Tues
day night, April 18th, Immediately
following the election OF the Board
of Directors and the officers for the
ensuing year, which election will be
held on that day The polls will be
kept open from | O'Clock until {
o clock on the day named. At the
close of the polls the vote will be
canvassed and the result will be an
nornced after the company has
gathered around the banquet table.
Plates for the dinner will cost 81
each, and tickets must he procured
from the secretary OF the Chamber
not later than Saturday evening,
April 18th.
Local speakers and probably some
good boosters from out Of town will
make the welkin ring in behalf of
harmony and the pull-together spir-
II and the building OF bigger and
better Lakeland. Participants in the
dinner are not limited to the Cham
hcr of Commerce membership. though
il is hoped that all members of the
organization will attend Any cVzen
who is interested in the city's
growth and welfare will be welcomed
or the same terms as members OF the
Chamber of Commerce.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
". c. 7. U. Meeting

The regular monthly meeting or
tho Woman's Christian Temp rance
Union was held at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church yesterday after
room, with the president. Mrs G p
Webb, presiding.
The meeting opened with dcvo-
t.onal exercises and the business scs-
sion followed. The minutes q last
meeting were read and approved and
reports from the different depart
nauts were heard. which showed
that the W. c. T. Z arc busy
ccs" ard are doing a great work i'm
lakeland Mrs Wehh then gave a
rcp1rt on tho district convention
hich was held in Haines CITY last
week. which was full Of enthusiasm
end interest. Lakeland Union won
tIe banner for the work I'm tho larg-
cet number of departments; also had
tho hest press report for which a
wears subscription 10 tho Union
sirral tthe W. c. T. L. national pa
PERI was given 10 tho press reporter.
which was very much appreciated
Thanks 10 the district president and
officers. The membership banner Is
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

Mr.. c. G.. Memminger, president
OF the Coronet Phosphate Co. AMI
family, will leave Monday for their
Is matter OF regret to their Lake
land friends to learn that they viii
probably not make this city their
home again, Mr.. Memminger having
disposed OF his home and is now re-
moving his business offices to Coro-
net. The family will divide their
time between Asheville and New
York City
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

Mr. c. G. Memminger recently
sole his handsome home on Orange
street to Mr.. d. b. KILLER. Of Dun
Mellon. the consideration being sl5,-
Gao Mr.. Kibler. who is vice presi-
dert OF the First National Bank or
this city, contemplates moving his
family down if his interests will per
MI however. If this proves imprac-
teable, he will build an addition to
tbs fine home and convert it into an
nn-lo-date apartment house TO be run
IN connection with the KILLER hotel.
ms is one of the handssmest prop
e't'es in Lakeland, and is ideally sit
sa'ed for either purpose now under
'iasideration by Mr. Kibler.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
FARMERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Lakeland
Farmers Club will be held April u,
hui at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
G. {. Fiddler upon Lake Hunter, in
stead of at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. ]. Julian as previously an
nounccd MRS. IRWIN KELSEY,
Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

Mrs. c. A. Goodloe. of Alamo
Tenn, has been the guest for several
days OF Mrs. Ida Loving and family
Mrs Goodloe is Past Grand Matron
o. the Eastern Star order for the
Grand Lodge Of Tennessee. She re-
Gently visited the lodge Of the East
ern Star in Lakeland.-P Plant City
Courier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
SUGGESTION
FOR PROTECTION
AND CARE Of
FINISHED ROADS


Now that Polk county is engaged
Ia spending nearly two millions OF
d"aars in improved roads B. i time
mat some plans for systematic main
, tehance Of these roads should be
worked out. 1t will not do to wait
until the roads are badly in need of
repair The ounce of prevention"
should be used now and the stitch
IT. time taken. While the work OF
Construction was going on Orange
county was engaged in still further
mp owing bitches. grades. culverts
al" bridges. and in banking up and
Iotherwise protecting the outer edges
.of the roadway where erosion from
rainfall threatened the permanency
.ct the roadbed Bermuda grass was
planted and now for miles. there is
a Sood sod, which. on the nine-foot
roads. gives an added width OF good
hard ground for passing. SIGN posts
should be erected on the completed
parts of the road for the benefit of
the traveller, and lot OF finishing
work done so that Polk county's
road system may he the pride Of the
state.
It seems as though the Polk Coun-
~ Good Roads Association. which
worked faithfully for more than two
Years to secure this system of roads.
might we'll spend some further time
in working out some plans in coon
erection with the commissioners
v hereby the taxpayers money shall
he even better invested: ARRANGE fo'
a patrol system whereby every mile
~ the road. as completed by the con
tractors is put into perfect shape by
such finishing touches as will give
more Of real permanency and addee
efficiency and appearance II taken
H. time a small patrol with simple
equipment could easily take care of
n considerable mileage There are
now existing several places on the
supposedly finished roadway which
need some finishing work not in
cluded perhaps in the specifications
for the contracts. and now is the
;mc to take ca,c OF II before tho
sImmer rains come on and rake a
big job out of what would be a sIl-
PIE matter if cared for in advance.
natrol system now and wish II had
been adopted sooner Let MS not wait
for our personal experience along
these lines, but at once adopt means
To provide this ounce OF proven
ton" Better to take care OF what
We have. IL even slower progress in
road extension is made. than to neg
l'tt WIFI ne nave anu continue ~
spent money failing continually to
provide protection and guard against
waste OF funds
Tho work OF the Good Roads AS
slciation was a strenuous one for
those engaged actively therein. bur
Is the days and months go by, much
Of the credit due for this work will
fail to be appreciated by the taxpay-
ers who will forget the initial cf-
forts and think only OF the failure t.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
In Society
MT and Mrs. l. Dale Williams
VIII GIVE Dance at Francis
Beach Tonight in Honor
OF Miss Alma Canary

Miss Alma Canary. the charming
Young sister of Mrs. l. Dale VII
rams who is here on a visit from
New York city. will be the honoraa
AT a lovely dance to be given for her
by Mr. and Mrs Williams this even
ing at Francis Beach.
Nusic by Marks orchestra will
make the hours pass most delightfully."-
as the guests trip the light fantastic
at this pretty resort. Fruit punch
WEI be served during the dancing
and later cream and cake.
MT and Mrs. Williams guests on this
occasion will be Misses Canary Nell
Coleman, Reta Phillips. Gladys Har-
wood Alma Bassett. Elizabeth
Pritchett, Helen Conibear. Mary
Grower. Marie Millar, Mary Jack
son; Messrs, Fred Benford VIII
Sammon' W. l. King. T. b.
osteen, Henry Conibear. Alber;
Smith, Bolton Lanier. Spessard Hol-
land. Clarence Smith, Orme Rohb.
Grady Deem. Armel Dudley, George
Moore Mr. Sawyer. Ned Skipper. Os-
san nrane. Clifford Urwiller Robt
McNulty, Morgan Grower and Don
aid Conant; Mr. and Mrs Roscoe
Skipper, Mr. and Mrs. ". S Moore.
Mr and Mrs F s Hansbereer
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Clayton and NJ
and Mrs Goodwill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

The w. c. T. u. are making ar
gements to pack a box OF good
books and magazines for the mem
hers of Company D should they be
t5lled into service again. and they
ask that their members as we'll as
The public, send any literature Of
this kind they may wish to con-
trinute either TO the Evening Tele
gram building or to the residence OF
Mrs. IT. b. Morse. 40 South New
York avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

sill pending. as the reports were not
sent in as correct as they should
have been. The l. r. l.. will have
picnic on Lake Morton Saturday,
March 81, TO which each W e. r L.
member and family is invited The
executive committee is requested to
meet on Friday at 3:3o at the home
Ct Mrs H. J. Anderson's aoS South
Ncw York avenue The Union WIS
very glad to have as now member.
Mrs. ]. A. Kinsingcr. The meeting
closed with the " &. T. 4 heue-
dic'ion REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

The Colonial Cafe has been closed
several days for repairs and will be
opened on April l, thoroughly reno
waited and in first-class shape. A hard
wood floor has been laid. new
Kitchen added, and the appearance
generally has been remarkably i'm
proved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

Miss Meta Jewett has returned
from a few days visit to Mr.. and
Mrs Sanford Jewett in Lakeland.
Miss Jewett brought her two little
nieces, Margaret and Nan Jewet,.
with her for short stay. Ocala
Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church are planning to give Morrell
Hospital towel shower" Any one
wishing to donate one or more tow
els are asked to send them any day
this week to Mrs. c. l. Stacy or
Mrs. ]. M. Holland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

Mrs A. II. Darracott continues
quite i'll. which her large circle OF
friends W. greatly regret to learn.
She is b: s4g given the best of care
and at sntion, and it is earnestly
HOY "A that she will soon be much
better
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
A I. IIOIWORTHY

Edmund Lyon. OF Rochester. N
Y recently purchased the heau'-
fnl residence at Clearwater, Harpor
OAKS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

IL is the duty of lubricating oil
tn reduce friction and enable the
mechanism of an automobile to
transmit as much power as possible
Harris oil will reduce friction and
thus increase power
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

Hiss Lula Ward of Lakeland was
here yesterday for a few hours yisi.
with her sister, Miss Birdie Ward.
Their brother, Clarence, who is a
member of Company f. y. G. F..
was also here yesterday from Lake
land.-Plant City Courier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

tllAl FFEtlR tcoloredD wishes posi-
tion. Can furnish reference. Har-
ric Taylore. 405 Il. Magnolia st
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
LAKELAND
LACONICS
LOCAL EDITOR-PHoNE3 az

Miss Evelyn Cowdery went down
to Tampa yesterday to spend a few
days the guest of Mrs. H. l.. Pierce
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

METRO pictures present the popular
eo-stars and favorites
S<f0ld Lockwood and May Allison In
BIG TREMAINE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28

guard against just such contingeh-
c:ca as will be sure to arise.
/ meeting of the active workers
in the Good Roads campaign wouih
b,iug ont some practicable plans
Y hich could be submitted for the
consideration Of the County Commis-
ei,rers whereby doubtless many
thousands OF dollars could he saved
t. the county by prompt action az
this time.
A. ]. HOLWORTHY.
Secretary Polk County Good Roads
Association.
Lakeland. March rs. 1910
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-28
The Casino Theatre

A perturbation Of Marie Van Worst ;
famous novel A play Astounding in
interest and beautiful scenes; als9
A Hr. and Mr. Drew comedy
A CAvE-MAN'S BLUFF
ADMISSION Sc and lOc
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Kidney 6 Co.
(BY DIR. ]. H. WATSON)

The kidneys and the skin work in har- mony. They're companions, the skin being the second partner. If we are anxious to keep well and preserve the vitality of the kidneys and, also, free the blood from noxious clements, we must pay special attention to good action of the skin and to see that the kidneys are flushed so as to eliminate the poisons from the blood.
 Sweating, by hard work or in a bath, at least once week, helps to keep the skin and kidneys in good condition. Flush the kidneys by drinking plenty of pure water with meals and between meals. Occasionally obtain at the nearest drug store Anuric, which will help flush the kidneys and the intestines. You will find that Anuric is many times more active than ithia and that it dissolves uric acid as hot water does sugar.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
MANY PEOPLE REPORT
 BIG GAINS IN WEIGHT
MRS. CHAs. PEDEN
 GAINS 27 POUNDS
WAS TWICE EXAMINED AND TOLD OPERATION WOULD
 BE HER ONLY HOPE.

CT HAVE just finished my third bot
 l tie of Tanlac and have gained twenty-seven pounds" was the truly remarkable statement made by Mrs. Charles Peden, residing at 55 Mill street, Huntsville, Ala.
 "When I commenced taking the medicine" she continued, T only weighed ninety-eight (9S) pounds; now I weigh 125 pounds, and never felt better in my life. For years I have suffered with bad form of stomach trouble, constipation and pains in my side and back. At times the pains took the form of torture, and I was twice examined and each time I was told that I had appendicitis and that an operation would be my only hope.
 "I had made all preparations for the operation and called in my sister to tell her good-by, as I did not know whether l would live to see her again or not. My sister begged and pleaded with me not to allow them to cut on me and told me to wait and try a good tonic for awhile. The next day, as I returned from the consultation room, I thought of what she said, and as I had heard so much about Tanlac, I decided to try it and got a bottle.
 T never returned for the operation, but just kept taking the Tanlac. Right from the start began to feel better. The medicine seemed to take hold right at once.
 q was so happy over the wonder full improvement in my condition that I sent for my neighbors to tell them how much better felt. I sent and got another bottle of Tanlac, and have just finished taking my third bottle and feel as If I have been made all over again into new woman.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02

said: ''Yes, sir, it's an actual fact, I have gained twenty-five pounds on Tanlac."
 "When began taking the medicine" continued Captain Riggs, "I was sim ply nervous and physical wreck and had dropped down in weight from one hundred and forty to one hundred and ten pounds.
 "I have just finished my second bottle of Tanlac have gained twenty five pounds and feel like new man."
 Old Engineer Talks.
 Engineer Chas. J. Weeks, who runs the Seaboard Air Line fast train 'FoX" between Jacksonville and Tam pa, bears the distinction of being the second oldest engineer in point of serv- ice with this road, having been with the company for thirty three years.
 i've gained twenty pounds on seven bottles of Tanlac and feel as well and happy as did when a boy" said Mir. Weeks.
 "For twenty years I suffered with nervous indigestion of the worst sort" he continued. land at times during the past fifteen years I didn't think I would last much longer. To tell you the truth, I finally reached the point where I didn't much care whether I lived or died cN
 There is Tanlac dealer in your town-AGv
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
SWAMP FOR
 KIDNEY DISEASES

There is only one medicine that really stands out eminent as a remedy for diseases of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the highest for the reason that it has proven to be just the remedy needed in thousands upon thousands of even the most distress ing cases. Swamp-Root, a physicians pre- scription for special diseases, makes friends quickly because it's mild and immediate eff feet is soon realized in most cases. It is a gentle, healing vegetable compound.
 Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes-ffty cents and one dollar.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr.. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
USE THE BEST.

When your liver is inactive-your head aches, or you suffer from Bilious ness, Constipation, Dizziness, Sour Stomach or Coated Tongue-take just one Bonds Liver Pill at bedtime. It will act directly on the Liver and help Nature cleanse the entire system of all impurities. You will wake up bright and refreshed with no unpleasant aft CT effects" 25c at all druggists. Re- fuse all substitutes. Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02

It lessons the palms ana burdens, dnu ensures healthy, vigorous offspring
 You will escape many ills and clear up the coated tongue, the sallow com plexion, the dull headache, the lazy liver, If you will take pleasant laxative made of aloes, root of 5aiap. and called ~Pieas: ant Pellets" You can obtain at almost any drug store in this country these vegetable pellets in vials for twenty five cents . simply ask for Doctor Fierce's Pleasant Pellets. Sold for fifty years.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Routing the Enemy.

Father, that little girl across the street hit me today said Madge, upon her dads arrival home.
 "Well, that was rude," commented dad, sympathizingly, '"and did you hit her back?"
 "Yes I did, father. That was the only place I could reach, cause cause, you see. we were both running the same direction"