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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

decided to adopt the gray. duck uni
form Of the Cyclists Touring club.
A largely attended"meeting Of drug
gists was held at Kinsler's drug store
on Farnam street. Mr.. Parr presided
and George H. Leslie Of Leslie & Les
lie acted as secretary.
Articles Of Incorporation were filed
by Goodrich lodge No. 144, Independ-
emit Order of Odd Fellows, the incor-
porators being J. B. West. e. s. Arm
strong. B. e. Rogers. w. B. Mathis
and Taylor Turner.
At the grand republican rally at
Hanscom park Hon. J. l.. Webster,
Hon. c. j. Greene, Hon., C. A.. Bald
win and Hon. Lee Estelle will give ad-
dresses, while the Union Pacific band
will furnish the music.
The young men employed at office
work in the court house, feeling. the
need of outdoor, exercise, have formed
a base ball club and propose to con-
test for the amateur championship of
the city. The club is under the man
agement. Of @. N. Watson and con-
tains the following players: Thomp-
son, pitcher; Johnston, catcher; Bell,
first base; Angevine, second base;
Reed, shortstop: Virgins, front base;
Watson, center field; Wood, right field,
and Gilbert left field.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

An appeal from the sentence of universal exc
Grafton on the late General Won Vissng, governor
OF Belgium is entered by the Berlin Tageblatt
According to this authority, Won Kissing was not
responsible for the death sentence Of Edith cavel
or the deportation Of the Belgians Both Of these
measures, says the Tageblatt, were ordered "from
the kaiser's headquarters The appeal lghtens
the load of odium bestowed on the executioner
and transfers the oboquy Of brutality to the
kaiser's door.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Managers of the Apache dance designed to
exercise devils chose the right season. but an
unfavorable location for effective execution. Diff
heulties OF transportation forbid utilizing Europe's
superior stock. Still the Great Father should not
overlook the chance to try out Apache medi-
cine on the kin Of Old Nick along the Rio Grande.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
This Day in History.

1690-Fleet fitted out by Massachu-
sets against Port Royal sailed from
Boston under Sir William Phipps.
175S-President James Monroe,
author Of the famous doctrine that
bears his name, born in westmore-
land county, Virginia. Died in New
York City July 4, 1881.
1792-Matthew Vassar. founder of
Vassar college. born in England. Died
at Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 2s, 1868.
1S51-First train sent over the Erie
railroad. ra
1S54--Two hundred lives lost In
collision between the" American ship
Hesper and emigrant ship -Fayorite In
the English channel. r., -
1S62--Fort Jackson, about sixty-five
miles below New Orleans, surrendered
to General B. F. Butler. -. a,.i-
1S67-Carlo Peoria, the italian pa
triot, whose imprisonment was de-
nounced by Mr.. Gladstone, died in
Florence. Born IN Naples in 1903.
! 1S95--The British naval forces took
possession of the Nicaraguan custom
house at Corinto.
1915-7American oil tank. steamer
Gushing damaged by German aero
planes bomb in North Sea- x
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

-, Retributive justice grips the Ottoman empire
with the unshakable body hold of hunger Semi.
ohhclal accounts differ but slightly in picturihg
the increasing terror of scant supplies Of food and
famine prices Relief appears hopeless while the
war lasts. The situation at constantinople is one
OF growing peril, as desperate az that which men,
aces the Turkish armies in the south and east and
ioreshadows the early downfall of the empire.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Insprociaiming the superiority Of volunteer
army over a conscript army congressman merely
beat sbout the bush for political effect, The
claim is beyond argument. The real point at is
sue Is that the supply of volunteers does not come
within hailing distance Of the demand.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
DR.. L. l.. Zamenhof.

Tilden, Neb., April 1S.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: The 18th inst the death
Of DR.. L. L. Zamenhof, the compiler
of the international language, Esper-
anto, was reported from Warsaw, Po-
land. The international song which
he composed is the sentiment of a
million and half of the ardent devo-
tees Of the international principle and
is most potent at this time of world
strife. p. l.. ~ -
Following we give the hymn In the
original Esperanto and follow it with
the English translation:
l. ESPERO.
En- la mondon vents nova sento,
Ira la monde iras forta voko;
Per flugiloj de facia vento
Nun de loko fluga :gi al loko.
Ne al glavo sangon soifanta
:Gi la homan tiras famion:
AL la mond' eterne militanta
;Gi promesas sanktan harmonion.
Sub la sankta signo de T. espero &,
kolepti:gas pacaj batalantoj,
Kaj rapide kreskas la afero
Per laboro de la esperantoj
Forte staras muroj de miljaroJ
Inter la popoloj dviditaj;
Sed dissa1tos la obstinaj baroj.
Per Ia sankta amo dsbatitaj
Sur ne:utrala lingvo fundamsnto,
Komprenante unu la allan,
La popoloj faros EN- konsento
Unu grandan rondon familiar
Ma diligenta kolegaro
En- laboro paca ne laci:gos,
:Gs la bella son:go de I homaro
Por eterna ben efektivl:gos.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Germans claimed gains against
British on western front. .,
Third detachment Of Russian troops
arrived at Marseilles.
British forces under General Town.
shend, besieged in Kut-el-Amara,
forced to surrender to the Turks by
starvation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Considering the gracious and abundant felicity
Of Rene vivianis compliments, there is no chance
to haggle over the amount or the quality Of the
assistance - Na fftsH~.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
oyerwork, Early Death.

I, Omaha, April Alto the Editor Of
The Bee: The lamented death of Will
liam H. Bucholz at the early age of
81, following the death of so many
other young Omaha business men, sug-
gests some underlying cause. What
ever the functional or organic disease
that is given as the immediate occa-
sion Of their death, 1t has been in
duced, in most cases, by living at too
high pressure. The physicians know
and say that they are simply worn
out" ~ r..
Does it pay? Ask the stricken wife
and children; ask the business assoc
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

While the matter does not concern the public
at large, still neighborly curiosity may be par
doned for inquiring Of grain holders what possible
use they can find for coolies OF money.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
The Day We Celebrate

Rt. Rev. Charles T. Olmstead, Epis-
copal bishop Of central New York,
born at Cohoes, N. Y, seventy-fve
years ago today. 80 -
Rt.s Rev. George H. Kinsolving,
Episcopal, bishop Of Austin. Tex, born
in Bedford county Virginia. sixty eight
years ago today. J--T'"
Otto T. Barnard, noted. lawyer Of
New York City and candidate for
mayor In 1909, born: in Brooklyn, N.
u, sixty-three years age today.
Bertram @. Goodhue, eminent New
York architect, recently elected to
membership in the National Academy
OF Design, born at Pomfert, Conn,
forty-eight years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

hardly equals the task Of measuring the grief
oeeasioned, by the death Of naturalization graft
The mysteryeof putting over the killing blow in
tenshes the fowfof tears
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

The people who will fight the war and pay the
bill are entitled 10 protection from the gouge Of
food spectators.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

! Illinois shttingly tops the score Of recruiting to
date. The lighting state is determined to make
proper amends for sending joke to congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Sugar brokers furnish Senator Norris with am
pie proof Of sugar trust zeafip putting the dollar
above the flag"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

'when Lear took his daughter to task
for her treatment of him. she answered hin
with n popular saying"
what was IT."
"she said Then go, father, and fare
worse baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Aeargo Of 81 100000 worth Of diamonds eluded
the subses scouts and reached our shores safely.
No rnatterwhat befalls, the consignment, together
with the stock on hand, hastens the dawn Of
brighter things. r..
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

The divine Sarah mocks the prophecies Of the
doctors and stalls the pencils Of obituary writer's
More power to her constitution. "''r
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
TART TRIPLES.

He was going TO propose, but before do
ing so he wished to make sure she was
competent girl. So he asked her:
Can YOU wash dishes?"
Yes" she said sweely. Can you wipe
them"
He didn't propose.--Yae Record,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Congressional opponents of the draft system
throw consistency to the Winds. While assailing
it in practice they create draft on the spot I
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Despite the dangerous condition Of the capitol
wings, confidence is felt in the readiness Of pie
counter patriots to take chance
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today. -
The citizens OF South Omaha are
discussing the question of viaduct
over the railroad tracks. The South
Omaha Land company has expressed
its willingness to stand half of the
expense. provided the viaduct is To-
Gated on l. street.
The Omaha Wheel club met and
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

] Slowly but surely the road roller overcomes
distractions and Aattens the fingers Of public fee
grabbers ~ T.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

I Applications for relief coming from the right
parties, receive prompt attention at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Let doubters doubt mo more. Omaha police
men once more yindcate the pre-eminence OF their
oVf
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

zone should always be contented with his
lot said the fellow who Is as full of
bromdes as dog Of bones
yes, indeed" answered the guy who gets
tired Of them. "and he generally is until its
time to make a payment on it."-Indianapo-
lis Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Privately and in confidence Uncle Sam sm-
ingly admits all that the French commissioner
says.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Another means OF speeding up recruiting is to
give the yeomanettes the run OF the Offices
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

Bread lines follow in the wake of the red line
the world around fM ...s
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

The weather clerk, it may be remarked, lays
by quite stock Of wet goods for dusty days to
come. S4
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Colonel, Roosevelt's first call to
Americans to get behind the colors will
be made In Chicago tonight. when he
addresses a gigantic patriotic and re-
cruiting rally.
Following a policy of "practicing
what 1t breaches" the Chicago AS
ISOLATION Of Commerce has indefinitely
postponed its annual foreign trade
dinner, originally set for tonight, as
"a step in the economy program
Delegates will gather in Boston to-
day for the International Bahai con-
gress, the sessions Of which will con-
tinue several days, Plans for build
ing the great Bahai temple at Will
mette. ILL.,, will be discussed.
The advisory and executive commit
tees of the intercollegiate Association
of Amateur Athletes Of America will
meet In Philadelphia today to decide
whether the track and field champion
ships shall be, called off on account Of
the war.
A military wedding in Washington
today will be that of Miss Dorothy
Dana Aleshire, daughter Of the for
mer quartermaster general of the
army and Mrs. James B. Aleshire, and
Ensign Alexander Gilchrist Hatch. U.
s. N. who at present is stationed on
the U, s. s. Montana.
A wedding to take place today at the
Hotel Majestic in New York City will
be interesting because of its unusual
features, as 1t will be patriotic in
character. 1t will be the marriage of
Miss Gene Krey Miller of Brooklyn
and Prof. L. L. Mcintyre, physical in
structor Of st. Johns college, Brook
lyn. The decorations will be Of Amer
lean flags and America" will be
played instead Of the usual wedding
march.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
.IQDAY]
Proyerb for the Day.
One Year Ago Today In the War.

An ounce OF prevention is worth
q pound of cure.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
Storyette of the Day.

Storyette Of the Day.
Uncle 81 had paid visit to Boston,
and while here had attended a swell
dinner given by his nephew. His folks
were greatly interested In hearing I'm
Gle Sis city adventures, and especially
wanted 70 know how he got along at
the dinner.
weren't you troubled about the
tableware, pa?" inquired his daughter,
Hepsy. ~
Should say was" answered Uncle
81. why gal, they came near wearin'
nothin' at all, the ladies DIDN'T
Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

vive Viyianil Your argument is unanswer-
able ~ ~,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-23
BLUFFTON.

May 81, 1917.
Johnny Green and VIII Cramer
went to DEBORAH the first of the week,
went on shank horses.
c. w. Brittendall autoed August
Bergman and wife to DEBORAH tho
first of the week.
Mart Ienheart and his mother
went to Cresco Wednesday.
Erick O'Brien and his sister Molly
autoed to Burr Oak Tuesday eve
ming called on their sister Mrs. Roy
Gossman.
Mr.. Sybert and wife visited their
sister and family in Orleans town
ship, Claud Morton's. Wednesday.
Andrew Johnson OF Aurora, ILL.,
arrived in Button Wednesday by
auto.
Walter McCauley autoed bachel'
er and a widow to DEBORAH the first
of the week, Dave EASEL and Mrs.
Lizzie Cassel. They came back man
and wife. These parties are well
known through these parts and not
only well known, but we'll thought
of. Mr.. Cassel has fine farm on the
road between Bluffton and Burr Oak,
a good house al. furnished, and they
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-23
HESPER.

May 21, 1917.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmussen
were at Burr Oak Monday evening.
Miss Anna Peterson of Burr Oak,
Sundayed with home folks.
Mrs. Maret Ramlo was taken with
a faiIting spell Sunday, but at pres
ent is feeling some better.
C. ]. Steno and the Misses Selma
Usgaard and Ida Bergeson were
shoppers at Burr Oak Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Anderson and
daughter Lucille were up from Ca
noe honday evening and visited with
the latter's home folks.
c. j. Steno, Jesse Mcmillan and
Miss Ida Bergeson visited at the
Arne Hilmo horne in Waukon Sun
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Claussen of
Waterloo Ridge, and Gilbert kjome
of Highland township visited at
Steno's Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hilleman were
DEBORAH visitors Saturday.
Miss Hilda Ramlo visited at the
Will Ramlo home near Canton Fri
day.
A large NUMBER from mere attehu-
ed the circus in DEBORAH Thursday.
Henry Barth is new possessor OF
a new car and is seen speeding on
our highways.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Street and
daughter Marjorie Of Elkader. Ia.
are visitors at the w. H. Plunkett
home.
Miss Mary Nelson who is instruc,
tor in the Rootwold school visited
with home folks il DEBORAH sun
day
The stork special stopped at the
homes of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Hum
phrey on Saturday, May IL with
baby and also at Mr.. and Mrs. Frans
Frye Sunday, May 13 with a boy.
Geo. Wells has purchased a new
car.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-23

SFiLLVILLE.

May p, 1917.
A. A. Novak and family and Mrs.
Anton Balik autoed to DEBORAH
Tuesday.
Mrs. Geo. Nockels AID son Edward
of Calmar autoed through town
"Wednesday, enroute for a visit with
relatives west of town.
Mrs. j. E. Benda and children Wis
tied her sister at Fort Atkinson We'd
nesday.
H. J. Cooper autoed to Fl. Atkin-
son Friday.
Geo. Skoda and wife Of I.awler
were guests of the latter's mother,
Mrs. Kate Cibuzar last Thursday.
Mrs. Frances Swehla and daugh-
ter Ida returned to Cedar Rapids
Friday after al extended visit with
relatives.
G. Haadvedt and wife accompan-
led by Misses E. Williams and Ger
tie Kapler autoed to DEBORAH Thurs
day to attend the circus there.
j. j. Zoulek autoed to Calmar
Friday.
J. ]. Kovarik was a caller at Pro-
twin one day last week.
Anton Balik was a DEBORAH caller
Thursday.
]. ]. Zoulek, wife and son George,
autoed to Ridgeway Friday after
noon.
Prof. James Mikesh, head of the
Junior College of Hibbing, Mimi,
enlisted in the Coast Guard Ser
vice. He is at Fort Smelling, Mimi,
for training.
Joe Becker Of Calmar was repair
ing water works in town last week.
Graduation exercises will be held
Saturday, May the 26th.
DEBORAH Tuesday.
Miss Barbara Andera arrived from
Mason City Saturday for visit with
her parents.
Paul Herold living south of town
fractured bone in his leg last week
Mrs. Anna Swehla and son Paul
were shopping at DEBORAH Tuesday.
JOS. Shema was down from De-
corah Tuesday calling on friends.
Ben Herold mother and sisters au-
toed to FIT. Atkinson Tuesday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Prochaska and
family of Protivin were visiting
relatives here Thursday.
Nm. Totiason OF DEBORAH assist
ed the Brass Band here Thursday
during the day.
Mrs. John Sattler and child of FIT.
Atkinson was calling on her sister,
Mrs. j. E. Benda last ThnrsAa:.
John Still and sisters of near
Cresco autoed to town Thursday.
Mrs. Mike Chlan was down from
Calmar the fore part OF the Anek VS.
iting friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-23
CORRESPONDENCE.
OSSIAN.

May 21, 1917.
Mrs. Ward Allen entertained the
Embroidery club at her home Tues
! day afternoon.
DR.. and Mrs. Juen AID children
Gladys and Billy and Hilda Kuchen.
berg went to Minneapolis Wednes.
day for an extended visit.
Mrs. F. A. Sobolik entertained
the Catholic club at 500 Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. l.. A. Meyer took
first prize and Mrs. T. T. Fleischnr
second prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Koch of Cal
mar spent Thursday with relatives.
Mrs. Andrew Lee returned from
Preston, Mimi, after visit with her
cousin c. M. Anderson AID family.
DR.. Schneeberger and family au-
toed to Festina Thursday to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Joe Schnee-
berger.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Deubler and
Mrs. d. Weitgenant went to Mono
ma Thursday for a visit at the Leon
ara Logsdon home.
Rev. p. j. Freedamann went to
La Crosse Wednesday to see his mo-
Their.
Eudorus Riggs returned to his
home in Usage Friday, after visit
with relatives
p. ]. Wagner went to La Crosse
Wednesday to see his daughter, Mrs.
Helen Duchendorf.
Mrs. Hienen and son Vendocin
came up from Waterloo last week to
see her brothers Mike and Frank
Klein
Herman Busch Sr. and family
were down from Calmar Thursday
to spend the day with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cloy Waters of Post
vile visited her mother, Mrs. Julia
Croft Friday.
Mrs. Mayme Schmitz entertained
the young Catholic ladies at 500
Saturday afternoon.
Virgil Cover came up from West
Union Friday to visit friends.
Mrs. C.. f. Limbeck of McGregor
came Sunday to see her mother,
Mrs. Ann Lansing.
Quite a number from here attend
ed the circus in DEBORAH Thursday.
Mrs. FrantZen returned from Post
vile Thursday after visit with her
sister. Mrs. viii Duvur.
Miss Edna Elster of Moaona spent
a few days last week at the Z. V.
Gilbert home.
Messrs. Frank Klein, Ed Schultz,
Theodore limp, Andrew DIESEL and
Tony Bohr went to Waukon yester-
day to be initiated in the X. C's.
DR.. C. F. Sobolik OF Stacyville,
came Saturday, to spend Sunday with
home folks.
Relatives from out of town who
attended Mrs. Bettendorf's funeral
:, edlesday were: Mrs. Joseph Quat-
man, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. E. E.
Carpenter, LAWYER; Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Broghamer, Calmar; and Louis
Schweinefus, DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-23

most a pleasure to have corns and
see how 'Gets-It' gets them off in a
hurry and without the least pain. l
can wear tight shoes, dance and walk
as though / never had corns."
"Gets-It" makes the use OF toe
irritating salves, bundling bandages,
tape, plasters and other things not
only foolish, but unnecessary. Use
this wonderful discovery, "Gets-1t",
for any soft or hard corn or callus.
1t Is the new, simple, easy, quick
way, and it never fails. You'll never
have to cut corn again with knives
or scissors, and run chances OF blood
poison. Try Gets 1t" tonight.
"Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 25c
a bottle, or sent on receipt OF price
by e. Lawrence & Co., Chicago. Ill.
Sold in DEBORAH and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by e. j. Parman, A. j. Sorenson
Wangler's Pharmacy, r. A. Eng.
bertson, ]. G.. Schimming.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-23
President in writing and counter
sipnp6 by the SGnrnta

President in writing and counter
signed by the Secretary.
Special meetings of the stockhold-
ers may be called by the President Of
the corporation. Five days notice
of the time and place Of such meet
ings shall be given by the secretary
of the corporation, or by the person
calling such a special meeting, by
mailing a notice in writing to each
stakeholder, directed to his address
as shown upon the books of the cor
poration, which notice shall state
the object of the meeting. The vot-
ing at all stockholders meetings
shall be by ballot, and each stock
holder shall be entitled to one vote
for each share of stock which" he
holds in said corporation and such
stakeholder may be represented by
a proxy duly authorized in writing.
The vote of majority of the stock
of the corporation then issued shall
be necessary to decide. The ma
jority of the stock of the corpora
ton then issued is required to con-
stitute quorum at any meeting of
the stockholders.
The annual meeting of the Board
of Directors shall be held on the last
Tuesday il October of each year,
Immediately following the adjourn
ment of the annual meeting of the
stockholders. Special meetings of
the Board of Directors may be held
at any time upon the call of the
President, on five hours notice to
the members of the Board of Direc-
notice. The President of the cor
poratiol and one other director
shall be present in order to consti-
tute a quorum at a meeting of the
Board of Directors unless the Presi-
dent shall in writing waive his right
to be present. A majority vote Of
the directors present shall be neces-
sary for decision. The Board of
Directors shall have no authority to
buy, sell or rent real estate without
a specific vote in favor thereof by
the stockholders, taken at some reg
ular or special meeting Of such
stockholders.
Until the annual meeting of the
stockholders in the year 1917, the
following named persons shall be
the officers of said corporation:
President, J. H. Hagar, Of Wau-
kon, Iowa.
Secretary, Martin Woldun, CT De-
Corah, iowa.
Treasurer, Ole Woldum, OF De-
corah, Iowa.
Directors, the said j. H. Hagar,
Martin Woldum and Ole WG!dum.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, this S0th
day Of April, 1917.
J. II. HAGAR,
President.
MARTIN WOLDUM,
Secretary. l9-4w