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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
FIREMAN STOKES AND KNITs.
Trainmen Are Becoming Proficient In
the Art of Knitting.

Now that women are ambitious to
become firemen on locomotives, the
railway ffremen has returned the COM
pliment. He has begun to knit for the
soldiers. Between ,shovels there Is
said to be nothing more restful-or
perhaps stimulating-than to take a
few stitches.
Jack Ryder, running on Burlins-
ton Road locomotive, is the first
knitting firemen on record. Between
runs, he sits in the engine cab serene
ly working on sweater or pair or
socks when the fire beneath him has
been satisfyingly fed. And there Is
no look of worry on his face except
one Of eagerness not to lose stitch.
But Jack Ryder does not stop at
knitting himself. He is teaching the
art to others and it is expected soon
to be common at terminals to see con-
ductors and engineers busy between
runs in manufacture Of knitted
goods for soldiers. If your train is
stopped at block without any visi-
BILE cause it will be safe to attribute
the fact to towerman too engross-
ed in knitting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
FORMER RESIDENT
WRITES FROM CANADA
Z. a. kirkeby, of SOuris, N. ID. Who
Has Been in Canada Writes
That He is Going to Spend
Winter in California.
HAS SEEN LOTS OF
SOLDIERS IN CANADA
Says That Country is Feeling Effects
War More Than We do in the
States.
Calgary Alta, Canada.
Dec. 26, 1917.

L ~ a. -SSSy <AAtop So1iouo.
Dec. 26, 1917.
Public Opinion, Decorah.
Gentlemen: Please change nv pa-
Fer to Long Beach, California for
the winter, as l am going to spend
the winter there. and cannot possibly
get along without your valuable pap
er. Also please send me back num-
bers for last week and this. am way
up here in the seold north now, but
weather is very cold, SO will soon be
on my way again. Next stop will be
the Rockies. Some place. AS will not
travel only il the day time will get
an opportunity to take in all the
sights. VIII stop a few days at Vic
tor'a, B. C. From there go to Seattle,
Wash, Portland, Oregon and then to
San Francisco, AID stop there few
days, then to Los Angeles and from
there to Long Beach. | will write you
more from there. This country is feel
ing the effects of the war more than
We do at home. Ninety-two veteran
soldiers came here Christmas day.
Among them lots of cripples, one leg,
one arm, and one eve gone. Looks
pretty hard, but they seemed happy
Just the same. All are confident we
are going to win the war. Just saw 2
solid train loads Of Cinnamon going
east to go over to France to do la
bor on the farms and any other work
Seemed kind of hard to see them, not
one knew where they are going. Just
\ number on them, and then a sol
Fdier at each door to herd them along.
Happy all the same. They only had on
a blue cotton suit, big i'll fitting
pants and shirts outside, and a little
cap on top Of the head with fur ear
laps, so they can at least keep their
ears warm. They have shipped train
load after train load Of them through
here. People here are getting used to
the war. Makes no difference what
happens, they take it cool and do not
grumble. This will, be all for this
time. Will write more later.
C. A. KIRKEBY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Christmas Club opened Big.

The ,191S Christmas Savings CluD
opened up big this year at the Clti-
zens Savings Bank and a large num-
Der of new members Joined for this
year, and prospects are now Tor an
immense club for 1918. Those VINO
saved last year and drew their
checks with interest last month were
highly pleased, and everyone joined
again this year. 1t is a mighty tne
thing and is the means OF making a
good many people happy around
Christmas time. The weekly deposit
is only trife, but when 1t is saved
for se weeks it means something.
The old saying is save the pennies
and the dollars will take care OF
themselves. ss
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
new BIRTH LAW !.
effective JAN. 1
Clerk Of Courts s. j. Moore Calls AZ.
tentiOn to an Important Law
Now in Effect.
ALL BIRTHS MUST BE
REPORTED TO THE CLERK
Births During 1917 Still to be Ro.
ported to the Assessors as Re.
fore. Read the New Law
Below,

The last General Assembly of Iowa
enacted a new law as to registration
OF births, which law vii! bs effective.
January 1, 1918. One Of the provi-
sions Of the new law is that the clerk
of the district court shall inform the
people in general in his county as
to the new law. This newspaper space
has therefore, been ASKED Rr IN
order that the readers of this paper
may learn OF the new law, if they
have not already been informed.
All persons interested are asked to
read the following two sections of the
law:
Section 5. That for the complete
and proper registration Of births, for
legal, sanitary and statistical purpos-
es the clerk of the district court of
each county shall be the county reg
istrar, and It shall be his duty to in
form all physicians, midwives. should
there be any midwives, and the peo-
pie in general in his county that all
births must be properly reported to
the clerk of the district court in the
manner prescribed in section six co
OF this act.
Sec. 6. That certificate of birth
Of the standard form adopted by the
United States Census Bureau shall
be made out by the physician, mid
wife, or other person attending the
birth of every child born il the state
of Iowa or in default of such person
by the parent, householder, superin-
tendent Of an institution, or other rp
sponsibls person, and filed with the
clerk OF the district court in the
county where the child is born with
in ten GO) days after birth. In case
the child is not named, the clerk of
the district court shall deliver a sup
Elementary blank for report of given
name to the person filing the certifi-
cate, to be filled out and returned as
soon as the child shall be named, and
which shall be attached to the birth
certificate Of the child which has
been previously reported and not
named.
The difference between the new
law and the old law is principally
that under the old law births are re-
ported to the assessors and under the
new law the birth is certified to the
clerk of the district court, within ten
days after the birth. All births dur
ing the year, 1917, are to be reported
to the assessors as heretofore.
In order to facilitate the work, it
is desired that the child in question
be named before the certificate is
sent in. The record will then be
complete and no supplemental report
will be necessary. A bulletin Of full
instructions may be obtained by ad-
dressing: DR.. Guilford H. Sumner,
State Registrar Of Vital Statistics,
state House. Des Moines, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
John Williams Chairman.

At the regular January session OF
the board of. supervisors which open
ed today, John Williams was honored
by being elected chairman for the
ensuing year. Mr.. Williams repre-
sents the fifth district, Madison and
Decorah townships.
The committees elected were as
follows:
Bridge committee. o. G. Haugen,
chairman.
Highway committee. o. l.. Saxviek'
chairman.
County Home committee, j. r.
Kuhn, chairman.
Court House and Jail committee,
Chas. Ryan, chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
SOLDIER WRITES
FROM GEORGIA
Arthur Noble, Hesper Boy, Member
OF Go. n. 11th Infantry Enthu-
siastic About Soldier
Life.
ANXIOUS no GO ACROSS
AND GO OVER THE TOP
Says War Game is Interesting and
Every Man Has Right Idea of
What His Country is
Fighting For.
Editor Public Opinion:

Editor Public Opinion:
DEAR Sirs:
Mr.. Ralph p. Robinson, Co. 1, 45th
Inantry,s stationed for training at
Louisville, KY, told me in one of his
letters that l could have your paper
for the asking. l am from Hesper,
Iowa, in your county, was running a
tarber shop there when felt the call
to come, and l enlisted from there.
l am now at Chickamagua Park. Ca,
and training hard every day Never
felt better in my life and would not
change places with any Stacker that
ever looked at the American flag. We
do not know when we will leave for
France, as Sf course they never tell
but when we do every man VIII be
there to go over the top and give
them hell. In fact men here are rest
nation that ever fought. We are
learning to fight with the bayonet and
we use a sort of dummy, Ca pair of
overalls stuffed with straw and as
we are told seven-tenths Of the
fighting is done with the bayonets
every man watches and is always on
the job. The war game is an interest
ing one and every man has the right
idea of what this country is in the
war for. Is it any wonder then that a
man hates to change his place with
a Stacker? How cal a man hold his
head up when the boys come back,
Gas most OF them wilD if he has not
done his bit. Why / like a good game
of pool but would be ashamed TO
hang around pool halls like some
young men do when my country is
calling me. enlisted August IL, and
went to st. Louis. From there I came
south. Give my regards to all in Hes
per.
ReSpectfully.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
New Supervisor From Sd Dist.

e
Chas. Ryan, of Fremont township,
took his seat as a member Of the
board of supervisors of Winneshiek
county at the meeting Of the board
today. He takes the place Of Claude
Morton who represented this dis
trict for six years. Mr.. Ryan is a
young man, progressive, and In our
opinion will make avery capable su-
pervisOr and give his district first
class representation. He is the first
man to be elected from Fremont
township in SO years. when Richard
Barnes was the representative living
in that township. Mr.. Ryan will no
doubt keep up the good record of his
predecessor, Mr.. Morton, and give his
district and the county first-class
service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
Respectfully,
Arthur VIM. Noble,
Chickamagua Park, Ga.
J.. A. O. Preus Mentioned fO

j. A. o. Preus Mentioned for
Congress.
During the past few weeks ]. A. o.
Preus, state auditor of Minnesota,
has been mentioned frequently as a
candidate for Congress from the fifth
Minnesota district. He has received
strong endorsements from many
sources, although he has personally
made no announcement OF his can
didacy as yet. In Mondays Minneapo-
lis Tidende, DR.. H. G. Stub, president
of the Norwegian Lutheran church.
writing IN his capacity. as citizen,
gives Mr.. Preus warm personal en-
dorsement.-Northfield American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
~sV NJ q A. Contributions.

Chairman w. r. Baker OF the Army
and Navy Y. NJ. C. "A. Campaign is IN
receipt of forty dollars from the
Young Peoples Society OF the canoe
Hauge church which makes splea-
aid addition to the fund. Also seven
dollars has been contributed by MISS
Ruth Coffcon's Sunday School Class
in the NJ. f. church and a check lor
s124.5O for old gold AID silver col
lected by the young people OF inc
congregational church. OF the latter
there is still all of the silver plated
ware to hear from and the total
amount will undoubtedly reach over
5000. -a- %E 8G
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
press reports announce that the

Press reports announce that tne
formers OF North Dakota are dissat-
isfied with the work of the Nom
partisan League, and it's leader, a.
c. Townley, and are organizing
Farmers League for the purpose q
securing for themselves the legisla,-
tion that was promised them ana Is
needed to guarantee them the repre-
sentation that they deserve. ING
movement is said to be colossal and md
vii, without doubt, secure a con-
trolling vote at the next election.
" AXE city, MINI. Leader. s.S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
There is a difference in the W

There is difference in the way
business men do business. one man
came into our office and asked us not
to accept certain. advertisement
from a firm in city down the river.
Another of our business men handeo
us copy for double col. adv, oner-
ing bargains which eclspsed, the In
ducement offered by the flrm dowt
he river. The latter is the style OF
men who bring trade to their town
-Waveriy independently A
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
HARRY CONOvER
AT Fl. STEVENS
Decorah Boy, Son of DR.. and Mrs. r.
W. COnOyer, Member Coast Ar.
dllery, Writes His Parents
About Trip Out There.
LEFT BOWMAN, N. d.
FOR OREGON DEC. 20
Says Weather Gets Cold at Night,
But Nothing Like it Does Back
East. Are Drilling on the
Green Grass.
FIT. Stevens, Oregon,
Dec. 26, 1917,

Ft. Stevens, Oregon,
Dec. 26, 1917.
Dear Father and Mother:
Now while I have a few minutes to
spare, will drop you a few lines to
tell you of my trip and arrival into
the Fort. We left Bowman, N. D. the
morning of the Goth, arriving in Spo-
kane Saturday morning at two o.
clock; spent one night there and all
day, visited with the Moses; and
when, what used to be Ludly walked
out 1 nearly fell over, as he was fully
two inches taller than myself. Well
i had a nice visit with them all and
went back to the hotel, where l met
the other eleven fellows who l had
charge of, then to supper, leaving
Spokane at 9:10 Saturday night and
getting to Portland, Ore, at a. m.
Sunday. We had all day in Portland,
leaving there at 6:10 Sunday night,
getting into Astoria about midnight
and staying there all night and the
next day until 1890, then On to our
final destination. Spokane is one
swell town to my notion. Population
10000. Portland is the poorest OF
all, to my notion, as it is all cut up,
streets running IL all directions. I
sure did despise that place. There
are 237 new men here, all from
North Dakota and it's good to watch
the different characters, everything
from a. coon to Swede. There are
movies here every night, and we are
welcome to the Y. M. c. A. any time.
1t sure is a great thing There is q
port exchange here where we can buy
candy, ice cream, cigarettes, cigars,
and anything, fine shower baths IN
the cantonments and everything are
fine. OF course, they are crowded
now, but are figuring on sending
some of the veterans out, then we
will be in our places. Tomorrow We
go up for examination, then we are
vaccinated seven or eight times and,
when that's over you aren't even sup
posed to catch cold, guess. 1t gets
cold here at night in the tents, but
nothing like it is back east, as the
place we drill is all nice green grass.
Raining most of the time, but we on
ly drill between showers. We have to
furnish our own toilet articles, soap,
towels, etc., so it's good thing
brought a couple along. This Is a
great life-if you don't weaken
they say, and can honestly say that
I sort of like it, and know I will Ike
it better when I get on to the calls
etc. Could tell you million Things
right now, but they are running out
of envelopes and stationery here az
the Y, so must wait and tell you more
about it some other time. There are
a dandy bunch Of fellows here and
the officers are all fiae, except a few'
so don't worry about your
Loving son, A
HARRY.
I'd Prov. Co. G. A. N. A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

I'd Prov. Co. G. A. N. A.
FIT. Stephens, Oregon.
P. S.-The Pacific ocean mas q n'-
tie more water in it than Dry RUM
l find.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

A man may get rich by attending
stictly to his own business. but the
monotony gets to be something
fierce.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

A girl can make a young man pe-
lieve she doesn't want him to kiss
her.wh she is almost daffy for fear
he wont. ,4g
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

Here Is a familiar scene In any 7.
n. @. A. building at our army camps.
Ice-coOled water "bubblers" quench
the thirst Of thousands of soldiers,
and during a run" on the fountains
the "water line" often extends across
the building.
The Army 7. N. G. A. is the en-
listed mans club. where he may read,
write letters, buy stamps and post
cards, have bundles wrapped free of
charge. get money orders. play games,
and meet his comrades for q social
hour.
The bubbling cold water fountain is
one Of the most popular advantages
offered the soldiers by the Army "Y"
In the Southern department, which is
composed of Texas, Arkansas, Okla.
homa, Louisiana, New Mexico and
Arizona.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21
MANY PRIZES FOR
YOUTHFUL FARMERS

approximately $4,000 in premiums
will be awarded at the 1918 State
Fair of Louisiana. October 80 to No
vember 4, inclusive, to members of
boys and girls agricultural extension
clubs. These prizes are offered In
appreciation of the splendid efforts of
juvenile farmers.
Through the articles displayed in
this department, State Fair visitors
will be impressed with the wonder
full accomplishments Of the junior ex-
tension club members, who under d.
rection of Prof E. s. Richardson. of
Baton Rouge, state Juvenile club
agent, and his corps of assistants, are
taught advanced methods Of farming
and farm activities. Steady improve
ment in the work has been shown by
the corn, cotton, poultry, pig, can
ming, home economics and other ex-
hibits at the State Fair each year.
There has been an emergency call re-
sponded to this year due to the
war and the demand being unprece-
dentedly heavy, and the greatest col-
lection of exhibits in the history Of
the club work in Louisiana is looked
for at the fair.
For further information and catalog
write to w. r. Hirsch, Secretary.
Shreveport, La. .
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

The Committee having in charge
the Fourth Liberty Bond sale, in
this parish have completed all ar
rangement to make the drive.
Meeting will be held all over the
parish in order to advise the peo-
pie and prepare them to be ready
when they will be called upon for
subscription.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21
Died..

Mrs. D. Boucvalt, nee Leontine
Clement, died at the Touro Infirm-
cry, New Orleans. at FIVE o'clock
Saturday last, and was buried here
at seven o'clock in the evening
Sunday. Mrs. Boucvalt was 60
years Of age and leaves husband
and three sons, Gabriel, Francis
and Jerome to mourn her death.
Francis and Jerome are in the
army, but were here to-attend the
funeral of their mother.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

Mr.. Paul s. Daspit, assistant to
the school superintendent, was ap-
pointed acting principal of the
Breaux Bridge High School, pend
ing the appointment of a princi-
pal. The vacancy being caused
by the resignation of Prof, F. T.
Guilbeau who goes to Baton
Rouge as musical director at L.
s. u.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21
The Bessemer Gas Engine Co.
GROVE CITY PA
ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF
LAYNE 4 BOWLER COMPANY
CROWLEY, La, BRANCH
Bessemer Oil Engines

This appointment backs Besmer installation with the strength
and service of Two big each with splendid history
compshment The Bowler Company ready
interesting and delivery dates the famous Type Nv Besse
Beemer rice farm backed by Layne Bowler
might be looked War conditions make
early selection advisable Write the Layne Bowler Co., Crowley La
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

Mrs. G E. Landry of N ew Or
leans and Mrs. Nj. E. Comeaux of
Houma. were here last Saturday
to attend the funeral in Breaux
Bridge. of their brother, Mr.. A. B.
Tertrou, who was killed at Taft,
Cal. Many people from st. Mar
tinville attended the funeral.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

Mr.. Stanley Mestayer of Loreau-
vile and Miss Angelic Dugas of
st. Martin were married in Hous-
ton, Texas. this week, they will
make their home in Port Arthur,
Texas.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

Mr.. Frank Breaux having sold
his small plantation near town to
Mr.. Edmond Bulliard, moved to
Lake Charles this week with his
family where he expects to make
his permanent home.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

The following young men left
Tuesday and Wednesday to enter
the Louisiana State Universito, to
join the s. A. T. c.: George 81.
mon, Maurice Bienvenu, Devince
Bienvenu, Lee Bienvenu, Baro de
Laloire, Liable de Laloire, Owen
Liable, Murry Ocular, Frank Beyt.
Henry VOORHEES,. All of these bows
with the exception of George ST.
mon were graduates from our high
school of the past session.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

Messrs. Fernand and Paul Gle.
ment of New Orleans were here
Sunday to attend the funeral of
their sister, Mrs. D. b ucvalt.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-09-21

To manufacture and sell luxuri -
requires material and labor that are
sorely needed by the government to
supply our army and navy with the
necessary arms. food, clothing and
other equipment. When you waste
money on non-esssntials you are d..
priving our soldiers of supplies they
urgently need for their comfort and
safety.
American soldiers while fighting
for America are risking their hves.
but American dollars are running NO
risk while serving the government. In
fact, the dollars are getting better
pay than the soldiers. War Savings
Stamps earn compound interest and
are backed nv tbs, Iehsat government
o. earth
Evening star., 1918-08-27

$40 and Ring Recovered
Promptly Through Star Lost Ad.
The .d printed below appeared in The Star yesterday
evening the first and the finder returned articles
Immediately upon receiving his copy of The Star:
HANDKRRCHIEF. containing n
It, sts
Star Lost Ads Find the Finder
Evening star., 1918-08-27
wANrED-HE1p.
TElIALE-Coatia1o1.
wAHTED-HELP.
FEllHLE-Coaei11oI
An Appeal to Women

An Appeal to Women
to Enlist in the Army of Business Workers.
We patriotic American merchants, anxious to
Win the War; to the public the best of ability
and woleheartedy the government in the regulation
OF business We believe that necessary to
the civilian the quartermasters department is to the
Army and for that need many more women to
for the of the daily increasing number of
workers in Washington.
: We require Immediately the following:
SALESWOMEN for all departments or part time
TYPIsTs AND CLERICAL HELP for our Offices.
MIDDLEAGED WOMEN AND MEN for positions
which be filled by them, though they have had
department store experience
Unusual opportunities for those who have had expert
Women whose husbands, other male relatives
government service who give of their time
will find splendid opportunities in the store and Office
If you enroll NOW, consult Employment
Manager looking enlistment for early fall needfor all
part your Satisfactory arrangements be made
Your qualifications will be carefully studied
and you will be placed the best possible advantage
Confer with Employment Manager
any hour of the business day.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
Evening star., 1918-08-27

SALESLADIEs. at Jacob Kohner's dry goods
and ready-to-wear goods store. se022 7th st.
NV.
SALESLADIES in women's
shoe department; experience de-
sired, but not necessary.
RICH'S, 1901 F St. NV.
Evening star., 1918-08-27

FILE AND MAI. CLERK for automobile com
vance through her efforts and one who is not
willing to be q file clerk all life; give refer
ences and salary desired. Address Box 174-H.
Evening star., 1918-08-27
WOMEN.

The Norris Peters Company
wants Quick. bright, young women. fer
clean, easy work in hindefyi god sur
roupdings and pay; no experience nee
essary. Apply At once Of COMPANY.
ass Pa. ave. nv.
Evening star., 1918-08-27

OFFICE WORK-Must be ac-
curate; bring reference; SIS
monthly and all meals. Stag
Hotel. 6O8 9th.