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The Newark journal., 1918-12-12

required 70 take part and
make a sacrifice as in this war.
There has never been a war
in which the services of wo-
men and even young children
have been so important. And
there has never been war IN
which the hatred of cruelty
and the eagerness to succor
the victims Of cruelty were so
passionately reused.
The American Red Cross is
the agency through which the
universal longing finds prac-
teal expression. Now let the
expression be as universal as
the longing Let every Ameri-
can join the Red Cross and by
Joining it contribute the price
of his subscription to the alleV-
iation of the miseries that the
war has wrought in France
and Belgium and Italy and Ser
bia and America.
The year 1919 will be the
year in which the American
Red Cross will reach the high
est point in its achievement,
the year in which the need for
its ministering will be most
overwhelming. 1t can meet
the need only if it enters the
new year with the whole ma
ton actively supporting its
work. Therefore, at the Red
Cross Christmas Roll Cal. let
everyone answer, Here p
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12
RED CROSS XMAS
Christmas Drive for Member.
ship Will Start Soon

1t isthe desire of the govern
ment that every American,
man, woman and child, shall
be enrolled by Christmas in
the Red Cross. The idea of
universal membership in the
society that has for its aim the
work of restoration, of healing
of aid to the wounded, the
homeless, the afflicted, sh uld
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12
Good News For
Christmas Shoppers

With the closing of the war
and the rapid maturing of the
plans for rehabilitation OF the
American army, the necessity
for conserving the labor sup
ply for war work has ceased to
exist. With it has passed the
need for refraining from pur-
chasing largely diversified
list of articles the demand for
which in time of war would
have interfered with the use of
laborers for important war in
dustries.
AS consequence of the new
order of things, @. D. Clark
son of the National Council of
Defense, has issued state
ment in which he points out
the fact that curtailment of
Christmas buying is no longer
necessary as a war measure,
He also advocates a rapid re-
turn to pre-war buying in or
der to restore normal business
conditions as quickly as posi-
BILE.
The revocation of the previ-
Gus request for a curtailment
of buying comes at a most OPP
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12
GOVERNMENT WILL
BUY CASTOR BEANS

Captain j. E. Andersen Of
the aviation division of the
United States army will be in
independence county Friday
and Saturday December q
and % to receive castor beans
grown under government cen
tract by the farmers of this
county. All parties who have
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12

IN = =, =
SeaSoi' 10 s''e 'i'''o u az
Wheh men, women anu ehlia-
rem like to buy IN order that
they may give. They like to
olive because by giving, they
h,.;nc iov - others Some oer.
80 =, . ;,
SUNS a '0's y ei' : nv
others, and some are aole 70
give very little; but all like to
have some part in the general
sending of gifts at Christmas
4:,,,o
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12
TAKENZUP

One light yellow mare mule,
about six years old, sixteen
hands high. Taken up Nov. B,
at Fruits Mill on Black river.
Owner can get same by proper
indentification and paying all
costs in the case. E. NJ. FRYE.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12

castor beans should bear this
in mind and be ready to ship
their product when Captain
Anderson arrives.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12

The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TIVE BROM0 QUININE (Tabets) can be taken
by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing
in the head E.W. GROVES signature on box. SOC.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-12

appeal strongly to Americans.
There has never been war
in which every citizen was so
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
The Cost to Germany.

In figuring the cost Of the war
to America and the allies-both in
carrying it on and in recovering
from 1.-THE mind is sometimes
appalled, at the magnitude of the
financial sum involved. But IL this
appears large to us of the allied ma
lions, what must their budgets for
similar expenses seem to the Ger
man people? Here is thel way the
Financial World of New York figures
the cost to Germany thus far:
Dead, 100000; wounded, 400
900; permanently disabled and a
charge upon the state, 100000.
Interest bearing war debt, $685.
400, 100000.
Commerce absolutely destroyed,
81 per cent of tonnage captured or
interned
A permanent annual bond in
terest payment of $4,000, 900, 900;
pension roll annually. $750,000,-
000;. civil administration. $780,
total, $4,000, 100000.
Income of German people before
the war, S11,0e0, 100000 annually.
Cost of after consequences of the
war to German people nearly 40
per cent Of their annual income.
In return for which, what have
the Germans won? The contempt of
the civilized world; the knowledge
that they are not the best fighters;
the conviction that their form of
government is a failure; thn certain
ty that their rulers are inefficient;
the assurance that it will take 100
years to live down their barbarism
and it's worldwide effects. A pretty
large sum to pay for things which
turn sour in the mouth even as they
are tasted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Miss Nellie Jewell Waiting Cali.

Last Thursday Miss nellie Jewell
arrived home from Portland, Ore.
where she had been since last June
attending Reed college where she
completed course given there for
reconstruction aides. She finished
her work Sept. a. Miss Jewell was
one OF so out of 1S7 who was re-
commended fos foreign service.
Her application has been sent in and
she is now waiting for her call to
France Her work differs somewhat
from Red Cross work, as it will be
along the work of looking after in
jured soldiers who are in hospitals
recovering from injuries. 1t is very
important work and Miss Jewell Is
certainly most capable in every way
to perform it with the highest degree
OF satisfaction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Tells How Influenza Feels.

George Lyman, deputy state in
surance commissioner, returned to
his desk Friday after having been
confined to his home for ten days
with an attack of Spanish influenza.
Lyman was one Of the first in
fiuenza patients in Des Moines and
| he gives vivid description of the
malady in the Des Moines Register
Its fierce" he says. First you are
seized with violent chill until you
feel like the fellows in the frigid
region described in Dante's celebra-
ted comedy. This condition is sue
ceeded by a fever, still remindful of
Dante but at the other extreme of
the locality described by him. In
addition to this your head could
ache no more if it were being
punctured by the red hot darts OF
Dante's pleasing little imps, and
every time you sneeze, which you do
at five minute intervals, you feel
sure that the top of your dome is
coming off. oh, believe me, it's
fierce"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
GUY YARWOOD
over THERE
Son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Yarwood
Writes His Parents From some
where i'm France
BEEN WORKING ON
A BIG FRENCH 155
A Huge Cannon That Shoots n Shell
Little Better Than Six Inches
Across
Somewhere in France
Aug. Is, 1918
Dear Folks:

Dear Folks:
+ Well l guess I'd better write you
"a few lines again as l have a little
time, it being Sunday.
Everything is going fine and were
ready to leave again anytime for
Somewhere" and it may be in Ger
many before the 1881 gets through.
Have been drilling pretty steady
lately and a person feels it, You
know how it goes when you never
rode horseback and ride every day.
II know / realize it at least.
i was assigned to the drivers
squad, but / guess l was too good
for that so yesterday they took me
out working the French 155, which
which is cannon that shoots shell
a little better than inches across.
Believe me it makes persons ears
ring too.
Would rather have been horse
man tho.
Have not been paid or received
any mail as yet and don't expect to
for some time yet. The way We
moved around l don't see how they
could keep track of us so as to for
ward our mail at all
Well suppose you are about thru
stacking by now and maybe are
threshing some out of the shock, etc.
For my part they can end this war
as soon as they please and I'll go
back with out having the honor Of
being at the front, but am afraid
they won't comply with my wishes
SO will have to make the Germans
do so.
Have written to Leo Payne couple
of times, but haven't heard from him.
Can't write to Irwin Petit as he
was lost sheep the same as the
rest of us, so don't know where he
Is.
l don't know much to write only
that the "Yanks' sure are making a
good showing and we don't mean to
lower their standard when we go up
either.
Must close and if this finds you as
well as / am, you are certainly o. K.
Your loving son,
Pvt. GUY r. YARWOOD.
Bait. F. 123d Heavy Field Artillery.
Somewhere in France.
Am. Elk. Forces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

The War Department has request
ed the boys and girls clubs Of the
country to help collect fruit pits and
nut shells, the carbon in which ia
used in making gas masks. Each
member should try to furnish at least
200 peach pits CIR pounds of shells
enough material for one mask.
Since more and better carbon, is Sc
cured from the pits of peaches,
prunes, and plums than from other
sources, boys and girls should make
it their special business to see that
every home in their community saves
the pits of these fruits. They should
also visit comm unity and commercial
canneries, hotels, restaurants and
bakeries. In addition seeds should
be collected from dates and olives,
and shells and while nuts be saved
from hickory nuts, butternuts,
English and native walnuts and
hazelnuts. The material may be de-
livered to the local Red Cross head
quarters, which are acting as central
stations for collecting and shipping
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Why We Save Paper.

Germany introduced poison gas
in warfare. The allies perfected
it. Both the Germans and allies
are using it generally. But the
gas the allies use is a more deadly
poison. In this instance the Hun
is getting the principal back with
interest.
Sulpher is one of TIE important
elements in the manufacture of gas.
Sulpher is also an ingredient which
enters into the manufacture of
paper. Sulpher production in the
United States is limited. There are
but two mines, one in Louisiana and
the other in Texas.
There is not enough sulpher pro-
duced here to manufacture all the
poison gas We need to meet and
discount the Hun If consumption g
not limited.
That is why we must save paper!
A year ago the public schools par
ticipated in a campaign of paper
saving that Melted thousands OF dol
lars for war purposes. 1t is vastly
more important now to save paper
because of the conspicuous part its
chief ingredient is playing in the
war with Germany. NEWSPAPERS
are limiting their size in order to
make this precious saving.
Schools should begin the organi-
cation of paper saving clubs. The
various societies could be Won
derful help In similar campaigns
Not a scrap of paper, If 1t is nc
larger than mans hand, should
be wasted. Here is an opportunity
where all can help from the Oldest
to the youngest member OF the
family.
Save that scrap of paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Horse Went to Poor Farm

A peculiar coincidence happened
at the county home Friday night. A
hay gelding weighing about lltO
pounds and around ten or twelve
wears came to the poor farm some
time during the night. The animal
got into the barn, a door on the main
floor being open, but unfortunately
for the poor animal trap door in
the floor was open and he fell
through to the basement, distance
of about to 10 feet. He was
fatally injured and died Saturday
forenoon. He was discovered by
Steward Gross early Saturday morn
ing. The horse was strange one to
Mr.. Gross, and he did considerable
talephoning to find out froni people
in the neighborhood If they lost. a
horse. The animal had ne bride,
halter or strap of any kind on Mr..
Gross notified Sheriff Ellingson about
1.-THE affair, and after getting witness
SEES to show how the animal lost its
life it was buried
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Age No Bar m Germany.

A recruiting officer in Germany
determined that no prospective sol
der should elude him. One man said
he was too old, but the officer re-
piled: "von Hindenburg is ~ and
he's in. Get q gun"
Another man with one arm came
up to claim exemption and the officer
said: 1.-The kaiser's in. Get gun
Finally a woman brought her half
witted son, and the officer said: mo
matter; the crown prince is in. Get
"a gum"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Woodman Rally Tonight.

Hon. j. Harris, of Chicago, nation
al lecturer of the Woodmen, will
speak on Woodcraft at the Woodman
hall in DEBORAH this Wednesday
evening at 8:15 o'clock. Slides Of
the Woodman Sanitarium, at Wood
man, Colorado, will be shown and
Hon. l.. o. Cross, state deputy will
explain each slide. The Woodinan
hall is over Schimming's drug store,
and the meeting is free to all
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
LIEUT.. WHALEN WRITES.
Sends Short Letter to Father Hogan
From Somewhere in France.
Somewhere in France

Somewhere in France
Sept. Is, 1918
Dear Father:-Well we are on the
move again. Travelled all day yes
terday and will move again today.
1t is wonderful sight to see sol
diers everywhere. They make an
excellent appearance. EVERYTHING
is fine. Meals are all right, but it
rains great deal. We saw a
beautiful stretch of country yester-
day OF course would like to tell
you many things / see and hear but
am not at liberty to do so. How is
everything? l haven't received any
mail since left and | have Travelled
quite bit. When you write tell me
all the news. With very best wishes,
/ am
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Have You Paid Your Sub ,cription?

During the past week a great MANI
of our subscribers have been in and
advanced their subscriptions 10 Pub
lie Opinion. The yellow tag Oh your
paper will tell you where your sub
scription is paid to. IT was impos-
sible to change the dates OF all who
have just recently paid for this week
but the dates will be changed just
as rapidly as we can get to them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Free speech.

Plain speech is one of the charac-
teristics of the wild and woody west.
lit isn't always carefully cultivated,
but it is genuinely American. Here
is an example:
use only one level teaspoonful
in your coffee. Don't be U-boat
stir like hell, for we don't mind the
noise"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

Now is the time to bring in
your broken windows and have them
replaced before cold weather sets in
and before the price of glass gets
higher. H. A. Prastmark. 39-2-w.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Evidently Napoleon Had EN- Too.

Trere's nothing to equal the yam
kee sense of humor. One OF the
boys in the trenches, who mas
evidently been greatly troubled py
Coolies" says he knows now why
the pictures of Napoleon alwaysshow
him with his hand inside his shirt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

A large shipment of new wall
paper just in at Prastmark's.
~. 39-2w.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
This 4 What Happens.

Eager Lady-But what IL your en-
CINE stops in the air-what hap
mems? Can't you get down?
Aviator just what "appens
mum. There's two Germans up
over in France now with their 81
gines stopped. They c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

" The Government says subscriptions to newspapers
must be paid up date Have you paid yours? Ii not
send in your subscription at once We must obey the
governments ruling and ask all to settle Immediately.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02
Technically Speaking.

The boy who whistles Keep the
Home Fires Burning" the loudest
isn't always the one who takes care
Of the furnace, says the Peila chroni-
ic1a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

Very sincerely,
Chaplain JAMES l.. WHALEN
339 F. A. A. e. F.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

Subscribers will confer a favor upon
us by notifying us at once OF fail
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-10-02

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek County
brides who remain in the county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-28

vice and stated that she was CRATE
full at having had the opportunity to
witness this demonstration and
wished the company success in the
future in providing means OF safety
for ayiators.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-28

Charles Gaylor, ]. A. Davis r. l..
Nayiicld, W. c. Peden, 7. {. Rob
crts. R. NJ. Culwell, Charles Har-
ris. ]. s. lMooW Buster r. l..
Mathews, John Kelly i. B. Conrad,
C.ud Monroe, W. c. Smith.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-28

raised, but she makes no charge for
her services.
Miss Agnes NeStor of Chicago
will represent the women OF the
nation on the national war labor
board, which has just been created
by Secretary OF Labor William B.
Wilson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-28

Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCul-
loch, who is the first woman to re-
ccive appointment as a master in
chaucery in Chicago, is a noted
woman lawyer, and suffrage worker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-28

Miss Anna c. Garrett, superin-
tendent of the Frankford Hospital
of Philadelphia, has gone to Italy to
instruct volunteer Red Cross work
ers in nursing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-28
WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

Miss Ruth Mccall, Oldest daugh-
ter of the governor of Massachu-
setts, has chosen for her life work
architecture and landscape architec-
ture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
SUNNYSIDE

F. B. Thompson, l.. w. Thompson
and Lawrance Sexton left for a mo-
tor trip to Colorado.
Mrs. Henry Klover and son, Clyde.
are spending the week at Benuing-
ton,
Edith Fink spent Sunday at Fort
Riley.
Mrs. Bessie CulIing and children
of Talmage spent the weekend at
the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Eckley.
Mrs. Webb Copeland and son, Roy,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook. at Bockeye.
A large number from here attend
ed the fair last week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Carpenter spent
Sunday at Geo. Westover's.
c. Eckley and son, William. went
to Camp Funston Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
NORTHWEST DICKINSON

Mr.. and Mrs r. f. Moore visitec
In Clay county Thursday
Charles Lyon left last Tuesday fol
a trip out west
Mr.. and Mrs. F Drenner moved to
Chapman last Wednesday
Miss Mary Schwab visited at the
w r. Thomas home Saturday night
and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Mcdonald and fam
lily visited Mr. and Mrs Tom Dob
bins in Abilene Wednesday and
Thursday and attended the fair
Miss Adele Hill visited at her
home last week.
Mrs Shirley Dyer from Oklahoma
City is visiting her brother and sis
ter. George Shafer and Mrs. w r.
Thomas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
ABILENE ROUTE 1

The Ladies Missionary society of
Cheever church will meet with Mrs
Mcintyre Wednesday. October 8, all
day.
Revival meetings will beheId at
the Buckeye church for two weeks.
Sunday school and preaching will
be in the afternoon at Cheever, be-
ginning on October at the usual
time.
Farmers are about all through
sowing wheat
Mrs. Aumack has been visiting in
Jewell county for two weeks.
News has been received that
George Grigg will leave Camp Fun
ston at once
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
DETROIT

Ross TiIton of Portland, Ore. wa
here. visiting her uncle. C. C. Tilton
SNixs Obermyer OF Pittsburg. Pa.
stopped o to visit her friend. Mrs
George Slider. on her way to Wyo.
ming.
Don't fall to attend the Red Cross
sale at Detroit Saturday. October 5
at 1870 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Grove
visited at the o. ]. Benson home last
week.
Mrs. C. C. Tilton left Tuesday of
last week for Des Moines, Iowa. to
visit a daughter. C. C. Tilton went
as far as Kansas City with her.
Ammon Hawk and Howard Thack-
er we're up from Camp Funston over
Mr.. and Mrs Amos Bistline and
Rev. Mr. King attended the U. B.
conference at wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
KEYSTONE

Mrs. McBeth, Miss Pearl and Mrs
Scott Gomel spent Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Jim Gomel.
Mrs. Ben Neaderhiser spent Thurs
day with her mother. Mrs. Mead.
hiser.
Alta and Elmer Broadfoot and
cousin, Mary Broadfoot, spent last
Thursday evening at the McBeth
home.
Mrs. John Neaderhiser spent last
Thursday with her mother, Mrs.
John Trott.
Mrs. Daniel Carblania of Hutchin-
son called at the home of Ben Mead
erihser Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Dan McBeth and Marie are
spending the weekend with her
mother, Mrs Jen Cole.
Alta and Mary Broadfoot spent
Friday evening at the Botz home.
The house on the viii Botz farm
is being remodeled this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
HERE AND THERE

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gish of Abilene
spent Sunday at the home of Guy
Lair.
Lawrence Stone is spendig a few
days with c. e. Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joyce of Industry
spent Saturday evening at ]. Fl. Car
rolls home
Mrs. Clyde Hinkle visited ut A.
Hinkle's home last week.
Mr.. ad Mrs. John Coffenbenger
drove to Camp Funston.
Ora Lair and family spent Sunday
in Abilene visiting Mrs. Lahrs par
ents.
A. Hinkle and family visited at
Solomon Sunday.
A. H. Hougland and family of
White City and w. McNeal ana fam
fly of Sterling, both formerly of this
were up attending the fair
last week.
Mrs. Fred Rose is quite sick with
the grippe.
Miss frankie Nyfeler of Hiawatha
visited at Hinkle's and John Coifen-
berger's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs r. E. Stone spent
Sunday at the home of Hugh Tilton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-03
NEWS CORNER

Mrs Holden went to Hope SUNDAY
TO see her great grand daughter ant
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Rowland.
Miss Bertha Lesher and Fred
Lesher spent Sunday afternoon al
the home of Mrs. Cradle.
Mr. and Mrs Madden called on
Mr.. and Mrs A. v. Deyilbiss Sunday
Mrs Robb, mother of Mrs. Atkin-
son, came Sunday to spend few
weeks with her daughter.
Mrs Grin Atkinson was called to
her husbands bedside In New Mex
ico Thursday.
J. w. Yonally spent Sunday fore
noon with Albert Devilbiss.