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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

II will not be long before trail
tors will get all tlat is coming to
them, if congress passes a bin in
troduced by Senator Chamber
lain yesterday to bring all per-
sons charged with violation of the
espionage act under courtmar-
tial jurisdiction. Then, indeed, we
would see something doing in
front of The brick walls.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

The war aspect Of the Chicago
Daily News offers this interest
ing summary Of conditions in
northern France: "Just now Ger
many is like the small boy with
the bucksaW and the cord of
wood. When asked why he was
laboring in such mad haste he
replied that he wished to get
through before his saw got duh. :"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17
WASTE! WASTE!

people are urged to save money,
food, coal, gasoline, indeed, to
save everything, while increasing
prOductiveness to the limit, We
call attention to what We regard
as a shocking waste Of money,
time, labor and especially white
paper which is one Of the most
needed Of commodities.
We refer to the mass of printed
stuff that has been sent out in
furtherance Of the Liberty loan
campaign. As proof that it was
wholly unnecessary in our own
district, at least, we may point out
that Missoula county's allotment
was oversubscribed in three
hours, in what was to have been
a weeks campaign. 1t is idle, of
course, to say that this was due to
the great number of expensive
Autographs Of various kinds that
were posted ] Throughout the
cities. If this campaign had been
successful at the finish and only
after the most strenuous efforts,
there would probably be some
grounds for stating that it might
not have been won without This
so-called advertising. Or, on the
ether hand, ii the subscriptions
had come from a very great num-
Der OF people the argument would
have been offered that many Of
these might not have been ap-
prised Of the necessity of the
loan without having been bonn
barded by these printed appeals.
The fact that the loan was
Oversubscribed in three hours is
plima facie evidence that it would
have been entirely successful
without this sort Of campaign.
Now, as to another angle. The
reason advanced for flooding the
country, the show windows and
public walls with literature and
placards is that it was necessary
for the education of the people.
That argument, to our minds, is
utterly absurd. We have had two
previous loans, both precisely for
the same purpose as the last. If
our people have not been edncat-
ed as to the purposes Of this loan,
and the necessity for it, they are
hopelesSly ignorant and unpa-
riotic. The next loan will be for
the same purpose and We may
Well venture to inquire whether
all OF these arguments are to be
fehearsed III pamphlets and cir
culars for the benefit of lntclli-
gent people who know that the
country is at war and that the
money is needed and must be
had, if we are to win.
We entirely approve Of all
legitimate methods needed To
arouse war bond enthusiasm. We
commend the activity Of our local
committees in behalf Of this loan.
and IN organizing tn" various
movements for its success. Pub
lie meetings, Of course, should be
approved as well as the work of
the Four-Minute Men. The news
papers throughout the country
have cheerfully given their space
to urge the people to their duty
in this matter. All this is done
without waste, and it is all that
is necessary.
We would like to know how
many millions of dollars worth of
expensive posters have been used
in cities where the allOtments
have been put over within a few
days, or within three hours, as in
the case 0f Missonla county. Far
InaRc intelligence has been used
In Nc campaign for the sale of
Thrift Stamps where active Or
Gauisers have interested groups,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

II was Rufus Choatc who said
I'll join myself to no party that
does not follow the flag and keep
step to the music of the Union"
[That is What Mr.. ChOate would
repeat if he We're with us today
when Townley, Berger, Haywood
and other false gods are trying to
make rs think of everything but
winning the war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

The Huns went ahead few
blocks yesterday aud, of course,
will have that much farther to
travel on the return trip, the
schedule of which has not been
announced.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

One of our latler-day philoso-
piers says that man is a mistake
and woman an agreeable bIunder
Ihat dlsposes of everybody but
the Hun and we hope there will
not be enough left of him to card
indcX.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17
ENLARGE srockYARD.

Ogden. Utah.-The OGDEN Union
Stockyards company awarded con-
tract to c. ]. Humphirs for the build
ing of an additional 40 pens. ito be COW
cred. The work upon the nSw pens
will start soon. IL
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

Hlndcnbnrg is a great josher.
He may tell us that he will eat
his Christmas dinner in New
York, but we will not organize
a reception committee until GEN
'cral Pcrshing has met the, old
guy face in face.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17
Free Garden Seeds
fer Missoula Patriots.

Feeling patriotic?' =.
Yes"
Coin to plant a war garden?'
"Ye-s-s."
Want some more seeds"'
Yep! Sure,". @.ress $50 ..sls.-.z +.
Where are theys Chamber OF COM
merce. Ask d. d. Richards, secretary.
They're free"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

While discussing our wonder
full weather, please remember
that it was made especially for
early mornings in The garden.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

The German password will be
useful 10 Bolu Pasha when he
reaches the place where ice
water IS a luxury.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

school children and clubs. To
clog up the mails for weeks with
thousands of pieces of literature
for campaign that is being put
over as successfully as the pres
cnt Liberty loan, is, to our mind.
a most woeful waste of resources
that are vitality needed in other
places.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

White hating the Hun do not
forget t" swat the early fly that is
the Huns ally.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

If these partisan fights in the
senate continue, the country may
need an appropriation for mad
guards.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

If General Liaig keeps it up.
German Is likely to become the
universal language down in heck.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

There never were such novel neckties
Some of them look like n dish of corned
beef hash.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

ANY day We may hear that Hin
1"nburg has Il flat tire.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-17

Speaking of home rule. what's the
matter with the first baby?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
George Toney Gets So, 500.

George Toney has received the full
sum Of $500 and per cent inter-
est on this amount for four years,
which was the verdict given him In
his damage suit against the Upper
Iowa Power Co. for injuries receiv-
ed from their service wires num-
ber of years ago. A casualty COM
pany paid big part Of the verdict,
and his lawyers, Messrs. Hart and
Taylor, received a third Of the total
amount for their services George
is able to supervise work on the
farm he has resided on in late
years, and he has now bought a
farm of his own, having purchased
the former E. B. Jones place in Un-
ion Prairie township at a considera-
tion of $125Nan acre for 120 acres.
w. s. Hart bought remaining 40
acres Of the same farm.-Waukon
Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27

The board of supervisors have
been appointing road patrolmen for
Winneshiek, and a number have
been selected now. Their duty will
be to go over the roads after a rain
and have them dragged, besides
Keeping the eulverts open and any
bitches filled that might occur in
the roads. The county is going to
buy a number of small graders for
use by the patrolmen. The follow
ing have been appointed so far
Geo. Barth, Decorah and Locust
road.
Adolph l.. Johnson, Locust, Hes
per and Mabel road.
Henry Fisher, Decorah and Satire
road
Mons Tweet, Locust, Highland
vile and part of Locust-Newhouse
road.
Ed. Fretheim, part of Decorah
and Ridgeway road.
will Dinger, part of Decorah-Cres-
co Road
Elmer T. Tollefson, part of Decor
ah and Calmar road.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
FARM SHORTAGE
NOT so SERIOUS
reports Indicate Conditions Not so
Bad as Generally Reported.
CENSORS TAKERS FIND
HELP PLENTIFUL in SPOTS
Replies Of Many Investigators In.
definite and General i'm Reporting
Shortage of Farm Help-Men
Demanding $40 to $75,
Farmers Offering $40
to $50 Per Month.

Des Moines, March 21.-Iowa,s
farm labor shortage is not so serious
as has been claimed. This is the
opinion of State Labor Commissions
er A. L. Urick and his assistant,
George B. Albert, after receiving re-
plies from CSC seed corn census
takers
Seed corn census takers appoint
ed by Governor Harding in every
school district in the state were
asked to make inquiries as to the
need Of farm laborers. Out of 6S6
of these men who have sent in the
results of their inquiries Albert has
made an analysis of conditions.
Shortage of labor was reported by
69.3 per cent of those replying; 22.7
per cent report that there is no ad-
ditional help needed in their neigh
borhoods; per cent report an ac-
tual deficiency in the number Of
men to do the necessary farm work.
Of the 69.3 per cent who report
ed shortage of labor only about
one-forth gave any definite facts as
to shortage, the other three-fourths
being only general statements. The
draft was given by 1872 per cent of
those replying as to The cause of the
shortage. That the shortage of help
is so serious as to cut down the
acreage of corn is the claim of 10
per cent of those reporting a short
age.
"In many of these replies there is
nothing definite as to the shortage,
just a general complaint said AL
bert in commenting on the letters.
I'm some of the labor offices over
the state we have had applicants
for farm jobs this week which we
could not place.
In some localities men applying
for jobs on farms want from $40
to SIS per month wages whereas
the farmers are Offering from $40
to $50.
The state in cooperation with the
government has recently opened en-
ployment offices at Davenport, Wat
erloo and Sioux City
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Soldier Weds at Camp Dodge.

Yesterday afternoon at Camp
Dodge in Des Moines occurred the
marriage of Private Ben McGreevy
to Miss Sophia Nesheim. The cere-
mony took place at the Lutheran
Brotherhood building and was per-
formed by Rev. Scygren. The bride
is daughter of Mrs. A. o. Nesheim,
of Decorah, and for several years
past has been employed. at the Luth-
eran Publishing House. She has a
host of friends here and all join
with us in extending congratulations
and best wishes. Her soldoer hus-
band was formerly barber here in
the employ of VIM. Zigelmeier. The
bride is expected home tonight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
WEARING APPAREL
FOR BELCIANS
Bring i'm Any Apparel You Know
Will be of Use and Comfort
for% Sc Brave People.
ANYTHING L &, ,(NE OF
"a. yHING WANTED
A,ring In to Heaa u tiers i'm Bnild-
ing Formerly ,pied by
Miller's Econon.>d tore.

An appeal to the peoA of Viii
neshiek county has BEEN >Ade for
articles of wearing apparel for the
people of Belgium. Headquarters
have been opened in the bailding
formerly occnpied by Miller's Econ
omy Store, and the request Is made
foi our people to bring in any wear
ing apparel that you know will be
OF come use and comfort to t,ese
brave people--over there. This is
the darkest tragedy of the age and
ii is up to America to help and
help again-so at least some OF
these down trodden Belgians will
be clothed. Anything in the lire
of clothing for men, women and
children, as we'll as bed coverings,
will be gladly received Bring the
articles in 10 the Belgium Rehet
Headquarters which IS under the
eusplces OF TIE Red Cross. Don't
,eave the matter to your neighbors,
but look up some old clothes you
may have about the house and bring
them in, but be sure the clothes are
clean. This is imperative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Buy Egg Supply in Spring.

Spring and early summer is the
time to buy eggs for preserving for
next winter, according to the poul-
tryfhen at Iowa State College. Sta
tistics for the past ten years show
that during the last week in March
and the first week in April, prices
are lower than at any time during
the year. Infertife eggs keep better
than fertile eggs, however, and a
little later in the season, after the
rooster has been swatted, one is
more likely to get eggs that are in
fertile. Eggs put up in one part
water glass to nine parts water in
April or May will keep over August
or September. Waterglass may be
bought at any drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27

out for the sale of the third issue,
each district will be given it's aliot-
ment of the bonds. The district will
then make the state allotments; the
state will make the county allot-
ments; the counties will make the
township allotments; and the town
ships will make the individual allot-
ments. These will be based on
knowledge OF the individuals re-
sources. Each individual will then
be approached, and told what is ex-
pected of him. If he refuses, anoth-
er salesman may call on him. Then
in case of failure to buy, the county
or township chairman is likely to
make a call.
Cases where an unfair allotment
has been made, will, of course, arise,
and they will have to be settled on
their merits. But on the coming
drive, it is estimated that 20 per
SNht VI thO poPuiotiOh luuot DC COiO
That will mean an increase Of about
IL per cent over the last drive. 1t
does not mean that the statesmen
should have less patience in hand
ling actively disloyal or passively un-
loyal citizens; it does not mean they
should Immediately WELD club; it
does not mean they should overlook
any opportunity to make good citi-
zens as we'll as sell bonds.
But the days when Uncle Sam
should have to beg for loans, has
passed. This war is a grim busi-
ness. The time for some real sacri-
fees has come, and they can't be
lodged by the selfish and the indif-
ferent. Every man who lodges his
duty, makes the duty of the actively
loyal man so much the heavier. The
bonds are going to be sold. They
must be sold.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Wheatman Street Commissioner.

Mayor e. j. Hook appointed Rob-
ert Wheatman street commissioner.
yesterday, and he is now on the job,
and the work of cleaning the
streets is going on in good shape.
Last Sunday the dust was almost
unbearable. Naturally people kicked
about it, but it must be remembered
the last week or two has been un-
usual weather for March. 1t is not
an easy matter to clean off the
pavement when it is frozen. The
work started in good shape this
week and the streets are beginning
to look fine. The sprinkler was out
and the dust was held down for the
past few days in good shape. The
dirt streets about the city have been
dragged, and they will be put in
good shape as rapidly as possible
from now on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
The Wealth of Every Person viii be
Ascertained And He Will be
Asked to Buy Accordingly
CHAIRMAN ALGYER HAS
MADE UP HIS COMMITTEES
Township and Vice Chairman Have
Been Getting Their Instruc-
tions Past Few Days, and
Systematic Drive
Will be
Made

The third Liberty loan, to open
April s, will be for $3,Ov. 900, 0 90
and interest and all oversubscrip-
tions al Az per cent. Bonds of
the first loan, bearing 31a per cent
interest, and of the second loan at
four, may be converted into the
new bonds, but those of the third
>loan will not be convertible into
any future issue.
For the next loan cards will be
furnished the solicitors, samples of
which are printed below. The cards
will be used for getting the actual
worth of every person and they
will be expected to subscribe for
bonds in proportion to their wealth.
The big drive will be run on the
plan that your share lis fair. In
some counties slackers courts have
been organized, and people, who 1t
lis known are not doing their duty in
buying bonds will be brought be-
fore the court and given an oppor-
tunity to tell why. The cards will
be placed on file with the county
chairman for use in future liberty
loan campaigns.
Chairman Algyer of this county
has his committees all selected and
they will start out next week on the
drive.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Passed Away in New Mexico.

Roy McGregor passed away in
New Mexico a week ago last Sunday.
The deceased and his wife and
daughter had been living there for a
year past, going there for his
health. His wife will be remem-
bered as Miss Nellie Headington,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
neadington, of this city. They were
married in Fargo about eight years
ago, and have one child, a daugh-
ter about five years of age. The
funeral services and burial were
held in New Mexico. The sympa-
thy of many friends here is extend
ed to the bereaved wife and daugh-
in their loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
81 Years in Business.

Fred J. Rosenthal will celebrate
his thirty-first year in business next
4 riday, March 20, and will put on
a big anniversary sale, quoting spe-
cial low prices for two days Marci
20 and 30th. Mr.. Rosenthal is one
of our pioneer merchants and has
always enjoyed fine trade, which
has been given to him by his square
dealing and giving the public first
class goods. For his anniversary
he will have many special things
on sale at reduced prices. His big
ad on another page of this issue
gives some of the specials he will
offer his customers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Another Red Cross shipment.

This morning Mrs. E. J, Curtin
was busy getting out another Red
Cross shipment sent this morning
to headquarters, consisting of 2o5
sweaters, 130 pairs socks and l65
pairs of wristlets. Just week ago
another big shipment was made. so
1t shows that Winneshiek county is
certainly doing wonders in Red
Cross work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Lance Brock Dead.

Mrs. A. l.. Abbey received the
sad news Friday by telegram of
the death of her son Lance Brock
at Butte, Mont. The telegram stat
ed that he had dropped dead. The
deceased was born in Decorah June
l6, 1888, and was in his 34th year.
For number of years past he has
lived in the west. The funeral SER
vices were held in Butte. The
sympathy of many friends is extend
ed to Mrs. Abbey in her bereave-
ment
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Hair Cuts win Cost More.

The man who wants his hair
trimmed up April first will have to
add 10 cents to the usual 25 cent
piece he has been paying since the
days of old. After April first the
Decorah BARRIERS will charge 80
cents to trim the locks OF the men
folks. and it doesn't make any diff
terence about the color or quantity
OF the locks. Too bad a fellow
can't lay in a supply of choice cuts
before April 1st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Deplorable Accident Near Calmar.

DcpIOraDle hcCluenU wear Sdluiur.
A most deplorable accident occur
red Sunday afternoon just west of
town. Several Calmar boys were
out at j. Sobolik's. A freight train
was coming up the hill from Fort
Atkinson, and the boys decided to
board it and ride to Calmar. They
were warned not to do it but made
attempts any way. One got on, but
frank Chlan lost his hold in try
ing to board a tank car and fell, the
cars passing over one leg. The
trainmen backed up the train and
took the unfortunate lad to Calmar
where he got prompt surgical atten-
ZION. Besides the crushed leg he
was otherwise bruised somewhat.
The leg was amputated above the
knee by Doctors Hennessy and Hor-
ton The boy is about 10 years old
and was employed in the Miller
Wagon factor. He is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Matt Chlan.-Calmar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Martin Peterson, Winneshiek COun-
ty Soldier, Writes About Army
Life, and Thinks Winneshiek
Citizens Are Doing Fine
Work.
ENJOYS PUBLIC OPINION
AT CAMP EVERY WEEK
Had Snow at Jacksonville, Florida
This Year Which Was First
Snow Recorded in
Twenty-Five
Years.
Camp Merritt, n. j.
March 16, 1918.

Editor Public Opinion.
Dear Sir:
/ was more than pleased to re-
ceive your splendid paper the other
day. Owing to my travels prior to
my enlistment l have not subscrib-
ed to your paper. However, | can
praise your paper very highly, as
it gives me a homelike inspira-
tion and brings me in touch $50 to
speak with home folks, and ac-
quaintances. That you may know
something of my whereabouts and
few items of army life in general
that may be of interest l am TAX
ing the liberty to send short let
ter. 1 enlisted, on Dec. 18th at FIT.
Ogelthorp, Ga. / spent few pleas
ant days in that camp. Among the
many interesting happenings and
daily routine of army life and which
is such contrast to civilian life is
the perfect machine like method in
which things are carried out, in per-
feet harmony amid the great task
that we have confronting us. At this
time, one that we have set out to
do and to keep on doing until it has
accomplished the end to this aim
which we have in view. / left Ft.
FOgelthorp, Ca, on Dec. 18th for
Jacksonville, Fla, we arrived at
Camp Johnston ON Dee. IS We
found the weather very tisagreeable,
there was a snow storm a couple OF
days after we arrived. They told
us it was the first time it had snow
ed in that part of the country in 25
years. We did not get to see very
much of the country around there,
although we stayed there two weeks.
We were glad when we got orders to
leave for we were anxious to get
to our destination. We left Camp
Johnston on Jan. 1st and travelled
continually until we arrived at Camp
I
Merritt, n. j. on Jan. 5th. There
are many items of interest in this
camp that I could mention, which
the soldiers highly appreciate. The
big Y. M. C. A. auditorium furnish
es entertainments each evening. We
have also had the pleasure of hear
ing many noted speakers, among
them former president Theo. Roose-
velt Last week we had the pleas
ure of hearing Miss Marguerite Will
son, soprano, the daughter of our
president. l have not had the op-
portunity to meet any of the boys
from Winneshiek county yet. no
tice by your paper that there are
considerable number of my form
er friends that have answered the
call to the colors. l note with In
terest the systematic way In which
the Winneshiek county citizens are
cooperating to help win the war.
want to state in conclusion that
your paper Is one that the Winnie
shiek county soldiers and others, as
we'll, looks forward too, to get the
latest news of interest. l am
Yours respectfully,
MARTIN PETERSON,
Camp. @. M
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-03-27
Big Parade Monday Night.

Monday night big patriotic par
ade took place in Decorah, when
news of the allies victory over the
Germans reached Decorah The drum
corps got out and was led by Major
l.. l.. Caldwell and some 200 men
and women paraded Water street
for an hour or more, and believe
us the Huns were scored right and
left by every one in the parade, and
If there were any Pro-Germans
about nobody heard peep out of
them. If there had of been the
second peep would have been a
mighty feeble one.