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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24
FRED KILLER PASSES.
One OF Decorah's Well Known PiOn
eer Citizens and Business Men
Called to His Reward

Last Thursday death claimed an
other of Decorah's we'll known citi
zens, Charles Frederick Hitler, who
Ipassed peacefully away at his home
on West Main street, after an illness
of only a few days, death being due
primarily to old age.
The deceased was born in Dettin-
gen. Wurtenburg, Germany, June
5, 1882, and was in his eighty-sixth
year when death claimed him. He
came to this country when a young
man, and lived for three years in
Williamsport, Pa, before coming
here in the year 1885, and DEBORAH
had been mis- home until death
claimed him.
He was united in marriage to
Miss Elizabeth Hinterman at Spill
vile on July 10, 1862. Nine chill
dren were born to the union, eight
of whom survive They are Mrs.
Carrie Meyer, Calmar; Charles F.,
ST. Paul; Henry, DEBORAH; Eliza,
,deceased); John e., Big Lake,
Mimi. Elizabeth, Edna, DEBORAH;
Margaret, Los Angeles, Cal. and
Mrs. G. A. Parks, Sherward, Ill.
The wife and mother passed away
some years ago.
In the death of Mr.. Hitler De-
corah loses one of her well known
and highly respected business men.
For forty years he was one of the
leading cabinet makers and furni-
ture dealers and undertakers in this
section of the state. He was a loyal
public spirited citizen and contribu-
ted much towards the upbuilding OF
DEBORAH from the pioneer days.
He was a man of sound judgment,
always straightforward in his bust
ness dealings, and enjoyed in large
measure the respect and esteem of
all who knew him for he was one of
those men whose success was build
ed upon industry and heoesty. The
sympathy of many friends is ex-
tended to the bereaved children in
their loss of a kind and loving
father.
The funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon from the home,
DR.. Willett of the Congregational
church and Rev. McVettie of Grace
Episcopal church officiated. In
ment was in Phelps cemetery.
Those from away who attended
the funeral were Mrs. Carrie Meyer
and children, Edward, Edna and
Vienna, of Calmar; Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Miller and Mrs. Carl Meyer, Calmar
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hitler and
daughter Ruth, st. Paul; J. E. Hill
Ter, Big Lake, Mimi; Mrs. G. A.
Parks and daughter Gretchen, Sher-
ward, ILL.,; Margarit Hitler, Los
Angeles, CAL; Frederick Meyer,
Iowa City and John Ammer, Fargo,
N. d.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

Last week Logsdon & Hogan sold
their grocery store on East Water
street to Glenn Mcintosh. who is now
in possession. The firm sold out for
the reason that Mr.. Hogan, the
Junior member Of the firm, expects
to be called into the army soon.
The firm conducted this store for
the past five years and always en-
joyed nice business. They made
many friends while in business here
and all dislike to see them go out.
Mr.. Mcintosh the new proprietor
is well and favorabiy known to the
people. He was formerly in business
here several years ago, when he and
his sister, Miss Nettie conducted the
Economy Store, selling to Mr.. r
BuckneIl. Mr.. Mcintosh will make
a number of improvements in the
grocery store and will carry frs
class up to date line of groceries
That he will enjoy his share of thu
business here goes without saying
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24
winneshiek soldier in New York

John o. Tingum of route 6, who
went to Camp Dodge with one of the
Winneshiek county contingents of
men is now located in Brooklyn,
New York. He went to Atlanta,
georgia, before going to New York.
He writes his parents that he is get
ting fine treatment in the army, and
likes the service very much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be- received at the office of the
City Clerk not later than Wednes-
day May LIST up to 4:3O p. m. for
the construction of crossings, cul-
yerts and sidewalks in the city OF
DEBORAH, Iowa. Bids to be made
in accordance with specifications to
be furnished by the City Engineer
The city reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
l.. S. DALE,
City Clerk.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa TINS lsti
day of April, 1918. l1-zw.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24
Bought Residence Property.

Claus Sivertsgard has purchased
the Edwin Johnson residence, for
merly the Riggs property north of
Bernatz's stone mill, and will move
his family there in. the near future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24
LGther's Base Ball Schedule.

The following games have been
scheduled by the Luther college ball
team for the spring and summer
season of 1918:
Apr. champion at Prairie du
Chen, Wis.
May 81. I. U at DEBORAH, Ia
May st. Olaf at Mortified
MINI.
May S-Carleton at Northfield
Mimi.
May 9-St. Thomas at St. Paul.
Mimi.
May 10-Macalester at st. Paul
MINI. .
May list. Olaf at DEBORAH, la
May 20-U. /. u. at Fayette, la
May 24-Macalester at DEBORAH,
Iowa.
May 27-St. Thomas at DEBORAH,
Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24
Notice to Settle.
Committee.

The undersigned having sold their
grocery business, and having assum-
ed all old accounts, request parties
owing us to call at the store at once
and settle. or the accounts will be
placed for collection.
17-3w. LOGSDON & HOGAN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

The big dance of the season
tomorrow, Thursday night, April
rs. Yates harp orchestra will play.
Come. adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

1880 a. m. and 1880 p. m, sub
ject next sabbath morning, THE
Law of Stewardship" and in the
evening "God Who is Our Home"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

Children's Rah, Rah, hats, all
colors so cents. S. LARSEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

CLEAN UP YOUR PREMISES
Your neighbor will clean up his.
CLEANUP DAY, May LIST.
DO YOUR DUTY
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

Fappeal every and ,Dho resides upon the soil
of free America and enjoys the blessings Of her priceless
institutions join the League Of Patriots by purchasing
@'oe'IV 0o'o w. G. McAdoo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

Subscribers will confer favor upon
us by notifying us at once OF fail
ure to receive the paper regularly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-24

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek County
brides who remain in the county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
MESSAGE TO THE SCOUTS.

How many boy scouts have looked
up the meaning of the word 'scout?"
Probably but few know that hidden
meaning is the one most appropriate
to the organization.
The word is not a newly coined one.
In the old French, 1t was 'esconter or
escolter" and was used only In the
military sense Of the spy.
The Portuguese, Spanish and Italian
forms are somewhat similar to the old
French, both In form and meaning, but
the Latin "auscultare" is used in the
broader sense-"to hear with atten.
tion, to listen to-"
In present-day English, the military
meaning ito reconnoiter" is that most
often applied. yet the broader mean
ing which has come down from the
Latin is the one underlying the con.
structive principles Of the great so
ciety Of boys.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
THE BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA

Dedicated to Troop No. ~. Detroit)
Wheneer l see q troop of scouts bright
eyed and clear of skin.
Wheneer l hear their healthy shouts.
somehow deep down within
The soul OF mo l feel q thrill of honest
Joy and pride.
For these are boys that will be mon ere
many years have died
There in the making are the men ON
whom the land must lean,
And they shall come unto their work with
wel-trained hands and clean,
And they shall stand at Duty's post
heads up and shoulders square.
Prepared for all the days commands and
self-reliant there.
They shall have learned the ways of life,
the fields and running brooks.
And have a knowledge of the trees that
wasn't gained from books:
They shall know honor as a real. sub
stantial gem to pride.
And come to manhood and Its cares
equipped and qualified.
When 1 behold a troop of scouts I fancy
l can see
How strong through them the years to
come safeguarded we'll shall be-
There will be less of selfshness and more
OF kindness when
The troop Is mustered into life and all the
scouts are men.
EDGAR A. GUEST.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22

"lsn't That q Handsome Venus~
bition. Had she done so. the Ladies
would have set her down forever after
as thoroughly incompetent-shec could
not 60! But Lark must come to her.
"Larkw This was Prudence's most
awful voice, and Lark was bound to
heed.
"Oh, Prue," she said plaintively, "rn
be there in a minute. Can't you wait
Just five minutes? Let me run up
stairs first, won't your Then I'll come
gladly! Won't that dot"
Her voice was hopeful. But Pru-
dence replied with dangerous calm:
"Come at once, Lark"
"Au right, then," and added threat
eningiy, 'but you'll wish I hadn't"
Then Lark opened the door-a woe
full figure! In one hand she carried an
empty shoe box. And her face was
streaked with good rich Iowa mud.
Her clothes were plastered with II. One
shoe was caked from the sole to the
very top button, and a great cash In
her stocking revealed a generous por-
ton Of round, white leg.
Poor Prudence! At that moment she
would have exchanged the whole par
sonage, bathroom, electric lights and
all, for tiny log cabin In the heart
Of a great forest, where she and Lark
might be alone together.
And Fairy laughed. Prudence looked
at her with tears in her eyes, and then
turned to the wretched girl.
"What have you been doing, Lark r
The heartbreak expressed In the face
Of Lark would have made the angels
weep. Beneath the smudges Of mud
On her cheeks she was pallid, and, try
a. she would, she could not keep her
chin from trembling ominously. Her
voice, when she was able to speak, was
barely recoGninab1a.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
FEEDING SlLAGE TO STOCK
as Rouohaoe for Finished
Stock for Market.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
As a roughage for finished stock
there IS no better or more economical
feed than silage for 1t produces large
daily gains and aids in keeping the
animals in a healthy condition SO that
they can handle other feeds more ef-
fectively. An advantage In feeding
silage to beef cattle that is often over
looked, Is that 1t enables the feeder
to carry his stock for long time so
as to pass over a period Of depression
In the market.
Silage also can be profitably used to
supplement pastures for steers during
q time of drought, when they are be-
Ing finished for market.
For many years the belief was gen
eral that cattle which received silage
as major portion Of the roughage
would have to be kept In warm barns
and not exposed to the cold. While
they do need protection from the cold
winds and rains and need a dry place
to lie down, 1t has been clearly demon
strated that warm barns are not only
unnecessary, but that fattened cattle
make both larger and cheaper gains
when fed in the open sheds than when
confined In barns. Stocker or thin cat
tie receiving silage will, Of course.
need more protection than animals
which are being fattened.
The theory that silage-fed cattle
shrink very heavily in shipping to mar
ket is erroneous. While the actual
shrinkage during transit is sometimes
greater, the fill taken at market is
usually good, and II good judgment
Is used in preparing them for shipping
the net shrinkage Is no greater than
for cattle which have been fed on dry
feeds. For 86 hours previous to ship
ping nice bright hay and stover should
be substituted for the silage in the
ration.
The general impression that choice
or prime carcasses cannot be made by
the use Of succulent feed is equally
untrue, as the silage-fed cattle usually
make more desirable carcasses than
cattle fed a similar ration, except that
silage was replaced by one Of the
coarse folders. There is no appreciable
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
SCOUTS RESPOND IN HURRY.

At 3 20 o'clock in the afternoon si1
blasts of the fire alarm at Foxboro,
Mass, sounded. This Is the mobiliza-
ton call In Foxboro for the boy scouts.
The scouts were widely scattered
about town at the time. They were In
ignorance as to the cause of the emer-
gency call. but knew 1t was their duty
to make all speed for home, don their
scout uniform and report at headQuar.
ters.
In about 20 minutes 40 members
were ready for duty. At the Scout
hall the boys were asked to make q
house-to-house canvass for funds for
the Halifax sufferers. The boys
worked from 4 to 8 p. m, and the
amount of their collections was $123.40
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22

we put the cushion in the chair SO that
it wouldn't be noticed. We never use
that chair. you know. I'm SO sorry
about it."
Carol was really quite crushed. but
true to her parsonage training. she
struggled valiantly and presently
brought forth a crumpled and sickly
smile.
But Prudence smiled at her kindly.
THAT wasn't very naughty, Carol" she
said frankly. "It's true that we sell
dom use that chair. And we ought to
have looked" She glanced reproach-
fully at Fairy. ut Is strange that In
busting 1t. Fairy-but never mind. You
may 60 now, Carol. 1t is all right"
Then she apologized gently to the
Ladies'. and the conversation went on,
but Prudence was uncomfortably con-
scious of, keen and quizzical eyes
turned her way. Evidently they
thought she was too lenient.
"Well. 1t wasn't very naughty" she
thought wretchedly. "How can I pre-
tend 1t was terribly bad, when ! feel
In my heart that it wasn't"
The meeting progressed, and the
business was presently disposed Of.
So far, things were not too seriously
bad, and Prudence sighed in great re-
lief. Then the Ladies' took out their
sewing, and began industriously work.
ing at many articles, designed for the
clothing Of a lot of young MethOdists
confined in an orphans home in Chi
cago. And they talked together pleas
antly and gayly. And Prudence and
Fairy felt that the cloud was lifted.
But soon 1t settled again. dark and
lowering. Prudence heard Lark rum
ming through the hall and her soul mis-
gave her. Why was Lark going up
stairs7 To be sure, her mission might
be innocest. but Prudence dared not
run the risk. Fortunately she was sit
ting near the door.
''Lark! she called softly. Lark
stopped abruptly, and something fell
to the floor.
'Lark!"
The Ladies' smiled, and Miss Carr.
laughing lightly, said, "She is an atten-
tive creature, isn't sheT'
Prudence would gladly have flown
out into the hall to settle this matter,
but she realized that she was on exhi-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
FEED WORK HORSES ALFALFA
Bad Practice to FIJI Manoer Morning.
Noon and Night and Let Animals
Eat All They Want.

The method practiced by a majority
Of those who have been feeding
alfalfa to work horses has been to fill
the manger morning, noon and night,
allowing the horse to eat all he
wishes. Prairie hay has been fed In
this way without any serious results,
but not 20 in the case Of alfalfa hay.
Alfalfa hay IL very palatable and
horses eat very large amounts. Ex-
cessive urination and soft, "windy"
horses that are pufted In the hooks.
stocked on the legs and unable to en-.
dure hard work result. This has been
the experience Of hundreds Of horse
men The trouble ID with the method
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22

difference in the percentage Of market
able meat that steers will dress out
which have been finished on a silage
ration and a dry ration. The meat
seems equally bright and the fat as
well tntermixed with the lean.
II silage makes up the bulk Of the
roughage It will be necessary to haul
large amounts Of bedding into the
sheds to keep the animals dry, as there
is no waste in silage, or else make a
cement floor and cover with bedding
to absorb the urine and prevent the
animals from slipping and to give
them warm place to lie down. When
the enormous saving in the quality and
amount Of the feed Is considered, this
disadvantage does not seem so hard to
overcome by the stockman who has the
capital to put up the silo and pave his
feed sheds or feed lots.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
Prudence and Fairy enter
tain the good ladies' Of
the congregation and the
result is rather disas-
trous for Prudence.

M. Starr, q WidoWer Method
lst minister, has been assigned
to the congregation at Mount
Mark, Iowa. He and hls daueh-
ter Prudenee-she 10 nineteen
and the eldest Of five eIris-
have come on ahead to get the
new parsonage ready for the
younger members Of the family.
The whole town, especially the
Methodist element, 10 very curl
Gus about the strangers, and In
dIviduaiIy members Of the
church call At the parsonage and
pump" the girls for all they're
worth. But the STAIRS soon ad-
Just themselves to their new
surroundInos-and after much
preparation, Prudence and Fairy
are going TO entertain the La
dies Aid soeiety. Some Of the
members are arriving now.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
WHAT SCOUTS ARE DOING.

Scouts in Peoria, ILL.,, are helping in
the movement to collect funds for the
Red Star society, which Is for the care
Of horses and mules used In the war.
A campaign Is on In historic Lex.
ington, Mass, to have all old worn.
out American flags removed and have
them replaced with new flags. The
boy scouts are the ones that are doing
this.
A group Of Birmingham (Ala.)
scouts went ON q hike to Admission. GOV.
ertng the 60 miles in day and halk
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22

The problem which the disciples
could not meet, Jesus dtscerned and
solved. AS they co-operated with him
and gave of that which he had first
blessed. each had . bayketfull to take
away and thus was well repaid for
sharing with the multitude.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
Don't you think that Mr.. Starr
would save Prudence much
worry and responsibility II he
cave . little less time to his per-
oonal duties and q little more to
helping her manage the young
sters7
(rO BE CoNT1NUED.)
Out Of the Calculation.

do you think there are people up
In Mars2''
"What difference does 1t make?" re-
Joined Senator Sorghum. Even If
there are they are too distant to vote
or even drag US into diplomatic con-
troversy."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-22
oraspina Opportunity,

"Jane. there is a friend Of mine
who is very anxious to know II you
will marry him."
'Tell him Of course will Who il
her
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-08
QUIT MEAT WHEN
KIDNEYS BOTHER
Take glass Of Salts before breakfast
II your Back hurts or BLADDER
ia troubling you,

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake by flush
ing the kidneys occasionally says a
we'll known authority Meat forms uric
acid which exciles the kidneys, they
become ovcrworked from the strain
grt sluggish and fail to filter the waste
and pols0nS from the blood, then VIC
get sick Nearly all rheumatism, head
aches. liver trouble, nervousness, dR
zincsS, slccplc'uesS and urinary dis
orders come from sluggish kidneys
The moment you feel a dull ache in
the kidneys or YOUR back hurts or #
the urine is cloudy, offensive, full of
sediment, irregular OF passage or at
tended by a sensation OF Scalding, stop
eating meat and get about four ounces
Of Jad Salts from any pharmacy take
a tablespoonful in a glass ot watCt
before breakfast and in few days
Your kidneys Will act fine This fam.
OTIS salts is made from The acid ot
grapes and lemon Juice, combined with
liIha, and has been used i1r genera
uous to flush and stimulate the kid
ucys also to ucutralzc the acids m
urine so 1t no longer causes lrrl'a-
ton thus ending bladder weakness,
lad salts is inexpensive and Cau-
NOT inIurc makes a delightful ciicr.
vescent hthia-watcr drink which every.
one should take now and then TO keep
the kidneys clean and active and the
blood pure thereby avoiding serious
| l.. L.. 4 l..... 80. 4 a..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-08
Combing Won't Rid
Hair of Dandruff

The only sure way to get rid Of dam
druff is TO dissolve il, then YOU destroy
it entirely. To do this. get about four
ounces Of ordinary liquid arvon; ap-
ply it at night when retiring; use
enough TO moistcn the scalp and rub
It in gently with the finger tips
DO this tonight, and by morning, most
II not all, Of your dandruft will be gone
and three or four more applications will
completely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace OF it, no
matter how much dandruif you may
have.
You will find. too that all itching and
digging Of the scalp will stop at once,
and your hair will be fluffy luStrous
glossy silky and soft and look and feel
a hundred times better
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store. 1t is inexpensive and never fails
to do the work-AdN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-08

els or 2ls percent was on farms March
/, 1910 About n7 percent OF the 1910
crop was shipped out Of the eoimties
where grown and OF percent Of the
1915 crop was so shipped
81 Percent Of Oats Held.
Oats OF the 1910 crop on farm,
March !, 1917. amounted to }9i2llOOO
bushels or 3l5 percent Of the crop and
Of the 1915 crop S98 $4,000 bushels or
$50 percent remained on farms March
/. 1910 About 2s4 percent OF lhe 1910
crop was shipped out Of the counties
where grown and Wl percent Of the
1915 crop was so shipped
Barley Of the 1910 crop on farms
March /, 1917, amounted 10 D.2AOOO
bushels, or 1872 percent Of the crop.
and Of the 1915 crop, O.Dl, ,0OO bushels
or 3 s percent Of the crop was on farm,
March /, 1915 hbou, 4j5 percent Of
the 1910 crop was shipped out Of The
counties where grown, and Az percent
Of the 1915 crop was 30 shipped.
Stocks OF corn on farm, by import.
ant states (in thousands Of bushels, /.
E., OJOs omitted follow:
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-08

tTbe people Of Memphis, like the ma
! Crity OF the people of the union, have
sosn a splendid spirit of cooperation
all war measures. No appeal has
f0hrjd them unresponsive The plan
save on coal by dimming the Main
stett lights was accepted cheerfully,
shce il was a war measure" But there
4 qtite a question mark after the way
IL "dimming" is managed For the
4 lShts are turned on every afternoon be
ffe the sun sets and burn up an hour
d good daylight, whereas they could
= we'll be turned on an hour later and
I lowed to burn an hour longer, keeping
d ! city cheerful that whole extra %
d httes. And the lamps in the sub
I tbsi They are lighted Just before
d N and allowed TO burn until any old
4 be- the following afternoon that the
np- Fighter happens to drop by" This
Z vanton waste and one easy to
Z bid. The people do not mind paying
Z me lights, and they do not mind
wFii directed and executed saving
I ct(m. ~ they do mind wastefulnes'
~ wrong bunehoie, Let's have a
l&gsnt system OF keeping our lights
I s3ned and burning Memphis Com
v1ial Aooeat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-08
SWORD and GOD
Make wilhelm
WHAT NE IS NOW

n MSTERDAM. March S-ln
~ reply 10 congratulations from
q - Philip lIeineken, director oi
the North German Lloyd Steamship
line. Emperor William has sent the
following telegram:
"Thc German sword Is our best
protection With Gods help It will
also bring us peace in the west and
indeed. the peace which after much
distrc,, and many troubles, the Ger
man people need for a happy future"
The emperor detailed his gratitude
AT greater length in o message TO
the ycc-ptcsident Of the reichstag
aging:
"The complete victory fills me
with gratitude. II permits US to live
again one of those great moments in
which We can reycrenlly admire
Gods hand in history What turns
event, have taken is by the disposi-
Iion OF God.