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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10
Is a Corporal Now, Entitled to Wear
the Two Stripes on Sleeve of
His Uniform
VERY ANXIOUS FOR MAIL
DEBORAH PAPERS APPRECIATED
Had a Submarine Scare Around the
Camp the Other Day, Bd; the
Sub Didn't Materialize.
Fort Fla gler, Wash.
June 27, 1918

Dear Brother:
Let's see, it was only day before
yesterday, or very recently, that
wrote mother letter which 1 pre-
sume you read, but at that I'll write
another today. The more you write
the more you get. Today 1 received
two Decorah papers, which are to my
eyes like ice cream is to the taste.
l read them from front to back, and
again. But they seemed little bet
ter than ordinary. today, because ii
seems a year since l received any
mail of any sort In other words
when you get time write a few
lines.
Yesterday l received a Corporal's
warrant, so now | am wearing two
stripes on my sleeve. It's better
than being private, as l get out OF
kitchen work, walking post and last
but not least, $500 per more. That's
the best feature of the job and you
are treated better all around.
Am pretty tired tonight as we
had a little excitement last night
We were just getting nicely to
sleep when assembly sounded and we
were sent to the battery. Word was
sent us that a sub was out in the
straights, and of course if she came
in it was up to US. A few of the
older men were left as a watch and
we were ordered to our tents with
orders to be ready at a moments
call, and sleeping with all ones
clothes on is not as comfortable as
it might be l tell you. But
nothing turned up. | wish that we
could get a pop at a sub and get
her. 1t would give me a lot Of
satisfaction, believe me.
We haven't had much drill the
last three days, as we are going to
move into barracks and we are clean
ing up around camp, so we will leave
everything o. K. I'd like to stay in
our tents, as they are healthier and
we fix things up comfortable enough.
But orders are orders, especially so
in the army.
Well have couple OF other let
ters, but before stop l want to i'm
press on you the fact that whenever
you get a few spare moments to
write. / don't care how we'll they
are written, or how fancy they are,
just put a little of the "goings on
in Decorah in them.
Your brother,
ARNOLD LEE.
p. S.-Give my regards to every
one back there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10
Tells About Battle With the Ger
mans and That -he Huns Got
Routed at Every Stage of
the Game
FARMERS ARE HAYING
OVER THERE NOW
Said He Had a Mess of New Pota
toes Other Day. Everything is
Coming Fine
Somewhere in France
June 8, 1918.
Dear Folks:

Dear Folks:
While up in the trenches receiv-
ed your letter of April 81 and an
swered it and last night got one OF
May 13. Mail comes through on
pretty good schedule now and I am
always glad to hear from home. !
suppose you are all pretty well read
up on our doings over here. We had
some excitement alright. The Huns
started big as attack. and that is
tough stuff. Where it was heavy es-
pecially in veins, it killed all vege-
tation worse than any heavy frost,
as it withered the young evergreens
even, and believe me it sure is fine
to sit with one of those gas masks
on with pinchers on on your nose
and breathing through the tube to
the respiration box. Then the mask
must fit tightly around your head,
but fellow can brave it out even if
it is most uncomfortable when he
can see the air full of gas.
l think l told you was in the
Battalion Scouts, so l have not
been in the trenches with the COM
pany, but the last two times up we
have been billeted in a big chateau
in a town right in the front line.
We had fine quarters there. This
scouting, patroling, etc., is lots more
interesting than other work. In
yesterdays New York Herald / saw
an account Of one of our scraps
while out on patrol, and thought
would cut it out and send it. 1t wag
great sport alright, but they were
not sports enough to come out and
match us evenly. They waited un-
til they mustered a whole battalion
l guess. Then with their machine
guns they outnumbered US so strong
that we thought we would let our
artillery boys have some fun out of
It, so we retired and let them have
gang way.
The Germans got worsted in every
little scrap we have had up here
yet. Next time they attack our
bunch of scouts they better get a
regiment together.
The weather has been fine here
lately, but it is getting pretty dusty.
The farmers are haying to beat the
band, and rye will be ripe in couple
of weeks. l had a mess of new po-
tatoes a few days ago and every-
thing is coming fine. l hope the
crops have grown as good in Iowa.
That must have been some storm
that you had there. l am glad De-
corah did not suffer any from it.
If we had been there at some of
those ruins after the storm we would
have probably said Huh! Must
heve been a barrage here, Ha! Ha!
Everything is barrage, field of fire,
raid, gas, etc. Guess l have written
enough of this for now so will close.
With love to all.
Your son,
GEO. l.. PAYNE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10
Are You Pig Club Member?

If you are, your name will be on
the honor roll of Winneshiek Pig
Club. You can do nothing which
will give you so much real satisfac-
tion and pleasure than to help the
Red Cross. It's the greatest real
human society in the world,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10
I'D ON Ice Cream Cones.

Burlington, Ia, July S.-United
States Food Administrators j. F..
Deems announced ruling here to-
day to the effect that ice cream cones
cannot be sold in Iowa on Mondays
and Wednesdays, and after p. M.
of any other day. This ruling ap-
plies to all dealers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10

when the war is over there viii
be only two kinds of men left-the
men who did and the men who did
MT" says the Logan Observer,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10
Thu Interest i'm Red Cross.
I our son,
GEO. l.. PAYNE.

is amazing. Communities all over
the land are waking up to the fat
that the Red Cross has as much tc
do with winning the war as the army
and navy. You can do your bit and
do it without any serious difficulty
by joining the Winneshiek Pig Club
It's an honor to belong to the club.
Join 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10

The Council Bluffs Nonpariel re-
lates that I'VE saw man a few days
ago trying to crank Ford who said
he'd'be damned if he would vote for
the man who made it for senator or
any thing else."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10
Convention in Des Mo.nes

Monday Mayor f. j. Hook, l.. b.
Whitney, H. A. Schremser and Her.
bert Gross went to Des Moines as
delegates to the state Republican
convention, which opens today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10

Every, time barber hears about
a business man using a safety razor,
he reaches for his Nj. Ward catalog,'
declares the Manson Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-10

IF the automobiles that are turn
ing turtle could be utilized for tur-
tie soup, Iowa would be bathing in
soup during the next four months,
says the Waterloo Courier.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
1--WE Nigh Bumped Into Each Other
After the DunraVen Sunk"

/ that Benjamin was on the steamer
with them, ] thought you should know.
have warned him to be careful how
he speaks before Carolyn May. You
| may wish 10 hear the story at first
hand"
Thank YOU" choked Joseph Stage.
He wanted to say more, but could not.
Benjamin Hardy'a watery ey..s
blinked, and he blew his nose.
AYE, aye. mate :" he gumbled, "hard
/ lineS-for fact | give my teSti-
mony fore the consul when we was
landed-So did all that was left of us
from the Dunraven. Me bcin' an IN
lettered man. they didn't run me yery
clos't, / can't add much more TO it.
LAS l say, that purSers boat your
sister and her sickly husband was In
/ mad jest as good chance as we had.
We nigh bumped into each other soon
after the Dunravcn sunk. So then.
we pulled of aWHys from each other
Then the fog rolled up from the Afrl-
can shore--a heap O fog, mate. II
sponged out the lamp in the purspr'a
boat. We never seen no more Of ON
nor heard no more
And were Iiaunah-werc my sister
ana her husband in that boat" quori ID
SIR. Stagg thoughtfully.
Il am sure. by the details Benjamin
has given me " said Miss Amanda sort
~. that your sister and Mr.. Gamer u
+ 9
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
Too Much for the Skunk.

Mr.. CHckle Berry vouches for the fol-
lowing story:
A Frenchman, an EngliShman, an
freshman and "a German prisoner were
In an argument as to which was the
braVest.
YNnk overheard the controversy
and decided to settle it. Pointing TO
Il nearby poultry house, he told them
that there was II skunk inside and
asked the lrishman ia step inside and
see how long he could stand II.
Pat did rs he was told. I'm five min
uteS he came out The Englishman fol-
lowed, but he stood il only four min
uteS The frenchman next tried IL.
hut i've minutes was enough for him.
II was The Germans turn. He went
in and the others waited. The minutes
passed one Two three four five
six seven, but no German. Eight
minutes ten he skunk came out,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

Save on the Sunday when Prince had
Killed the blacksnake Miss Amanda
had not spoken directly to the hard
ware merchant in all these hungry
years. 1t rather shocked Joseph Stage
now that she should do so.
win you come imp she urged him.
her voice rather tremulous.
There was moment of absolute ST.
lence.
BLESS me! Yes" calculated the
hardware man finally.
Il assure you, Mr.. Stagg." Miss
Amanda said hurriediy, cit is no per
sonal matter that causes me to stop
you in this fashion"
mo, ma'am?" responded the man
stifiy.
Il want Won to come in and speak
with this sailor who was hurt" she
finally said. There is something he
can tell you, Mr. Stagg, that think
you should know"
The big rocking chair by the window.
in which Miss AmandaS mother had
for several years before her death
spent her waking hours, was now oc-
cupied by the sailor.
This is the little girls uncle, Ben
iamin," Miss Amanda said quietly. He
will be interested in what you have al
ready told me about the loss of the
Dunraven. win you please repeat it
an?"
THE Dunrayen?" gasped Mr.. Stagg.
sitting down without being asked.
"Hannah-"
There is no hope of course" Aman-
da Parlow spoke up quickly, that your
sister, Mr.. Stage, and her husband
We're not lost. But having found Out
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
AMERICA GOES WILD
Greatest Celebration Country
Ever Has Known.
FFenxied Crowds Pack Streets Of
Cities and Vllages-Rusiness
Forgotten.

Chicago, Nov. 12.-When darkness
fell last night and the dinner hour OF
normal days impended, America had
just got good running start on the
celebration which began with the
sounding of the victory sirens and
bombs early Monday morning and the
Harlng of SkyrocketS and fireworks.
But there was no such thing is din
ner hour last night, and there was no
place like home
The usual order of evening traffic
was reversed With the streets in every
city and town of the country SO packed,
II seemed wonder the crowds could
keep in motion.
By sheer weight Of their enthusiasm
the newcomers managed TO find Shout
der room IN the streets and an active
part in The widest spectacle America
has ever staged according to reports
coming from every part of The country.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
CHAPTER Ix-continued.


rs it? Wen, no. they didn't tell me
mat admitted the visitor, cor I'd NOT
started so late. You see, ] come I'M on
schooner. This here lake boatin'
am IN my line. Pm deep-water. l
am
$50 l should s'pose," said Mr.. Par
low. How'd you git up here. any
way?"
The war" said the visitor. 1.-THE
war done it. Couldn't git good berth
In any deep-water bottom. SO | thought
IA try fresh-water sailin' | tell you.
lhatey, l been Workin" as quartermas-
ters mate on the cid Cross and Cres-
cent line, a-scootin' cross to Naples
from N1ork-there and back-goin'
on ten year"
What did You leave your boat for?'
asked the carpenter curiously.
%She was sunk. There's things hap
PENN over to the other side of the
ocean, mate" said the injured man
earnestly that you wouldn't believe
no, sir The Cross and Crescent
lines give up business till after the
wars over, reckon"
You'd better not encourage him to
talk any more, father" lnterposed Miss
Amanda, coming into the room again.
THE best thing he can do for himself
is to sleep for a while"
THANK We, ma'am," said the sailor
humbly. I'll try"
Darkness came on apace. The sky
had become overcast and there was
promise of a stormy night--more
snow, perhaps. But Miss Amanda
would not allow Carolyn May and
Prince to start for home at once.
Watch for your uncle, Carolyn May,
out of the front-room window, and be
all ready to 20 Wit him when he
comes along" said Mss ParlOw.
When Uncle Joe came along. Carolyn
May ran out and hailed him from the
porch.
wait for me, Uncle Joe! Wait for
me and Princey, please Just let me
get my mittens and Princes harness
and kiss Miss Mandy"
That last she did most sOundly, and
In full view of the man waiting in the
white road.
"Oh, Uncle Joe, I've got just the won
dertulest story TO tell you, Shall we
harness Prince up again. or will you"
Il can't wait for the dog Car'lyn
May. I'm in a hurry. You oughtn't to
be out in this wind, either. Get aboard
your sled. now, and I'll drag you my
self, Mr.. Stage interrupted.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
DUTY TO HUMANITY TO COME
Secretary Lansing Issues Statement to
Country Warning of Great
Task Ahead.

Washington. Nov. 12--Secretary Of
State Lansing issued the following
statement:
The American people can rejoice
that their patriotism, their loyalty and
their splendid spirit OF service and
sacrifice have been rewarded. PruS-
sian miitnrism is ended 1t 40 longer
menaccS liberty and Justice BUT be-
fore u lie new tasks and new burdens
which we must assume with the same
unity of purpose. the same devotion
and zeal rs have characterized the re-
public during this great war. Let us,
While we celebrate this day of Vie
tory, look forward to the future con
SciouS Of our supreme duty to human
Ivy ana confident in the united will Of
the nation"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

Look at the tongue, motherl II
coated, it is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs q gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, listless. pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feveriSh, stomach sour.
breath bad; has stomach-ache. sore
throat, diarrhea. full of cold, give a
teaspOonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour BIKE gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative :"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies. children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here To be sure you get the genuine.
ask to see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
GEN. FOCH NOTIFIES THE FOE
Tells German Commander in Chief
Hostiiitjes Have Ceased-British
Capture Mons.

London. Nov L. Marshal Foch. ac-
received here, has notified the German
commander In chief that hoStilites
ceased on the whole front November
II at II o'clock IA. m. tsiN O'Clock
Washington time).
The allied troops viii not, until fur
Their orders, 90 beyond the hne reached
at that date and hour
Mons, the Belgian town near where
British troops engaged in bitter fight
ing with the Germans at the beginning
of the war. was captured early Mon
day morning by Canadian troops, IN
der General Horne. according To Field
Marshal llaig'S announcement.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

oound my husband wanted me to try it.
I took it for q week and felt little bet
Ter. kept it up for three months, and
| feel fine and can eat anything now
without distress or nervousness. Mrs.
j WoRTHLINE, 2842 North Taylor St.,
Philadelphia Pa.
The majority of mothers nowadays
oyerdo, there are so many demands
rpon their time and strength; the result
Is invariably a weakened, rundown,
nervous condition with headaches, back
ache, irritabihty and depression - and
soon more serious ailments develop.
Il is at such periods in life that Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound will
restore normal healthy condition, as
II did to Mrs. Worthline
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
CHAPTER x.
A SaIt-Sea Flavor.

Swiftly Joseph Stage trudged to-
ward home, dragging Carolyn May be-
hind him.
"Oh, dear me- exclaimed the little
girl with exultation, were all so ex-
cited. Uncle Joe -
Il can see you're all of a-twitter,"
he returned absent-mindedly. whats
the matter"
oh you never could guess !" was
Carolyn Mays introduction. and forth
with, in breathless sentences, went on
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

Slckly most OF the
time. l went to q
doctor and he said
| had nervous indi-
gestion, which ad-
ded to my weak
condition kept me
worrying most Of
the time - and he
said if l could not
stop that, 1 could
not get well. I
heard so muchaboCt
Lydia E. Pinkham's
" g..
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

to tell of her discovery in the snow
md about The old sailor now lying
asleep on the Parlow couch,
Of course, when Carolyn Nav ar
rived ar home. the story had TO be told
all over again to Auuty Rose hen-
needy. -
mighty plucEy young~ter, this
Car'Ivn May Of ours Uncle J3e re-
marked. What do you say Auhty
RoSe:
"she is indeed. Joseph Stage
agreed the woman. ,.
CAROLYN May insisted on going to the
paria,v house herself after >'a"" the
ray+ afternoon to inquire about her
sailor man"
@r aas te.a Kissed 'r Miss
armada. ard rfuce had 'a.- down Icy
.a4a range, tie 1..e sra oe
a.sr1Hl:
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

And Eashes that itch and burn. If
there is a tendency to pimples, etc,
prevent their return by making Cuti-
cura your daily toilet preparation. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
K, BOSTON" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 20, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
STOMACH ACIDITY,
INDIGESTION, GAS
oUIcKl EAT JUST ONE TABLET
OF PAPE'S DIAPEPslN FOR
INSTANT RELIEF.

When meals don't fit and you belch
gas, acids and undigested food. When
you feel Jumps of distress in stomach,
pain, fatulence. heartburn or headache.
Here is instant relief-No waiting!
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
Past as.

Past As.
"She says she is five years younger
than her husband"
That may be, but l understand
that her husband isn't compelled to
register for war service"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

Just as soon as you eat tablet of
Pape's DiapepSin all the dyspepsia, in
digestion and stomach distress ends.
These pleasant, harmless tablets Of
Pape's DiapepSin never fail to make
sick, upset stOmachs feel fine at once,
and they cost so little at drug stores.
adv
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
Just 1t.

Someone last night stole my incu-
bator."
What fowl wrong -
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
Specification.

THE young lady you admire has a
regular flower face"
"Yes isn't she IA daisy?"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
.THIS WEAK,
NERVOUS MOTHER
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkhar's
Vegetable Compound
Restored Her Health.

Philadelphia, Pa,-'T was very weak,
always tired, my back ached, and felt
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

The public safety . the supreme
lsVt.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-05-29

:e Outline That Does Not Affect the Heal
Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
GIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
luinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
COX for the signature OF E. w. ROVE. soc.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-05-29
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

The 18th annual meeting Of
the State grand lodge of Odd
Fellows held at Wilmington last
week decided to meet in Ashe-
vile next year. The following
were elected for the present
term:
c & Smith, of Goldsboro.
grand master; c o Daniel, of
Wentworth, deputy grand mas
ter; D H Tillett, of Camden.
grand warden; John D Barry, of
Raleigh, grand secretary; W L
Smith. of Wilmington, grand
treasurerer; c Woodward, of
Wilson, grand representative
for two years to the sovereign
grand lodge, and Charles Dewey
of Goldsboro, elected for five
years to succeed himself as
trustee of the Goldsboro Or
phan's home.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-05-29
Insane Patients Died in Columbia Hospital Fire

Columbia, S G, May 29.-Six
teen patients at the South Caro-
lima hospital for the insane per-
ished in a fire which destroyed d
one story frame structure on the
grounds of the state hospital
early in the day.
Fifteen of the number were
burned in the building, having
run back into the flames after
they had been rescued and
brought to a place of safety.
The other dead man WAS rescued
a second time, but not until he
nad been so severely burned
hat he died a few hours later.
| Foul more were more or less in
jured by burns.
There were forty-fve patients
in the ward and it was with great
difficulty that they were rescued.
The building was an old one aud
fell an easy victim to the flames
which spread rapidly from the
first and we're beyond control
before the rescuers could reach
1t.
The hospital authorities stated
that the patients we're all re-
moved to a place of safety, but il
was impossible for them to be
held back by the nurses and at
PENDANTS.
The origin of the fire is un-
known, the only suggestion be
ing that it originated from de.
fective electric wiring.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-05-29
State Camp ?. O. S. Of A. Elects Officers.

At the recent meeting of the
State Camp Patriotic Sons of
America held in Goldsboro last
W e k, the folio
officers were elected for the en-
suing term:
President-Fred O Sink, Lex
ington.
Vice President-James A Wei.
nns, Smithfeld.
Master of Forms-J D Speak,
Statesvllle.
Secretary--W A Daniel, Sails
Jury.
Assistant Secretary-J E Fra
zier, Sweepsonville,
Treasurer H Koontz. Lex
ington.
Conductor r L Hill, Coles.
boro.
Iuspector-John M Rhinehart,
Rockwell.
Guard-H B Voncannon, Win
stou Salem.
Trustee G M G Barger,
Salisbury.
Director, W A Hershman, Con-
cord.
Chaplin-W A Suther, Watts
Cross Roads.
Law Committee,-J M Bran-
mock, Spencer, II S Pickett, Dur
ham, and O Ormod, Gastonia.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-05-29
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.