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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
PLAN TRIBUTE TO-
MEN IN SERVICE
Separate Honor Rolls For Men With
the Colors Suggested by the
National Committee of
Patriotic Societies
ERECT BULLETIN STANDARD
IN EACH COMMUNITY
Opposite Name of Each Man on the
Community Roll Should be
Placed the Usual Ser
vice Star

A plan to honor the men who have
every city and town in the country
has been suggested by the national
committee of patriotic societies in
a letter sent to city and town officials.
1t is proposed that each commu-
nifty erect in a conspicuous public
place an artistic bulletin standard
large enough to carry the names of
those enrolled in the nations mill
tary forces from that community.
This standard may be surmounted
by the city seal, bronze tablet
with appropriate tribute or the ma
tional colors. Opposite the name of
each man on the community roll of
honor there should be placed the
usual service star.
In the event of the death of a
soldier this star will be replaced
with gold star, at which ceremony
a brief memorial service may be
held. There should also be pro-
vided places for recording decora-
lions received by individual soldiers.
In order that everyone in the COM
munity may have a share in the err
ection of this honor roll the COM
mittee suggests that all who desire
to aid give their labor or materials
or purchase Thrift Stamps and con-
tribute them for this purpose. Those
who need to be paid for either labor
or materials will doubtless be will
ing to take their pay in Thrift
Stamps. In a prominent store win
dow the stamps may be attached to a
large screen as soon as they are
turned into the committee in charge
so that all may witness the daily
growth of the contributions.
The plan, if universally carried
out, it is stated, will answer in a
dignified and lasting way the request
of the military morale section of the
war department for generous recog-
milton of all acts of heroism on the
part of the men in the service. 1t
will also be a recognition of the
sacrifices made by many who are
serving the country and stimulus
to all who are not as yet in the
nations service to dedicate themsel-
yes to the task of winning the war.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
The Good Time Coming.

At the present time, taking the
men who have been fighting, and tie
men and women who have been
working to keep them supplied with
food and war materials, probably
more than ten million or more of tie
American people have been engage
in work which is essentially unpro-
ductiVe. When these people are re-
stored to the work of real produce
tive industry, the rapidity with which
they will be able to create wealth
will be marvellous. The economies
and new methods that have been in
troduced to speed up war supplies
mean an increased efficiency every
where.
The economies achieved simply
by cutting out extra styles and pat
terms would, if continued. in a sensi-
bic manner, almost pay for the war
in a comparatively short time. To
take a comparatively unimportant
Illustration, the sizes and styles of
automobile tires have already been
reduced from 2S7 to 33, and it is
expected to make still further re-
auctions so that within a short time
only nine standard sorts will be
made. There were formerly 500
sizes and types of metal bedsteads
made. Now only 80 are produced,
and the metal tubing used in their
manufacture has been standardized
so that its cost will be substantially
reduced" The organization which
has been made to drive militarism
out of the world, ought also to drive
out poverty along with it.
And the material changes, wonder
full as they may be, are the least
wonderful part Of the miracles
which these good days ought to
bring to us. A new moral standard
which requires man to be as clean
as woman and has already written
total abstinence into the fundamen-
tai law of large part of the country
means wholly new kind of decency
and efficiency in every phase of life.
He shall see the travil Of his
SOUL" says the old prophet, and be
satisfied" If we are wise enough to
take the promised land within our
reach, We may we'll be satisfied for
ten times what this greatest OF all
wars has cost.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
What contentment Means.

Everybody knows that concentration
is the secret of doing the best work,
but some people fail to realize that a
lack OF concentration is the secret of
so much nervous, taxing, married work.
1t Is the thought OF something else we
need to do which makes us feel that
we must race through what we are
engaged in, and makes every instant's
delay so excessively trying. Could we
learn to think only of the task in hand,
we should do 1t better, and far more
happily.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Would Not Tolerate sedition.

BY the act of the New York legisla-
ture of March so. 1871, provision was
made to punish more effectually adher-
ents to the king. 1t enacted that any
one who preached, taught, spoke,
wrote, or printed that the king OF
Great Britain had dominion in New
York or who seduced the allegiance
of anyone in the state was guilty OF
a felony without benefit of clergy.
though the court could commute the
sentence from death to service for
three years in the navy of the United
States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
What a spectacle!
Many Formations of Sponees.

Sponges are animals with power to
eat and digest. They begin their life
as tiny eel-like creatures and have a
short, free life in the sea, after which
they fasten themselves to rock and
begin to develop. They grow into all
directions like fingers, and are called
mermaid's gloves. There are fanlike
spOnges, treelike sponges ard cuplilie
sponges. There are spongcs that form
a carpet over the rocks, and Sponges
called by the fishermen 'sea nests" be-
cause they look like birds nest-.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11

swallow of water. The oil stimulates
the kidney action and enables the
organs To throw Off the poisons which
cause premature old age New life and
strength increase as you continue the
treatment. When completely restored
continue taking a capsule or two each
day. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules will keep you in health and yigor
and prevent a return of the disease,
Do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. Go to your
MEDAL HARLEM oil Capsules. Money
refunded If they do not help you. Three
sizes. But remember to ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
In sealed packages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, IL is easy TO believe
that by keeping the kidneys and di-
gestive organs cleansed and in proper
working order old age can be deferred
and life prolonsed far beyond that en-
joyed by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem on has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due to adj
vaneing years. 1t is a standard old
time home remedy and needs no intro
duction. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Is
inciosed in odorless, tasteless capsules
containing about drops each. Take
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Suitable Clothing important.

Still another factor in the produc-
don of colds, pneumonia and other re-
Spifatory diseases is carelessness or ig-
:iorance of the people regarding suit
aiile clothing during the seasons when
TIE weather suddenly changes, sitting
IN warm rooms too heavily dressed or,
what is even more common, especially
among women, dressing so lightly that
windows are kept closed i'm order to be
comfortably warm. This is a very in
furious practice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
u. s. HEALTH SERVICE
ISSUES WARNING
Increase in All Respiratory Dis
eases After the Influenza
Epidemic Probable.
Influenza Expected to Lurk for Months.
How to Guard Against Pneumonia.
Common Colds Highly catchins-Im-
a portance of Suitable cIothing-couId
Save 100000 Lives.

Washington, ID. C.-With the subsid-
ence of the epidemic of influenza the
attention of health officers is directed
to pneumonia, bronchitis and other
which regularly cause large number
of deaths, especially during the winter
season. According to Rupert Blue,
Surgeon General of the United States
Public Health Service, these diseases
will be especially prevalent this win
ter unless the people are particularly
careful to obey health instructions.
1.-THE present epidemic" said Sur
geon General Blue, "has taught by Bit
ter experience how readily condition
beginning apparently as slight cold
may go on to pneumonia and death.
Although the worst of the epidemic is
over, there will continue to be large
number of scattered cases, many of
them mild and unrecogniZed, which
will be danger spots to be guarded
against" The Surgeon General likened
the present situation to that after a
great fire, saying, mo fire chief who
understands his business stops playing
the hose on the charred debris as soon
as the flames and visible fire have dis
appeared. On the contrary, he con-
tinues the water for hours and even
days, for he knows that there is dan
ger of the fire reminding from smol-
dering embers."
"Then you fear another outbreak of
infiuenza?" he was asked. "Not neces-
sarily another large epidemic" said
the Surgeon General, "but unless the
people learn to realize the seriousness
of the danger they will be compelled to
pay heavy death toll from pneumo-
mia and other respiratory diseases.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
SPAIN AND ENGLAND REPORT
INCREASE IN TUBERCULOSIS
AFTER INFLUENZA
EPIDEMIC.
U. S. Public Health Service Warns
Public Against tuberculosis.
One Million Cases Tubercu-
IosiS in United States-Each a
Source of Danger.

Influenza ConVaiescents Should Have
Lungs Examined-Coids Which Hang
on Often Beginning of tuberculosis.
No Cause for Alarm IL tuberculosis
Is Recognized EarIy-Patent Medi-
cines Not to Be Trusted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Too Easy.

Two children were trying to decide
on a game with which to amuse them
selves, one summer afternoon. "Oh,
no, let's not play that" said one in an
swer to q suggestion, tits too easy
And the child who had suggested the
game at once expressed agreement.
"Yes, it's so easy that it isn't any fun"
If even small children realize that a
thing ceases to be interesting when 1t
is too easy, older girls, surely, should
not grumble IL something little diff
cult is asked of them. The fun of life
comes from doing things that are not
easy.-Pennsylvania Grit.
Fretting is perpetual confes-
sion OF weakness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Common Colds Highly Catching.

at is encouraging to observe that
people are beginning to learn that or
binary coughs and colds are highly
catching and are spread from person
to person by means of droplets Of
germ laden mucus. Such droplets are
sprayed into the air when careless or
ignorant people cough or sneeze with
out covering their mouth and nose. 1t
is also good to know that people have
learned something about the value Of
fresh air. In summer. when people
are largely out Of doors, the respira-
tory diseases Coughs, colds, pneumo-
mia, etc. are infrequent; in the fall,
as people begin to remain indoors, the
respiratory diseases increase; in the
winter, when people are prone to stay
In badly ventilated, overheated rooms,
the respiratory diseases become very
prevalent. s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Beware tuberculosis after in

4 Beware tuberculosis after In \
4 fiuenza. No need to worry il 4
you take precautions In time.
4 Don't diagnose your own con- !
4 dition. Have your doctor exam 4
4 Inc your lungs several times at !
monthly intervals. Build up your !
4 strength with right living, good !
X food and plenty Of fresh air. 4
4 Don't waste money on patent !
4 medicines advertised to cure tu- !
4 berculosis.
4 Become a fresh-air crank and
4 enjoy life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
So the People
May Know

that you are in busi-
ness, come in and let us
show what we can do
for you in the way of
attractive cards and
letterheads. Good print
ing of all kinds is our
speciality and five can
not satisfy you we don't
want your business.
That's Fair,
Isn't 1t?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11

Copies OF this poster can be oh.
tanned free of charge by writing to the
Surgeon General, y. S, Public Health
Service. Washington. D. G.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Could Save 100000 Lives.

~ believe we could easily save one
hundred thousand lives annually in
the United States If all the people
would adopt the system of fresh air
living followed, for example, In tuber-
culosis sanatoria. There Is nothing
mysterious about it-no specific medi
cine, no vaccine. The important thing
is right living, good food and plenty IF
fresh air.
DropIet Infection Explained In Pictures.
"The Bureau of Public Health,
Treasury Department. has just issued
a striking poster drawn by Bergman,
the well-known Washington cartoopist
The poster exemplifles the modern
method of health education. A few
years ago, under similar circumstances,
the health authorities would have is
sued an official dry but scientifically
accurate bulletin teaching the role of
droplet infection in the spread of re-
spiratory diseases. The only ones who
would have understood the bulletin
wound have been those who already
knew all about the subject The man
in the street, the plain citizen and the
many millions who toll for their living
would have had no time and no desire
to wade through the technical phrase
ology."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11

"Above all do not trust IN the mis-
leading statements of INSCRIPTIONS
patent medicine takers. There is no
specific medicine for the cure of tuber-
culosls, The money spent on such
medicines is thrown away 1t should
ne spent instead for good food and de-
'2nt living"
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26

There are about 5000 Germans in.
termed in the United States.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
COUNTY FAIR ON
NEXT WEEK
Thousands of People Will Celebrate the
Fourth at Warren During
Fair Week.

Next week is fair week and the citi-
zens OF Warren are preparing to enter
tain thousands Of visitors who will
come to see the twelfth annual exhibi-
ton Of the Marshall County Fair
which takes place on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, July 8, 4 and 5.
The fair this year promises to be bet
ter than ever as more and better ex-
hibits of all kinds will be shown in
competition for the liberal prizes offer
ed.
The horse races will be good y this
year as some Of the fastest horses on
the track have already been entered.
The track is in good condition and it
is possible that some records will be
beaten
The free attractions to be given in
front Of the grand stand are of high
class and carnival, bowery dance and
other amusements have been provided
for. A gorgeous display Of fireworks
will be set off on the 4th and 9Th and
will include a liberal showing of the
new and novel daylight fireworks.
A merry-go-round has also been ar
ranged for. This is the attraction that
always holds the interest of the child
rem and also some of the older folks
for that matter.
On Wednesday afternoon a ball game
will be played between Argyle and
Oslo. The Oslo team has not yet been
beaten this season and does not ex-
pect to lose to- Argyle Wednesday.
Come to Warren and celebrate dur
ing Fair Week.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
OLD SETTLERS
" FORM ASSOCIATION

i "A large number Of old settlers of
Warren and vicinity held picnic in
the park last Sunday, June 3d.: 1913,
and also organized an Old Settlers As
ISOLATION. Judge Grindeland delivered
an address Of welcome Short talks
were made by 81. J. Beardmore, L.
Lamberson, w. F. Powell, DE-. Wattam.
II. Gunderson,- D.. Robertson, J. P.
Easton and Mrs. Easton. Judge Grin
deland was elected chairman of the as
ISOLATION and A. B: Nelson, secretary.
Messrs. Easton, Wattam and, @. 81.
Taralseth were appointed as commit
tee to draft constitution and bylaws,
to find a suitable name for the asso-
citation, and to select a historian! It
was decided to hold the annual meet
ings of the association on the fourth
Sunday in June each year Any per-
son who has lived in the valley 20 years
may become a member. -
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
ONE OF WARREN'S
FOUNDERS IS DEAD

. When A. E. johnson died at his
home in New York City on June 18th,
sturdy pioneer as well as man Of
great prominence in the business world.
passed from the scene of earthly activ-
ity, after a long and busy life. As
emigration commissioner for the Hill
railroad in 1881 to 1883, he directed
the stream of emigration to Minnesota
and especially to the Red River Valley.
He was together with J. P. Nelson,
Gather Of our A. B. Nelson), and
Ethan Allen, proprietor of the original
townsite of Warren, and for some years
he was interested in one of Warren's
first stores, conducted under the firm
name Of Johnson, Burlum & Co. Our
main street, Johnson avenue, is named
after him. Mr.. johnson was leader
in the emigration and steam ship
in the principal cities from the Atlantic
to the Pacific As business man he
has been very successful, his wealth
being now estimated in the millions.
He came from Sweden with his parents
in 1854 at the age Of IA years. His
father died in Chicago shortly after
their arrival, leaving the support of the
mother and smaller children to him.
among strangers in a strange land. By
industry and perseverance he sur
mounted all obstacles and carved for
himself successful career
Thoro abn11f 600 Cornaonr in,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
Five Big Chautauqua. Days.

Warren has enjoyed surfeit of good
things for more than week, Right
after the big Summer Meeting of the
Development Association came the
Chautauqua, with five big days Of
wholesome enjoyment and instruction.
Each days program has been a, real
treat The musical talent furnished
has been of the very best
Space this week prevents us from
mentioning each attraction separately.
"a Study in Vibration, wonderful
demonstration of electrical science, on
Saturday night was worth the price of
the entire season ticket. The dramatic
presentation Of ''The Melting Pot, by
a superb company Of actors was alone
worth the 81 charged for a five days
season ticket We mention this to i'm
press upon the people of Warren that
they have actually been furnished en-
tertainment at less than cost. Next
week we may be able to give more
detailed account Of the big Chautau-
qua. In passing we will only say that
DR.. Foote has made an active, alert
and accommodating superintendent.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
news ITEMS FROM
LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
Another Call of 10000 Men From Min.
nesota to go to Camp Wads-
worth, S. G..

This probably means that every class
one man in Marshall county will be
called. Date of entertainment is from
July 22nd to July 9th. Official calls
will be sent to men as soon as date of
entrainment is known. There will be
no use in asking for postponment of
entrainment as it can't be granted.
Questionnaires will be sent to the
registrants Of 1918 on June 25th.
Every registrant will get one and must
return it to the local board within
seven days after it, is mailed. 1t is
incumbent upon each registrant to see
that he gets one. If it does not reach
him by June 18th he should notify the
Local Board to that effect.
Members of the Local Board cannot
assist registrants in making out
Questionnaires. Neither can the Gov
eminent appeal agent. Any member Of
the Legal Advisory Board will assist
registrants. Call upon any of the fol-
lowing: Rasmus Hage, J. R. Naeseth,
A. n. Eckstrom, c. L. Stevens or Judge
Grindeland, of Warren e. A. Brekke,
Ole L. Melgard, N. S. Keynes. Oscar
Hendrickson, Of Argyle. Jens G.. Fig
enskau and G. A. Thompson, of Oslo.
Frank Dahlgren and I. N. Lodoen. of
Alvarado. I. M. Myrbo of Viking.
Ben Dokken, Of Holt. A. J. Anderson
and George A. johnson, of Grygla.
Carl Hanson and Hans E. Myhre, of
Newfolden. A. c.: Kvennes and E. P.
Modin, of Middle River. s. O.. Ost-
gard, Of Gatzke. James e. Paulson,
of Strandquist. B. B. Brett, D.. I.
Cobb, Clarence 81. Berge and Emil
johnson, Of Stephen Any Notary
Public can assist registrants, as well
as above named persons, but under the
law, above named persons must assist
registrants.
The Local Board would request all
registrants to see that missionaries
are fully executed. If deferred CLASH
ication is claimed sufficient showing
must be made. It is no easy matter
The full and complete facts must be
| shown. Don't try and see how quick
you can get thru with the question.
nafre, but try and see how much infor-
nation you. can give the Board. What
the Board wants is facts, not con
illusions. We. shall try and make q
just classification, but it is up to eact
registrant to see that we get the facts
We can take nothing for granted.
All men who have been sent to camp
and have been rejected there must re
1 port to- the; Local Board within five
days after returning home. If they dc
not do SO they are subject to fine an6
imprisonment. Also all men who have
] enlisted and who have been discharged
for any reason. must report to thu
Local Board. Men who are in thu
military service are not required tt
register, but they must register within
five days after being discharged, ~ 8,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
Four Left Tuesday.
CROPS AND THE WEATHER.

A good, soaking rain fell in Warren
on Tuesday evening, this week, for
nearly an hour, accompanied by some
thunder and lightning. Before this
rain came. the crop situation was get
ting to be serious, the wheat in many
fields showing signs of suffering from
lack Of moisture. But thanks to a
benign Providence, just when our need
was greatest, relief came almost un-
expected. How general the rain was,
we do not know, but we hear that it
fell somewhat uneven. But there are
signs that more clouds will unlock
their treasures soon. The crop outlook
has improved immensely in this neigh
borhood owing to last nights rain.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-26
Program MARSHALL County Fair
Wednesday Afternoon, July 3rd.

Wednesday Afternoon, July 3rd.
Farmers Tot or Pace in 8 1st s2o End So Bird s1o 4h So
Farmers Running y mile s1o 3rd S.
Pony Race y mile dash. $40; End, IS; srd, So.
). Attractions in Of
Music by Warren Battalion
Carnival
Evening Program.
Attractions n of Grand Stand.
Motor Cycle Race 5 miles, SO; s10 3rd S..
Walking Match z mile team nitche (no less than
..*> Music by warrenB Battalion ~:
49, Carnival .'.--
Bowery Dance.
Thursday Afternoon, July 18th.
oTrotP Purse, $4,000
215 Purse, 100000 ..--1*@
Running mile e 81. s15 $40.
Mule Race, " mile $40; So; 3rd, So.
Race yards 1st So 2nd 81; 3rd, ST. HI
Boys 2
Girls Foot Race 49,
LIST, So; 81; 3rd, ST. 81 80:
Boys ThreeLegged Race list, 50; 2nd $5o 3d ST. ~9a-
Boys Flag Race (eight in team). 81; 50. @*
DAYLIGHT FIREWORKS.
Music by Battalion
Free Attractions in Front Of Grand Stand
Carnival
Evening Program. ~4~~~. -. ~.-~~
ss~1..~ Concert BY Warren
Free Attractions in Front Grand
Exhibition Battalion
Bowery
Friday Afternoon, July 5th
Purse $4,000 T..
2:1s Purse $4,000
Running Race Furongs e in 81 $685. SIS; srd So
Live Stock Parade.
by Band
Attractions
Carnival
Evening Program.
Motor Cycle Race (Three
Free Attractions in Front Of Grand Stand.
Music by Band
~..=. -.
r
Bowery Dance.