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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
EXEMPTION PROBLEMS.
Need for Fearless and Intelligent
Discrimination i'm Each Case.

Few people realize what big prob
lem is put up to every exemption
board in the cases of men working
on industries vital to the war Where
will a man do the most good, as
soldier, or in making supplies for sol
diers?
Many people have encouraged their
boys to go on farms in hopes of ex-
emption. They pretentously announce
to their friends that the boys have
entered the service of their country
in the cause of agriculture.
The boys however may know
nothing about farming, and can
scarcely work half a day without
getting their hands all blisters. They
are probably not worth as much as
some raw boned Pole just over from
the old country. Such excuses are
not likely to count much. But a more
difficult problem is created by many
farmers sons. Their energy and
ability may be worth good deal
more producing food for soldiers
than in fighting themselves. 1t is
complained that many exemption
boards have drawn the line too strict
ly. Many men have been taken out
of shops when their places could
not be filed, or only after long de-
lay, and war supplies have been de-
layed.
Many employers want to keep on
making money and hate to see use
full employees leave. They may exag
gerate the injury to production that
would be caused by their departure.
The men themselves probably do not
undervalue their own Importance. 1t
is natural that the boards should
want to be Shown. 1t is of course
the simplest way for them to en-
force the law rigidly, and this lets
them out of the charge of favoritism.
When a man is doing work vitality
necessary to the. war machine, that
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
An Interesting Example.

When a Webster county farm is
leased for a cash rent of $1125 per
acre-$5,0 900 per year-as is the
case with the l.. E. Armstrong farm,
It is worthy of considerable atten-
tion.
Mr. Armstrong had the vision to
see the coming increase in value of
Iowa land while it still could be
bought at low figure. When he
bought the 445 acres embraced in
that farm 500 per acre was dream
OF the future. With the unusual i'm
provements that he put on the place
its value today may be $500 per acre.
II nobody would pay that much just
now it is also true that he would not
accept that price for it if it were Of
fered, for his farm is not for sale
When all else fails him he will have
that anchor. Nothing but DONNA
ton of the world by the kaiser can
injure it's value.
The tenant, who takes the farm on
a long lease, is only q years old. He
will furnish his own stock and ma
chilery equipment. He hopes to
make $4,000 to $4,000 per. year ov-
er his rental cost-not just at war
time, but after, for his lease is for a
term of years His record shows he
has been a money maker and in addi-
ton his rental notes are amply Sc
cured.
Here is an example to study. 1t
does not mean every farmer can
make money on such a rent but it
shows what man who has the right
kind of ability and energy can do in
the farming business here in Iowa
when the farm has been properly i'm
proved. Fort Dodge Messenger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
PRO GERMANS FORCED TO FLEE
Parents of Iowa Soldiers Almost
Lynch Men Who Will Not Aid
War Funds.

Audubon, Iowa, Dec. 31.-After
months of friction between citizens,
members of the county council of de-
Tense and pro-Germans of this COM
munity, a sensational attack was
made late yesterday upon the Rev.
w. A. Starck and Fred Tenekheig,
both of whom had ropes placed
around their necks and were all but
lynched by the parents Of boys who
have gone to war The parents have
become Infatuated by the continued
unpatriotic actions of some promin-
ent citizens.
The action followed a public meet
ing at which both men refused to
heed the council of defense.
Tenekhe:g, 80, single and said to
possess a fortune of $4,000, has
done little for the war, it is said, and
the Rev. Starck has been before the
council of defense repeatedly for al
legged reasonable acts. Both men at
different times had ropes placed
about their necks and Tenekheig was
dragged nearly block to the public
square, where he was released more
nearly dead than alive, and where he
signed a check for $1,000 for the
Red Cross.
Starck's escape from lynching was
due to his wife, who ran screaming
to the spot, where they had led him
and fell fainting to the ground. The
men turned their attention to her
and later set Starck free on condi-
ton that he and his family leave the
hour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Christian Science Services.
Freeman building, I'd floor, Jul

Freeman building, I'd floor, July
20, 1917.
Sunday 10:45 A. M. Subject
God"
Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings 8 O'Clock P. M.
Sunday School, IL o'clock.
Free Reading Room opened from
9 to P. M. daily except Sunday.
A circulating library of all Mrs.
Eddy's works are also kept at the
reading room.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the church services and visit
the reading room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
AFTER THREE YEARS.
DEBORAH Testimony Remains IN
shaken.

Time is the best test OF truth
Here is a DEBORAH story that mas
stood the test of time. 1t is story
with a point which will come straight
home to many of us.
Mrs. Perry Rima, Hively ST., says
"For several years | suffered from
disordered kidneys and l became
alarmed. Pains racked my kidneys
and the least bit of exertion DroGgh'
ON headaches and dizzy spells: rim
aIIv | began using Doan's Kidney
pills, procured from Wangier
Pharmacy, and they relieved me III,
stantly and fixed me up IN goou
shape.
Lasting Benefit.
Over three years later Mrs. Rima
said. "The cure | received rom
Doan's Kidney Pills has been last,
ing. This medicine can be depended
mon to cure kidney trouble
price soc, at all dealers. bon
s;mnly ask for a kidney remedy
sat Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Rima had, Foster-Mlipurh
Co Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

is probably the place where he can
serve his country best. There is need
for fearless and intelligent discrim-
i1ation in each case. 1t will some
times happen that the man who
claims the exemption the most earn
estly, is least entitled to it, and vice
versa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
NOTICE

l will be in my office from 2 to 4
p. m. up to Dec. 2S for the settle
ment Of my accounts. All knowing
themselves indebted to me please call
and settle by above date. After this
date l will not be able to give my
accounts my personal attention and
will place them with my attorney for
collection.
52-2 NJ. D. JEWELL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

A widow always tries to console
herself with the belief that she can't
do any worse the next time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

Many a man doesn't care what d
t.i,or charges for clothes-just SO
ne charges 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

Men hasten to accept the mute
standing invitation of a pretty girl
who enters a crowded car.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

Il. Peterson, DEBORAH, La.
KjOme a. Lynne, DEBORAH, La.
Central Block Grocery, DEBORAH, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

.. j. Ness, DEBORAH, la.
Hanson a. Jansen, DEBORAH, Ia.
HalversOn e. johnson, DEBORAH, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Quaker Oats
Which Saves You 1876

Measured by Quaker
mixed diet So dollar spend for Quaker Oats
of $3
flavor They form complete food supplying AS
food their fame is proverbial
Make this the chief breakfast dish Meat and six
Also bread mun pancakes
cookies No other food economical
Quaker is
grains big plump
a bushe. Yet price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

III. j. Hutchinson a. Co., 115 w
Water ST., DEBORAH, La.
X. /. Haugen, DEBORAH, La.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
The Laxative Luxury

fakes it is favoy dainty of which And
Natures Everybody
folks would feel better if they ate it every day.
Fine foods clog the Bran supplies the needed roug Every
doctor, avoid the need of drugs.
Try Note the good spirits which result Never
a braness diet.
Petjohns Flour another bran dainty That is Is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20

s %Sst it al ao What Is tho mater 3 and
moSP, proEs s S,ieEs in lie gear on nc
haaile u . ha"lnef against / P"s and hit, e
hand Il probably yan be forced baen. 50
ss noe noe fro TIC po M'' y Afa ro~,ns tna
hiEh gear and "orhtn: the car hac Z ani
h viii M" ievolvs ,s ensn. si b! and ' 70
free ,he pinion. Your trouble will prob;
In i bit.
:, g. The oil Comes ou; Of !he ain:ren,..I Of
;,eil 'ne io" this ca, ve stopped. Il have )
4. ~ parting new t.l, washer, in Tho
whs.ls; YOU VII sop ,ne oil tom woTkinx
h sa 70 &c s 5Hs Ell. sh tn" ca. asx y!
seen. out of the groove. and force tn. new
which holds the roi!e. oca.ius sl,e.- from
r.roiH tr,s, soinet:ines cones out. ana tne
made, - Rsinsly: fsPr-s., '&s a%S.l,' .''. .
dag. ianp NO on s"i for one u, vrt Sa .ta t9r
20 III m =; no, 'erm! rs h ihs other ~irs
Instant G voi;aEe ' seems 70 be too strong
What vol, and aInp1rase would YOU sue;
frish,? :. cam. uhdyr9 laad tn. msehsn.
G, OF n f0ra r, 1,, TO ,p i9H 4, ,Ss
right. seems az though the left-hand wheel
9H1 6e s h.e nS+.s her
The friction of the ien-hand Wheel has a
cause. both wheels to move in the sans
4. about n s-vol, lamp Will 30 Ges, for
Better 0r TO cnShte, Your ash sa "Gaa
With the headlights. as ihe Ford ma sne ia
generates very high voltage at h!Sh en-
g.nc speeds. Connecting a resistance In the
circuit of the dash lamp will also be u
tai;ns the current from the headlights.
which may prove disadvantage at low
speeds Your understa nGaE OF The differ
entail does not seem u he Tar wrong. The
picture in tho manual does not show tina /
there ia a GEAR attached To the shaft OF the
RICH. hand wheel. Inc large ring gear hiding
IL. When the resistance against rotation &.
the same both wheels then the srns II
piniou will pu4 both wheels around at the
same speed, the dinerential In fact. acting
a. though i acre one solid piece. This l.
backward. When, however. there is mora
then the small pn!ons Will revolve and
sort or roll around the Gear OF the wheel Of
most resistance: Thus the one wheel Will
teroiys While the other Will remain sta;
is on ice, mud OF in sand, When turning !
corner tie resistance Will be equal such
SO soon the outer wheel has reached the
required greater speed than the inner So
the outer faster than tho inner. II the pro-
one wheel forward will cause the other to
reyolve backward.
Q. have an (--) car. 1913. i-cylnde r.
This car runs O. *. for about thirty miles
II stand all nigh, and take 1t out In tho
Ind when driving fast. and leave up on
the throttle there seems to be Eaiiop In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
The Inst OF the cut-outs.

Mufslor cut-out will not be found on
the cars OF the future. The members
of the National Automobile Chamber OF
Commerce voted unanimously for their
elimination. The reasons given for tho
action are:
with moro than 100000 cars in
use and supplying great service In
the transportation Of tho individual
and OF materials, the use OF the muf-
fer cut-outs is unfair to the public
and adds an unnecessary noise to
American life. Cars have ample power
so that the slight increase in speed
which may come from the use OF cut.
outs is OF no Importance. There may DO
times in adjusting motors where n cut
out is useful. but in such cases 1t can
be operated from under the car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20

tho water all out every night What solu-
tion Is bcbt use s. * T.
a. consider II better TO use the
ireeZihS mixture. as there Is always tho
DANGER That. when drainiu., water
"ii' reinuln In pockets. freeze and do
damage Inc writer has found denatured
alcohol TO give perfect satisfaction. - per
cent alcohol, 40 per cent water. freezes at
atOHt .tto. - per cent alcohol. 20 per
cent water, freezes al about below. 40
at about % below.
@. NAY. 1915 ,--l car There Is al.
way. Il lot OF black smoke comes out OF
the harn tried - heavier o.. and don
keep 30 much Oh ia the tarlt. bu, II don't
hc'p' 'sh %oH tell ~" '"';tt IS iiie mater!
t.. x.
y Black smOkn Is sure sign tina: you.
MIXTURE ) TO" rich. TOO rnuc!i oi! causes
q | have n.~ t---I car. which !iks
Ncly Uuch, onl. sometimes my syiI-stavter
do;.t ""rs ite !oot hutton rt.CI4. Won't
20 NJ ~ iVrH. yJnis"t crank th- engine
1eGanI' me nu:nh"r 1'nte l. ia the way.
say, VII not DO Il again. but ami
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20

connected to both the battery and tho
generator. Thus. when the engine and,
therefore. generator. is idle. the bat
terry Will furnish current for the lights.
while when the generator Is working
X VIII furnish the current. II tho
generator makes less current than IL
needed by the lights and the ignition
some VIII also come from the battery.
IL II mokes moro. the cxc"ss viii go
20 the battery.
], would be we'll for readers 30 &c,
on; their wiring diagrams and trace
the circuits as above. This not only
VIII! prove Instructive. but entertaining
as well.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20

tho motor. I have had tho valves ground
and carbon taken out and spark plugs
put n battery t. o: X. W, 81,
fact that tho valves were adjusted when the
engine was cold. and OF them
set up with too little clearance When tho
valve stems become hot. they will expand.
peadjua, your valves when the engine /.
good and warm. II your cam shaft IL
driven by silent chain. the play In the
chain may be the cause Of the saloDiuE.
I am Inclined TO believe that your carburetor
can stand reauJustlnE also. See IL false AIR
is getting In between carburctor and mani
fold. or manifold and cylinders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
QUERIES AND ANSWERS

Copyright 1914. by Fed. g ,;uerrl:ckj
-. - !, better 10 no-fre-Es solution
il the radiator !r tho winter ~ to drain
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
WOUNDED CANADIAN
SOLDIER HERE TODAY

Sergeant Clark. Canadian soldier
who was to speak at the Methodist
church tonight arrived this morning
but will leave tonlgat for Portland
without making a public address.
The Josephine county Red Cross
campaign is practically completed
and the urgent need for the ser
geant's appearance in Portland to
assist In the drive led to the change
In arrangements. He will be pres
ent. however. at the meeting OF Red
Cross team workers tonight at q
o'clock In the Chamber OF Commerce
rooms.
Sergeant Clark was with the orig
inal Canadian contingent during the
second battle OF Ypres. II was In
this battle that gas was sent over foI
the first time. The allies were un.
able to cope with the situation a,
they had no gas masks and many
lives were lost. Sergeant Clark ha,
been In every major engagement
since. including Paschandeale ridge
He has been wounded three times.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
BOIsHEvIsM NOT YET
EXTENDED no SOUTH RUSSIA

Toxic. April i7.-tCorrespon-
dence) - Bolshevism. as II exists In
southern Russia. does not seem to
have penetrated to eastern Siberia
in the opinion OF DR.. II. Q. F,
Thompson. who has Just arrived
from Russia with the Anglo-Russia
hospital unit.
In vladivostok he saw officers In
uniform. though they had been strip
ped OF their shoulder straps. In Tx
raine an officers uniform means
sure death. he said. vlayistok and
Harbin seemed very quiet after the
turbulent cities Of the south. There
seemed to be no excitement due tS
the presence OF allied warships In
the harbor. All nationals mixed
freely and there seemed to be nj
more antagonistic feeling toward th'
Japanese than toward others.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
HEAD Or GIRLS SCHOOL
+ IS HERE FOR HEALTH

Miss Mary s. Kim. teacher In the
Grants Pass schools five years ago.
arrived here Monday night and VIII
visit her sister. Mrs. George Eaton.
Miss Kienc was accompanied hy
Mrs. Frances s. Marshall, with
whom she has been associated for
some years, and who has been or.
dered west for her health. They
win remain as long AS Mrs. Mar
shail's health shows Improvement.
Mrs. Marshall is the head OF the
Marshall private school for girls at
Briar Clin Manor. New York. She
has travelled extensively In foreign
sountSiss but In the United States
had never before been west Of Buf-
falo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
GRANTS PASS ROADS
TO BE- INSPECTED

II. A. Booth. OF the state highway
commission. came from Portland
this morning to inspect the road
from Grants Pass to the California
line. In view OF obtaining an appro-
priation from the state for road inn
provement
Chrome ore from the High Pla.
teau mine on French hill Is to be
shipped out by way OF Crescent City
or. II the road to Grants Pass is I'M
proved the shipments will be made
through this city. F. s. Bramwell,
]. d. Macvicar and John Hampshire
accompanied Mr.. Booth to look over
the situation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21

Z. n. Noble. OF Gallee. Was here
ON business Monday.
Mac wilkins went to Medtord this
morning on business.
Prof. Appleton came In from
Ashland this morning for the day
Z. o. Porter left this morning fol
Seattle.
n. Halter, OF San Bruna. Cal.
was in the city yesterday.
c. A. Frost, OF Portland. was q
Grants Pass visitor Monday.
Father Vein went to Medford this
afternoon TO spend a few days.
Mrs. Dora Jordan left for Medford
today, where she will visit indefi
nltely.
Miss Blanche Dickinson. OF tn,
East school. left this morning fol
her home In Dayton. Wash.
Mrs. ], Jackson arrived this morn
ing from Redding, Cal, and left FOL
Crescent City.
Mrs. J. l.. Dillingham;. who ha,
been visiting Mrs. Marion Roemer
left for her home In San Francisco
this morning.
Miss Elizabeth Benedict aud Mis'
NJ. l.. Arthur arrived this morning
and will be In the city for several
days.
Miss Gladys March. who has beer
teaching In the East school the past
year. left this morning Tor her home
In Chico, Cal, Miss March has ac
cepted a position In Tulare. Cal, foI
the coming year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
McADOO REMOVES PRES
IDENT or VIRGINIA RY,

Washington. May 2l.-The presi-
dent Of the virsinian railway, c. W.
Huntington. has been removed from
once by Director General Of Rail-
roads McAdoo. That Mr.. Hunting
ton was disobedient concerning the
administration orders for the main
tenance and Improvement Of his
road. IL Mr.. McAdoo's charge. J. H.
Young has been appointed federal
director OF the road.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21

The allied armies are not permit
ting the Germans ito get set" for a
serious blow at the western front.
Here and there along the line there
have been sudden blows at the Ger
man positions. and In all OF them
Germans were captured.
The French have done the most OF
this work. On the front east and
northeast OF Locre. on the northern
side Of the Lys salient In northern
France and just to the west OF Kem-
mel. where some OF the more intense
fighting OF the war has been going
on. the French have advanced their
line over a two-mile front. Far to
, the south. near Rheims. the French
/ have advanced into the enemy's posi-
tions as far as the third line OF
1 trenches.
The Australians on the front be-
fore Amiens have been active and
have improved their positions.
Heavy artillery firing Is reported
from several points along the front
II being especially near Hangard and
south OF the Avre. near Amiens. The
Germans also report heavy cannon
aiding in the region Of KENNEL.
The American sectors have beer
the scenes OF fierce aerial battles
The Americans suffered severe los
when Raoul Luftberry Of Walling
ford. Conn. one OF their most IA
mouse air fighters. went to his deatl
in a thrilling encounted above tn,
city Of Toul.
In the Italian theatre Of the war
the fighting In the mountains east o
Brenta river continues, reports tell
Ing OF struggles on the slopes OF tn
mountains.
The French troops in Macedonia
have taken the offensive near LAX
Ochrida and have advanced to
depth Of more than IL miles at som
points. The object Of this operation
appears to be the strengthening o
an awkward salient in the line.
A new German army. led by Gen
eral Won Beuio. Is reported to hav
been definitely located in front o
Arras. This army is said to be mad
up OF units which we're not throw
into the great battles on the Somm
and along the Lys. and II Is believe'
that II has been brought up to tn
Arras front to lead the coming al
tack on the allied positions at tina
point.
The German reserves are undergo
ing intensive training far behind tn
actual fighting front and are expect
ed to reach the front In time for tn
next smash at the allies. 1t is point
ed out that the German attack Marc
81 was timed SO that the German
were able to take advantage Of tn
bright moonlight for several nights
The moon now is Just past the phas
which signalled the advance frou
st. Quentin and Cambria. and tn
long-expected attack may be launch
ed al any time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21

10 drive Q tank, handle the guns, and
sweep over the enemy trenches, takes
strong nerves, good rich blood, . good
acmach, liver and kidneys. When the
time comes, the man with red blood in
his veins ris up and at a. He has iron
aerves fer hardships-an interest in his
sork grips him. That's the way you
feei when you have taken q blood and
serve tonic, made up Of Blood root,
Golden Seal root, Stone root, Cherry bark.
and rolled into sugar-coated tablet
and cold in sixty cent vials by almost
ell druggists for past fifty years -
Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
This tonic, in liquid or tablet form, is
inst What you need this spring to give
yvu vim, vigor and vitality. At the
tsg end Of hard winter, no wonder
pu feel -run-down,' blue, out of sorts.
ny this medical Discovery Of DR..
nerces. Don't wait To-day Is the
day to beginl A little "pep,' and you
lsugh and live.
The best means 10 oil the machinery
i the body, put tone into the liver,
Kidneys and circulatory system, is 10
fns practice q good house cleaning.
I know Of nothing better IS laxative
han vegetable pill made up OF May
apple, leaves Of aloe and ialap. This
; commonly sold by all druggists -
u. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and should
b taken at least once a week TO clear
shs twenty-five feet OF intestines. You
will thus clean the system-expel the
poisons and keep wsn. Nor is the
lime 10 clean house. Give yourself .
Uring house cleaning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
STARVATION THREATENING
Continued from Page one,

shich Is bound to disturb the life OF
our war diets" the dispatch quotes
nom the Berlin vorwaerts, the lead
Nc socialist organ.
Even more critical than the Ger
man food situation Is that In Austria.
An official dispatch today from
France quotes Austro-German news
papers as saying that at a recent
conference In Vienna on the situs'
ton Il developed that food supplies
30 bs reQuisitioned were sufiicieni
only to feed Hungary and the army
and that Austria could expect moth.
ing but its own harvest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-21
Wedding u Surprise

Wedding n Surprsss>-
James lee Brown and Ada Berry
Doerr were married last night at the
Presbyterian manse by Rev. L. Ny
ron Boozer. The wedding came as
u surprise to every one. as even the
respective families did not know OF
the coming event Mr., and Mrs.
Brown called at their homes after
the ceremony to tell the news, They
win remain In Grants Pass.