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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
LYSCHBURG JUDGE HOLDS
WOMEN MAY ORDER IQUoR

LynchhurG Va. March s--.Iudge
J., =. Christian. in the CORPORATION
court has held section ~ If the state
prohibition law. which prevented wo-
men who were not heads OF family
from ordering liquor for personal use
unconstitutional. Judge Christian
takes the ground that the section of
the law is a violation Of the equal
rights Of the sexes.
Judge Christian recently held that
section rs OF the same law was not
designed to prevent Il person from
having liquor on their person ara an
indictment against a man for having
a small flask In one of his pockets
was quashed under the ruling
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
DEAD RODY OF FARMER
Is FOUND ON MOUNT Mn

Freeing. Va. March S-WiIliaIl y
Austin, substantial farmer and busl-
ness man Of Phipps, was found dead
on Cumberland mountain on Saturday
morning. The man is known TO have
left Jenkins. town inst across the
Kentucky border. on the previous day
for home. Nothing was discovered on
tho body or therea bout that wouH in
dicate any violence. SO the cause OF
the death is but matter Of spcruia-
ton. Austin WAS about siXty-fve Years
OF age. Mrs. Austin had passed away
some years before the demise Of her
husband. but he is survived by several
children
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
HEAVY STORM DAMAGE
IL ~HEstNDosH sALLt.l

Winchester. "a. aareh s.-Thous.
anas If dollars damage has bAen done
70 buildings r.. Ntnctester aud fred
eriek county py the heavy snow aud
sleetstorn which prevailed in tho
Shenandoah VALLEY for nearly a week
During that .ime nearly two feet ~
snow fell Much II i has melted and
ar result creeks are rising rapidly
The great tabernacle in which the
evangelist meetings Of Rev Luther y
Bridges we're hetd recently suddcr1f--
collapsed under the great weight OF
snow on the roof one Of the heay
lest losers was Clinton = Chrisrnore.
whqss pianinG mill was practically
wrecked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
EDUCATIONAL MEETING IN
RADfORD NORMAL SCHOOL

East Radford. Va. March s-R c.
sLeAraess state. Hnperintendent Of pub
lie instruction. Joseph - EeG'c-ton
president Of the Virginia Poiytec hnic
institute, and Or !, T. Mcconnell.
president of the Hadford Normal
school. arc to he among the speakers
AT the joint educational conferen>. for
Southwest Virginia this week. The
sessions Of the conference will begin
tonight. The conference will he held
la the kadford Normal school
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
No Iitcrar, Found Table,

There viii bc no meeting Of the
Literary Round Table of the Woman's
elub on "Wednesday because Of the
card party ana tea given by the Hol-
TINS aiunuae
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
stole Tire Prom poi,oen,,n,

-. a senienca OF f0ur months . jail
wes yesterday melted out 70 Annie
Mitchell colorea. for stealing An TX
ira tire from the automobile o. Po-
Nreman Holt The tire was stolen
A,hiie the officer was in the Office OF
Magistrate Purdie On Monroe stre.t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

The SILVER Cross circle Of Kings
Daughters VIII meet this afternoon al
s2e o'clock with Mrs. r. +. Watson.
ss4s West Main street A full attend
anck ls urged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

Miss Lou Belle Catesby Jones an
reunees that she viii read two plays
of Lord Dunsany al her home at IL
O'Clock today The plays arc The
fsoSt Silk HAT and The Golden
Doom
Miss Jones reads charmingly. and
her class IS still open to new mem
sserx q; her home North Second
street
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
T | NJ q T HY

We pay more money for Timothy,
Glover, and Seeds, and Seed Grains
of all kinds from Farmers, Dealers
and Equity Societies.
The reason-Our seeds have an es-
tablished high reputation for Purity
and termination with eastern Deal
ers and Exporters.
Send us a sample Of what you have
and get our offer before selling-it
will pay you.
Sample packets free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
ALLEN.
Sept. G, 1917.

Sept. 6, 1917.
l got your good letter today and
the box; my how l have enjoyed that
candy and the nuts. That Blue Boar
was godsend for such pipe tobacco
is unknown in this country. My how
good things are that come from
home. Today's work in the kitchen
has been pretty hard-much scrub
bling en- pots and pans. l believe that
have peeled 100000 potatoes
since last Sunday Tomorrow, / am
TO have charge Of the kitchen. l have
worked hard and have made good.
You see two prisoners are to be put
in the kitchen to work and it is my
job to keep them busy. 1t places me
in a rather hard position, but | shall
do my best. | am to get out of the
kitchen Saturday night Today we got
our issue of clothing, blouse (the
military name for coat), pants, and
shirts. After trading / got a pair of
mounted pants (they have the legs re-
inforced) and blouse that fitted me
very we'll. now have a complete uni
form and my but it seems good to
have clothes. | tell you, this son of
yours, is a pretty "cocky" looking
fellow when he gets all dolled up il
his uniform. When Captain Ward
came thru the kitchen today, he said,
those pots and pans were never clean
er and brighter" (Hurrah for me.)
If l stay Oh that job very long, I'll
be a fat man. ! will be glad TO get
that camera, for its pictures will
furnish food for thought for many
years TO come. Write often to
Your affectionate son
ALLEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
EXAMINE 100000
IN DRAFT, IS PLAN
Government to Summon for Medical
Inspection Every Registered
Man.
PUT Up TO GOVERNORS
OF THE STATES
Chief Executives of All States Asked
to Give Endorsement of
Proposal.

Washington, d. c., Sept. lift
a large part of the governors of the
states approve a suggestion by the
provost marshal general, an immedi-
ate examination of the 100000 men
registered for military service and
not yet called for duty will be begun.
The suggestion was made with a
view to satisfying the great number
of young men as to what they may
expect
kilograms asking opinions on the
advisability Of such action were sent
to all states and it is expected that
all replies will be received early next
month.
To secure the $4,000 men alrea-
DIV called for service it was found nee
essary to examine approximately g.
100000.
Under the plan considered candi-
dates would know whether they are
to be selected and could make plans
accordingly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
Now They Have All Got Them.

Do you know that it is only eleven
years ago when a farmers associa-
ton somewhere in Iowa passed res
olution to the effect that automo-
biles ought to be kept off the public
highways, because they scared the
horses half to death? Now the hors-
es refuse to even look up when the
car passes by them and every other
farmer seems to be driving an auto
mobile himself. So times change
and so opinions change with them
1t is never safe to pass too many res
olutions. The things that we resolve
about are apt to turn out otherwise
than we have figured on them turn
ing out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
Jack" Hruska Married.

The marriage of Miss Margaret
Hoffman, of Muscatine, Iowa, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs George Hoffman
of 512 Schiller street, that city and
John Hruska, well known ball player,
and son of Mrs. John Hruska of Cal
mar, was solemnized at 2:45 Thurs
day, September 9Th, at st. Mary's
church, the Rev. Father ]. l. Greies-
er officiating.
AS Sister Seraphica played the we'd
ding music, the bridal party marched
to the altar The bride was dressed
in white georgette crepe with chiffon
hat, and carried bouquet of brides
roses. Miss Agnes Laboda was brides
maid and was dressed in yellow silk
jersey and wore corsage bouquet of
yellow rosebuds. Edward Hoffman,
brother of the bride served as best
man. Miss Helen Braun sang the Ave
Marie during the offertory.
A wedding repast was served af-
lCl InC NSlCulOIy " dUOuI
five relatives and friends. The home
was decorated with quantities of as
ters and daisies, the yellow and white
colCr scheme predominating through
out the decorations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hrushka arrived here
the first of the week and left today
for their future home at Greve, Mon
tana. Jack is numbered among the
men drafted to go into the National
army and will report for duty imme-
diately upon his arrival at Greve He
has reported here with the local
board as directed to do by the board
in Montana in response to his tele-
gram asking information as to the
course he should pursue. He has a
claim near Greve, where he has spent
his winters, playing ball in Iowa dur
ing the summers. .-Calmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
EXEMPTION CLAIMS ARE TURN
ED DOWN.
Very Few Are Given Release From
Army Service by Supreme
Board.

WashiD gton, d. c., Sept. 17.-Ap-
peals for exemption under the draft
law continue to reach members of the
Iowa delegation in large numbers.
Some of the delegation are much STIR
red up over the rulings which have
been issued by the provost marshal
general regarding appeals.
Under the rulings appeals will not
be permitted in dependency cases or
any others in which the local board
has original jurisdiction. Appeals
can only be taken from the district
boards on industrial and agricultural
cases and such appeals must be GER
titled to the president for the district
boards.
In other words, direct appeals to
the president or appeals by a third
party for a drafted man are barred.
Some heartbreakilg letters are
reaching members of the delegation,
but it looks now as if they would not
be considered by the president or the
war department
AS a matter of fact, all appeals
coming here are referred by the presi-
dent to Provost Marshal General
Crowder.
One case arising il the southern
district came to light today. Il is
that of young man who has just
gone to farming. He is an Ames STU
dent, married, has one child about a
year and a half old and another in
FAINT of tender age For both reasons
of dependency and for agricultural
reasons his friends say he ought TO
be exempted, but the district boz I'd
decided otherwise Now it appears no
appeal will be allowed 10 the presi-
dent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
A PATRIOTIC FARMER.
Has Lost One Eye and is Past Fifty
But Still Patriotic.

F. J. Moss, a Riceville farmer, who
cultiyates 200 acres of land near that
city, is past so years of age and has
lost the use of one eye, but he is just
as patriotic as ever and a great deal
more patriotic than the average. In
spite of his advanced years, his OPP
to hide behind MS occupa-
ticn as an excuse for not serving and
his physical disabilities, Moss is anX-
ious to serve and has written T. R..
Hansen, naval recruiting officer at
Waterloo the following letter:
Il wish to offer my services to the
government as a volunteer to go Tito
the ranks after Dec /. / own a two
hundred acre farm, which l operate
myself without hired help, and by
Dec. l l will have all my crops gath
cred.
Il am a little past 50, but can do
as much work as ! ever could Am
physically sound except the loss of
one eye, which hiIders me scarcely a
bit. Have had some military training
and can shoot as we'll as ever
For fear of rejection l did not
volunteer before. l realize the coun-
try's need for men now. Because Of
the reluctance with which so many
drafted young men respond to the
call, l hope you will accept me-"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
Sept. 4. 1917.

Sept. 4, 1917.
got no word from you today, but
am writing anyway. Today's work
in the kitchen has not been very bad;
for today l was 'Inci1derator King"
in other words, it was my job to
keep all the fires going and to keep
the incinderator working-that is
where all the food left over, tin cans,
ETC., are burned. l am already get
ting fat on this job; for l get all that
l can eat. My! but it feels good to
clean up after such a dirty days work.
Really | don't mind it and I do my
best and am making a good get
away" Today, l got a nice letter
from uncle Ben-he thinks the world
of me and almost regards me as one
of his own. He has always been good
to me. Today the fellows started in
on hours drill day. My! how they
do kick. We have had things too
soft. Yesterday (Labor Day., there
were six prize fights (Which 1 missed
out on because of being in the kitch-
en-. In one of them our man licked
last years Border Champion. Now,
Battery I'D" does have it on the
whole camp and we have the whole
1900 soldiers at Camp Cody bluff
ed" You see We have to uphold all
old artillery traditions and we are
doing it. Tonight at retreat, Lieut..
Rail- stated that we had pretty good
chance of being moved to San An
tonic, Texas maybe we go AID maybe
we don't. It's immaterial to me,
where | am. The reason is, that our
water supply is not very sure, in spite
of the great source We have to draw
from.
Much .oye, from your affectionate
son,
ALLEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
German Whips american" Uncle.

A wealthy German farmer living in
the vicinity of Lone Tree, who has
accumulated 400 acres of land and is
worth $4,000 after starting
broke" clashed with his nephew, a
German army officer, who refuses to
go back to Germany and declases he
is sick of the Kaiser. Irritated by
the Americans" constant urging
that he return to the Hohenzollern
defense, the nephew whipped the
uncle. Other people in the neigh
borhood applauded him and then they
reared a f1agstaff and American flag
over the barn of the elder man, and
ordered him to leave the flag there. 1t
still floats. Oddly, the uncle was
born in the United States and the me-
phew il Germany.-Knoxville Ex-
press. slssas
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
ALLEN WELLS WRITES
FROM CAMP CODY
Been Acting en- the Kitchen Police
Force for Week and Gets
Plenty TO Eat.
GOES on At 600 4. VI.
WORKS UNTIL .:1O AT NIGHT
Says You Never viii Hear Him Kick
When He Gets Hold of Rotten
job. Rather Enjoys This One.

Continued from first page)
way up to the "Y''. tonight a Sentinel
saluted me-leather leggils and a
straight carriage caused it. The ar
tillery men are frequently saluted by
the 'doughboys" They don't seem
to know the difference between a
red hat cord and one that is black
and god. l do like this life. This
desert seems TO exert a strange in
fiuence over a fellow and takes away
the unpleasant things. There is some
talk of our being moved to San An
tonic, Tex, but l put no faith in it.
Still one can't tell anything about it,.
l have found out about our source of
water About 60 feet underground
there is lake that is about miles
square, it's depth varies from 60 feet
to 200 yards. l can't see why we are
short Of water at times. Don't worry
about me, for l am alright, happy
and am behaving myself. Write soon
and often.
Your affectionate son,
ALLEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
Leaky Trunk Makes Trouble.

Vidak tiles of Charles City, Iowa,
was locked up at Central police sta
ton in st. Paul, because of leaky
trunk. Vidak intended going home,
so he checked his baggage at the I'm
ion depot, aid went out to take last
look at ST. Paul. When a careless
baggageman dropped Vidak's trunk
to the floor, however, an amber Ii
quid began to trickle out from a cor
ner crack.
A patrolman opened the trunk and
found four oIe-gallon cans labeled
gasoline" but containing whiskey.
Vidak's valise also was opened, and
a half dozen bottles of the same Ii
quid were exposed.
Police say he intended to peddle
the whiskey to thirsty friends back
in Charles City, which is il dry
state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19

Then, Saxon Roadster is the
lowest-priced Car with a s.
speed transmission. And that
means $50 faster accelera-
ton, more speed on less pow
err, and it protects the motor
from-overheating and over
working.
Saxon Roadster is the lowest
priced Car with Continental
motor. The next lowest
priced car with this attraction
costs $109S.
Saxon Roadster is the lowest.
priced Car with demountable
rims and 80 inch x 3 inch tires.
Further, Saxon Roadster is the
most economical car in the
world to own and drive.
A close and accurate record of
upkeep costs turned in by
thousands of Saxon Roadster
owners shows that only Sc per
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
A Wonderful Value
Saxon Roadster at 1896

You may think you have seen
big values in motor cars. And
perhaps you have.
But you have never seen a Car
offering so much visible, prov
able motor car value for the
money as this Saxon Roadster.
Just stop and count some of
the things that distinguish
Saxon Roadster and make it
the ,big-value car of the mar
ket.
First, it is the lowest-priced
completely equipped car. The
next lowest priced costs $500
that's over $500 more than
the Saxon Roadster price of
1886.
Next, it is the Iowest-priced car
with an electric starting and
lighting system. Saxon Road
ster has the Wagner 2-unit
type. The next lowest-priced
Car with this feature costs
$3.50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19

Hokus-Does your wife ever have
any spasms OF economy?
Pokus-Well, she's always talk
ing about how much carfare We could
save if we only had an automobile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19

mile completely covers all ex-
penses including gas, oil, tires,
service-attention, storage, de-
probation on investment, and
interest on investment.
Saxon Roadster is handsome
car, and roomy, too. Two
passengers have room aplenty
both in seat space and leg
length.
1t is powerful and flexible.
Every part is rugged and
strong-built to meet hard
service and long service with
out weakening.
Now, of all the year, is motor
ing time. Come in and see
Saxon Roadster. Let us give
you q demonstration in the
bargain" car. Price, $685.,
f. o. b. Detroit.
Saxon "Six", $685.; Saxon "Six"
Sedan, $1395; Saxon six"
Chummy Roadster, $685.. Fob.
Detroit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
Christian Science Services.

Freeman building, I'd floor, July
20, 1917.
Sunday 10:45 A. M. Subject
Matter"
Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings 8 o'clock P. NJ.
Sunday School, IL o'clock.
Free Reading Room opened from
2 to P. NJ. daily except Sunday.
A circulating library of all Mrs.
Eddy's works are also kept at the
reading room.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the church services and visit
the reading room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19

Most of the Iowa counties have
little criminal business, as a rule and
there are many jails in the state that
are practically untenanted the
greater part of the time" observes
the Burlington Hawkeye.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-19
Good OVeraIlS

We still have some at S5c, SOC, and
81, while they last. S. Larsen. 1872
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-13
No Cost IF This Fails
To Remove Hair Roots!
New, Wonderful, instantaneous
Method

You who are annoyed with embar-
RAISING growths of superfluous hair
have waited long for something that
would do more than merely take off
the surface hair temporarily - some
thing that would really remove the
hair roots. And now-at last-your
wish has been realized!
The new phelactine process is far
different from, far better than cleo
trical, depilatory or other methods,
because it actually removes the hair
entire, roots and all before your
very eyes-easily, instantly, harmless
ly. Get a stick of phelactine, follow
the simple directions, and you will be
surprised and pleased beyond words
or the druggist will return your
money without question. 1t has no
odor, no irritating element, and is so
non-injurious a child could safely eat
it. 1t leaves the skin SO soft, smooth
hairless, that not the least sign of
your former trouble remains.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-13
BRITISH SEE
new VIEWPOINT
IN WORLD WAR
Train Youths in Schools for
Service to Themselves and
the Nation.

A PLACE IN ENGLAND. July 10
(Mail) - British military authorities
are convinced that the day of the
superman has arrived, and that the
part he is to play in ending the war
and regenerating the world cannot be
overestimated.
A representative of the Associated
Press who was permitted to visit
great training school as the guest of
the foreign office, obtained an insight
to the remarkable change brought
about in the British viewpoint during
the past three years
The British not only are putting
forth all their energy in further per
fecting their fighting forces. but are
actually and earnestly devoting them
selves to the development of their
youth in a manner calculated to fit for
any or all eventualities which may
arise in the years to come.
Fight German Idea.
II the Germans cherished the idea
of eliminating Britain as world pow
er, Britain, it is said, far from being
beaten, now sees with a clearer vision
than ever before, and is preparing to
turn the scales against her adversary
in such way as they may never again
swing back.
While statesmen are being made and
unmade with the changing fortunes of
war, the great silent forces CT nation
proud OF its traditions and thoroughly
aroused to its own shortcomings are
constantly marching, in an almost end.
less chain, from training schools to
battle fronts and back again Stretch.
ed over many miles of rolling hills,
carpeted with green foliage, is the
school wherein hundreds of thousands
of British youth are being taught to
master themselves, as one of their
instructors expressed it, so that they
be better prepared to master their
enemy and live their lives as they
would live them"
Use Their Senses.
use your eye and your brain" IS
the new British watchword which is
being instilled into the British youth
with all the force at the command of
his superiors.
1--WE are training our men to believe
in themselves" said the general COM
manding the school. Each must not
only feel that he is better equipped
physically and mentally than his an
tagonist, but he must be able to dem
onstrate it. That is the lesson we
have learned from the world war"
AS the average Britisher is naturally
a sportsman, his games are beginning
to play an important part in his train
ing In shooting, bombing and all the
various arts of warfare, these are prov
ing invaluable to him.
81 have been very much impressed
with the fact that most men who are
prominent in our games distinguish
themselves at the front" declared the
general. "They are keen, thoughtful
and clear sighted and for that reason
become the best fighters