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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
MYSTERY AT BURR OAK.
Don IncOgnito VIII Appear There
Friday Night, Jan. 4.

If the people of Burr Oak and Vi
entity want to enjoy al evening OF
solid pleasure, then it is up to them
to be at the Burr Oak hall on the
evening of Friday, Jan. 4, when Don
Incognito alias Signor II. Dahl, the
magician, will appear there. The writ
er can personally recommend the pro-
fessor as being one of the best in the
business, and the people Of Burr Oak
will agree with us, we think, when
they see his performance, which con
sists of spirit writing, slight of hand,
mind reading, card tricks, etc. The
professor is one OF the best in the
country and a crowded house should
greet him at Burr Oak. The admis-
sion will be only Csc for adults and
Is cents for children, and we will
guarantee that everybody will get
their moneys worth.
The professors work is smooth
from start to finish and the feats he
performs seem almost unbelievable.
Remember next Friday night at eight
o'clock and don't fail to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

ture is known as Broughite," and
is said to possess the hardness and
rightly of the ordinary tar maca-
dam road, with greater residence and
less dust. The British roads board is
now experimenting with it. Waste
leather is also used for making ami
NAL charcoal. byproduct OF this pro-
cess is ammonium sulphate, sulta-
BILE for use as a fertilizer Uppers
yield considerable quantity Of grease,
available for use in currying leather
and for other purposes. Several min
or uses of old boots are mentioned,
including the manufacture of leath-
erboard, lcatherpulp, washers, mats,
cyanides and prussiates, glue and
size.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Blossoms Chickens Winners.

Mr.. l.. G. Bolsol, originator of the
famous Colorpate strain OF s. c.
White Orp.ngtons swept the north
Iowa poultry show clean at Charles
City Dec. IS to %. With ten birds
entered he won IL cock; 1-23 hen;
II cockerel, IL pullet, also silver
cup for best and champion hen of
the entire show; silver cup for best
and Champion puIlet of the entire
show. Also special for best Orpington
hen and pullet of any variety. Judge
Holden, who judged the show said it
was one of the best quality shows he
has ever judged.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
A BUSINESS PARABLE.
Sale of 1900 Bushels of Wheat Proved
a Dream.

Once a farmer had one thousand
eight hundred bushels of wheat,
which he sold, not to a single grain
merchant, but to one thousand eight
hundred different dealers, a bushel
each. A few of them paid cash, but
by far the greater number said il was
not convenient but that they would
pay later. A few months passed, and
the mans bank accounts ran low.
How is this" he said. My one
thousand eight hundred bushels of
grain should have kept me in alliance
until another crop is raised, but l
have parted with the grain, and have
instead only a vast number Of ac-
counts, so small and scattered that
cannot get around and collect it fast
enough to pay expenses" SO he post
ed up a public notice and asked all
who owed him to pay quickly. But
few came. The rest said Mine is only
a small matter, and l Will go and
pay-one of THESE days" forgetting
that though each account was very
small, when all put together they
meant a large sum to the man. Things
went on thus; the man got to feeling
so badly that he fell out of bed and
awoke, and running to his granfy
found his one thousand eight hun
dred bushels of wheat still safe there.
He had only been dreaming and
hadn't sold his wheat at all.
Moral-The next day the man went
to the publisher of his paper and
said: Here, sir, is the pay for your
paper, and when next years subscrip-
ton is due, you can depend on me
to pay it promptly. | stood in the po-
sition of an editor last night, and
/ know how it feels to have ones
honestly earned money scattered ov-
err the country in small accounts"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

but not in spirit His health is excel
lent, and he seems is alert as the
day he enlisted for the war in 1862,
which was done at Schenectady, n.
Y. when he became member of Co.
B Second New York Cavalary. He
made a splendid record as soldier,
and was awarded meal by congress
for gallantry in action. That he will
make valuable and agreeable mem
Der of No. 443 goes without saying,
and here is wishing him happy new
year, and many more to come.
The following article, headed
Better Keep an Eye on These Fris-
ky Comrades, is taken from the
Waverly Iowa, Independent, the edi-
tor being an old friend of Major
Caldwell:
A message from DEBORAH dated
Dec. 25 tells that: Maj. L. L. Cad
we'll has been initiated into the De-
corah Lodge of Elks. The major is a
veteran of the civil war and will be
so years old next May. He is believed
to be the oldest Elk initiated in the
state if not the country
We hope some one will be coIsid-
crate enough to see to it that our
frisky comrade will be chaperOned
when he attends the Elks' sessions.
The Elks are still mostly untamed
animals. not yet dehorIed nor we'll
domesticated They look innocent,
and harmless enough but there's no
telling how they will act when a
youngster enters the corral.
/ And the above item reminds us
that our good comrade, j. NJ An
drews has just been made Knights
Templar in the Masonic Fraternity.
But then, Andrews is only n years
of elge on this Friday, Dec. 2S, 1917,
and he has been at large with that
kind OF game for about sixty years,
and he knows most all their tricks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
ROADS MADE OF OLD SHOES
British Utilize Worn Out SoleS of
Soldiers Footwear.

The Scientific American says:
Several uses have been found for
the enormous quantity OF WORKOUT
boots condemned by the British army.
1t appears that waste boot leather is
an excellent material for making
roads. While there are more profit
able uses for uppers, the scrap leath-
er of soles is mixed with proportions
of from to 10 per cent with Stag,
granite or limestone, in conjunction
with asphalt and bitumen. The mix
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
What zoe Will Do.

Suppose some day you and each
other person in the whole country
decided to cut down the consump-
ton of meat for that week by %
cents worth. And suppose that every
body who thus saved 25 cents invest
ed it IL one of Uncle Sans Thrift
Stamps for the support of the war.
Sounds like little thing to do,
doesn't it?
Well, by that one weeks work we
would save $26,OOO,0O0 worth OF
meat which could be sent to our gal
liant French allies, who need all the
food we can save and send to them.
Or there would be just that much
more meat to send to Gen. Pershing's
Yankee boys preparing to take their
places in the trenches Of France.
But that is not all. Your 20 cents
and everybody else's rs cents would
mean $25,OO0,O0O cash that Uncle
Sam would have and that would pur-
chase thousands upon thousands OF
rifles and warm boots and thick over
coats for the soldiers OF our army
who are going to France to fight for
us who remain safe and warm back
here at home.
So that our saving Of meat and our
saving of the % cents is really
double saving-a saving that can be
expressed by the huge figure-$oo,-
coo. 900. And all in one week.
Isn't worth trying for?
Moral-save meat and invest il
Thrift Stamps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Will Attend National Convention.

Phil HeXom departs next Saturday
for Chicago to attend the National
Convention of the National Shoe Re
tailers Association Of the United
States. 1t will be one Of the biggest
events the retail merchants Of the
United States ever had. One entire
floor of the Hotel La Sale has been
reserved for the Iowa dealers. A con-
,yention of this nature is a very i'm
tportant one to attend. Mr. Hexom
will get first hand information on
just the kind Of shoes that will be
worn, and will know just where to
get the very latest and best shoes on
the market The leading retailers OF
the country will be in attendance, and
nothing of interest in the line OF
shoes will be left undiscussed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
nj Weather Next Month.

.-Can you tell me what sort OF
weatl or we may expect next month?
wrote q arbscriber OF paper TO the
EDITOR who repIied as follows 1T is
NV haNee that tho weather next
month wiz be like your suDscrip-
,;on ae inquirer wondered Tor
on hour when he happened 10 thlhH
oe 80 ~ "a "unssttled.' He sent Ill
the required amount
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
New Kind Social Amusement.

An exchange says they have invent
ed new kind of social amusement.
1t is called an "avoirdupois party"
All the girls are weighed, and the
weight OF each written on a piece Of
paper and put into, a hat, and the
young men must draw. The young
man must go to supper with the girl
whose weight he draws, and must
pay for her supper at one-half cent
per pound. 1t is very exciting, so far
as the young men are concerned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
for Settlement of
Claim for Injury.

F.. C.. Ward, of Burr Oak, who was
injured in an accident was disabled
for some time. He was insured in the
Woodman Accident Company, LIN
coin, Nebraska, ald has received fell
payment fer claim. Mr.. Ward also
has received pa. ,n:ent for another &C
cident several years ago. He will
gladly recommend this company as
good reliable company. And he wish
es to thank the company for their
prompt and full payment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Death of Former Resident.

Mrs. Arthur AmundSon and Mrs.
Alice Elwick received news of the
death of their aunt, Mrs. DR.. Jerald
who passed away at Usage in her
eighty-third year. Sha was a sister of
Mrs. A. Child, and the family were
former residents Of DEBORAH and
Frankville. DR.. Jera,d died some
years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Helping Hand Society.

The Helping Hand wish TO express
.,oi, thanks to those who by their
helm and kindness, helped to make al
least a few homes brighter Especiai-
=, ID Engbertson, Mrs. Bertha
Mott Bollinger & Goltz, Barney
Graham and others too numerous -
mention. p.os
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Not So Foolish After All.

A farmer recently drlfted INTO i
hardware store and when asked by
the manager: Don't you want TO Duy
. bicvcle to ride around your farm?
They're cheap now. Caa give you one
for S35." I'D sooner put the $50 IN
TO a cow" said the farmer. But
think" said the manager, how iool-
ish Won would look riding around the
farm on a cow" "Oh, don't know
said the farmer, "ao more iool'sh'
perhaps, than l would look milking
bicycle"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
MAJOR CALDWELL. AN ELK.
Wei Known Veteran Joined DEBORAH
LOdqe No. Ii3 at Last Meeting.

Major l.. L. Caldwell, of this city,
is now a member of the DEBORAH
lodge of Elks, having been Initiated
into the order at the last meeting.
The major will be 50 years old next
May, and we believe that he has the
honor of being the oldest Elk in the
state. Well he may be old il years,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Gives 500 to Armenian Relief.

A res dent of DEBORAH, whose name
we have been requested not to make
public, gave 500 to the Armenian
relief fund last week. The money was
handed to Dr.. Willett and sent to the
committee in. New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
we will send in for You.

nv ant a Chicago daily paper
Tho n au. or Herald we VIII save
,,or money on your subscription
subscribe through us and we VIII give
Won either paper for $500 WIN
pubIc opinion $5.15. We are seh 'i,
;rp in los of subscriptions, ana WIZ.
sond if you wish. u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
On Visit From North Dakota.

A. C. O. Lomen of Ryder, N. D.,
has been a guest OF his brother o. o.
Lomen for couple of weeks. II is
his first Wis here in 4 years to his
old home, and his many friends were
pleased to see him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Will Spend Winter in Jacksonville,

A card from e. #. Sellman from
Chicago, who is enroute to Florida
with his wife and daughter and Mrs.
Sellman's mother, Mrs. Lennon, in
forms as to send their paper to Jack
sonville, Florida whore they will
spend the winter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Here is n Good Combination.

If YOU want a good daily paper Tor
1918. take the Chicago Tribune. II
clubbing with Public Opinion we will
give you both papers for one year
for $5.15. w.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
~, % eeationL Church.

Conn l.on service next Sappa'"
oorri1- ~ lect in the evening Inc
secret al CO. rage" Good music E'-
eryboay welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Elks Will Meet.

The regular meeting of the Decor
all Lodge of Elks will take place
Thursday evening, January 5, 1918.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

IF you have lost or found any
thing. want to rent house OF farm
or sell them, place a want IN PUBIC
Opinion's want column. u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

If you are not a regular sub
scriber to the Public Opinion, you
ought to be- If.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

Subscribers will confer a 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, 1918-01-02

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek County
brides who remain in the county.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
FOR SALE.

Some years ago the N, C. & st.
L. Railway Company, in order to
develop the agricultural resources
along it's lines, organized a number
Of farms and developed them into
experiment and demonstration sta
tions, including one at Martin of SO
acres. After the government took
over the railroads it required this
company to sell these fans. We now
own this one. 1t is easily worth
5000 per acre. We will take less if
sold at once. The railroad company
lined fortified and built this land
up, until now it is as rich as gar
den, growing red and crimson clover
and alfalfa; no waste land, every
acre will grow a heavy yield of to-
bacco. This is the richest tract Of
land in the county and will produce
the largest yield of crops. No repair
work. Everything about the place
in perfect condition. Good residence
and outbuildings, with the finest to-
bacco barn in the county of Is acre
capacity, fenced and cross-fenced
with heavy railroad wire, strung on
cedar posts; six acres of land, in
GLIDING residence, on the inside of
the corporate limits of the city. This
is an ideal home for some man who
desires to give his children school and
college opportunities. If interested,
investigate, but unless you mean
business don't take up our time.
Will quote price and terms on appli-
Moore, Dresden,
Tenn.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
DEATH INVADES
THIS COMMUNITY

Corinth and New Salem, Nov H.
Mr.. J. A. Nooner isr cal sick with
something like kidney trouble.
T. c., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wash,
is real sick with fever.
Mrs. Fannie Erwin, who left this
community few years ago for Mar
tin, was brought back corpse and
buried at Corinth Monday. We will
give a short sketch of her life
Emaline Frances Warren was born
July 2, 1852, died Nov. 10, 1918; age
Sc years, five months and eight days.
She was married to J. M. Erwin,
Feb. II, 1892. Three children were
born to this union, all of whom sur
vive her. They are Mary, Charlie
and Tommie. She professed faith in
Christ in early life and Joined the M.
E. church, holding membership at
the time of her death at Travis
Chapel. She leaves three children,
six step-children, two brothers and
two sisters and a host of relatives
and friends to mourn her death.-A
No. 8 Boy.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
DREDGE BOAT MAX
ING THE DIRT FLY

Salem High School, Nov. 11.-Mrs.
Bob Everett is right sick with typhoid
fever.
Prof. w. E. Killebrew is back on
duty this week, after short attack
of flu.
Judge Joseph E. Jones will speak
at New Salem Friday night, on the
War Work campaign.
Bro. Jackson will fill his appoint
ment Sunday at NewSalem.
The dredge boat is doing some
nice work in Mud creek bottom. It is
just across the levee below Mr.. Vain
SCOTS.
Mr.. Charley Speight is moving to
the Will Irvine place, near the fair
ground.
Mr.. ALI Garner has purchased the
John Speight farm.
H. J. Wells has been sick for the
past few days, but nothing serious.
Arthur Somers has sold his farm
across Mud creek to Mr.. W. A.
Brooks.-U-N-Known.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
wv W. AT
GOODLOE CHURCH

' A mass meeting and United War
Work rally will be held at Goodloe
church, in the 18th district, Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. G. D. Robson, county chair
man will be present and deliver an
address, which every citizen of the
district is urged to hear. 1t has been
said that there is some doubt of the
18th district raising her quota in this
campaign, but the Enterprise does
not believe twill not believe those
good people will go back on the boys
at this, the most critical time of their
army service.
Just watch the 18th go over the
top
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
AND TO HIM BE
ALL THE PRAISE

Ruthville, Nov. 12.-I was called
from my bed at 3 o'clock this morn
ing by the firing of anvils, shooting
of guns ringing of bells and scream
ing of whistles, telling US in thunder
tones that a cessation of hostilities
is declared, that peace has been
made, that the accursed, hated,
blood thirsty Huns, who have deluged
almost the inhabited world in blood
for four long years and baptized it
in sea of tears in their lust for
world-power, and with their mighty
armies marching with a sword in one
hand and torch in the other, muir
dering men, women and little chill
dren, sparing neither age or sex,
burning private homes, towns and
cities, poisoning wells, cutting down
orchards and committing crimes I'M
speakable, defying God Almighty
and the devil-has been conquered
by the mighty host of christian civil
zation, led by Foch, Pershing, Haig
and other equally brave officers, fol-
lowed by an army of as brave, pa
triotic men as ever drew sword
who rose in their majesty and power
and with the sword of the Lord and
of Gideon rushed forward and laid
their hands on those woody devils in
human form and said to them: "Thus
far shalt thou go but no further"
and gave to the world liberty and
human freedom, which is her God
given right. Let us as nation fall
at the feet of the Sovereign of
mercy and thank God for his mercy
and protection, and rejoice ever
more, knowing that the kaiser, who
proclaimed himself the vice-regent
of God to go forth to murder and
plumber, was a false god, a god of
this world and he himself an undis-
guised murderer of innocents. Again
l say, let us rejoice in the thought
that we believe in the most High
God, who says vengeance is mine
and | will repay" and put our trust
in him whose arm is grit with omnipo-
tence, who hath delivered US and
who is now delivering us and in
whom we trust will yet deliver US.
Let us rejoice that the prayers of
millions of mothers have assembled
up as holy incense to God for her
boy that has been heard and answer
ed in mercy. To Him be all the
praise Country.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
9 Sharon Stems 9
Found Unconscious.

Mr.. ]. W. Patterson, well-to-do
citizen of Sharon, was found out
near some of his tenant houses, in a
semi-conscious condition, on last
Thursday, by DIR. o. L. Harkey, who,
with the assistance of DR.. Robert
Allen, put him in his car and carried
him home. Mr.. Patterson was in a
serious condition, but is gradually
recovering, Evidently Mr.. Patterson
was thrown from his wagon which
was standing some distance away.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
CLOSING OUT SALE,

On Thursday, Nov. 81, on my farm,
two miles south of Martin, will sell
to the highest bidder, 20 or rs head
of good cattle, and in this lot, one
fine, registered Holstein Bull; a lot
of good hogs, a lot of good goats,
some good horses, lot of good farm
machinery, a lot of hay and corn.
Easy terms. W. W. House, auc-
tioneer.-W. B. Blakemore, Martin.
All the news Of all the county all
the time. tt
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
Durocs for Sale.

One registered Duroc sow, weight
about $50, due to farrow Nov. 20;
one two-year-old male, weight 400
pounds, several pigs, both male and
female; also ten or fifteen good feed
ers. weighing from 100 to 125 each.
This stuff priced right, if taken at
once.-John W. Jones, Tenth Dis
trict.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a s TO RIA
Farm for Sale.

One hundred and ninety-six acres,
10 acres good bottom land, balance
in timber, three-room house, stock
barn, all under American wire fence.
This fam is two miles east of Ores
den, on mail route. For quick sale,
at $40 per acre. See DR.. H. B.
STEPHENS. Dresden. 32-tf.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
Business Suspended.

The people of Sharon were so en-
Unused over the news of the signing
of the armistice that they quit their
work and business and went up and
down and all around town making
jubilee in every conceivable way.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
gratitude to our good neighbors and
kind friends for their generosity dur
ing the sickness and death of our
dear baby; and we also wish to thank
you for the beautiful floral offer
ings. May God bless you.-Dr. and
Mrs. ]. A. Moore.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15

Mr.. Robt Moore has purchased the
old Hickory Grove school building
and 10 acres adjoining, paying
$1,000 for the tract, and Mr.. Jack
Butts, of near Dresden, has bought
the Mcfarland farm.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
GAS T CD II Z A
,.s,, tAa ,ThG Kind You Have Always BOGgta
signature sf ArNHzzM
"a
FOR SALE.

Ny farm of 143 acres, lying west
of Dresden, about one-fourth mile
of city limits, on Dresden and Mar
tin road, we'll improved and land in
high state of cultivation. Will sell
all or part of this farm. See me for
price and terms.-D. A. McWherter,
Dresden. Tenn. Stiff
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15

Remains Brought Here
The remains of the infant twin of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Bradberry was
brought here Thursday fom Nash
Vile and inferred at Walkers Chapel.
The child was grandchild of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Rainey.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15

DR.. R. Q. Patterson, of Arkansas,
spent the last few days at the bed
side of his father, W. J. Patterson.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-15
Dr.. Sydney {. Almond

Expert Optical and Eye
sight Specialist, of Union
City, Tenn, will be at Sha-
ron, Wednesday, Nov. 20,
one day only. Office at the
Adams Hotel. If you have
Eve trouble don't fail to see
him and have your Eyes
Examined in a Scientific way.
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