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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Death of Lewis HoIcomb.

Lewis Holcomb a we'll known
pioneer Decorahian passed away
at his home in this city Saturday
night at nine o'clock. He had been
sick about "a week, and was APP
parently recovering, but suffered
a relapse Saturday, death being due
to heart disease. He was born
August 81, 1868 in New York state
and came to this city 46 years ago,
where he followed the occupation
of carpenter. The deceased was
married twicc, the second time on
March 13, 1881, when he was mar
ried to Della Hard. One daughter
was born to the first union, Mrs. j.
H. Mckay, of Estherville, Iowa
The wife and one daughter, Ada
". Hard also survive, and one bro
Their, Lovejoy Holcomb, of this city
The deceased was veteran of the
Civil war and served his country
with valor. He was a man who
bore the respect and esteem of al
and his death brings sorrow tc
many. The funeral services will be
held this Wednesday Afternoon. al
1880 o'clock from the residence
Rev. Grant of the M. E. church viii
officiate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Soldiers Home on Visit.

During the past week a number
of DEBORAH soldier boys have been
home on a visit. Corporal John
Dotseth and Russell Baker were
here from Camp Dodge, arriving
last Wednesday. II
Frank Christen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Christel arrived Fri
day from Camp Macarthur at Waco
Texas. ~
On Wednesday Corporal j. 4,
Wist, son of Editor and Mrs. ?
ID. Wist arrived from Camp Lewis
Washington. He has been IN the
service over a year now, -and was
one of Uncle Sans first volunteers
SeNyeant Oswold Thogerpon,
formerly manager of Graham
store here, arrived yesterday from
Camp Pike, Arkansas. He is Will
ICo. F. .312 Engineers.
All of the boys are looking fine
and glad they are in the servic>
doing their bit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
NEW DRATFEEs AT END OF LIST
House and Senate COnferees Agree
on Bill for Men Reaching Fl
Years.

An agreement on the bill ex-
tending the selective draft law to
youths 81 years old since June s.,
1917, was reached by Senate and
House conferees.
The amendment of Representative
Hull of Iowa providing that the ad-
ditional registrants shall be placed
at the bottom of present eligible
lists was retained.
The House conferees accepted the
Senate provision for exemptions
from the draft law of theological
and medical students.
Immediate ratification by the
Senate and House of the conferees'
agreement will be sought, that there
may be no further delay in its use
in connection with the new draft.
Provost Marshal General Crowder
opposed the amendment placing
the new registrants at the bottom
of eligible lists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Give Magic Entertainment.

Signor H. Dahl, of this city, the
well known entertainer, will give d
magic entertainment at the Woman
hall Friday evening, May II, ct
eight o'clock. The program Will
consist of mind reading, card tricks.
numerous readings, songs, music,
chalk talks, etc. The admission will
be rs cents, and packed house
should greet this popular entertain
er.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Oil Not Here Yet.

The oil for the streets OF De-
corah has not arrived yet but is ex-
pected any day now. 1t was ordered
to be shipped early in April. bat the
firm fell down on Getting it started
on time. kilograms have been
flying back and forth and promises
made that the oil was or the way.
A car has been ordered from another
firm and will possibly be here Satur-
day. The city council ordered in
plenty of time land the OF. firm is
at fault.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
A. Il. IStad Announces.

Some time ago we mentioned the
fact that A. T. Istad of Madison
expected to be a candidate fer
supervisor in the fifth district, and
this week he announced himself.
He is one of the we'll known far
mers of Madison, and man who
is well acquainted with the wants
OF the district.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

An exchange remarks that six
teen months as governor has taken
nothing from Governor Harding's
reputation as an able man from an
sense of the term" And
Furthermore, we hear nothing about
the return of the saloon to Iowa, as
was fearsomely predicted in case Mr.:
Harding should be elected governor.
In truth and in fact Iowa is dryer
today under the administration of a
governor supposedly "wet" than for
the ten years last passed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
HERBERT c. GROSS.
German Language Gone.

Cedar Rapids Republican: 1t
makes no difference what school
boards do now, the German Ian
guage in America is dead. What
ever past values it may have, for
this generation and perhaps the
next and the next it will suggest
the ruthlessness that makes civil
lied men and women shudder.
Women raped, babies manned,
slaughter for its own sake and de-
struction for it's own sake--and
that is all there is left for the out
side world in what was at one time
called "kultur." Hn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Monday Night, May 20

For this one night only we have
turned the "STAR" over to the
LYMAN III. HOWE COMPANY.
You may remember they were
here last Fall and while they did
not do much business, people
actually went out and phOned their
friends to hurry down and see 1t
after the first subject was shown.
If they had of stayed the second
night they surely would have had
a big house. ALL NEW SHOW
this time, the Company taking
their own pictures and carrying
their own operators, machines,
music and half car load of sound
effects. Their prices are always
the same-secOnd balcony 25c;
first balcony 35c and main floor
SOC. Seats may be reserved at
Parman's now. If you don't mind
paying a few extra cents to see a
show that you wouldn't have mis-
sed for many times the price after
TODAY. One Performance Only
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
AutOed to DEBORAH.

Yesterday "a senior and snnior
students of the Elgin high school
autoed to DEBORAH and enjoyed a
picnic in the City Park III the after
noon, and in the evening they at
tended the Star theatre. They were
"a happy lot and thoroughly en-
joyed their visit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
New Teacher at Luther.

Prof. H. Fred Swanson Of Luther
academy, Albert Lea, Mimi, has
been elected to a teaching position
in the preparatory department OF
Luther college, DEBORAH, la. Prof.
Swanson graduated from Luther col
lege in 1914 and has since taught
at the Albert Lea school.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Z HARRY J. GREEN.
Mayor Hooks Father Here.

Mayor E. j. Hook is enjoying q
visit from his father, G. w. Hook,
of Grundy Center, who arrived Mon
day. Mr.. Hook is past 80 years old
and to one not knowing his age
would pass for man around SO, as
he is hale and hearty, and enjoying
the best of health.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
T. Fl. Conig.sky in Davenport.

! l. H. Conigisky, the optometrist,
has been unable to visit DEBORAH for
several weeks on account of business
which took him to Davenport, to
look after the optical business Of
the Ruben Optical Co. as the pro-
prietor passed away suddenly, and
Mr.. COnigisky was asked to take
charge of the business until some
one else was secured to take II
over. In letter to us he says he
will possibly get through there by
next Saturday and will possibly be
able to visit DEBORAH on the week
following.
1-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
DIR. Olson Speaks at st. Olaf.

DR.. ]. A. Aasgaard, president of
Concordia college, Moorhead, will de-
liver the commencement address at
st. Olaf college on Tuesday morn
ing, June 4. DR.. Oscar Olson of
Luther college will give the annual
Luther league address Sunday even
ing, June 2, in Hoyme chapel
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
A Race Program Benefit.

The horsemen of this city are
planning on a Red Cross benefit
racing program at the fair grounds
soon. Messrs. E. j. Curtin and w.
F. Sanderson of the WinIeshiek
hotel and others have some very fast
horses, and they are planning tte
race program.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Our Purchases

have been made for fall and winter.
We had foresight enough to buy
way in advance, and will show some
of the finest and best lines or
mems and young mems suits for
early fall ever brought to DEBORAH.
We are always giving the best for
the least money. BEARS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Confirmation

and graduating suits, the new nif-
ty models. Come in and let us show
you these suits. Prices very reason
able. S. LARSEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
This Week

we offer some exceptional values in
mems medium weight suits at $12.-
so and SIS. If we bought those
suits today they would cost a good
deal more money. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
iOItiCaIAnn0unCementS
CONTINUED from page 81
1OR SUPERVISOR 5TH DISTRICT

1 hereby announce that l will be
a candidate for the nomination for
supervisor from the 9Th district,
subject to the decision of the Re-
publican voters at the primaries
June 3. Your support is respect
fully solicited and will be apprecia-
ted.
HERBERT G.. GROSS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
New Suits

for little fellows, -the latest models
at cheapest prices. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
win Omen Spr!ng Water Mill.

The Spring Water mill will be
open to customers from May IA.
2O-1w-pd. ANDREW JAASTAD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

4-in-hand neckwear at soc. each
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

Auto Windshields at Prast-
marks 81 tr,7
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

Childrens Khaki U. S. A. Rah
Rah hats only soc. S. LARSEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Charles Murray in "That Night

ALL ABOVE PROGRAMS SHOWN AT REGULAR PRICES
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

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The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
RED CROSS NOTES

The Red Cross has received
another shipment of knitting
yarn and you may apply at the
work room for knitting mate
rial. We are asking you to
knit sox, helmets and sweaters
and leave off muff1ers for the
present.
We have an order for help
less-case shirts and will sew
on this garment for the next
several weeks. The small COM
pany of faithful sewing women
have ready, a nice shipment Of
pajamas, hospital bed shirts,
and gun wipes.
Mr.. Noah Taylor and sew
eral others have our sincere
thanks for work contributed
to the work room.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
For Perpetual Peace

This war, which on our part,
is waged for the preservation
of Democracy, has already set
in motion vast forces for the
furtherance and extension of
Democracy. Revolutionary
changes have been made
changes which reveal the pow
er and determination of a
democratic people to control
it's own economic life for the
common good. We declare
that peace shall not be another
name for reaction, but that the
gains thus far made should be
maintained in perpetuite.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
FOUND IN OUR MAIL

The following letter may be
of interest to our readers. 1t
was written by some of our
good colored subscribers and
is self-explanatory.
Home News,
McCrory, Ark,
The following citizens of
this community have subscrib-
ed for $50. Liberty Bonds:
w. M. Brisco, N. Warren,
Ed Brown, r. Fletcher, Joe
Bagley.
We believe in standing up
for our government and we are
doing all we can to bring the
war to a close and we are as
patriotic as any white man. So
please publish this for we are
trying to show you white peo-
pie what side we are on.
(signed) Committee.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19

Mr.. Red Jeffries, an ener-
getic young business man of
this city, has opened up a poul-
try and produce business and
will be stationed just south of
the post office. We are in
formed that the gentleman will
pay the highest cash prices
for poultry and produce, and
it will be to the advantage of
the producer to see him be-
fore you sell. See his ad in
this paper.
J. Edward Sullivan, Jr., op-
orator on the Home News,
spent Sunday in Lonoke, the
|gest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Sullivan, and other
relatives and friends. When
he returned the gentleman had
a "crick" in his neck, caused,
as he explained, from watch
ing the aeroplanes, but they
did not call them aeroplanes
when we happened to the same
misfortune.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
Don't Let 1t Linger

A cough that ''hangs on"
wears down the sufferer, leav-
ing him unable to ward off
sickness. Jos. Gillard, 148,
Fillmore St., Nashville, Tenn,
writes: 81 was suffering with
a dry hacking cough and a
pain in my chest, but since
taking Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound | have been re-
lieved." 1t soths, heals and
cures. Red Cross Drug Store,
McCrory, Ark. adv.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
No Long Hours for Women

At a hearing held before
the Minimum Wage Commits
sion of the State at the Capt.
tol, a decision was rendered
that the laundries of Little
Rock could not work their wo-
men employees more than 9
hours day, in confif}cfit with
the state law. Application
was made that the law be sus-
pended on the ground that the
laundries could not handle all
their business in nine hours;
that owing to the government
work it was necessary to work
overtime; that the work could
not be done otherwise. At the
hearing it developed that the
laundries were seeking work in
other cities, even where there
are landries in some instances,
and that there were laundries
in nearby towns who could
handle the business successful
ly and satisfactorily. After
a lengthy hearing the Commits
sion decided it would be un-
wise to suspend the law, as it
was against the policy of the
government to advocate longer
working hours, especially for
women, as such is detrimental
to their health.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
This Woman Found Relief

Backache, sore muscles, stiff
or swollen oints, rheumatic
pains, dizziness and like symp-
toms are caused by disordered
kidneys and bladder. Mrs.
Thos. H. Davis, Montgomery,
R. F. D. 3, Ind, writes: 81
doctored mnoths without re-
lief. / commenced using Fol-
ey Kidney Pills and got relief.
Eight bottles cured me-" Red
Cross Drug Store, McCrory,
Ark. adv.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
A Spoonful Gives Results

When your yong chicks do
not thrive and grow they need
a tonic. B. A. Thomas Poul-
try Remedy is not only a tonic
but a specific for Bowel
Trouble, Gaps, and other chick
troubles. Get it today. We
sell it on the money back plan.
Red Cross Drug Store. McCro-
ry, Arkansas. adv.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19
SAVE $3.50

Make your healing remedy
at home. Get a soc bottle Of
Farris' Healing Oil add it to
a pint of linseed oil and you
have the best healing remedy
that money can buy. 1t cures
old sores, wounds, cuts and
scratches. We sell it. Red
Cross Drug Store, McCrory,
Ark. adv
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19

Mesdames G.. l.. Carson, Geo.
Barber, E. T. Wherry, Miss
Elsie Futrell and Maynard
Wherry motored to Augusta
to hear the lecture Of Mrs. E.
D. Brown, director of woman's
work for the Southwestern
Division of the Red Cross.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19

Mrs. R. H. Mcdonald and
charming baby, Chrystine Will
der, of Weldon, arrived Tues
day and will be the guests of
the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Wilder, while Mrs.
McDonald's brother, Elma,
who is stationed at Camp Beau
regard, is home.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19

McCRORY POULTRY HOUSE
w. N. cred" Jeffries, Mgr.
-O-O-O-
HIGHEST CASH PRICES
Paid for
Chickens, Ducks, Geese
Turkeys, Eggs and
Hides
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-19

Mrs. w. B. Fakes is the guest
of her mother, Mrs. M. A.
West, at Raymond this week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-09
STATE NEWS NOTES.
Bovine Freak Has Two Heads.

One of the rarcst bovine freaks that
ever found its way into the Burlington
Rendering Co. 5 sub-station is fully
formed male calf with two heads which
was born this week on the farm OF
Otto Fryeberg of east hill Mr.. Frye
berg, after vainly trying to keep the
little wonder breathing, took the re
mains today to Barre and turned it
over to W. II. Mahoney. The two
heads are similarly marked, and the
body is perfect 1t lived but short
time after birth, although Mr. Frye
berg believes that the illustrations of
veterinarian, had he been able 70
summon him in time, would have saved
the bovine life. The animal is a finely
marked Holstein, and aside from the
dual forepiece, the only popularity is
single ear on the outside Of each
head, while the two combine on one ear
between the two heads.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-09
PIGEONS GET HIM INTO ARMY.
Boy Who Had Been Frequently Re
jected Will Train the Birds.

NEW YORK, March Am unusual
way Of winning his way into the Ameri-
can Army, despite frequent reflections be
cause OF ill-health, was that found by
Stuart Dean Platt, 2lyear-old son Of
Supreme Court Justice William p Patt
OF White Plains, whose father yesterday
was proudly telling that his son had been
accepted by the signal corps after mans
disappointments, and was serving al Coy
errors Island. Young Platt i an ardent
pigeon fancier. and had 2 big pigeon farm
on the outskirts OF White Plains When
all his efforts 70 get into line service
failed, he decided to devote himself t.
training carrier pigeons for army use He
prepared hundreds OF them. and his seIv-
ices in that direction at last were found
50 useful he was allowed To enlist and con.
tinue his work as a member OF the sigma
corps, which employs the carriers a. ons
OF its methods OF maintaining communica.
tons under extreme circumstances.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-09
Why Women
Dread Old Age

Don't worry about old age Don't
worry about being in other peoples way
when you are getting on in years Keep
Your body in good condition and you can
be as hale and hearty in your old days as
you We're when kid, and every one will
be glad to see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections Keep them clean and
in proper working condition Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations Take
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
periodically and you will find that the
system will always be in perfect work
ing order, Your spirits will be enlivened,
your muscles made strong and your face
have once more the look of youth and
health
There is only one guaranteed brand OF
Haarlem Oil Capsules. GOLD MEDAL.
There are many fakes on the market.
| he sure you get the Original GOLD
MEDAL Imported HARLEM Oil Capsules
! They are the only reliable. For sale by
all first-class druggists.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-09
HONOR FLAGS WILL
CARRY A MESSAGE
More Than 100000 to Be Circulated
on Day After Opening of Liberty
Loan Campaign.

- WASN'T NGTON. March "9-AANeariv
ever Sunday newspaper in the United
States will carry special color supple
ment insert showing the honor flag OF the
third Liberty loan on April :, the day
after the opening OF the campaign These
inserts are to be supplied by the treasury
and more than four million have been
ordered
In answer to the message OF Frank K.
Wilson, publicity director for the loan,
asking newspapers whether they would
distribute the flag posters as supplements
practically every paper has replica
atfrmatively. Some papers which have
had rules against carrying extTaneous sup
plements made exceptions for the Liberty
loan advertisement
Special Liberty loan gold buttons have
been distributed to the 1000 men anC
women who have devoted their entire time
to directing Liberty loan work In add
| ton Liberty loan volunteer badge
/ have been prepared for the several thou
sand persons who devote part oil thei
| time to the campaigns.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-09
CRIME WAVE GROWS
GERMAN EMPIRE
Former Respectable Mer-
chants Now Engaged in
Various Offenses
ROBBERY OF MAILS
OCCURS REGULARLY
Postofice Is Called Den of Thieves
Newspapers Deplore the Lack of Com
mercial Morality-No Possible Rene
dy But Moral Influence.

NEW YORK, March 9-During the
last few weeks cable dispatches and
other reports from Amsterdam and 9TH
er neutral cities have again empha-
sized the prevalence of all manner of
crimes in Germany and quoting the
lamentations of German publicists over
this state Of affairs. These reports
arc now supplemented by articles found
in German newspapers deploring the
fact that commercial morality has
practically become a thing Of the past
in Germany as result of the war.
a copy of the Leipziger Neueste
Nachriehten, received in Amsterdam on
Jan. go contains an article entitled
/ Tho Nations Soul in Distress, in which
lit frankly admits the decentralization Of
i the German nation since the war, and
quotes Hamburg authority as openly
/ declaring that the position of the hon
orahle merchant no longer exists be
cause in the present circumstances
/ there can he no such thing. The news
4 paper adds that the nation was former
N ~ as proud OF its officials as Of its
merchants, because their integrity ap
peared Incompatible. Formerly 1--WE
had only satisfied smile at Russian
conditions, and the worst Balkan eX-
pcriences caused MS silent mirth be
cause we thought of our faithful in
eorruptibles at home. Has this humor
not meanwhile somewhat diminished! ?
The Leipsic paper remarks that DR.
Franz Mchring, an Independent Social
list member of the Prussian landtag
was able TO speak of the postotfice as
being a den of thieves without imme
ldiately encountering universal and in
dignant contradiction.
1.-THE insecurity OF the postal anl
railway traffic today is really quite un
prccedented, it continues. No par
eel and no luggage is protected from
disappearance or robbery, and the rail
way authorities repudiate all obliga
tion to replace stolen property Th'
conference, firm as a rock, which W.
Ifonnfrly felt jim our imperial. .seryiqG
that nothing IS ever lost in the post,
has given place to an entirely differ
eut view
Writing in recent issue OF hi,
= Iiilfc. the weekly edited by DIR. Fried
rich Naumann, the apostle of Contra
Europe. well known commercial AM
economic expert named DR.. Heinz Pott
hoiI goes into great detail in describ
ing the decline of commercial moralit
in Germany. After a general referenc
TO protiteering, he declares that tn
=. moral consequences are even worse tina
the financial consequences of the wa
t boom, and that if matters do no
= improve the soldiers who return fror
the field will "spit in contempt a
the people at home.
Dr. Potthotf says that nobody take
7 the slightest notice Of ministerial moni
tions, and that the general belief i
making the most out of the war is sue
that "a very respectable and decen
merchant has been heard to say:
- Anybody who does not get rich
this war does not deserve to have ha
the chaneel
The writer says that orders and re