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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
MEASURE and
WEIGH BABIES
Nearly Three Numbered Children
Have Been Weighed and
Measured i'm DecOrah
During the Past Week
THE FIGURES RECORDED ftf
SENT TO WASHINGTON
Basis for Statistics to be Compiled
Regarding Health Conditions OF
Children of Uni ed States

An interesting experiment which is
being tried out in Decorah will be
completed this week, and the result,
though not Immediately apparent, is
expected to be one of the most ex-
Icellent of all those wrought in our
country as war measures. About
three hundred children have been
weighed and measurements taken in
Decorah. The figures rece.ded will
be sent to Washington as part of
the basis for statistics to be COM
piled regarding the health conditions
of the children of the United States
1t all came about through alarm
! ing discoveries made during the first
draft when about one-third of the
men called we're found to have de-
| fects uniting them for service in
the army and navy. These defects
/ in countless cases were found to be
the result of infant diseases and ne
glect. What was to be done? The
only way to remedy things was to
take in hand the question, as it ex-
lists in infant population, to go to
the root of the t.ouble, measure and
weigh the babies. This is said by
experts to be the best non-profession-
al way of finding out the physical
conditions OF the child.
To weigh and measure all children
under six years of age is requested
of all parents and guardians. and IL
/ is the Children's Bureau that has de-
creed that this be done under the
direction of the Council of National
Defense.
Just one week left to- enter your
baby at the Baby Health Contest at
the Fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
Corporation in Iowa.

Iowa is giving all whom it may
concern some consistent examples OF
cooperation these busy days. The
real meaning of the word is being
demonstrated. In scoses of towns
and cities the merchants and pro-
fessional men are closing their Of
fees and places of business a per-
tion Of the time and going into the
fields to help the farmers who have
from one to four crops clamoring
for attention. IL is an inspiring
sight and it will go long way to
counterbalance the pernicious /, in
fiuence of agitators of 1. w. w. and
Bolshevik stripe who are everlast-
,ingly bellyaching about cooperation,
but never practice it,.
Iowa is an agricultural state.
There are no great cities such are
found in certain neighboring states.
Such cities as there are, also the
smaller towns and villages, are nee
essary to the social and industrial
scheme of the state and moral and
financial welfare of the people Of the
state. The interests of the farmer
and the town dwellers are interlock-
ed and inseparable, and the man or
movement that seeks to weaken the
bond of union is traitorous mis-
chief maker.
The word cooperation, has been
sadly overworked and abused; but
the spirit of cooperation in its tru-
est sense and noblest meaning is
strictly on the job these days in
Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
Don't Deny Your Gold.

A thoughtless man recently stated
he thought $4,000. .00O, 900 too much
money to raise by the last bond issue,
and asked how many three billions in
gold weigh. The answer came from
a mother whose son had died In
France, according to Congressman
Richard S. Whaley of South Caro-
lima. We commend it to you at the
weight Of Liberty Bond:
Oh, mothers, with the lonely heart,
queen of our good, good land,
I'll tell you what three billions
weighs and you will understand!
Far out upon the battlefield where
fire, poison, hell,
Rained out their awful summons,
there my sweet boy hero fell;
And seeking in the murky gloom to
kiss away his breath
In mercy came Gods messenger, the
angel we call Death,
She took from out his dear dead
heart the last, last drop of blood,
And bending gently over him in sleet
and rain and mud.
And placed that drop upon the scale
and watched the balance fall.
For that one drop from my boys
heart, God knows outweighed it all
And If my darling gave his blood, my
sweetheart dead and cold,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
Soldier Son of f. G. Shaw Writes
His Father an Interesting Letter
From Washing on Barracks
TELLS WHAT STEEL HATS
WOULD BE GOOD FOR
y 1t Makes No Difference to Him
Ut He Does Or Where He
NJ Goes. Wants to Do His
Bit for His Country
Washin gton Barracks
Washington, d. G.

" S@SAAAAAS NSAi, - ~
Dear Father
l am now at Camp Washington,
and can see the Capitol from my
window. Am right neac the Poto-
mac river, and was down to the
river yesterday and saw several
large boats, at least they looked
large to me. One was a British
boat. / expect to get pass in a
few days to visit Washington, and
then expect Washington to show
me good time.
Nov l will tell you what we do in
one day. We get up at 6;45 a. m.
We have three drill periods in the
morning and three in the afternoon.
Then we have signaling with flags,
lessons in French and in singing,
and we are considered the best sing
ers, in the barracks AS to going
across we can never tell. 1t makes
no difference to me what l do or
where I go. But can't see why
some fellows stay out of the service
when there is so much at stake.
They will be sorry when it is all
over. / would hate to say wasn't
hin the service, wouldn't you? OF
course don't mean Cyril, as there
are lots of men older and better fit
ted than he. But there are "a lot
! of rich mems sons that wotld prof
by it. 1t would do them good to cut
loose from their mothers apron
strings for while. wish you could
see our lieutenant. He looks like
Mike Sherry, talks and acts like
him.
4 Last night i watched some of the
large searchlights. They are sure
powerful About 20 were working
at once. Most of the boys, or Al
least many of them, have drawn
their packs, guns and steel hats
THAT sure means go over soon. Say
those steel hats would be fine fol
married man, Suppose he was out
little late and his wife met him
at the door with rolling pin, she
could whale away until tired out
and not hurt him a bit. Well SC
long to you all. Don't forget tc
write often.
Your son.
ELMER v. SHAW.
! Co. F. 604th. Engineers Reg
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31

that, can make the statement that
our con at home looked much bet
ter to me,-a better stand, cleaner
and taller; and as hot weather last
week has. also made its appearance
incur section am sure that corn
has Jumped" and unless some bad
storm comes our way, We may look
for a good bumper crop this year.
The United States, or rather the peo-
pie of this great America, have
shown the world the last four yeas,
since the World War started, that
they are not money Mad. that they
are kindhearted, peaceful people,
and II wasfnot taeir wish to enter in
to war with any nation-they tried
every way possible to keep out of
the fight; even now, they are not
fighting for territory, for indemni-
ties or worldly possessions; our aim
is to make the world free for every
body and a decent place to live in,
where one man is as good as another
and has the same protection OF the
law as his neighbor Our cause is
just, and while we may have some
dark days before us,-and no doubt
we will-still there can only be one
ending to this conflict-a complete
victory for America and our Allies.
This week in New York has been
one OF continuous excitement, as the
news from the Western front was so
encouraging that everybody felt
jubilant, and / could notice crowds
thousands of people) watching and
reading the bulletins in front of the
newspaper Offices. 1t looks quite
war-like here. Last Sunday, saw
thousands of soldiers and sailors
parading the streets many with
their own folks, others with theic
sweethearts, while many of them
took in the sights of the CITY, as well
as investing in Square meal"
just little different from the every
day routine of meals such as are
served to soldier. There are a
number Of cantonments near New
York, and permission is given to
come to the city at the weekend. l
had the pleasure of seeing one of
Frances Great Military bands the
other evening" fine looking lot OF
men with fire in their eyes-and let
me tell you that when you hear these
men play our own national hymn
America. there is something that
thrills you, and 1t is an impressive
sight to see men and women stand
up, take off their hats, in honor OF
our country's flag.
Last Monday there were extras
out, which gave the report Grown
Princes Great Army of 100000
Men Bottled up by Allied Blow" :"
The city was all in excitement, of
course; so was Z, and had my tele-
gam written to send the good news
home, but on second thought, con-
cluded I had better wait and see II
the report was really the truth; in
fact, felt it was too good to be true.
OF course, we have made great gains
the last week, 1t shows that we are
in the game and will never stop un.
til the war is ended with the greatest
fCnntin,sod ~ ma oa 0A
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
BEN BEAR WRITES
FROM new YORK
Well Known Clothier Says Iowa's
Crops Looked Better han Any
He Saw On HIS q. To
New York CitAo
PAST WEEK ONE OF 70.
CONTINUOUS EXCITk,,
The War News From the Westen,
Front Made Everybody Feel
Jubliant. Thousands Sol
diers and Sailors
Parade the Streets
New York. July 27, 1918.

-NUW lUIA, July 80 IVL o
Dear Public Opinion
Indeed this has been a very hot
week and all the people in New York
will welcome a change to cooler
weather.
AS for myself, have been very
busy, and will be glad when my work
is done, because il is no fun to be
shopping about when it is go to 96
in the shade.
Ny trip from Chicago here, was
entertaining, as usual. | am inter-
ested in the crops, as we all are, and
1 was glad indeed to see that the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
Is One of Uncle Sans Cooks. Says
He Has the Honor of Cooking
for the Champion Boxer
of France
WAS OUT PICKING
STRAWBERRIES OTHER DAY
Has Seen Quite Number of the
Decorah Boys Over There. Sent
Some Souvenirs Home
Somewhere in France
May IA, 1918

Dear Mothef:-,
l received your letter today and
will answer Immediately, as I ami
not so busy now. l am still cooking.
Cook every other day. Have every
,other day OFF, Only drill one hour
each day. Couldn't have 1t much
better You see 1 am still cooking
for that school and have new folks
to cook for each two weeks.
Mother, We don't have only hard
ship, we have good times. There are
two boys in this camp from Chicago.
swell singers They sing and play.
make things lively around here. No
body sits around looking sad and
dreary. Last Sunday l was to
Russian funeral, one of the Russian
officers killed in the fight.
l was out picking strawberries one
day and l made a short cake. I
found about a quart in all. My cake
turned out fairly good. We had
plenty, you see, as there was only
two of US to eat it.
Mother, you asked If had seen
many of the boys. saw Harry Nc.
Lain, Cliff NARROW, and Nick Samuel
son and lot of the Decorah boys,
| but l never saw Oscar Olson.
think there must be some mistake
about that, seems funny If didn't
| see him too.
| 1 had letter from Gail Corson
not long ago.
l am sending some souvenirs to-
day and some of those things are
what the soldiers make in the trench
es at the front. / am sure you will
like them very much.
/ was out to one of the towns one
day where Joan of Arc was born
and we certainly saw some fine
paintings and so many lovely things.
! also was out fishing, caught some
fine trout, had a dandy fry.
oh, yes, have the honor to cook
for that great champion boxer of
France, Georges Carpenter. l will
! give you the bill Of fare
! Breakfast
Fried Bacon f
Apple Filters Syru
Bread Coffee n,
Prime Rib Roast of Beef ~
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Asparagus
Rice Pudding, Vanilla Sauce
! Bread Coffes
supper
Meat Balls
Green Peas Lettuce
| Bread and Butter
| Coffee
This is what we have to cook.
This is for the officers, of course.
We all get plenty.
Must ring off and get dinner.
Love to all.
| BEN CORSON,
164 Inf. Co. B.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
Must Conserve Paper.

A general publicity campaign will
be launched shortly by the war in
dustries board to educate the public
to the Importance of conservation of
paper of all kinds. Was conditions,
lit was stated. demand radical
change in the habits of consumers. as
the governments needs for chemicals
and other materials made 1t neces-
sary to prevent as much waste as pos
sible.
-
Cam a man paaka frionde and others
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31
Your son.
ELMER V. SHAW.
Co. F. 604th. Engineers Reg.
Your son
SOLDIERS HAT CORDS.
How to Distinguish the Branch OF
Service by Color of insignia.

The branch OF service to which
soldiers belong may be told by their
hat cords. The key to the military
color scheme follows:
Rlue-Infantry.
Red-Artillery.
Yeilow-Cavalry.
Red and White-Engineering
corps.
Pink and white-Signal corps.
Blue with red tassels-Machine
gun corps.
Green-Service corps.
Grange QuarteTmasts:'s corps.
Plum and black-Medical corps.
Dark red and black-Ordinance
corps.
White band without cord-Ayia-
ton training corps.
Blue and white-Reserve militia
and volunteering corps
Regular army men are to be dis
tinguished by the plain U. s. on their
collars, while members of the
national guard have small N. G.
after the u. s., and members Of the
national army small N. A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31

The extent to which the United
States is now supplying the Allies
with wheat substitutes is shown by
summary of oat and corn exports
announced by the United States Food
Administration. More than 1o1 ,000,-
600 bushels of oat and oatmeal were
exported by this country from July
1, 1917, to April 80, 1918, and Of
this amount more than 9S,9Og000
bushels were sent the European Al
lies. Exports of corn and cornmeal
for the same period were more than
SO, 100000 bushels. OF which more
than $4,000, 600 were for the Allies,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-31

country in gen.
eral looked so
fine. In the mid
die states, har-
vesting is in full
swing, a good
deal of small
grain being al
ready cut; and
hay is put up
while corn from
all appearances
looks we'll. At
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
THE CITY ELECTION

Following are the official returns of the city election held on April 2nd, 1918, as certified by the county cleo tion commissioners today.
 For mayor-Randolph P. Hamby 68
 For recorder-Chas. H Tompkins 68
 For treasurer-Wren Scott 6S.
 For marshal-Luther Willingham 23; Homer Stainton 1; Fred Murrah 1; Felix McLain 1.
 For aldermen-Jno. A. Davis 6S; ". K. Buchanan 67; Henry Moore 67; R. L. Blakely 6S; J. V. Bedford CT; J. D. Cornish 6S; A. M. Westmore- land 67; L. P. Bedelman 67.
 The newly elected officers of the city will take the oath of office on Monday evening, April 15, at the regu- lar council meeting hour, o'clock.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
ENGINEERS EMPLOYED
 FOR FINAL SURVEY

The board of commissioners for Road Improvement District No. have employed Lund X Hill of Little Rock as the engineers, and the final survey of the road will begin next Monday.
 We are informed by the commits sioners that they will ask that the preliminary survey be made of both routes from Prescott-one by way of Buchanan's School House, and the other east of the railroad.
 Parties desiring to be heard upon the location of the road would do we'll to get ready to present the matter to the board of commissioners.
 H. B. Mckenzie has been employed as attorney for the Improvement Dis trict.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

". s. S.-War Savings Stamps, also We'll Support the Sammies.
 The Prescott Hardware Go. has a new stock of Herrick Refrigerators. 3
 The Eastern Star will meet Thurs day at 7;30 p. m. at the hall. Officers and members urged to attend.-Sec.
 The w. c. T. U. will appreciate all orders for plants, roses, bulbs, etc. Confer with Mrs. A. H. Sykes or Mrs. John M. Putnam.
 WANTED-By the surgical dress ing class, an electric iron. If anyone has one to donate, it would be very much appreciated
 Among the speakers who will make addresses in Prescott Saturday when the third Liberty Loan campaign is launched will be Lieutenant S. D.. Ray, Judge Jas. s. Steel of Ashdown, and Judge J. M. Carter of Texarkana
 If you are looking for aluminium ware, try our Lifetime" brand. We have a table full at our store, pieces ranging in price from 10 cents to $4.50. It's worth look. Nevada County Hardware Company. Ads
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
How Many Pairs of Silk
 Gloves Do You Want9

Gloves Do You Want?
 At our Silk Glove connto women are buying these moro than a pair at tmie. If won will take everything into con. Sa sideration and the trend of prices, it will not take you long to make up your mind to do like like wise. ''Ae
 May be had in white, prav and black. Of milanese % anS trlcot silks, double tipped and with plain or embroidered backs S5c.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
CLEAN UP NOTICE

Complying with the proclamation recently issued by Hon. Chas. H. Brough, governor of Arkansas,
 April 7th to 18th, 1918
 is hereby designated Clean-Up Week in Prescott, and all owners and oecu- pants of property in the city are warned to remove from their prem ises all rubbish, cans, etc, during that week. All paper must be burned Cans will be hauled away by the ci'y force if such cans are placed in SACKS or barrels just outside the walks anu next to the street not later than lhufS day, April II, 1918, at 9 o'clock a. m' Those failing to comply with this mo- tice will be arrested and fined.
 Randolph P. Hamby, Mayor
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Beginning Monday, February 11th, 1918, I will meet the property owners of Nevada county at the various plac- es below noted for the purpose of collecting taxes for the year 1917. All tax payers are requested to bring their last tax receipt:
 Prescott, Missouri Twp, Thursday, March to Saturday, April 13.
 After April 18th the books will positively be closed. All tax payers who do not pay their taxes on or be- fore the above date will be compelled to pay the penalty as prescribed by law. SAM F.. MUNN,
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM.

For Sunday, Arpil 7th, 1918. Topic: Prayer in our daily life. Leader, Miss Alvearne Gee. Scripture, Eph. 6:1-9 and Mark 5-19 Song.
 Prayer.
 To Live for God in the Home, dis cussion by Mrs. Gresham. To Live for God in the Business World, discussion by MT. Giles. Special music.
 To Live for God in Play, discussion by Miss Griswold.
 To Live for God in School, discus sion by the leader.
 Song
 Prayer
 Announcements by president. League benediction.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05

It takes additional energy and time to meet the patriotic demands which the unusual times are making upon us. Let us not forget that the Sun day school and other church work is also entitled to additional energy and time.
 From Sunday School Bulletin.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
From Sunday School Bulletin.

In the face of actual world shortage of sugar, the food administration has been able to hold the price down to ten cents per pound. During the Civil War the price of sugar went as high as thirty-five cents per pound.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05

Are you doing unto htat absent son or daughter as you would have them do unto you. Send them the Prescott Daily News, nothing will be appre- ciated more. Call 242.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
Corset Covers, soc.

Maintaining a reliable corset cover to sell at the old price of soc has proven quite a task. It seems really impossible, despite all our efforts, to locate anoth- CT shipment of these at the same price for the next few months requirements. How ever, while they last, soc. Main sock of a good quality has been used.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
'WHEATLESS AND MEATLESS

In France public eating places are forbidden to serve sugar at all, and the making of pastries, biscuits and candies is strictly prohibited. It is said that Russia fell not so much on account of the German influences in their midst as on account of lack of systematic organization in feeding her own people. If we are to emerge victorious in the world war, we should not run the risk of collapse on the part of anothcr of the allies, by selfish failure to save every pos sible bit of flour, sugar, butter, cheese, cream and the products of the hog. Wheatless and meatless days are indeed small sacrifice, and we will observe them and more when necessary, and not complain.
 From Sunday School Bulletin.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05

We have seven houses and lots for sale, including residence of J. E. Cox, also four room house with six acres of land. Autry & Ellis, Star Restaur- ant. If
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
Again We Mention These New Pink Corsets for the Slender Figure. at S1.OO

Such are the Expressions of satisfaction if misses and slen. der women who have come back for an extra one of these cor sets that it seems appropriate to pass the word along and ac. quaint you with the opinions of others. It is exceedingly light, made of light but firm coutil. and finished at the upper edge with an elastic.
 Also a model at $2.00 for the short, medium figure.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05
The New Season and
 ParaSOIS

A very large and varied col lection of the new parasol styles and to match all colors and the new plaid gingham ideas. And what may surprise you-the new styles are actu- ally reflected in many of the coverings used; and which is one of the reasons experts pre- dict an unusual popularity for the parasol.
 All manner of ideas, priced from $2.00 to $500.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-05

The following verse is being sung all over our land as a prayer. Tune "America:"
 God save our noble men, Send them safe home again;
 God save our men. Make them victorious,
 Patient and chivalrous; They are so dear to us,
 God save our men.
 From Sunday School Bulletin