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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
What VIII Disloyalty Get You?

Who is going to thank you for be-
ing disloyal to your own country, the
country in which you live and in
which you hope to die, and your chill
dren after you? There is an after
time coming, an after time IN which
most OF rs would Ike to i've in public
respect and in the confidence of our
friends. When that time comes,
what can your kaiser do for you in
America, or for your children? What
viii he care about you, about you who
did not care enough for Germany to
stay there and suffer AID fight and
die with them? The fact that you
have tried in a small way TO do some
dirty work for him here, will not be
taken into consideration by the gov
eminent Of Germany even if it had
an arm long enough and strong
enough to do anything for you. And
what can this country think of you
who betrayed its trust after you had
enjoyed its privileges and its oppor-
tunities? What will you be worth in
American opinion or to American
sentiment?
Gentlemen, you are making the
biggest mistakes of your lives you are
Idishonoring yourselves more than
you are harming your adopted coun-
try. You are writing records in dis
grace. There is nothing to it. 1t
isn't worth doing. Be man, be loyal
to your own country, serve it in all
,Sspeak we'll Of it, honor it that
it may honor you in return.
And why should you by your i'll
considered words. if lot acts, tarnish
the name and the fame of the thous-
ands of your blood who want to be
and who are loyal here in Iowa?-
Cedar Rapids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
HIGH COST CLOTHING.
Manufacturers All Predict High Pri-
ces. Now Time to Watch News
papers for Bargains.

Wool is scarce, cotton is high and
in demand for munitions, and anyone
can see the finish of the man with
family Of children to clothe. The tex
tile manufacturers all predict high
prices, in which the advancing cost
of labor will figure. 1t is time for the
people 10 watch the newspapers for
bargains and stock up. There are al
ways chances for special reasons to
buy at a discount, and the newspaper
is the place where the merchants tel
about them.
Working people will of course de-
pend more than ever on strong and
comparatively inexpensive fabrics
made for working purposes. Many a
man will wear overalls and khaki at
his work who felt just bit too
proud to put them on before. A good
suit will wear long time if care
fully mended and worn only when it
is really needed. 1t rarely pays to
buy cheap clothes. Real wool and
cotton wear none too we'll, and the
man who cares for them can make
them economical.
Many men who formerly had GUS
tom made clothes get around It now
by buying ready made. They may
think they are swallowing their
pride bit, but after they get good
ready made suit they are surprised to
see how the modern manufacturers
fit eccentricities of figure.
A great many business men feel
that to carry off their position, they
must be we'll dressed at all times. At
the first sign of wear, they discard
their clothes and order new. When a
man gets up to a certain point of in
come. he can not afford to fuss with
economies. The great majority of us
don't be!ong to this class. Our income
depends solely on whether we deliver
the goods or not.
To get any economies out of a
family of children is another propo-
sition. Public sentiment seems to re-
quire them to look pretty scrump-
tious when they are introduced to the
school room. Like most economies,
it all comes back on Mother, who is
already washing and scrubbing over
time to make the old things look de-
cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
HAPPY DAYS ON THE FARM.

Happy days on the farm the past
few years, with every indication of
a continuance of the same for some
years to come. The Madelia News re-
cites the story that 'the other day
Tom Russell of Cresco walked down
the street with a sizeable roll of long
green and in reply to the query OF a
friend. stated that it was the largest
amount of money he ever got for a
single load of grain. The amount was
S202 and was the receipts Of a single
load of wheat marketed that day.
Those who have corn for sale are get
ting the lucre, too. On Thursday Of
last week c. A. Ellenberg dropped
into the News Office and stated that
on the day previous he had brought in
load of corn which weighed up
eighty bushels AID seven pounds, and
he received for it $16096. The
buyer who got the load told Mr.. Ell
lenberg that this was the largest
for single load Of corn. 1t was also
the largest amount Mr.. Ellenberg ey-
er received for a load of this cereal.
In speaking of ii, Mr.. Ellenberg said
he was reminded of time some
years ago when he helped relative
in Iowa haul 1000 bushels of corn
three miles to town, requiring
whole lot of trips to get it to market,
and the entire 1000 bushels only
brought S150-less than the one
load last week. But Mr.. Eilenberg's
record was not permitted to remain
unbeaten, for on Monday George Bis
ser brought in load weighing trife
over eighty-one bushels and brought
him $162.35." These certainly are
happy days down on the farm" The
farmer is king, his wife is queen and
his sons and daughters are princes
and princesses. Let the good work
go on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
TORE DOWN AND CURSED FLAG.
Farmer Near COggen Held Under
Bonds for Insult to Old Glory.
Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug. 81
What did you have that d thing
on there for?" William Detlefsen is
said to have remarked as he tore the
American flag from an auto and
threw it TO the ground.
The trip for traitors to the United
States government started Monday
morning by Marshal e r. Moore and
Deputy Marshal Healy was stopped
for a trip Monday when reports re-
ceived from Coggon and Ryan chang
ed their routing. Instead OF taking
the trip as planned, they changed
heir course aid went to these places,
where they arrested William Detlef-
sen, farmer living two and a half
miles southeast of Coggon, and John
Zumbach, a farmer living four miles
west Of Ryan, on charges of treason
abe utterances.
The men were arraigned before
United States Commissioner HARDWOOD
Monday afternoon and he'd to the
federal grand jury under bonds of
$4,000. They furnished the bonds
and were released.
The arrest of the men followed a
series of complaints from loyal citi-
zens of the United States in their vi
entity, who reported to Deputy Mar
Ishal Healy some OF the utterances o.
the men.
Detlefson is said to have made the
remark: What did you have that
d thing On there for?" when he
tore the American flag from an auto
belonging to some other parties
When questioned regarding the re-
mark by Deputy Marshal Healy he ad-
mitted that he had said it, but stated
that he had only done so jestingly.
The complaints regarding his trea.
sonable utterances and dissertation OF
the flag have been numerous and have
been going on for some time. He is
said to have become worried over ac-
tons with the American flag and IA
tried to get the parties who witnessed
the act to sign affidavits stating that
it was done in fun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
NEW KIND OF CRATER.
New CRATER Does Well With Church
Crowds,

George, Ia, Aug. PA new kind
of CRATER has put in his appearance
in northwestern Iowa He strikes a
town and locates the best attended
church service. AS the pastor is pro-
nounciag the benediction he falls in
"a fit. On the inside OF his coat is
pinned his name and the home of his
relatives, with the injunction that if
he should die in one of his fits the
people should have his body sent
home. This enlists the sympathy OF
the people.
He finally RECEIVERS and nearly al
ways pulls the leg-of the congrega-
ton for enough money to get back
home. 1t takes about $40. He near
ly always gets that much every Sun
day. Then he pulls out for another
town to have another big fit the next
Sunday. s3s,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Wife Beats Husband With Broom

Sioux City, Ia, Aug. 27.-Aaron
Rosen wants divorce from Rosie,
whom he married in Russia twenty
three years ago. Rosen says his
spouse beats him with broom ham
dies. He says he does not object to
this so much as he does to the fact
that Rosie steals the broom from a
son, who operates broom factory.
One beating with new broom, he de-
clares, forces him to sell it as Sec
old hand article and at loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
How 1t Seems to be 90.

Clear Lake Reporter: A long and
honorable life, without feeling the
weight of years in body or mind, has
been the good fortune of our towns
man, S. NJ. Richardson, who reached
the good age of ninety-nine years on
Wednesday Of last week.
Mr.. Richardson's friends desiring
to show respect to him gave recep-
ton in mis- honor.
Mr.. Richardson, in his response to
greetings, first called to mind gath
ering of seventeen people which met
twelve years ago, every member be-
ing over eighty years Of age. OF that
number he was the only one remain
ing Continuing he said, AS | stand
before you, two ways appear to me
the one way are the years l have trav-
eled over. l feel at times lonesome
for the presence of old friends. their
kindly words and touch of apprecia-
ton. l miss the fellowship. in the
body, Of those who have gone before.
1t almost humans me. But another
way appears-that of the future.
Those who have gone before are not
lost. We shall meet and know each
other-they are interested in US even
at the present time. The rewards OF
our years of living in the body, will
be future happiness of spirit con-
tinuous growth and expansion of our
powers, which are only in their in
fancy while living here. The years OF
toll, and OF care, and of sorrow while
living the earthly life, will be re-
paid by estate happiness and oppor-
tunity for service in the great future
before US.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Pesky Pig Causes Auto Accident

Clinton, Ia, Aug. 27.-George
Schwartz, we'll known Clinton county
farmer, has three broken ribs and
numerous cuts about the head, and
bruises, as the result of running into
a pig with his atomobiie on road
lust west of Clinton. When his car
struck the pig it turned turtle and
threw out Mr.. Schwartz, injuring him
quite severely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
MANY Potatoes from One.

Missouri Valley, Ia, Aug. 27.-W.
A. Smith of California Junction cut
one potato in pieces with a single eye
each and planted them. He recently
dug and weighed the crop. A bushel
and one pound of spuds were produc-
ed from the single tuber. He claims
that ne would have had a greater
yield, had rain fallen at the right
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

was found to be suffering from
stroke of paralysis when the hospital
was reached. She died last night.
This is undoubtedly the first death
in Iowa directly due to the war. She
leaves husband and four children,
all younger than Charles. 1t is expect
ed that Private Bouldin will be fur
Laughed to attend the funeral.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Uses Knitting Needles 30 Years.

Mrs. n. H. Anders, OF Oelwein,
knit socks for the boys in blue away
back in the COS and she is knitting
for the khaki boys of 1917. Although
she is "a years of age she can dis
lance aged ladies in the knitting
game. A peculiar feature is that she
is using the same set of needles that
she manipulated 55 years ago.-Oel-
vein Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Rib Driven Into Kidneys.

Mason City, Ia, Aug. 27.-Hurry-
ing on a motorcycle to the bedside or
his sick wife, several days ago, Louis
Krivohlay collided with another ma
chine and in the accident, suffered
three broken ribs, one of which was
driven into his kidneys. He died this
morning at a local hospital from the
effects of the injuries received.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Four Cows Earn $.4.36 in Month.

Harley Leas Of Rossyi.le, has bro
ken the record for getting the most
money out of the COWS. Last month
he sold $74.36 worth OF milk to the
cheese factory, the milking for the
month from only four cows.-Wau-
kon Standard
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
81 Tomatoes Ripen on Vine

Newton, Ia, Aug. 27.-One of the
various records in home gardening
in Newton is a tomato vine which
has grown, developed and ripeled
ninety-seven tomatoes, all but three
have been practically perfect and of
good size.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Mother Dies From Shock.

Mason City, Ia, Aug. 27.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Bouldin, overcome by the
shock OF seeing her son, Charles r.
Bouldin, leave for Des Moines with
other members of Company D, Sec
Dad Iowa infantry, transferred to the
Third Iowa, detailed for French soil,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Blue Mold Kills Horses.

Logan. Aug. 27.-Trout, Bryan
Grosvenor and NJ. Cox, Of near Logan,
have lost horses as a result of blue
mold in the pasture the past lew days.
DR.. Frank Coplean has been called
and did all within his power to save
the stock. With some he was sue
cessful. but some of the stock dropp-
ed dead before he could reach the pas
lures. DR.. Copeland says that the
blue mold is worse this year than
usual but not so bad as last year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

-8elted coats are highly approx
ed this season. The new military
effect; graceful in appearance, is
much in favor. we have many new
models for your selection. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
40 Bushels to Acre.

VIM. Crownover, of Hudson, is not
only a raiser of fine horses, but Is also
in the race for being the champion
oats raiser of Blackhawk county. Mr.
Crownover threshed this week and
from one oatfield of eighty acres he
obtained 10 bushels per acre. An
other field averaged 80 bushels per
acre. The quality is of the very
best. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

There are more good women in this
world than great ones.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29

Don't think that fancy umbrella
handle turns the rain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-29
Monday Evening.

7:3O-Convenon Hymns .......... Leader Paul Topel
E4O-Scrpture Reading Rev. w. H. Scholer, Cresco
Prayer Rev Holingshead of Castalia
I5O-Duet Selected. Miss Marguerite and Paul Brown
S:OO-Takng the Measure of the Local Schools,
.................. ............ Mrs. w. d. Stem
S:3O-Soo, 20 Lord Rebuke Me Not-Wooler e.
Miss Clara NJ. Hoyt
S:4O-Reports Convention. ...............
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Paul Topel Rev J. f. Healey
9OO-Address Curran, Fayette
9:20-GOod-n might.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
Board of Education Meets

The regular meeting of the board Of
education which was adjourned from
Wednesday evening was held Friday eve
ming and routine business was transacted.
Roll of accounts was passed carrying
s400.11 for the common schools and $40 40
for the High school. DR.. F. c. Thayer
was reelected school physician Miss
Hester Harris clerk for the superinten-
dent, and Mrs. Amos Winters school
nurse. 1t was voted to advertise for bids
for the transportation of scholars. The
following new teachers we're elected:
Miss Peris Wentworth. Freedom, for the
mixed room at the North Grammar: Miss
Margaret Goulding Of PASSPORT. for Grade
ga at the Myrtle street: Miss Lucy e.
Linekin of Boothbay, assistant principal
of the Myrtle street; Miss Vera G. Mil
lett, for the Redington street. Mrs. Ella
Parkin of the Redington street school
was granted leave of absence for the fall
term. Several other matters were talked
over but no action was taken on them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
new LIFE TO POLAND
Success of Revolution In
Russia Guarantees
Freer Existence

Chicago. Aug. 3.-The success OF the
Russian revolution is bringing new
life and guaranteeing to it q future OF
an Independent free existence. Am
bassador Boris A. BakhmetiefA chief
Of TIE Russian war mission, declared
tonight in an address at the kosciusko
monument in Humboldt park here.
THE provisional government con-
siders the creation of an independent
Polish state formed Of all lands in
habited in great part by Polish peo-
pie" said the ambassador, "a sure
pledge Of p durable peace.
The Russian revolution ard the en-
trance Of the United States into the
war have made clear the object and
aims of the contest. It is the aim of
the derocra Cies of the world to estab-
1ish the future life Of nations on the
basis Of liberty. to give independence
and safety TO I'll ratione based on tho
UNREASONABLE right Of each nation to
define it's own destiny"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
FREIGHT WRECK
AT BENTON

The Bangor division of the Maine Gen.
trail was badly tied up Friday by
freight wreck between Benton and Gin
ton. The wreck occurred early in the
morning and it was noon before mole
was made through it so that the trains
could make their regular trips. Inc
wrecking crew and big crane which is
usually at this station was UP on the
Somerset branch. where it has been FOR
the greater part of the week. and was
taking care of a freight wreck a. Dead
water. It was necessary to call in con-
struction crew to handle the wreck here,
ard also the crane was sent over from
Bangor.
Before 1t was cleared UP the morning
train leaving here for the east at lis.
three sections of the New York Bar Har-
Dor train and the morning train from the
west which ordinarily leaves here at
about 10 o'clock going east. we're stand
ing in the yard here. On the other side
OF it was the morning train from the east
known as No "a, which is due here at SOS.
A train was made up here TO take the
place Of Train No. 81 from this city to
Portland. and an engineer and fireman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
UniversaIist Memorial

The annual meeting of the Jniver-
salist Memorial Association will be
held at the Union Campsround on
Weber pond Sunday, Aug. 5. There
will be a service at 1890 in the fore
noon which Will be addressed by Rev
+. S. Walker of Portland and another
st 40 which will be addressed by Rev
W. r. Wood of Augusta and Rev
Henry e. Dunnsck. State librarian.
There will also be a patriotic service
in the afternoon. Dinner may be OBJ
tanned on the grounds. The services
will be held rain or shine. there being
a large tent provided in case Of rain
The public is cordially invited. The
Waterville, Augusta & Lewiston cleo
trio cars run close to the grounds. OF
they may be reached by team or auto
on the Wehber pond road to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
Church Notices

Union services will he held as last week
ar the Congra gatonal church The ex-
cellent quartet that pleased the unltet
corgrega tons SO much last week will
sing. and Mrs. Christine Daggett Haskell
will preside at the organ.
At the Pleasant street Methodist Fps
Copal church SUNDAY the usual program
of services will he followed. The pastor,
Rev. ~ r. Holt. will preach at 1920 A.
NJ To this service and to the
e~errires Of the entire day visitors and
s'rnneers In Watervi!le ara most cordial
Is invited. The SUNDAY school session is
81 tie neon hour. and the vacation season
causes 10 curtailment of the work of this
important branch Of church activity. AT
the hour Of 80 T. II. service will he con-
duc+ed on the lawn adjoining the church.
weather permitting, and special orchestra
music and other exercises of interest will
he enjoyed.
First Baptist church Elm street, Rev
Arthur 8. Phelps pastor: Morning and
evening service at Congregational church.
Union meeting Sunday school at church
as usual
Getcnell street Free Baptist church,
Rev. John T. Thurston pastor: Morn
ing service at 1879 With sermon by Rev.
Geo f. Manter of Hillon, y. Y. Sunda Y
school At y: Y. p. S. c. L. meeting at
645: evening service at 80 with sermon
by Mr. M3nter.
st. Marks church (EpiscopaD, Cente.
at 1o45 vita address by Judge Harold f.
Cook az Gardiner:
Notre Dame (Catholic) Water street.
Rev. Father Jos. Drolet pastor: Masses
at 6, :, and high mass at 1885, vespers
i and benediction at 80 P. NJ
St Francis de Sales tCathoie), Elm
street. Rev. y. Charland pastor: Masses
at {. s. and 1920; vespers at 7.30
Second Baptist church. Water street,
Rev. Isaac LaFleur pastor: Morning ser.
vice at 1890 with sermon by the pastor:
Sunday school az ~: young peoples meet
Ing at II. NJ. evening service at 7.3o.
Christian Science hall. Savings, Bank
building, Main street: Services at 1880;
Childrens sunday school at 1890; expert
ence and testimonial meeting at 80 T..
NJ Wednesday. Reading room open daily
except sundays and legal holidays. a
circulating library Of authorized Christian
Science literature Is maintained by the
society which is free to all.
Advent Christian church. corner Of
Nudd and Pearl streets, Rev. T. J. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 1870
with sermon; Sunday school at 1l.45 A..
NJ; evening service at {; prayer meeting
Thursday evening at l.
Sacred Heart church (Catholic) Rev.
Father kealy pastor Masses at Z, and
l0.Go; Nespers al 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
MEETING OF
CIVIL ENGINEERS

The semi-annual meeting Of the Maine
Civil Engineers was held in this city
Friday with a good attendance. There
was to have been a business meeting in
the forenoon. but enough members did
not arrive to make this possible and it
was postponed unt:i later in the day.
Lunch was ser; ed at the Country Club
and then the members visited some OF the
important engineering work now going
on in this section. including the new
bridge at Benton and Fairfield. the big
cutoff at Benton. the new canal of the
Central Maine Power Co. at Benton Falls
and several other places.
In the evening big banquet was held
al the Harmon Cafe at which all the
members were present and after the good
things to eat had been disposed of there
were addresses by A. T, Stuart, James
II. Kerr and others on important things
in the line Of work which the men are
now following It was late hour when
the banqueters finally adjourned after a
most pleasing and instructive day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
BELGIAN Mission Voices
Gratitude to United States

Boston, Aug. 3.-Belgiums attitude at
the entry of the United States into the
war and its belief in ultimate victory
through the aid of this country were
emphasized in addresses delivered by
Baron Moncheur, leader of the Belgian
war mission, here today. Before the
Massachusetts constitutional convention
al the State House this morning and
again at a meeting in Faneuil hall under
the auspices of the Belgian relief COM
mttee. Baron Moncheur was cheered
when he told of the heroic struggle of his
people against the German invasion
which began three years ago today.
From the time of the landing of the
Pilgrim Fathers on Plymouth Rock,
through nearly three centuries" he said
in his Faneuil hall speech, your people
have been the exemplars of freedom and
Independence. And now YOU are engaged
in gigantic struggle for the freedom of
all nations-the small as we'll as the
CREATOR my small country as well as
for your own great republic and for the
liberty Of the world.