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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Rubber Stamps and Noteheads.


IL the business man sees fit to
daub his noteheads and envelopes
with rubber stamp and thus lead
outsiders to think there is no printer
In his town he ought to be sailed.
Such man as that, when he comes
to die, ought to have his obituary and
the usual resolutions of his lodge
printed on board fence with rub
Der stamp. And when he has baby
at his house or a party, or a son or
daughter gets married, or he gets
married himself, full account of
the event might be printed with a
rubber stamp on a sheet of wrapping
paper and tackled on his front door.
And when he is a candidate for Of
fee he might stamp himself label
to the effect that he wants to be con-
stable or road overseer or Justice OF
the peace, as the case may be, and
pin that on the bottom of his pants.
And when the opposition jump onto
him he might stamp another label
saying it's a blamed lie, and pin that
on, too. Come to think of it, there is
no end of uses a rubber stamp might
be put to in the hands OF an enter
prising and economical man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

hens are less likely to become rest
less. At Matching time they should
be confined and not disturbed until
the hatch is completed, unless they
become restless, when it may be
best to remove the chicks that are
Matched first. On cool weather it is
best not to put more than 10 eggs
under hen, while later in the spring
one can put II to 10, according to
the size of the hen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Plant Potatoes is The Advice.

The prospects are that Iowa will
plant the customary acreage of pota-
toes, even at $500 bushel for seed
Potatoes have been retailing in the
market at soc a peck and it takes
from eight to ten bushels to proper
ly plant an acre of ground, which
would mean a big. expense to begin
with. The usual acreage will be
planted, it is said, in spite of the high
cost of seed. "Greeter Iowa" urges
everyone in town, city or village, who
has vacant lot or small garden spot,
to plant it to potatoes and the advice
is good.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Those Harmless Measles.

The fact that the toll OF harm
less" measles and of much feared
scarlet fever was practically the
same in Chicago during 1915, affords
food for thought and the inspiration
for action. The health department OF
Chicago announces that the high
death rate from measles was due TO
the general belief that the disease is
not serious. Too many parents took
no pains to protect their children
from this sc-called simple aiiment'
On the other hand, scarlet FEVER Is
always regarded with dread. NO ra-
tional person would Willingly expose
another to it's danger. Usually the
hest care available under the circum-
stances is given to the scarlet feVer
patient. The child suffering from
measles in contrast is often neglect
ed. everybody has the measles,
why worry?" sums up a state OF nina
which is dangerously prevalent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
A Little Hog Story.

Here is little hog story all of our
own. Ed Badeur has six brood sows
at his farm that, during the past few
days, gave birth to seventy-six fine
full blood Big Type Poland Chinas.
This Is some record but it is evident
by the size of the families that the
old sows are paying no attention to
the great problem-the high cost of
living.-Elgin, Iowa, Echo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

are bolted and windows fastened and
when the signing of the wind and the
rustling of the leaves nettle the
nerves. One of the best things said
about Heaven il that there is no
night there" Then why wear the
emblem of night in memory of
friends? If the world must have a
symbol of sorrow, let 1t be white.
White is purity. White Is peace.
White is the garb in which angels
are supposed to be robed. White Is
the color of the great Throne around
which we like to think our loved
ones gathered. White is typical OF
the eternal day which it gives US Joy
to believe has dawned upon them
Elk. gai
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Wearing Black for Funerals.

What is there about black that is
appropriate for funerals? Black
suggests nothing sweet, or tender, or
beautiful. 1t is not an emblem of
purity or hope. 1t is symbol Of
night, and night in Scripture, and in
all literature, is sign Of danger and
despair. Night is time when doors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Historical Facts of the Week.

Historical Facts of the Week.
Magellan discovered the Philippine
Islands March 10, 1921.
Caesar was murdered March 15.
A B. C. The United States MALTA
entered Mexico en- March 18th of last
year.
Saturday, the 18th, is st. Patrlck's
day.
Cleveland was born March, 1884,.
King George wss assassinated March
Is, 1913.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Just a Little Warming.

Last year we got letter from
man who owed a bill. He promised
soon to pay us and we have his
promise still. But we can't live on
promises, and some day we suppose.
Wen get right mad and write him
up goodness only knows.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

An exchange says: The See More
Skirt Co., announces that skirts vii.
be longer this year, the extreme
lengths extending as much as two and
a half feet below the neck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Appraised.

The father-Yes, I'll give you my
daughter, and you will find her
worth her weight in gold.
The Suitor-Yes. / estimated her
fortune at about that much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

in explaining things they know moth
ing about. Giving advice is like
kissing-easy and pleasant. Taking
advice--well, that's different.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
THE BUNK OF A BUSY BRAIN,
Stray Thoughts That Leak From We
Editors Mind.

Lucky, indeed, is the fellow who
doesn't have to depend upon luck.
Some people spend a lot of time
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

1t don't pay to be too inquisitive
1t was Ewes curiosity that got her l.,
bad, you remember.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

Economy in youth provides an
easy chair for age.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
Some Curious Facts.

OF course we are not vouching for
them, but so great a paper as the
Ohio State, Journal says:
If tallow candle be placed In
gun, and shot at a door, it would go
thru without sustaining any injury.
and musket ball fired into the water
will rebound and be flattened as il
fired against a hard substance. A
musketball may be fired against a
pane of glass, and il the glass he
suspended by a thread, it will not
even vibrate. Cork, IL sunk twenty
feet in the ocean will not rise again,
on account of the pressure of water
In the Arctic regions, when the Their
mometer is below zero, persons can
convrse more than mile distance
Mr.. Jameson asserts that he heard
every word Of sermon at the dis
tance of two miles on very still dsy
with perfect distinctness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
5000, 1000 Corns
Lifted Right Off!
Try z Drops of Magic "Gets-It"

There's wonderful difference be-
tYeen getting rid of corn now and
lie way they used to try to get rid
of it only four or five years ago.
"Gets-It" has revolutionized corn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

How easy it is to tell others it's no
use to worry!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

Some clergymen deal in rhetoric,
some in logic, and some in common
sense. The first is popular with wo-
men, the second with most men, and
the third with but precious few of
either sex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

Before a fellows married he wor-
ries because he isn't, and after that
he worries because he is.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

An exchange says "the man shot
himself with a gum" Well, what
should he have used, a. broomstick?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

Telephone US if you have visitors
from away. or If a member of Your
family goes away on trip. Don't
wait to report wedding to us until
the couples grandchildren are big
enough to read. Our wireless is not
success as yet and our office devil
who is supposed to be mind reader
is failure. The boss can't tell by
that grin on your face whether you
have a new boy at your house or
whether your wife has gone to visit
her parents. Just a whisper and we
will bless you forever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

A Kansas editor has noticed that
when a man finds fault with his 10
cal paper the chances are ten to one
that he hasn't an advertisement In
it; five to one he never gave 1t job
of work; three to one that he Is de-
linquent in his subscription; even
money that he never did anything to
assist the publisher to make 1t good
paper, and forty to one that he IS
most eager to see 1t when 1t comes
out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
The Price Remains The Same

Their STYLE their quality their guarantee of satisfaction has become
the standard Of value for $7 throughout the Their
achievement enables be well dressed without being asked
pay cent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14
stylePlus $I7 p
The the nation over" yu
The same price the nation over"

When the war came everyone in the
clothing business thought that wool
would go up. The makers of Style
plus Clothes $l7 on account Of their
extensive advertising were duty bound
to keep on supplying the public with
aall wool fabrics, expert tailoring, the
skill Of great designer" at the known
price $l7-proMded there was any
way on earth to do it.
What happeneda These makers
bought woolens and Innings in tremen-
dous quantity. They kept on adver-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-03-14

Using 1.-THE price remains the same
Volume doubled, manufacturing costs
dropped because Of the increased pro-
duction-new efficiency and new
economies came to light through the
necessity Of the hour
lncidently, the makers as well as our
selves have been content with smaller
profit in order to keep your price the
same.
Please do not forget-we are the only
Styleplus Store here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11

shall advance the cause OF education
among ourselves and for our children,
by an Just means within our power
we have made much progress In our
State along educational lines. our sys-
tenn now provides a method for all
classes OF our citizenship securing a
liberal education.
we point with pride to our State
College. that is now splendldly equipped
with modern buildings. and apparatus,
and a distinguished faculty. We expect
much for Delaware agriculture.
"The prizes offered by the State
Grange for excellence in he Agricul-
tural Department and the Home Eco
Monies Department at the College are
much appreciated and are conducive to
good work. These prizes. should be con-
tinuod
"The methods Of managing the small
rural schools. for the best results, have
become antlquated. and should be
changed
Rural Credits.
THE rural credit law passed by Con-
I gress is proving great benefit TO the
farmers Of the great Northwest, as
well as In many Eastern sections. The
low rate Of interest the long time
period, and amortization plan are all
designed to work relief to a great num-
Der Of patrons.
Cooperation.
Cooperation is one Of the basic
principles Of our Order. and cur CO.
operative buying has been very sdvan-
tageous TO many patrons; but every
Grange should do more along that line.
The fertilizer contract has saved
hundreds OF dollars 70 the members.
and the same Is true Of grass seed.
spraying materials and many other sr-
ticles.
"Every subordinate Master should
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11

uncertain as the weather, makes the
shippers lot difficult one. The con-
structlon and maintenance Of a system
OF permanent highways would enable
the grower to move perishable product
moderate distances by motor trucks
very rapidly. l would urge that the
Transportation Committee be made a
permanent committee to look after all
matters concerning transportation
problems affecting the farmer.
In Memoriam.
Each year we are ssddened by the
passing on OF many of our cO-workers,
yet we bow in humble submission TO
The Will Of Him who doeth all things
WE'LL
Appropriate exercises viii be held
IN memory Of our departed brothers
snd sisters under the direction Of the
Worthy Chaplain.
In Conclusion.
THE uplift Of the farmer. socially,
educationally and financially can in no
way be brought about more effectively
than through the cooperative principle
Of the Grange. in whose fold is found
a place for every member OF the farm
er's family. Let us strive in every way
possible 10 Increase the effectiveness Of
this Noble Order OF Patrons Of Hus-
bandry Let US work with greater de-
yoiion to our country and to our Call
ing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11

lend his best efforts during the coming
year TO bring the advantage Of cooper
alive buying to every member Of his
Grange. In the same line the Grange
Insurance Co. offers TO every patron
the most economical method or pro-
tecting his property against fire and
lightning.
Temperance.
1T is not necessary 10 restate the
position Of the Grange on the manu-
facture and sale OF alcoholic liquors.
With three-fourths Of the state dry, we
hope that the time will soon be here,
when the demon Of drink will be ban
ished from our fair commonwealth, and
we will have a sober. high-tlinking
electorate. would urge every member
Of the Grange TO use his best efforts
TO have the manufacture and sale of
all alcoholic liquors for drinking pur-
poses prohibited by national law during
the period of this war, as wal
measure, to conserve food material and
as a means Of developing the man.
power Of the nation. II there ever was
a time when the nation needed sober
men, 10 IS now.
Legislation.
According TO the usual custom. the
State Grange appointed committee q
look after all matg Of legislature con-
corning the farming interests at the
last session Of the General Assembly
Many bills were passed that will ac-
complsh much good. Never in the
history Of the State has 50 much con-
structive legislation been passed by the
Legislature as by the session Of 1917.
transportation.
The question of transportation We
always have with US. and never have
the difficulties been greater than now
A shortage Of car. embargoes on certain
products almost daily. train schedules
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN NEEZllllzzzIz.

pearance at the Majestic in the dra-
matte feature OF a Grand Double Bill
The attraction alone would be enough
to crowd this theatre, but IN order to
give plenty Of good entertainment o
Sunshine comedy was presented that
kept the audience in an uproar durinR
its thirty minutes. In the dramatic fea-
ure "a Branded Soul" the artistry Of
Gladys Brockwell stands out as one OF
the essential virtues of the play. Mis-
Brockwell has never given us a play so
full Of excellent action and every ad-
mlrer OF this celebrity should not miss
the opportunity to see real actress
interpret a real part.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11
FINED ron LIQUOR SELLING.

William Bradshaw, Negro, was before
Municipal Court today charged with
selling liquor without a license. Two
witnesses became somewhat twisted
when cross examined by James Sauls-
bury, attorney for the defendant. How
ever, Deputy Judge Finger Strengthened
out the evidence and lined Bradshaw
800 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11
ATTRACTIONS At THEATRE
Continue from Page NIneteen.

Continued from Page Nineteen.
In the star role of 'fTne Babes in the
Woods a photofantasy. The emo
tlonal work Of the two stars Virginia
Lee Corbin and Francis Carpenter whose
combined ages does not exceed 30 years
come IN for considerable praise from all
the spectators. The production Is FRS.
class from every angle.
AT THE MAJESTIC.
Gladys Brockwell made her ap-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-11

Use Of silk and satin has revealed the
error Of the idea that only wool ma
terlal was sufficiently durable and prac-
teal for daily wear A heavy silk or
satin in dark colors has proved a ward
robe standby for the .well-dressed
woman and a blessing in these days Of
the wool shortage
This gown is Of very heavy flexible
satin, simply cut and having for orna-
ment only the fiat collar and cuffs Of
creamy flet lace and the military row
Of metallic ball buttons and loops
downs the front.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05
kEtl AND MURPHY
JUDGES OF EXHIBITS
At BIG COUNTY SHOW
EDITOR OF SOUTHERN AGRIcUL.
TURlST WILL JUDGE AGRicUL-
TURAL DISPLAYS MONDAY.
GEORGE R. JAMES TO SPEAK

L. R. Neel editor of the Southern
Agriculist, will be judge of the agricul-
tural exhibits, and R. NJ Murphy, spe-
cialist in live stock of the state col
lege of agriculture, will be judge of
the live stock exhibits at the free agri-
cultural and live stock show to be held
in Columbia next Monday and Tues
day, October and 8. E. A. Mclean,
county farm demonstration agent, and
J. M. Dean, district farm demonstra-
ton agent, will have charge of all ar
rangements and entries. George R.
James, Of Memphis, will be the princi-
pal speaker for the occasion. Judge
John w. Fry will have charge of the
speaking and entertainment program
for the two days.
There is every indication that the
show next week will be the best that
has ever been held in Maury county
and that it will be attended by thou
sands of people from every district.
Special emphasis is being placed on
the corn exhibit, which probably will
contain more than 500 displays from
the adult farmers besides large mum.
Der to be entered by members of the
Boys Corn club.
The community exhibits to be made
up of school work, girls canning
! club products and home made articles
will be of great interest to the ladies
who will attend. This department will
be under the direction of Mrs. Artie
Bryan. county home demonstration
agent.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05
COL. PEBBLES is
SOME APPLE MAN

Among other things than practicing
law Tor which Col. Thomas H. PEBBLES
is noted, is that of being one of the
best apple growers in Tennessee. H0
was winning prizes on his apples
when some OF the now famous pro-
ducers were just beginning the bust
ness. AS an exhibit of what his trees
will produce there is now on display
in the Seventh street show window Of
Bogatzky & Bauman, some specimens
of winesap and Arkansas black apples
from Col. PEBBLES orchard that are
beauties. He raised 400 or 500 BUSH
els of these apples this year and has
disposed of all Of them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05
PIPE
ORGAN IS NOW READY
NEW CHURCH WILL BE FORMAL
LY OPENED AT MORNING SER.
VICE NEXT SUNDAY.

The big pipe organ that has been
installed in the new First Presbyte-
rian church building. is to be com.
.pleted by the builders and tuners this
week and the church will be formally
opened with communion service next
Sunday morning. A special musical
programme appropriate to the occupa.
iton of the new house of God is being
prepared.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05
APPEAL
TO Be MACE IN
SALE Of BONDS
EVERY PERSON IN COUNTRY Elk.
PECTED TO TAKE AT LEAST
ONE BOND.
Special to The Herald.

| Special to The Herald.
ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. BY the mid
die Of October the organization for
the sale of the second issue of Liberty
Loan Bonds will have been carried
into practically every militia district
in the Sixth Federal Reserve District.
Every community will have a COM
mittee of it's own. Already between
500 and 600 Of these committees have
been appointed and they are now be-
ing named at the rate of more than
100 a day. The last two weeks of
october toward the close of the cam
paign, it is expected to have approx
imately 1000 of these working
throughout the district. The organi-
cation has been pitched upon this ex-
tensive basis for the purpose of reach.
ing every possible ultimate purchaser
of Liberty Bond.
Before the campaign is over it Is
the purpose Of the Executive commit
, tee for the Sixth District, says Chair
man Wardlaw, that in addition to
having the Liberty Bond issue and al.
that it means constantly before him,
every man who is able to purchase
one of these bonds, no matter how
small the denomination, shall be per-
sonally approached and urged to
make this investment.
Practically the whole campaign will
be directed, Chairman Wardlaw points
out, to the selling of bonds of small
denomination on the installment plan.
Farmers, merchants, clerks, salaried
men and wage earners of every class
who may not be able to invest largely
in the issue will be urgently and per-
sonally solicited to take bond any
where from $50 to $500 according to
their means, making a small cash
payment and the remainder in weekly
or monthly installments according to
arrangements with the bank where
the purchase is negotiated.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05

In a meeting | recently conducted a
woman came forward one night but
would not surrender to the Lord. She
said, know what l am. People think
l am a good woman, but am an adul-
teress and a murderess. Everyone
shall give an account for himself on
that Great Day.
/ am accountable for my thoughts.
| am accountable for my words. | am
accountable for my deeds and my in.
fluence.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05
METHODIST REST
ROOM VERY POPULAR

People from the country who are
attending the big Bob Jones meeting
are finding the rest room of the First
Methodist church about the most con.
venient and attractive place in the
city. The number of visitors is daily
increasing. People from the country
90 there. have their lunch. leave their
packages. the cloaks. etc.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-10-05

we are, but more often they think we
are better than we really are. God
demands a settlement for sin. What
are you in the sight of Holy God?
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-04

sixteen one teacher skilled Ill -Edrden- ing and paid for all the year. One such teacher could easily direct the work of a hundred children and of the 1JO older persons belonging to the families of these children living In their community. Thus 10000 teachers of this kind would be sufficient for the entire country. These teachers might easily be had for an average additional salary of $500 or a total of $20OO0,OOO. There would be some cost for seeds and some for fertilizers and tools, but after the first year the cost of these last two items would be comparatively little. The proceeds would represent profits to a greater extent than in any other kind of production. The miracle of 1t Is in bringing together idle land on the one hand and idle children and tired people on the other. Alone nei- ther Is productive, but all would be benefited by the combination even If the vegetables and fruits produced had no yalue-the land by the cultivation, the children by the health giving, edu- cational labor and the older people by the hours outdoors and the contact with the soil