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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-26
LIEUT.. ", B. HELLER
FLYING ATFT,SILL, OKLA
Former High School Teacher Sends
Newsy Letter to DEBORAH
Friends About Life at
FOHI Sill
FINISHED FLYING COURSE
ON LAST SATURDAY
Machine Caught on Fire 1900 Feet
inNAir But They Landed Safely
IN a Cotton Field
Aerial Observers School
FIT. Sill, Okla.
June 6, 1918.


Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Slocum,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Dear Friends: This being a Sum
day morning and finishing a Public
Opinion telling of Anton Bernatz'
death all reminded me of DEBORAH;
how l used to get the best chocolate
matted milk in the world often
about this time Sunday morning,
hence l will write to you. About
all l hear from DEBORAH is the
Public Opinion which Jack Nc
Andrews kindly sends. Any word
TO an isolated soldier is appreciated
so much.
Iowa and Wisconsin have surely
had their share of the use of the
meat wagon in Europe.
at last as you see by my address
above l got out OF stagnant Camp
Dodge. Was sent here April 22nd
for the most interesting work
ever saw or partook of. Next
Saturday l finish an eight weeks
course, training me for an aerial
observer and machine gunner. Then
l go to Mt. Clemens, Mich. or San
Diego, Cal, (probably) for a four
weeks more advanced course in ma
chine gunnery from pursuit or
acrobatic planes-fring at little toy
(circus) balloons at 500 to 5000
foot altitude from loops, tail spires,
sideSlips, wingovers, etc. If l pass
i: high will be sent to school
here or in France to learn plotting
my own ship and aerial acrobacy,
which is my ambition to the utmost.
Then will be in the highest cast OF
the air service, which as you know
is the highest caste in the army.
My description and narration are
crude so 1 refer you to Wright's
& Cobb's articles in the Saturday
Evening Post, particularly June 10.
We consider them o. X.
Personally will add that it was
my life's greatest experience and
my happiest moment when l stepped
into the ship for the first flight
and the hour and half duration
of it. Seems common now unless
doing something special in the air,
which we do every time we get far
enough away from the airdrome
that we can't be seen.
Nature has been good to me as
far as physique goes, as l have no
trouble whatsoever at high attitudes
as many do nor with my ears in
descending rapidly (thanks to DR..
Swezey,) nor in seasickness. AS
to the latter l was anxious to know
what effect it would produce, as l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-26

chance or better, and we were re-
minded on returning to the field
that it served US right, as we had
lit three cigarettes on match be-
fore going up and it was the 18th
of the month and had problem 1S.
But we claimed that all that was
good luck. So from now on ! call
10, black cats, spiders and Fridays
lucky. Well / am real busy and
terribly hot so will cease this
drool. Want you all to hope get
across soon. If l can will go to De-
corah to see my friends there be-
fore crossing, but rather doubt
time to do it. Reckon you all are
too busy to write, but if not, write
the boys across and then remember
WILSON B. HELLER.
----O---
-RemembH to attend the big
dance at Haugen's hall, on July 4.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-26

Mems and Young mems smart
two piece suits of fine wooden fab
RIGS, stylish and comfortable, $3.50
to $500. S. LARSEN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
H0BSON SAYS COUNCIL
So MAY BE FORCED TO ACT
Duf Council Prefers to Take IN Char
ter Change Propositions One
ut t'imc.

Commissioner Graham Is. Hobson OF
Inc Administrative Board. who spon-
sored tho City Hall petition" declared
yesterday the Council would not be
permitted TO allow tho resolution call
ing special election 10 die and ihrt
mandamus proceedings would be
brought TO force the Council TO act nm
less some steps were taken specdi.v.
tie said the petition was no, only
signed By 70 per cent Of the qualified
voters. but by Il majority o. the clc,.-
torate.
Since The Council had delayed action
on the petition and the election could
not now be held in connection with ihc
general election in June, Nj uobson
declared he would nsht any uovclnon,
10 nave the matter considered by The
voters in the August primary. when
Chairman John llirschberE and Capt+ir,
Carlton Mccarthy. members Of tn.
board. will come up for recollection.
Members OF the Council declared yc*-
terday that they simply sought 10 sim
plify matters. Many believed tina, on.
election was sufficient for charter
changes and believed that the ColnciY.
plan, which VAS approved by the CEN
Gral Assembly and becomes = law +,
the next few weeks and the chief fen
ture OF which is the abolition OF no
Administrative Board. should he voted
upon first They want each plan di,.
posed Of separately. II the C0Yncii,.
plan Is rejected by the electorate m.
voters VIII have shown that thcv d,
not desire Il change In the muui,i,,.,
government and no other election v II
be necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
APPEALS ALLOWED
Supreme Court OF Appeals VIII Con
ntruc VIII Of John l..
ntNcy.

Appeal and supcrsedcas. with bond
of $1,000. were allowed by Judge Rob
ert Il. Prcntis in the Suprrwe UT
of Appeals of Virginia yesterday on
petition OF c. d. Taliafcrro and g. ".
Wallace from "a decree of the Circuit
Court OF Prince William County, en-
tered in February. 1918, IN the suit of
Charles II. Emery against the petition
crs. By the decree appealed from. con-
tract relative TO the exchange OF real
estate was adjudgcd to be specifically
enforced. Attorneys 70: the petition
crs were +. w. Coleman and {. l.. Nicoi
An appeal. bond $500. was allowed
by Judge Martin i. BurkS on the pc
tition OF Mary +. Compton. ct ais from
decree of the Circuit Court of Fair
fax County. rendered at the May term.
1917. in favor of John s. Barbour and
the Virginia Trust Company, AS exec
utorS OF the estate OF John T.. RiXcv.
ct ais. defendants. The original bill
of complaints was based on a question
raised by the construction and inter
probation of certain clauses In the viii
Of John +. RiXey. Joseph f. Moore
was attorney for the petitioners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
STEPS TO PUT ALI.
IDLERS no ACTIVE WOHi<

Probably the FIRST step to bc taken
viii be towards putting 10 work all
idlcrs. II they will not work 1t is suS
Ecstcd that such men he placed in jail.
and proba bly, r.Vcn terms on the roads
of the state. The labor commission is
prepared TO issue posters calling upon
all men 10 help the government win
the war by going TO work. Where
existing ordinances are not drastic
enough to meet the situation. the COM
mission proposes to enlist the aid of
cities and towns TO have tho proper
measures passed under which loafcrs
may hc put in jail.
Members or tho Council OF Defense
were highly Eratincd at the success of
their efforts TO secure 200 farm tractors
for Virginia from Henry Ford and Son.
of Dearborn. Mich. These tractors arc
not TO be put on the general market
this year. the first 5000 manufactured
having been pledged by Mr.. Ford to
tho British government. and later allot-
ments have been mad" 20 Canada and
TO various states. Virginia is the fifth
state TO secure for it's farmers "a supply
OF these aids to agriculture which 1t
is expected wiil go a long way toward
meeting the labor shortage. now the
most pressing problem on the farms OF
this state.
Through tho aid of the National
Council OF Defense the Virginia Coun-
Gil has been given preferential ship
mcnt on these tractors. which will
come through at once notwithstanding
certain freight cmbargocs. Colonel
Julien X. Hill, formerly chief of staff
10 Governor Stuart, has offered the free
services OF the Universal Motor Com
pany, Of which he is secrctary-treas-
urer, as distributors. and the offer has
been accepted. All orders for these
tractors. which arc TO be sold to Vir-
Ein!a farmers at cost, must he passed
upon by Secretary OF Agriculture. Koin-
cr who Will cndcavor TO nllot the ship
mcnt OF goo fairly over the state. pre-
ference to he given to those who will
undertake 10 pillow for entire communi-
ties
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08

rota, whit. and colo-cd ;.s.77o, sis9a. %
SCHOOL SPEAKING CONTEST
Certificates Arc Awarded nt Bellevue
Junior High school In Wnr
Saving Campaign.

\ junior four-minutc war savings
speaking contest was held in the audi
torium OF Bellevue Junior High Schoo!
Yesterday morning at ? o'clock. There
were fifteen pupils who participated in
the contest as follows:
-Four from the ca gradr-Thclma
Kcene. Minnie Kaufman. Elsie Hard
ing. Arthur cherry; four from the GE
grade Beatrice Roberts. Edith Stage
Thclna Temple. Viola Stewart; Two
from tho "a gradr--Andrcw James
James Reed: three from tho rs grade
Ruth Campbell. Louise MiGlo. Percival
smith; ono from IA eradc-Elizabcth
Gavin; ono from the lB grade. Mel
willie Davis.
These speeches were prepared as a
part OF tho English work of the school!
committee OF three teachers acted
as ! judged and certificates were
awarded 10 the best speakers from ca ch
grade: Arthur Cherry won the certifi-
hcate for Ga grade, Them Temple for
the 6B grade. James Reed for the \
grade. Louisa Miglio for the 7B gradC.
and Melville David for the two high
school grades combined.
This school is expected to sell not
less than $500 for the week Of Mny
gil. The total sales for the two DAYS
% this week amounts to $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
DO Your Utmost,
NotMerely YourBH
Canadian Soldier Deliucrs Strik-
ing ADDRESS Before Tuesday
Club Of Railroad Y. NJ. c. Il.

Yesterday was the third anniversary
of the sinking OF the Lusitania. and in
referring to this fact in presenting the
speaker of the afternoon. L.. II. Foster.
secretary of the Railway Y. NJ. G.. A.
id TO the Tuesday club that while
these may have been Americans who
were at first unfavorahlc to our couu-
trS'S going into tho war. lie was quite
sure every patriotic soul WAS now in
fun accord to win victory for free
dom and that this feeling would be
intensified in the breath OF those pres
cnt when they heard the hrSt-hand
message from Lowman Marshall. OF
the Canadian eNpedtionary forces. AS
tho wounded British soldier arose and
leaned against tho table. he was
greeted with an enthusiastic round of
applause
Graphically rcciting the abominable
practices OF the German army anil
thrilling Observation-Disclosures that in
"a clean fight Germany would not have
"a look in" warning his hearers that
II tho Huns should break through the
allies lines 10 England they would he
only six days distant from tho United
states. Mr.. Marshall earnestly be-
sought foT thorough awakening TO
the gravity of The issue and for entire
conservation OH the part OF the Amcri-
can masses TO preserve the altar ut
freedom from ruthless destruction.
lie considered the war cry, DO Your
Hit' as an unworthy slogan, and advu-
Gated tho substitute. "po Your Ut
most, For said he the very limit Of
our power is not too much [" give In
$" great a struggle when our all is a,
stake The hour calls for wholc-soul
unrcscryed conservation not merely
tho wearing Of a badge indicating re
SnonSiNencss TO Il Liberty loan call. hu.
in eve possible active service OF do
voted sacrifice. one very essential
thing every ono can do and which
every one should do. he said. is whcI,
the government issues AN order IL
should he absolutely respected and
promptly and fully obcycd.
Your officials have not tho time to
so into a detailed explanation OF an
order or tho necessity that prompts /;
TO tho satisfaction OF every indiyidual.'
he said The orders are issued By
those III authority aud TOR good and
sufficient reasons, and are as binding
| upon citizens as are the command Of
| Il field officer to the rank and tilc, and
should he obeEcd as promptly. Mimi
! ing Your government is AN csScntia!
| of winning tho war"
| MIR. Marshall believes in aggrcSsivc-
ness and enthusiastic cooperation III
| settling the issue promptly and de-
! cisiNcly rather than string out the CON
| ilict through years. lie is optimiSt i,
| AS TO the result, has utmost faith ir
the allied armies. and is sure that the
ruthless march of liaiscrism Will be
stopped by the conQucrinG armies OF
| the allies with the assistance of tn,
! brave Americans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
ROTARY CLUB AIDS IN
BOYS HOME CAMPAIGN
Institution Seeks to Raise $4,000 for
Industrial school for Home
lcSs Rows.

Plans for the campaign TO raise s25.-
o0h in Richmond for tho bcnctit Of the
Industrial School and Farm for Home
less Eoys have now been fully worked
out with every prospect Of success.
Even before the lists of possible con
tr:butors had hcen prepared there came
The heartcninE news that one Rich
mondcr had agreed TO give $500 in Lib
crty bonds. while another offered one
or the fifty-doilar 'engravings" issued
by Uncle Sam"
still another good soul farmer who
happened to be in one of the churches
sunday when an address was made in
behalf of the home. declared that he,
too, intended to go his limit" in the
way of helping.
All the details of the great money
raising scheme were arranged yester-
day when Colonel John w. Gordon.
chairman Of tho local advisory COM
mittce. entertained Il party Of prom
hcnt business men and public officials
at the Business Mems Club. On this
occasion addresses were made by Judg.
j. lloge Kicks. OF the Juvenile ana
Domestic Relations Court; DR.. J. r.
Mastin, secretary of the State Board Of
Charities and Corrections; Harold
Eioombcre. president Of the Rotary
Club: pr. T.. K. Rogers, general super
lntcndcnt Of the school. and Frank w.
Darling. the widely-known banker and
oyster packer OF Hampton.
1t did the little company good to
note the hearty moral support of Mr..
Darling. for he is a man of initiative
and Influence. II was largely through
his pcrsuasionS that the government
was induced to establish the Langley
Aviation Field in Warwick County, and
moro recently to begin the building of
the big wooden city which will furnish
homes for the employees of the New
port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Company.
Richmond people in months agone
paid for two OF the commodious new
cottages which now adorn the grounds
of the CovinSton Home. and this will
cntitlc the city. when tho plant Is
equipped, To enter in the institution q
minimum OF forty boys. The boys, even
now, are waiting. but cannot be com
i mittcd unil the needed funds are raised
Among The local organizations helping
inc school is tho cvcr-entcrprisinu
| Rotary Club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
FOOD-lAW VIOLATIONS
Many Cases Arc Rcportcd From Nor
folk. Portsmouth and
Vicinity.

More than 100 cases of violations OF
the food regulations have been cited
Tor hearings III Norfolk. Portsmouth
and vicinity this week by j. T. Bethel.
mead OF the enforcement division Of
the state food administration
y number Of petty cases OF violations
by Richmond merchants were given a
hearing In Mr. Bethcl's Office ycsier-
day. The delinquents contributed lib
orally TO the Red Cross for their neg
iect OF the food regulations.
{. G. Proctor and Son millers OF
Front Royal. had their license revok cd
yesterday because they paid excess
prices for wheat and bought the wheat
before having it first graded by gov
eminent experts.
w. X. Niger. OF the milling division
OF the Federal food administration
who has been in Richmond for sevcrat
days, left yesterday to attend the meet
ing Of the Southwest Millcrs' Associa.
ton at pulaski Mr.. Bethel will leave
this afternoon for Norfolk. where ht
Will meet the ice dealers of that cit!
10 discuss tho ice situation Dealer!
Will not be allowed to increase price:
on ice this summer without Il distinc
understanding with the food admins
tra;iOn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
KELLEY IS ELECTED BY
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
Norfolk Newspaper Man Made Ex-
ccutire Secretary OF Impor-
tant State Body.
son OF FORMER RICHMoNDER
Steps to BE Taken to Put All Idlcrs
to Work-DcfcnSc Council Much
Pleased at Securing Farm Trac-
tors for Virginia.

Charles K. Kelley. OF Norfolk, a
widcly-known newspaper man, was
elected executive secretary of the Nir-
cinia Council Of Defense yesterday af-
tcrnoon at the meeting of that body,
and his salary was fixed at $500 per
annum. MIR. Kelley. who is Il son OF
y. NJ. Kelley. former Mayor Of Rich
mond and prominent in official life OF
the city and nation some years ago.
VIII assume his new duties at once.
lie has been connected with a Norfolk
newspaper for several years. and Is
we'll known throughout the State. hav-
ing covered special meetings of the
Virginia Legislature.
Federal labor men appeared before
the Council and explained at length
conditions as they exist in Virginia.
and the great need for some co opera
tive effort 10 reduce the shortage in all
classes OF labor. Members of the State
Commission on Farm Labor. which mot
Monday. also attended the meeting Of
the council and sought it's co-op operation
in work outlined by the commission
The Federal agents also recommended
that the two bodies work in ccnjunc-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
THOMASSON CASE REVERSED
Decision OF District Court Awarding
$4,000 Damages for False .Arrc.t
Is Set Aside.

In the case OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company, defendant in or
ror, vs.. c. r Thomasson, plaintiff in
error. the United States Circuit Court
Of Appeals yesterday handed down IN
opinion reversing the decision of the
District Court in which Thomasson was
awarded a verdict of $4,000 against the
telegraph company on the charge of
false arrest and malicious prosecution.
y new trial has been granted the
telegraph company. and the case viii
be tried In the district court again.
Thomasson was formerly operator for
the company at lIopewell and was ar
rested and held in prison for more than
four hours on the charge of emhczzlinG
funds Of the company. When he was
released he brought action for damages
against the company
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
FAREWELL is rendered
TO WELL-KNOWN PRIEST
Ia thcr Walter OF Brnchirtinc College
10 Leave shortly for Service
In France.

Friends and members of the conSre-
gallon gathered last evening in the
auditorium of tho Bcnedic;ine College
70 rthc purpose of wishing Godsperd
TO Father Walter. who leaves to-mor-
row for service with General pcrshinS's
cNpcditionary forces In France having
been selected as one OF tho twenty adj
dliionai priests requested in a recon:
call from the council OF the Rcd Cross,
AS is well known. he has for several
years been one Of the most popular
ana accomplished priests at the Benc-
dictinc College. as well rs a prom
incni mcmhe: OF the local chapter of
the knights OF Columbus.
In expressing the regret OF the con-
ErcGation that it was about to lose
Father Walter from its midst j. l..
pkeefe dwelt upon the scholarly at
tainmen;S OF this beloved member of
the clergy. and wished him we'll III the
arduons tasks which await him in the
service OF humanity over there" At
the close OF his address, MIR. OKecfc
presented Father Walter with "A check
FOR substantial amount, which had
been subscribed 10y the members OF the
congregation.
Miss Mollc Powell also delivered a
short speech of farewell on behalf Of
IT. EcncdictS choir and presented
rather Walter with beautiful wrist
watch as token of the choir's appre-
tiati"n OF the priests untirinS efforts
IN It's behalf y handsome gold watch
was also presented by j. J. Dreamer as
token OF esteem from the knights OF
Columbus, with the emblem OF the
order engraved on the case.
IN response to a request from VII
nam Mccormack. who acted as master
OF ceremonies. the pastor, Rev Father
Mark delivered Il short speech of fare
We'll and appreciation OF Father Wal
-, In i,..,
INC guest OF honor responded in a
touching manner. Several musical
numbers, including several solos OF nm.
usual charm were intcrsperscd at APP
prorriatc intervals by the quartet Of
Inc FIRST Baptist Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
INMAN APPOINTED
Made Travelling Examiner for Burcau
Of Labor OF United states En-
ployment Service.

George ". lnman. formerly assistant
game commissioner for the State. has
Just received his appointment as trav-
c.lhS examiner for the bureau OF labor
OF the United states employment SER
vice. Mr lnman viii leave tonight
Tor the Southwest TO begin a survey of
Sctual conditions existing among farm
"rs OF the state in regard 10 farm help
VT lnman's training as a Farmers
tn!on man and as secretary and treas
nicr Of the Peanut Growers Assocla-
ion OF Virginia and North Carolina.
peculiarly hts him for the important
"orH which he has undertaken for the
government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
Non-commi..ioncd omc.r. >,mo,

appointments Of non commissioners
officers for tho htih company, Iinr,'.
Defense League OF Richmond. Capiai,,
Branch b. Morgan. were announced y.
last nights meeting OF the cornD.n,,
as follows: First sergeant. T. Lest.
Spence. Jr: second sergeant. Luke -
Drewry; third sergeant. Il c. winery:
Iourth sergeant. William L. Crawford,
rison. Drewry l.. Rice, James CouaTjf,
Z. X. Caperton and Robert = Wherr,
The drill night Of the company ~.
been changed 20 Tuesday Of cach weat,
at S:15 o'clock. Several new members
were taken into the ranks at las,
nights meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
McIIwninc Calls for yoIun,c.

An appeal for volunteers 10 help him
prepare books for distribution among
the soldiers has been issued by State
lhbrarian Mcllwainc. Thirteen thou
sand books have lately been contributed
IN the hooks for the soldiers campo ign
ana others arc still coming in. More
than 100000 have been collected In
the United States as a result of the
activities OF the American Library As.
sociation The work of preparing the
books for lending Will require scvera
weeks probably. Several women have
been assisting lately, but many others
are badly needed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
Warebon.e Shit on T,,,,

IN" second trial of the suit brourhr
~ hinma Lee Vaughan against the
H'"!' INNING Company vas started
Yesterday in tho City Circuit f,our,
According 10 the declaration the plain
YIN leased the company Warehouse
at the corner Of Tenth and Byrd streets
Tor me storage of grain. The building
IL alleged 20 have been overloaded and
cora pScd under the strain. Trial Of
days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
I.o..i,cr on Bank Hoard.

c. X. Lassitcr. vice president OF the
American Locomotive Company and
widely known in Richmond business
circles has just been elected n mcmbc r
OF the board Of directors OF the Ma
tional state and City Bank. ii was an
nounced yesterday. Mr.. Lassitcr TO:
several years directed the operation OF
the Richmond branch of the locomotive
works before his election as vice prcsi-
dent. lie makes his home in Rich
mond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-08
Colonel white Fi,.. TO-.

colonel Elijah Il. White. of Loudoun
loNhlE candidate for Congress from
TN" Eighth District in opposition 20
6. c. Cariin. Yesterday
'lea with G Lee Moore. State Auditor
OF Public Accounts. his check for SlJO
10 pay his foe for the primary to be
held August .. Colonel White IS IN.
FIRST candidate in the State to nav his
entrance fec