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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01
FIRE CAUSES LOSS
or HALF MILLION
lRx InternatIoaaI News serylee.l

Harrison, N. j. Feb, 1.--Fire be
iieyed to have been of incendiary orr
gin swept the plant OF the Driver
Harris Wire Company here early to,
day. entailing a loss of about $780,
900. The company was working on
war orders. The fire started in a
building in which no one was employ
ed early in the day. The blaze thr-
eatened for time to spread to near
by factories
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01
DEMAND ABOUT HALF

Demands for wage increases pend
ing before the Railroad Wage Com
mission are for an aggregate Of 40
per cent it was disclosed in Wash
ington. The demands represent a to-
tai Of nearly s50O,oooo0O this year,
or about half of the railway operat-
ing income Of last year.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01
[7:ls III

Maternity is crisis in woman's life
that should be SAFE guarded with extreme
care. The safe, penetrating external prep
aratidn. Mothers Friend. has been pre-
tally for expectant mothers BY its use
stretching pains are avoided. The
abdominal muscles relax easily when baby
Is born and this naturally makes for in
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

finltely less pail. and danger at the crisis.
Ask for a bottle at your drug store to-
day and write for interesting free book,
Motherhood and the Baby. Simply adj
qress the Bradneid Keguiator CO.. Dept.
not go single night without applying
I Mothers Friend"i It is the greatest kind
Of help to nature,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

ments. Fer leaving, the pastor in
voked the blessing Of High Heaven
upon this aged and faithful servant
of God thanking God for his long and
useful life in the church, his devotion
to the Christian service, and exem-
plary and honored position in The
community, praying chat even more
years Of usefulness in spiritual and
material blessings and joys would be
added to his advanced age.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01
DEALERS WE'RE SHORT

Two Chambersburg coal dealers
were caught selling short weight
coal Sacks Of flour were also found
to be short by the Inspector
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

gathering by setting up" cigars, to
all the smokers, but the council con-
cluded that he should enjoy a differ
ent brand and presented him with
several boxes of Havana's best prod
ucts. He is ready now to have more
of his friends call and enjoy smoker
with him. During the evening his
daughter, Miss Rose. served refresh
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01
POWER COMPANY
!. WINS DAMAGE SUIT


win be argued before Judge Woods
during the present term.
Attorney II. H. Emmert and, Attor-
ney J. o. Henson represented the
power company
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

The young daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs George b SITTER. East John
strset, has besn critically III for sew
era days with dipththeria.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01


THE FIGHTING TRAIL. In one
Of the scenes in the sixth episode Of
The Fighting Trail" Duncan and
George Holt, who plays the part Of
a william, fight Ii out in swirling
mountain torrent and members of the
company who Witnessed the struggle
actually feared neither man would
reach shore. Every ounce of muscle
the men possess and every trick Of
getting the best of the other man
was put into play, much Of the time
beneath the surface. 1t was one Of
those scenes which go to make this
picture one CT the most finished ard
tensely thrilling ever produced. Miss
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

Carol Holloway. as the heroine, adds
again to reputation as one OF the
most daring women in photoplaya,.
Central tomorrow, Also vaudeville
and Vim. S. Hart in a two-reel west
ern Story ssDakotah Dam
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

appeared recently in 'fEverybody's
Magazine in serial form. Also two
acts Of vaudeville and the new serial
"The Mystery Ship
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-01

Horses Go to Shippers sale on
enfnary q I'd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23

January 80 has been set aside by
DR.. H. A. Garfield, United States
Fuel Administrator, as Tag Your
Shovel Day" in this city and in every
other city IL the United States.
On that day hundreds of thousands
of tags will be placed on the coal
shovels of the coal consumers in the
United States through the agency of
the school children. The purpose of
this day is to bring home to the
American people the necessity for
saving every pound Of coal possible
so that the factories manufacturing
munitions AID supplies of war can
be maintained at their fullest capa-
city.
The United States is fifty million
tons of coal short. This coal cannot
be instantly produced and made
available. 1t must be saved shovel by
shovel and pound by pound by r
households in the country.
Remember the day and see that
you get your tag. The campaign will
be carried on under the direction of
the Superintendent of the schools
aid the local fuel committeeman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
LETTER TO DIR. HARMON.
Old War COmrade Writes Him From
Pennsylvania.
Charleroi, Pa.

Charleroi, Pa.
Jan. 16, 1918.
Dear Barney: We got the paper;
you made quite hit and / am pretty
sure that you are right. Old men were
very few in our regiment. Old man
Cooney | think was the oldest man
and John Wilson the next, both of Co.
F, and know you was younger than
was. | say old man do you remem-
Der the grey horse you had at Lewis
berg, and what fine ride he gave me
the morning we left there. / often
think of him and how comical | must
have looked with the saddle between
my legs and the horse gone out from
under me. see by the paper that ev-
erybody is short of coal. 1t is not coal
that is short, but cars. We are run
ming less than half time, and if they
would give us the cars we could give
them about three times as much coal
as they are now getting think that
the most of the shortage is due to
the railroads not being able to han
die the stuff. Ora is still in Philadel-
phia and his wife is staying with me.
He thinks that his regiment will get
to France about-the last of February,
but l don't think so. think it would
be mistake to let them leave the
Philadelphia navy yard, as they know
every hole and corner and the Ger
mans would have to be smart to do
any damage while they are there.
Well Barney it is too bad that you
and | are too old to do anything, but
lay back and say arn't we giving them
hell over in France. Remember me to
Mrs. Harmon and tell her | would
sure like to see her and you Hoping
that this will find you and family in
good health and enjoying all the good
things of life. am, as ever, your old
friend and comrade.
J. F. ANDERSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
Defendants.

To the unknown claimants of the
west half of the northwest quarter.
and the northwest quarter of the
southwest quarter of section nine
90, township one hundred (1OO),
range nine 80, west of the 9TH P.
NJ, and William Parkhurst, James
n, Barlow, Julius w. Elliott. e. r.
kellogg & Company, Buford & Tate,
John w. Shultz, Daniel G. kellogg,
Henry Nicholson, Joseph S. Nc
Laughlin, and Lucy NJ. Mclaughlin,
his wife, Joseph Mclaughlin, Jr., and
Lucy Mclaughlin, Marcus McLaugh-
I'm, Anna Bell Mclaughlin, Perry A.
Wanless, Oliver Wanless, Leonard
Standring, and Ira Hubbell, defen-
dants:
You and each of you are hereby
notified that there is now on file in
the office of the Clerk of the District
Court of the state of Iowa for Win
neshiek county the petition of Ever
EFT H. Tollefson, plaintiff, in which
he alleges that he is the owner in
fee simple of the West Half of the
Northwest Quarter and the North
west Quarter of the Southwest Quart
er of Section 8, Township 100, Range
8 West of the 9Th p. NJ, Winneshiek
County, Iowa; and that you make
some claim adverse to plaintiffs es-
tate in and to said premises, and that
the claim of the unknown claimants
arises. as heirs at law, devisees. lega-
tees, successors, assignees, or sur
viving spouses of one or more of the
defendants above named OF in some
other manner unknown to the plain
tiff, and that the plaintiff cannot state
more specifically the nature or extent
of the claims of the defendants,
known or unknown. Plaintiff alleges
that he and his grantors have been
in open, exclusive, notorious, and ad-
verse possession of all of said real
estate under color of title and claim
of right for more than ten years last
passed, and that whatever claim or
interest the defendants, known or
unknown, may have had or may claim
to have in or to said premises, or to
any part thereof, is fully barred by
the statute of limitations, and that
the names and residences of the un-
known claimants are unknown to
plaintiff although he has sought dill
gently to learn the same. Plaintiff
asks that his title to said premises as
against the claims of the defendants,
known and unknown, be quieted, and
for other equitable relief.
You are further notified that un-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of the state a
Iowa for Win1eshiek county
February Term, 1918.
Everett H. Tollefson plaintiff, vs.. the
unknown claimants of the west
half of the northwest quarter
and the northwest quarter OF
the southwest quarter of section
nine (O, township one hundred
600, Range Nine CO. west OF
the 5th p. NJ, and William
Parkhurst, James N. Barlow
julius w. Elliott, E. r. Kellogg
& Company, Buford & Tate
John w. Shultz, Daniel G. Kel-
log, Henry Nicholson, Joseph s.
Mclaughlin, and Lucy NJ. Nc
Laughlin, his wife, Joseph Nc
Laughlin, Jr., and Lucy Nc
Laughlin, Marcus Mclaughlin,
Anna Bell Mclaughlin, Perry A.
Wanless, Oliver Wanless, Leon
ard Standri1g, and Ira Hubbell,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
IOWA STORES CLOSE
EARLY TO SAVE FUEL
Pool Halls, Bowling Alleys, Cigar
Stores, Churches and Schools
Are Affected by the Order.
WILL BEGIN TOMORROW
OR POSSIBLY FRIDAY
All Food Establishments, Grocery
Stores, Restaurants, Hotel Dim
ing Rooms, Drug Stores,
Will Not be Included.

DeS Moi1eS, Jan. 21.-Curtailmen
of the hours of operation of all stores
in Iowa, with certain exceptions, will
be ordered shortly by the state fuel
administration to conserve coal, il
was announced Monday.
In telegram received at the Of
flee of State Fuel Administrators Web
ster the approval of the federal adj
'ministration was given to the plan.
Merle A. Potter, assistant to Mr..
Webster, acting in the absence of the
latter, said the order would be drawn
up Immediately and sent to county
and city coal committees, which
would see that the instructions were
carried out. The order will provide,
Mr.. Potter, said, for closing of vir-
tually all stores at 3 or $3.50 D. m.
and general shortening of other
business hours, requiring that of
flee buildings shut off heat except
such as is absolutely necessary at
noon Saturdays.
Pool halls, bowling alleys and Gig
ar stores will be ordered to cut down
their hours of operation, and theaters
will be required to use less exterior
illumination.
School buildings will be closed Sat
urday AID Sunday, using only enough
heat to prevent damage from freez-
ing, and the fuel administration will
recommend union church services so
far as possible elimination of mid
week services in churches and dis
continuance of lodge meetings and
similar gatherings as much as posi-
BILE.
The order is expected to go into eff
feet tomorrow Thursday, or Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
administrator of the estate of Inge-
borg M. SmedsrSd deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of Inge-
borg M. Smedsrud, late of Decorah
township, in the county of Winnie
shiek, state of Iowa, deceased, intes-
tate, and has taken upon himself
that trust by giving bonds as the
law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of the said de-
ceased are required to exhibit the
same; and persons indebted o .a
estate are called upon to make pay
ment to
ALBERT ATKINSON, i.
Administrator
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Jan. q
1918. e. r. ACRES, Attorney 1-4w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
CITY Water O. X.

DR.. Barfoot, city health officer, re-
ceived word from Iowa City Monday
that the sample of city water sent
there to be aIalyized was found very
satisfactory. Decorah's water supply
has always been good. 1t is one of
the best in the state, and this latest
analysis of it insures our people that
they need have no fears in using it.
Tests are made twice every year, and
the water system is taken care of in
the best possible manner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23

less you appear thereto and defend
on or before noon of the second da,
of the February term, 1918, of said
court which will begin and be held a,
the court house in DEBORAH, Iowa on
the 4th day of February, 1918, de
fault will be entered against you anC
judgment and decree rendered there
on as prayed.
PICKETT, SWISHER & FAREWELL
Law. Attorneys for Plaintiff
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
More Red Cross Contributions.

Since the report of the Winneshiek
County Red Cross Chapter has been
made, and which appears in this is
sue, the following amounts have been
received and entered il the book of
honor by the Treasurer:
Mrs. L. A Marsh's Unit in West
'Decorah, donations $12.
Mr.. ole o. Blexrud, donation SO.
Mrs. Mike Blaess, Cresco, Iowa,
Route No. 6, her own efforts for Win
1eshiek Co. Red Cross Chapter at a
basket social given at her home on
January IA, 1918, total amount
seas
o. C. Flatberg sent in the names
of forty-seven persons in his vicinity
as annual members for 1918, amount
ing to SAT. Certainly a very splendid
list from Highland township.
Mrs. Josie Smith, treasurer Hesper
branch, sent fine list Of 1918 mem.
bers amounting to $31.
Miss Florence Ryan, school teacher
in District No. 1 made quite a sue
cess out of her sociable, in which all
her scholars and others took part, as
$3.50 was sent to Treasurer Bear.
This amount has been placed to the
credit of the Junior Red Cross.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
DecOe.ah Man Invents Device for Ford
Tractors.

Lewis Monsoon, of the West Side,
has invented steering device for
Ford tractors, and has applied for a
patent on same. 1t can be used on any
other tractor as well. The idea of the
invention is that it saves the labor OF
one man, and consequently one man
can control the tractor and the ma
chinery in blowing, harvesting, etc.
The invention works to perfection,
and will be put on the market for
sale just as soon as manufacturing
facilities can be provided.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23

Our new spring stock will soon
come. OF course, we have bought
these goods many months ago, and
feel sure that the values we are Of
fering are very exceptional when we
consider the advance which has been
taking place since the purchase of
this big stock BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
Surgical Dressing Room Open to All.

The surgical dressing room in the
Citizens Savings Bank building is
open to all, and the public is invited
to call every afternoon at 1880, and
assist and learn this work. Remember
the rooms are not just for few, but
for any woman in the county and all
are cordially invited to call. A COM
petent instructor will be on hand at
all times and will instruct the women
in the work. Remember every after
noon at 1880. If you haven't visited
these rooms now is your opportunity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
Norwegian Church Services Sunday

Services at the Norwegian church.
Rev. |. b. Torrison pastor, next Sun
day morning at 10:30 o'clock will
be in English. Norwegian services al
$3.50 in the afternoon. If,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
School of Dressmaking.

Reduce the H. c. L. by learning to
make your own clothes. For terms
apply to Miss M: Davidson, 4O4 JEFF
ferson St., DEBORAH. 1-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
For a Corn-PeeIing
Picnic, Use Gets 1t
Pain eases at once! Corn Just dies!

Do your corn-ridding easily, with
smile,-the banana-peel way.
That's the "Gets-It" way,-the Only
way,-your corn or callus comes off
complete as though it were glad to
get off.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
Takes Position With Winneshiek
Rank

Victor Becker, of Calmar, has TAX
en- position with the Winneshiek
County State Bank of DEBORAH, and
commenced work last Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23

If you are in need of a good
warm sweater we have few of them
left and will offer them at special
values for the iext few days. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
q 'See What The Star Has First
STAR

Thoroughly ventilated daily. En-
tire house disinfected by best known
and approved methods. High ceilings
assure good air.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23

-Arctics and oversltoes tof the
better quality only are sold for less
than anywhere in the country when
you consider the quality. We also
have a fair quality at 81 per pair,
and our other arctics are sold equally
cheap because we sell first quality
only. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23

"Gets-It" has cured more corns
than all other remedies combined. It's
as sure as the sunrise, and as safe as
water. Used by millions. Don't take
a chance with your feet. you can't
afford to experiment with unknown
mixtures when you know "Gets-It"
never fails.
"Gets-It" will remove any corn or
callus. Wear these new, stylish shoes
or pumps if you want TOGO ahead
and dance. Demand "Gets-It" -
throw substitutes back on the coun-
ter! Csc is all you need pay at any
drug store, or it will be sent direct
by E. Lawrence e Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold in DEBORAH and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
r. A. Engbertson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-23
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

Starting this week, all of the
PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT pic
lures will be run TWO DAYS
EACH-Tuesday and Wednesday
and Friday and Saturday. The
wonderful high standard of quail
ity maintained by these Produc-
tions makes this a move we have
been planning on for some time
but have just been able to put in
to effect.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17
Peanuts Up a Peg.

Until recently the peanut was re-
garded as a casual-one might almost
say sportive-article of %provender. 1t
has been looked upon as appropriate
to the small boy and the circus. The
peanut gallery" though but a men,
DRY to the present generation, is a not
forgotten term for the cheap seats at
the top of a theater.
But now it is different. The long
despised peanut is coming into its own.
1t has the emphatic Endorsement of
Nj. Hoover. Our people are advised
to eat peanuts.
You see, the peanut is not a nut at
all, properly speaking. 1t is a kind of
pea and, like other legumes, 1t is rich
in disseminating stuff. A paper bag
of peanuts (even nowadays, when
somewhat reduced in size) affords a
fairly square meal.
The peanut, however, may be util-
lied to advantage ia cookery-for soup,
for peanut loaf" and in other ways.
If you want the recipes, you car get
them from the food administration at
Washington.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17
GA2mA
4 a
Clean White Feathers.

White feathers of any kind, especial
ly white plumes, can be cleaned at
home to look like new at a very small
cost. Take one quart of gasolene and
five cents worth of plaster of paris
and mix together to the consistency
Of whipped cream Dip the feathers
in this mixture several times and
squeeze and pat them for a few min
utes. Then hang up in the open air
to dry thoroughly and until all the
gasolene has ~evaporated. (Remember
never to use gasolene in a room with
a light or fire; it Is very explosive.)
Be careful not to handle feathers un-
til thoroughly dry. Then shake well
(but not too hard) and results will be
a beautiful fluffy feather. Furs may
be cleaned In this way, both white and
light gray, with perfect results.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17
Her Horrible Suspicion.

We are all to be oversuspicious, just
now, of everything and everybody. An
instance of this regrettable tendency
is furnished by an edifying food queue
story which is going the rounds here.
A queue had formed up outside a
butchers shop in a London suburb and,
In order to make things easier for all
concerned, the shopman adopted the
plan of letting his customers in in par
ties of eight or ten, and Of letting them
out from the rear of his premises.
One old woman, noticing that, though
many went in, none came out, marveled
greatly, and, when it came her turn to
enter, she hesitated about doing SO.
"Hurry up, madam" shouted the
butcher, who didn't want to lose time.
"But what have you done with all
the other peopleT was the startling
inquiry.-London Times.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17

telephone in the hall not far from his
door, and a girl was speaking. Mat
thew did not listen to what she said,
which was of no Importance anyway,
but he listened to the voice. 1t was
O golden voice, sweet and fresh and
young as the freshest and dewiest
morning in spring. Matthew wondered
who she could be, the girl with the
voice. A new boarder, doubtless, one
he had not yet seen. 1t would be Jolly
to have a girl like that in the house.
He tried to picture what she must look
like. Pretty, of course. Curly hair
that voice certainly bespoke curly hair
and pink cheeks and blue eyes. He
hoped that she would be at dinner, he
wanted very much to meet her. When
dinner time came he put on his very
newest and most gorgeous tie, brushed
his hair an extra five minutes and went
down full of eagerness to meet that
girl.
But she was not visible-only Miss
Erskine and the old lady who was for
ever talking about the social activities
of her church were at the table. In
vain Matthew fingered oyer his coffee ;
the girl did not come in. He heard
her again that night, however. Evil
IDENTIFY she had a room not far from
his, Just down the hall. She was at the
door talking to the landlady, and her
voice sounded sweet as ever, fresh as
daisies and sunshine and all sorts of
spring things-this last Matthew's
thought, not mine.
But try as he would to meet the
girl of the golden voice, Matthew did
not succeed. He tried early and he
tried dining late, but she was never
there. He even lowered himself to
stroll past the telephone when he
heard her speaking, but she eluded
him. her door closed just as he round
ed the corner of the hall.
And so 1t went for a week, a week
during which Matthew added many de-
liqhtful details to his mental picture
of the girl, such details as dimples and
curling lashes and little hands that
loved to gesture. But her charms, more
potent for being so mysteriously elu.
sive, continued 10 be invisible, as far