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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Following Fool Advice.

The saddest men are those who
took the advise that was so freely
handed out last fall not to lay in
coal. The fuel administration said
that there would be plenty of coal
and that no boarding would be nee
essary and that such boarding might
intefere with orderly business. But
time has proved that the fuel mana
gers did not know what they were
talking about. One Iowa mine oper-
ator said the other day that much
more coal could have been mined
last summer il the people had alb
sorbed 1t. But we have learned in
the course of this war that no one
can see indefinitely ahead. We are
all encompased by limitations and
Mr.. Garfield must have found his
fuel limitations abundant enough
for Harry has spent much more time
reading books about esoteric phil
osophy than he has delving into
coal mines. 1t seems to be still true
that a man in that position has a
great deal to learn about practi-
caA things, but he has, no doubt, ap-
piled himself diligently to his les
s0ns-0nd the people who followed
the advise not to hoard coal have
also learned their lessons. They
will hoard it the next time they get
sohance.-Cedar Rapids Republi
can.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20

an experimental intensely interest
ing one | admit, but still an expert
ment. Whether it will stand the
storms of time as the older monar-
chies of Europe have done remains
still to be seem To the same One of
the doubtful features of American
| life is its lack of national cohesion
! and homogGnity-you are con-
Iglomeration, bubbling caldron.' To
the same, Such seething party poll
tics as yours are not conducive to a
calm, we'll balanced public opinion. I"
His whole utterances show that he
| is no friend whatever of democracieS
And believing, as he devoutly does,
in the divine right of kings and that
his word is law, and that he will toll
crate 40 other master in Germany,
how could he be able to recognize any
good in democracies? To the Russian
ambassador he said: after all. it's
the monarch alone who gives stability
to the nations politics" And on an
other occasion he said: Monarch
like ours in Prussia are in critical
times, the nations sole salvation"
But | must shorten this letter. The
hNAENl 10 tOi toAAiiy oialoi IlC
Obscessed with the delight of speak
ing. and he is daily making speeches.
Some of his remarks astouId the
world for instance at the Boxer time.
In that speech he used the word
Hun and in all probability that
word will stick for all time to the
German soldier and the German peo-
pie as a word of reproach and shame,
yet it fell from the lips of the kaiser.
The German people are a peculiar
people, aid one of the most peculiar
traits, and one that is astounding to
those who know them, is their pas
sion for titles and decorations, for
which the Germans themselves have
coined the word "titelsucht" This
passion furnishes the kaiser with an
opportunity which he does not fail
to use to win their loyalty and devo-
ton.
On Jan. IS, as rule, the Orden-
fest or Este of Decorations is cele-
brated at the court in Berlin, and
thousands of newly decorated citi-
zens assemble. 1t is seen that their
names are published in the nationwide
press And thus one of the weakest
and most purile passions of the hu-
man mind is fostered and used to
bolster up the loyalty of people for
a kaiser, who stands trampling on
the constitution. Under the constitu-
ton the imperial chancellor should
control affairs, especially with for
eign governments, but to the kaiser,
MY will is law-my wishes are
right" So the iron chancellor who
would not be a figurehead was dis
missed. Caprivi was soldier-a Ger
man soldier trained to obey the or
ders of a superior, so he blindly obey
ed the kaiser. Hohenlohe was Of diff
fere1t stripe, and he resigned. prob
ably to avoid being dismissed. Won
Buelow could not submit to the treat
ment. evidently, and he fell by the
wayside, for the constitution must
not stand in the way of the Kaiser,
Bethmal-Holweg, yielding to the
kaiser, when his great liberal heart
must have bled, and even win voice
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
THE PURSUIT OF CHEAPNEss.
Merchants Keep Cheap Goods to
Certain Extent Because People
Demand Them.

You can see the high cost of living
every time you go to any kind OF
a store. but there are a good many
directions in which the high costs
have been more or less successfully
concealed by cheapening of the
quality.
For instance, take the item of UNI
brellas. A good many people have
always made it their practice to buy
inexpensive ones They figure that
they are al easy kind of property to
keep. Under these conditions, they
would not buy an umbrella costing
more than $1.00. Formerly this
grade had good material. There was
no style and fine quality about it,
but it would wear.
Now there may be dollar umbrel-
las having good material but they
are hard to find. Those for that
price are apt to have a course cover
and very fragile ribs and joints, so
that they soon go to pieces
If you want $500 shoes, you can
still get them. But they are very
different article from the $500
shoes you could buy 10 years ago.
The $40 suit of clothes you can buy
to-day is a very different thing from
what you used to get.
There may be exceptions, but on
the whole it is poor policy to in
sist upon buying at fixed price re-
CARELESS of quality. II an article is
made of cheap material, or with poor
Workmanship, it cannot possibly
wear.
The merchants of DEBORAH would
greatly prefer to sell substantial
goods, because these are the only
kind that will give satisfaction.
They have to keep cheap goods to an
extent, because many people demand
them and would buy out of town If
they could not get them. But the
best trade is well made article of
good quality that will give good SER
vice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Takes Brother to Pen

Fort Madison, Feb. 1S.-John
Antoine, deputy sheriff of Waterloo,
arrived at the state prison, the
other day after a most trying trip.
In his car he brought his own bro
Their, c. ID. Antoine, under sentence
to serve five years, charged with
larceny by embezzlement. The
prisoner was formerly a travelling
salesman for a Waterloo grocery
firm. Sheriff attributed the fall of
his brother to whiskey. The part
ing between the brothers was pa
thetic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Drafting Candidates.

In war time men are called up
on to make sacrifices for the general
Welfare. Personal affairs must be-
come secondary to the couatry's
needs. And similarly, at time when
the city is in need of a better adj
ministration and when the war has
thrust new problems of large magni-
tude upon Davenport, the men who
are capable and who are needed for
public service must be drafted. 1t is
not sufficient excuse for a man who
is asked to be candidate for alder
man or mayor on a no1partisan tic
ket that he dOesent wish to be a
candidate. Such men must remem-
Der that if they refuse to serve the
city they are forever stopped from
criticising whatever kind of city
government may result from their
failure to respond to the call of duty.
Davenport Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Eighth Grade Examination.

Regular eighth grade examination
will be given the goth and 2lst of
Feb. Any teachers who have not
sent in requests for questions, please
do so at once.
The last Study Center will be
held at Decorah the 23rd of Feb.
All teachers urged to be present.
H. e. MILLER,
County Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Movie Stars Pay Million i'm Ia

Movie Stars Pay Million i'm Tax.
Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 13.-Over
a million dollars in taxes will be
paid by few of Americas picture
players. Figures gathered from the
stars themselves showed total run
ming into nine figures.
Leading the list is Douglas Fair
banks, whose income tax and excess
profit tax together with other taxes
levied by the government, is $780,
600. Fairbanks secretary announc-
ed the figures after consulting with
United States Tax Collector Carter.
Mary Pickford hands Uncle Sam
her check for $2SO,OOO, levied on
her 1917 earnings as income tax,
war income tax, excess profit tax,
surtaX, and other members of thetax
family
Based on this 1917 income, on
which tax is levied, Charlie Chap
lin pays the government 100000.
This figure, his secretary said, was
due to Chaplin being idle several
months last year.
Theda Bara's secretary says she
pays AN enormous income tax.
Theda is reticeIt about figures.
ut is not matter on which the
public should be informed " she
says.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20

in the face and red in the toes. No
more for me. Use "Gets-It." 1t
never fails. Touch any corn or cal
lus with two drops of "Gets-It,'
and "Gets-It" does the rest. It's a
relief to be able to stop cutting
corns, making them bleed, wrapping
them up like packages and using
sticky tape and salves. 1t removes
any corn clear and clean, leaving
the toe as smooth as your palm. You
can wear those new shoes without
pain, dance and be frisky on your
feet. It's great to use "Gets-It."
"Gets-It" is sod at all druggists
tyou need pay no more than 25 cents
a bottle), or sent on receipt Of price
by II. Lawrence e Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Decoran and recommen-
ded as the worlds best corn remedy
by h. A. Engbertson aid Il. j. Par
man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Step Livey! Corns
Quit with "Gets-l
The Great COrn-LoOsener of the
AGE. Never Fails. Painless

Watch my step? What's the use!
/ go along right side up without
care" even with corns, because | use
"Gets-Tt', the painless, off-like-a-ba-
nana-peel corn remover. l tried
other ways galore, until l was blue
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-20
Read q Good Iowa Paper.

We will take subscriptions at this
office for the Des Moines Register. If
you want good Iowa daily, the
Register is the paper. Let us send in
your subscription today 1915 the
year, or dubbed with Public Opinion
at 1925. If
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Phosphate Will Strengthen
Your Weak Nerves
DRUGGISTS SUPPLY IN TABLET
FORM AND PURCHASERS RE-
CETvE BINDING GUARAN-
TEE. SATISFACTION
OR MONEY BACK.
weak n.ryes rob mon and women

Weak nerves rob men and women
OF all the Joy Of life and quickly re- |
duce the strong and robust 10 n con- |
dltion which In pltinble In the es-
IRENE This condition IL brought
about slowly and stealthlly in the /
majority Of cases. and the poor sur |
ferer fails to realize what In wrong
until faulty memory. indecision. lack |
OF desire for work or recreation. in |
Nonnla or some other unmiptaknbIe !
symptom indicates weak nerves. II
IL then that many people make the |
big mistake OF resorting TO the use |
OF so-cailed nerve tonics. alcoholic !
rtimulants or drugs. Nothing could |
be more harmful or more dangerous |
they need food and nouriahment--
not drugs that Will lash them into
temporary activity Feed your
nerves and they viii become strong
again, and your health will improve
in consequence. That In the advice
Of present day physicians and rpe- |
cisIists, and the nerve food they
recommend ~ Just one 5-gr. tablet |
OF pure bifro phosphate taken |
during or Immediately after every |
meal Simple advice, but its ex- |
cellence has been proved over and 1
over again. and. AS package com /
tanning sufficient bitro- phoHphate
tablets for two weeks treatment /
can be obtained from any druggist !
at reasonable cost. tho remedy In ,
within reach OF every sufferer from I
risk OF the trial Is assumed by the |
manufacturers. for every package OF |
bitro- phoBphata tablets IN accom- !
panied by a binding guarantee OF |
astisfaction or money back. II Ia sold 7,
in this city BY all good druggists
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Don't Let Soap
Spoil Your Hair

When you wash your hair. be care
full what you use. Most soaps and
prepared shampoos contain too much
alkali. which If very injurious. as IL
dries the scalp and makes the hair
brittle
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil. for this II
pure and entirely greaseIess. IT'S
very cheap. and beats the most ex.
pensive soaps or anything else all 10
pieces. You can get this at any
drug store. and a few ounces win
last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with wa
ter and rub IT In. about a teaspoon
full IL all that il required. II makes
an abundance OF rich. creamy lather.
cleanses thoroughly. and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and Is soft. fresh looking.
bright. fluffy. wavy and easy to
handle. Besides, II ioosens and
takes out every particle Of dust, dirt
and dandruff. --Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
PATRIOTISM IS
TOPIC Of BOTH
CANDIDATES

Patriotism was the issue that
chiefly occupied the mayoralty candi'
dates In their speeches Monday night
While James T.. bradford stoutly
denied that he was pro-German In
svmnathica. and recalled that he cam.
pairncd for the Liberty bonds and
Red Cross, Ole Hanson hurled def
ance upon the heads ~ I. w. W. and
others who preach sedition and trea'
son.
Every I. W. W. who is against
the government. and every one who
~ for treason and scdition. whether
convicted SO far or not. II against
me" said Ole Hanson. In speeches AT
Mountain View and Ajax halls. In the
Green Lake district. "and am glad
they are. am glad that the man
who attempted to stop tho American
Siax from going on the Labor temple
u against me. do not want support
of that kind"
Al Eagles hall. Ballard. Bradford
again declared that while the Ameri'
can people are fundamentally pac-
fist. the nation Is now at war. and
I'VE must give the government all
the cooperation possible"
Both candidates last night strong
IL urscd the development OF the ska
rst river power site as rapidly as pos
able. both predicting that II will re-
duce the cost Of power and light here
enormously.
Hanson declared that this tremen'
dous power should b. furthered In or
der that we may prepare for after
war industries
Bradford declared that the traction
company. as soon a. the skagit - de-
veloped. will attempt 20 sell Its plant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Sergt. Gus Is Hero
of Police Force;
Stops Runaway

Sergeant OF Police Gus Hasseiblad
IL a hero Tuesday. He captured and
stopped a runaway auto on the Sen.
eca vt. incline. between Third and
Fourth ayes. late Monday.
The machine was being driven
east on Seneca by q. TAM. 1925
Seventh ave. when tho gasoline
gave out and tho car started back.
wards down the rather steep grade
TAM turned the car into the curb.
which Il struck with such force that
he was thrown from his seat. while
the auto went careoning on its way
down the hill.
Sergeant Gus IL out after the cnr.
caught IL and clambered in. guided
IL from smashing into "A Summit
ave. car on Third ave. and brought
IL to stop, as II was about to
plunge into n group Of pedestrians
on the other side of the street car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Tobacco Habit
Easily Overcome

New Yorker. of vide experience.
has written a book telling how the
tobacco or SNUFF habit may be easily
full benefit. The author, Edward J.
Woods, 1919 e, Station IL, New York
City. Will mail his book free on re-
guest.
The health improves wonderfully
after tobacco craving In conquered
Caimnegs. tranquil sleep, clear eycs,
normal appetite. good digestion
manly vigor. strong memory and a
general gain In efficiency are anon.
the many benefits reported Get
rid OF that nervous, irritable feel
ing. no more need OF pipe. cigar.
cigarette. SNUFF or chewing tobac-
kco to pacify morbid desire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
INTERPRETERS
Of THE GRIP
Often Cause More Discom-
fort Than the Disease
Itself.
Dlsod Left Impoverished Must he
Butls Up In Most Cases Before
Strength and Health Are
Restored

At this season OF the year many
peopie are suffering from the effects
Of an attack Of tho grip. or influ-
enxa. or from being shut up In badly
ventilated houses and offices all
winter. The cause Of the dchliltated
condition IL the rundown state OF
TIE blood which all physicians recog
nire as a common condition. follow.
ing the grip and fever~- Unui tho
blood Is built UP there can be no
complete recovery Of strength and
18th. In fact. the thin blood often
r~xuits in a lack OF nutrition Of the
nerves that produces a form OF
nervous trouble called by medical
writer's pos, grippai neurasthenia. .
o. Eeurasthenia following an attack
~ the grip. Such a condition ls de-
ocrib~d by Mrs. Jennie Cruikshank
% No. SIT North Barclay street.
Waterloo. Iowa Shc says:
The grip left me without any vi
ta1lty whatever. I was weak. had no
onnh1tion and was generally run
DOWN I had no color at all and was
WAsted away to n mere shadow OF
my IVUINf6E @ftls NAH NT3Httl va
weight from i35 TO t0s pounds. My
1ipe were purple. I had severe pains
over my eyes and in ms left side. Ny
appetite was poor and I was fire.
ouentiy confined TO bed for two or
three days or more.
II was treated by doctors but 70
ceived little benefit They said that
my blood was Impoverished and my
friends thought I was going into
consumption. / had been nick for sir
years, when I finally decided TO try
DR.. Williams Pink Fslls. I found
them to be a good blood builder and
after a thorough trial regained my
normal weight and health. II gives
me great pleasure 10 recommend DR.
Williams Pink Pills"
To build up the blood. there is one
remedy that has been a household
word for a generation. DR.. williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They
tone up the entire system. make the
blood rich and red. strengthen the
nerves. increase the appetite. put
color in the cheeks and lips and
drive away that unnatural. tired feel
ing.
Building Up the Blood" Is a book
lot. full OF useful Information. so Il
the pamphlet on THE Home Treat.
menf OF Nervous Disorders" They
are scnt free on request.
There has been no increase In the
price OF DIT. Williams Pink pills
They are sold by your own druggist
or win be sent direct by mall. post
paid. on receipt Of price. 30 cents per
box, six boxes for $3.50 by the DR.
Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady
~. Y.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
POINOExTER LEADER
SAYS U. S. CRISIS NEEDS
HANSON AS CITY MAYOR

George N. Walker. a leading pro
grczsive. who was chairman or the
senatorial campaign OF Miles foin'
dexter in 1915. has como out In he
half OF ole Hanson. because Of the
patriotic issue involved In the cam
paign.
His letter. In part. reads;
NO man not a sincere friend of
labor should ever he elected TO high
office In this country. Tho best In.
terests OF labor are tho best interests
OF all OF us. and the sooner all OF us
realize II. tho better II will b.. Know
ing your record and his DIR. Brad
ford'n believe you Go h. as sincere
a friend Of labor ~ In Mr.. Bradford
~In a political campaign. a man IL
not necessarily responsible FOE the
character OF hts support. but. con
sciously or unconsciously. his con-
duct In office will b, influenced by H.
There II only on. thing ahead OF
u. at this time. and tina, Is the win
ming of the war. Any one. b he la
borer or capitalist. not whole heart
cdiy for tho war. and for II without
oqulvocation or mental reservation
and 20 the full extent OF his ability.
whether physical. financial or moral.
is unworthy the shelter OF our flag
and our free institutions.
This city's mighty encrgy-evcry
oune. OF tt---houid be thrown Into
the scales on the side OF tho winning
Of Tn. war. The city speaks thru It's
chief executive. He alone can make
that energy felt
THE crux % the situation. as re
speeta the winning % the war. In tina,
every iuk-warm. every hcsitan, az
cry r.caicitran, force In this city
seems to be supporting Mr.. Brad
ford.
I'm this situation. 7 am for you"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Soue
Liues of Patients
in Hospital Fire

Timely work on tho part OF attend.
ants at the Queen City hospital. sis,
ave. and Madison st. Monday after.
noon. saved the lives Of eight pa.
tents there when fire that threat
cned the building did $1,000 damage.
The biax. broke out In tho furnace
room. as the result OF defective fur
mace connections. and worked i,s way
10 the attic. No sooner had tho
blaxs below been put out than flames
burst from the attic.
When the FIRE department. arrived.
the patients had all been moved TO
safety
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Money Day
Underwear
Gle ar ance

FOR CHILDREN - odds and
ends u chliiren's Cotton Vests
and Pants: Carriers" splendid
qualities: Vests In high neck.
short sleeves. Pants, knee and
ankle length. regularly soe 10
T5c garment Special. ga f0e
FOR WOMEN -irregulArs Of
Munsing Union Suits. High
neck. long sioaves. high neck.
short sleeves. Dutch neck. ei'
how sleeves. low neck. sleeve
less. ankle length. sires 4 to ?.
bat rot all slrrH in each style
Perfect garments % these mum
b~rw sell regularly at ti.ss and
ties MONEY! bay special sOe
VESTS 3ee-sp~-
ciai purchase OF women's fancy
Vests. hand erochefssi yokes
They are slightly imperfect II
they wer, perfect garments the
price would be ~ and &c
each. Sizes TO .. each 3De
FIRST Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
TO DISCUSS CANDIDATES

Mrs Homer r. I'm. speaking for
Ole Hanson. and Mrs. Donna ".
Shook for James y. Bradford. win
discuss che mayoral,y candidates b.
fore tho women's Good Government
league "Wednesday noon. ut tho Good
Eats cafeteria
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26

TO tho city for more than u Ia worth.
Beyond referring 10 pr, ~ j.
brown az IAN exrcncgadc socialist
doctor" bradford ignored tho auos'
tons rciating>to his record PROFOUND
cd By Brown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Paper Novelties
Roliucod

HNIE stationery section will offer
J. at greatly reduced prices
many odd pieces OF novelty
papery. Including place cards.
tally cards. dance programs. etc,
Etched, hnnd-palnted and plain
effects, A clearance of all odds
and ends at radical reductions.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
NAyORNLTY MEETINGS
1Iaaxaa


Tuesday night Masonic hall,
university, az which Han
son. " Y. Ford and Vivian
Carkcck viii speak, iih'
VIENNA hall. at which Han
son and Robert y, Oldham
viii speak, Youngstown
hall. at which Or u. j.
Brown win speak.
"Wednesday noon Kenneth Z.
neaton TX. c. ~ and ole
Hanson viii speak at tho
strand theatre,
bradford
Tuesday iEht-~phalcn's hall.
Columbia. where w, w.
phaicn viii preside, dug
daio's hall. Rainier beach.
where James n Blackwell
will preside.
Wednesday bradford viii speak
at Wards hall. George
town. and Douglas hall.
south park.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
NeedIlcwork
Specials
aaas--..Ha-4as.zasaa
Mouey Day Cleardnces

Mouey Day Cledronces
CATIN-CovERED Pin Cushion
~ Forms. a variety Of sizes. for.
merry 2sc to l5c each. Money
Day special zoe, f5e and use
Stamped Guest Towels. edge
finished with fancy braid. sp-
ciai NJ .........s........ zoe
Stamped Combination Under.
muslins on fine nainsook. simple
but effective working patterns.
regularly $3.50. Special Use
Fancy Knitting Bags. bright
colorcd orotonnes. specially priced
at ..............75r TO St.75
Covered oval Hoops. for bag
handles: covered with gold braid.
Special at .......SOe and 75c
Second Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Infants Wear
Half Price

AN accumulation OF Infants
IA garments. comforts. carriage
robes. flannel skirts. wrappers.
sacaucH. dresses and drawers.
Some quite bit solled. others
just odd garments.
All viii be offered on Money
day at HALE PRICE.
Second Floor