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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY

Mr.. George d. Manley,
New Market, Tenn.
Dear Friend:
| have often thought of you and
Mrs. Manley since | came acrtss to
France and wish l could see AMI la
with you. have seen great many
interesting things since | lef
good old U. S. A., but | have seen
nothing one half so beautiful q our
country. never knew how to Ppre-
ciate my home, my church anl the
Government under which | liveI un-
til l found myself so far sepgated
from them.
G odhas been very good t the
American people and the majority Of
them have never found it out. there
are no French men here excep the
very old and the cripples. The wo-
men do most all the work. have
seen half dozen women cutting and
binding wheat in one field and, work.
ing at the threshing machine. they
have no binders or threshing mahine
like ours. They cut their wheat with
a cycle and the threshing machines
are the old horse power which do not
operate the grain from the
They all wear wooden shoes and the
men have long ribbon bands on heir
hats which hang down their bSks.
These people are the working cAss-
or peasants. The upper class des
and look in most every respect ike
our people. l presume there an
great many Protestants in this cum
try but | have not seen church Of
that kind. | have been through a
great many Catholic churches md
suppose most of the people are Cab
olic. You would be surprised at Ehe
number of soldiers who are cathd
We have preaching twice every 8
ay at the Y. M. C. A ) VI
| am located some -distance back
of the firing line. We have very nre
little hospital, taking care of aboit
300 patients and we are enlargirg
every day. We expect to soon be abe
to care for 5000 patients. | have MT
seen a person that | knew since con-
ing over, and would almost shout If
could meet some one from Grain
ger of Jefferson.
Give my love and best wishes tD
all of my old friends and especially
to Drs. Taylor, Kinder and Tittswortl
hope that they may keep the people
at home from suffering and we vii
try to take care of the soldier boys
until they get the Boches whipped
which | hope will not be great
while. &'RNV
| cannot give you any war news
because you get everything that is
sent out before we do, but
that we have gotten for the past
month has been very encouraging.
! hope this finds you we'll and en-
joying life.
Your friend,
LIEUT.. G. D. LEQUIRE.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10
GAMBLING OF EGGS
County Food Administrator:

county Food administrator:
Regulations require that eggs be
Candled from May Is to January IS
each year. We find that a good many
licensees are using what is known
rs the flashing method;" that is,
taking two or more eggs in each hand
and waving or flashing them before
the candle. Effective at once, it is
expressly forbidden for any licensee
TO candle eggs in this manner. They
should be candled separately, that is
one at time.
Fl. A. MORGAN.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10

Entries for the purse races at the
East Tennessee Division Fair do not
close until October /, a week before
the fair, but at the time this is writ
ten sufficient interest has been mani
tested to assure races Of the highest
order.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10

In spite of subnormal food supply
in this country the American people
have been able to ship to the Allies
as well as our own forces overseas
l41,000,000 bushels Of wheat, besides
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10
PRIZE WINNERS.


Best stallion, Frank Tomlinson.
Team, Frank Tomlinson, Dr. j. H..
Campbell.
Mare, DR.. Campbell, G. T. Wells.
Mare and colt, Sherwood Shockley,
Frank Tomlinson.
Colt over and under years, Joe
H. Moody.
Colt under /, Sherwood Shockley.
Saddler and driver, Frank Tomlin-
DAIRY CATTLE
Best COW, Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Tom
Owens.
Heifer, G. B. Sharp.
HOGS
Boar, A. M. Nance, ]. E. Yates.
Boar under / year, Boyce Frazier,
f. X. Tate
Sow under /, Boyce Frazier, A. M.
Nance
Largest number of hogs on ground,
Earl West
COMMUNITY WORK
First prize, May Spring $15; 2ud,
Rutledge, $40; Ord. Richland, $3.50;
4th. Tate, $5.
POULTRY
Barred rocks, Mrs. 7. W. Manley,
C. A. Noe
White wyandotes, Mrs. LIN. Peck,
(sec) .-.
Rhode Island Reds, Della Shipe,
Mrs. l.. C. Bryan.
FARM PRODUCTS
First prize 81; second so cents
Best timothy hay, Joe H. Moody,
(secl
Five stalks tobacco, E. X. Tate,
Frank Miller
Largest pumpkin, G. T. Moody,
Frank L. Phillips
Sir stalks sorghum, E. K. Tate, Mr.
Shirley
Watermelon, Landy Moody, I. w.
Manley
Meals paymaster corn, J. H. Moody
J. E. Yates
Webbs Watson, ]. F. Lawrence
johnson county white, w. T. Nit
chell.
Hickory king, Will Hodge, Kline
Shirley
Yellow corn, ]. H. Moody
Half Blu. Smooth wheat, Orville
Lambdin
Bearder Wheat, John Frazier, Ed
Shirley
Rye, J. E. Shirley, W. A. Frazier.
Barley, w. A. Frazier
Oats, Grover Lowe, Orville Lamb
din
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT
Canned and dried, collection vege-
tables, May Spring, Rutledge.
Col. Fresh fruits, j. T. Ledgerwood,
A. L. Hopson.
Canned fruits, May Spring, Rich
land
Eggs in waterglass, Mrs. l. M. Peck
Mrs. H. H. Waller
Doz. assorted eggs, Miss Mary
Nance, Mrs. Mary Moody
Pound butter, Miss Pauline Lowe,
HRS. Joe H. Moody
1-2 pit. cottage cheese, Mrs. W. T.
Manley, Mrs. L. C. Bryan.
Doz. Tomatoes, May Springs, l. w,
Daniel
Three heads cabbage, Mrs. Martha
Henry, Mrs. E. Tate
Collection pickles, Tate, May Spr.
Garden Seeds, May Springs, Rut-
ledge
The following the first wins 81, the
second so cents and the third a rib
bon, prizes awarded in order given.
Quilts, Mrs. H. H. Waller, Mrs
John r. Jarnagin, Mrs. W. A. Fra
zier.
Knitting, Mesdames f. Tate, f. X.
Tate, o. R. Tomlinson.
Coverlets, Mesdames P. G.. Moody
E. X. Tave and Miss Collie Rich.
Crochet, Mrs. j. W. Luntsford, Miss
Ardelle Mckinney, Mrs I. M. Peck
Drawn Work, Mrs. A. NJ. Nance,
Miss Jessie Johnson
Hemstitching, Mrs. H. H. Waller
Tatting, Mrs. A. NJ Nance, Mrs.
E. X. Tate, Miss Callie Rich
Eyelet Embroidery, Mesdames
Frank Foust, H. H. Waller, Jas. Kin
caid
French Embroidery, Mrs. Geo. Yate
Miss Ardere Mckinney, Mrs. ]. W.
Luntsfoc1.
These prizes have been mailed to
the winners.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

On account of what is known as
Spanish "fu" the number of cases of
which are reported in Granger coun-
ty some of which we have at the
county seat we request that no large
gatherings of people be had until the
epidemic has subsided, and where
cases occur in school in the county
in order to prevent the spread of the
disease we recommend that the said
schools be closed until the epidemic
October 8, 1918.
County Board of Health
DIR. G. w. Smithers, Chrm.
DIR. X. X. Roach, Chrm.
County Court
J. NJ. Groves
COuntv Cnnrt CIarL
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-10-10
County Court Clerk

Mesdames w. B. Talley and E. D.
Jeffries, Misses Gladys and Cora Mae
Talley and Frank Lynn motored
Knoxville, Saturday.
Liberty loan meetings were held
at Shiloh, Indian Ridge and Red
House, Sunday. Misses Mettie Col
Inns, Annie Rae Phillips and Mollie
Morgan and S. R. Wester were in
charge of the meetings.
Rev. Chas. l.. Morgan filled his
appointment at Mooresburg Baptist
church, Sunday.
The local board examined eighty
men for army service Wednesday
and Thursday. Two or three days
will be given to examination next
week.
Miss Ruby Doyal, clerk in the To-
cal postoffice was in Morristown last
week.
Marvin Ramsey of Savannah, Ga,
spent several days here this week,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Whit
The county court was in session
Monday, with Chairman R. r. Roach
presiding. All of the justices answer
ed to roll call except Esquire Earl
West.
Routine business was transacted.
John H. Morgan, |. w. Daniel and
G. c. West were elected poor house
commissioners.
w. T. Rose, G. G. Livingston, H.
E. Beets, H. E. Jackson, B. F. Bran
son, L. ]. Parrott, A. V. Combs, A.
C. Samsel, H. H. Acuff and j. B.
Lambdin were elected notaries pub
lie.
Guy Bryan and Charles Robertson
were released from working the pub
lie road and payinp poll tax.
An examining committee composed
of I. w. Daniel, C. X. Ellis and Sam
H. Mitchell was present to conduct
the examination for applicants for
county superintendent but no one ap-
piled.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
DISTRICT COURT MONDAY.
Hon. Judge A. n. Hobson Will Open
The Term on April Is.

The April term of the district
court for Winneshiek county vii
open i'll DEBORAH next Monday. The
list OF jurors called for this term
We're excused, and consequently
there will be no jury trials
The docket this term contains nc
state causes. There are 81 probate
causes, 81 old causes and 80 new
causes. The following district court
causes are marked for trial:
Tilla Barth VS.. o. r. Severson ct
al
Matthias Rodenkirch ct al vs. j.
ID. Layton ct a..
Lula Woltenberger VS.. Lewis V OIL
fenberger ct al.
Sietz Nuemann Monument Co. VS..
l.. A. Grinager.
Elma Florence Gates VS.. Bert
Gates.
Hawkeye Oil Co. VS.. E. J. Kort-
meyer.
Mrs. l.. Pushor VS.. T. j. Qualley.
w. NJ. O'Brien VS.. NJ. M. Moen
One probate cause, Jacob Duff de-
ceased; final report of administra-
tor, is marked for trial
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
THE NEW BOND CAMPAIGN.
Give the Solicitors the Glad Hand
When They Call on You.

The United States has entered on
its third campaign for the sale of
Liberty bonds. The solicitors will
get glad hand in most homes.
There are comparatively few people
who could not take at least a baby
bond"
Yet there are still some left who
will say Let George do it." If ev-
eryone "passes the buck over to
some one else, the Germans will rule
the world and we shall all have to
kneel to the Kaiser.
1t should be possible to pay for
these bonds out of the daily saving
OF the people. Those that have not
yet formed the habit of saving
should begin now, and take bond
on the installment payment plan
By saving a dollar or more weekly,
they can have interest coming in
regularly every six months, and at
the end Of the term they will get
the principal back
The man who could take a bond
small or big and won't, shows up
in a poor light. He is getting all
the blessings of free government. 1t
Is all free gift from the sacrifi-
ces of the patriot forefathers of old.
Yet he declines to make any return
for that gift. He won't lift a finger
to help pass on these blessings to
his children.
Furthermore, if he doesn't look
out, he may have no blessings to
pass on. The German power has set
out to crush the world Only by
general cooperation can we ward
off this menace. If we can't go in
to the trenches, the very least we
can do is to help pay for food anG
weapons for those who go.
Compared with the sacrifices of
those who go or send boys there.
taking bond is too insignificant
trifie to be worth a moments argu-
ment. The man who won't help
arm and feed the soldier who de-
tends his life, home and property,
should be ashamed to show his face
on the streets of DEBORAH
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Obituary..

Emma Mathilda Henrietta Soreidt
was born March 10, 1905 in Glen
wood township, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Erick Soreide, and she
passed away on Easter Sunday, at
ter having been in i'll health fol
three years, and for the past year
was confined to her bed. She bore
her illness with bravery and forti
tude, never complaining. She was
possessed of a beautiful character
and was beloved by all her friends
Her death just in the bloom OF
young womanhood is a sad blow tC
her parents and they have the sym
pathy of ALL Four sisters and three
brothers also survive her. The fun
eral services were held Friday froIr
the Glenwood church. Rev. Scar
vie officiated
You suffered long,
But murmured not.
Though far away
You are not forgotten
God called you home,
1t was his will.
But in our hearts
You are with us still.
Loving parents and children
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
CANDIDATES. FOR SUPERVISOR.
o. l.. Saxvik Will be Candidate for
Second Term i'm Fourth District.
Other Candidates Filed.

Three supervisor districts, second,
fourth and fifth, will have candi-
dates before the primaries next
June
In the fourth district o. L. Sax
yik will be a candidate for the sec
ond term. He represents Highland,
Hesper, Canoe, Pleasant and Glen
wood. Mr.. Saxvik has worked hard
to give his district the kind of rep
resentation it is entitled to and we
believe he has succeeded. AS we all
know a man serving his first term,
in most any office, mas numerous OBJ
stacles to overcome, and they are
generally prepared to give a much
better service, STILL in their second
term. Mr.. SaXvik is conscientious
and honest to the core, and we feel
that his constituents will honor him
with second term.
j. F. Korbel, of Calmar township
and Joseph Bockmann, OF Calmar,
have filed for the democratic nomin-
alton for supervisors in the second
district, now represented by Super
visor j. p. Kuhn. We do not know
whether Mr.. Kuhn will be a candi-
date or not. He has been a mighty
good official and has given his dis
trict excellent representation.
In the fifth district Mr.. f. +. Bak-
ken, of Madison township will be
the candidate on the republican tic
ket for supervisor, as recently an
nounced. He is good, level head
ed man, and will make a good Off
GER
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Death of Mrs. Martha Severson

DCdti Ol MIS-. Martina SeSefsOn.
Mrs. Martha Severson of Spring
field township, beloved wife of Gil
bert Severson, passed away March
2S, death being due to pneumonia
The deceased was a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. H. E. Fristad of Calmar
township and was born there Sept
20, 1870. On April 3, 1889 she was
united in marriage to Gilbert Sever
son, and the family home had been
in Springfield township ever since
Nine children were born to the I'M
ion, one child dying in infancy. The
surviving children are Arthur and
Alice at home, Clarence, soldier al
Deming, New Mexico, Nels, Clara,
Gladys, Edna, Melvin and Willard.
She is also survived by her parents,
five sisters and two brothers. The
deceased was one of Winneshiek
county's good mothers and bore the
respect and esteem of all who ever
had the pleasure of her acquain-
lance. The funeral services were
held last Wednesday from the
Springfield Lutheran church. Rev.
Kvamme officiated and interment
was in the Springfield cemetery. The
bereaved husband and children have
the sympathy of all in their loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Nicholson Boys Enlist.

Rodney and Ernest Nicholson, the
tier of North McGregor, sons of
r., and Mrs. HI. p. Nicholson, have
listed in the service of the United
ates Army. Rodney enlisted at
ason City and has been assigned a
'sition in the quartermaster' de-
rtment. Ernest Joined the avia-
IN department and will be required
report at Madison. Wis, where he
II remain for several weeks, be-
re going into active service. -Os-
IN Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
DEBORAH Soldier WEEDS.

News OF the marriage of Otto
thompson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole
Thompson, of the West Side has
cached DEBORAH relatives and
lends. He was united in marriage
n March % at Spokane, Wash. to
liss Margaret Hollinshead of that
tty. The groom had been employ
d for the past three years as me-
hanical engineer at Glacier Park,
font He is now one of Uncle
ANS soldiers and is stationed at
amp Lewis in Washington. Otto is
fine young man, and his host OF
riends here join with us in extend
az congratulations and best wishes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Leaving California for Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Halves, form
er Decorahians, but now of Carter,
Mont, who have been spending the
winter at Long Beach, Cal, will
leave there for home the last OF
april. Mrs. HAYES will leave Cali
fornia via the Sante Fe railroad for
casey, Iowa, to visit her mother,
while Mr.. Halves will drive his au-
tomobile through to Iowa, joining
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Benefit for Belgian Relief.

Thursday, April 18th, at Coup's
usic Shop, from P. M. until 6
M. the ladies of the Monday Club
i'll have on display at that time,
e garments made by them for the
elgian children. An admission
o of twenty-five cents will be
arged, the proceeds to be used in
pplying articles needed to fill the
TX, which will soon be sent. Music,
wing Models, Light Refreshments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
SORGHUM GOOD IOWA CROP.
Syrup Makes Fine Sugar Substitute
for WartimeS.

One way in which the sugar short
age may be met is by producing
more sorghum syrup, commonly call
ed Sorghum molasses." This syrup
is a palatable food and can be used
in good many different ways as a
substitute for sugar. The neces-
sary sorghum cane is particularly
we'll adapted to growing in this and
every county in Iowa, says the farm
crops department at Iowa State Col
lege. The cultural methods are
practically the same as for corn. The
crop yields from so to 100 gallons
Of finished syrup to the acre, so that
a small patch will produce enough
for an ordinary family.
The process of manufacturing the
syrup is simple. The stripped and
topped sorghum is usually hauled
to a small mill where the syrup is
made at so much a gallon. There
are good many of these mills over
Iowa and a list of them is being
compiled by the agricultural extern
sion department at Iowa State Col
lege, thru the county agents. The
process of manufacture is described
in Farmers Bulletin No. All, which
may be obtained for the asking
from the United States Department
of Agriculture, Washington, ID. C.
Information in regard to securing
seed and growing this crop may be
secured from the farm crops depart
ment Of Iowa State College at Ames
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Gard Of Thanks.

We take this menas to express our
heartfelt thanks to the neighbors
and friends for their kindness and
sympathy and floral Offerings dur
ing the illness, death and burial of
our beloved wife and mother.
Pd. Gilbert Severson and children
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
A BATTLE HYMN.

(Written for Public Opinion).
To melody: Nearer nay God"
ID of a mighty host
line is the power
IT in ourselves we trust
this dark hour!
line is the victory
lat all men shall be free
) Thee we bend our knee
ID help our men!
lru the tempestious roar
If men must go
Ike Josline's hosts of yore
hen the sun stood low
it their battle cry:
rant thou fee and die!
)d be with us on high
life or death!
ID of our battle front
tcing the foe
seling the fire and brunt
iunching the blow
here 'er our flag shall wave
yer our men so brave
yer each patriots grave
eedom must win! Z
ID of our battle line
i've us Thy power
luse Thy bright sun to shine
this dark houri
axe in Thy mighty hand
~ just supreme command
irmly our faith shall stand
. land and sea!
John A. Forde.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Farm Home Burns to Ground.

last Friday at the noon hour the
sidence Of Mrs. Il. II. Stoen, in
easant township was burned to the
ound. The fire caught, we under
and, from an overheated stove.
,ighbors gathered when the alarm
Is given and some of the furniture
id other stuff on the first floor was
we'd, but the household goods and
rnishings on the second floor were
tally destroyed. The loss is Sc
ire one and Mrs. Stoen has the
mpathy of many. A small insur-
ace was carried, but not near
rough to cover the loss,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned wishes to thank
the kind friends and neighbors for
their assistance, sympathy and flor
al offerings, during the illness,
death and burial OF our beloved
daughter and sister, Emma Soreide,
Pd. Erick Soreide and family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Breaks Arm Cranking Ford.

Breaks Arm Cranking Ford.
Percy Blount, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
X. Blount had his right arm bro
On above the wrist last week
lesday evening, while i'm the act
cranking up his Ford car, prepar-
DRY to coming down town. Both
mes in the wrist were broken, and
, will be layed up for some time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Repairing and General
BIacksmithing.

Do not throw away your old
farm machinery and buy new. New
machinery is very high in price at
this time. Bring in your old ma
chinery and have it repaired, it is
much cheaper, and in many cases 1t
will serve your purpose as well as
the new. We can convert old auto
mobiles into good serviceable farm
trucks.
O'NEIL e OLSON,
'14-3w West Water st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
congregational Church.

Services at 1890 a. m. and 1880
'p. m.
Subject next SABBATH morning Sin
Confessed and Forgiven, and in
the evening The Command Thou
Shalt not Kill in the Light of the
War"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
And He Knew.

A schoolmistress asked her class
TO explain the word bachelor" and
was very much amused when a lit
tie girl answered, "A bachelor is a
very happy man"
Where did you learn that?" ask
ed the mistress.
Rather told me-" the little girl
replied.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

DO not forget to begin preserv-
ing eggs now for your next winters
use. They are as cheap now as you
will be able to buy them-save 80
to 40 cents per dozen by doing 1t
now. Our liquid egg preserver we
guarantee to keep them fresh for
one year. Parman's drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

Mrs. Halves at Casey for visit, and
then they will drive to DEBORAH for
a visit before returning to Montana.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

TRY Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

Fast colors in many flo
raj patterns, SO in, wide,
has double border on eth
er side. Many of the new
figured designs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

Several new patterns in
36-inch voiles; some are
plain others with fancy
drawn work and beaded bor-
der; white ivory, ecru shades