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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
my SAMMY GIRL
A. GREAT SHOW
Playing to Packed Houses Every
swhere. Calumet, Michigan
Paper Gives it Fine Endorse
ment
OPENS FALL SEASON
HERE ON SEPT. II.
Musical Numbers and Speciaities
Win Much Applause. The
Scenic. Effects are Splendid

"My Sammy Girl the spectacular
musical offering at the Calumet
theatre last night, was played be-
fore goodsized' audience, with
which it made a considerable "hi:."
The military turn of the production,
combined with its chorus OF pretty
girls cleverly costumed make It a
lsuccess. The, scenic effects were
splendid and showed the result of
well worked-out staging.
A large variety of musical numbers
and specialties won applause. Hollen
Louder, Corporal of Company j, Cali
fornia National Guard, who "had
been with the circus once" and
glorified in accomplishments acquir-
ed in his period of service in the saw
dust ring, kept those on the other
side OF the footlights we'll entertain
ed, and his entrance on, each occasion
was signal for applause. Val Mo-
berly, william, did some clever acting
There were a few moments at the
Beginning of the play when the
audience mistook him for the hero
of ,.he hcgr, but Moberly couldn't be
a disagreeable villain if he tried. The
dancing OF the Roland sisters was
the hest that has been seen in the
copper country for some time. The
toe-dancing was remarkable and the
grace and agility of the dancers won
the heartiest applause of the audi
ence. The production is entertain
ing throughout.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
LIBERTY
BOND MONEY GOES
With 100000 More Men Added to
Americas Fighting Forces Each
Mans Equipment Will Cost
$3.50.
ONE HUNDRED ROUNDS
AMMUNITION COSTS $5
Average Cost Drafting a Man,
Changing a Civilian Into Sol
dier is $4.93.

Approximately 100000 more
men will be added to Americas
fighting forces within the next few
months. Each man must immedia-
tely have clothing and equipment
that costs about $3.50. Therefore,
| it will take 1925, 100000 to provide
the initial equipment of arms and
clothing.
There are about $4,000 men and
I officers in any army division. To
supply them with shelter tents
costs $77,650. To buy their steel
helmets takes $4,000. To give
them gas masks requires s324,0O0.
This means S26,925,OO0 for such
equipment for the 100000 men
who will soon be added to the fight
ing forces.
Everybody knows that army shoes
are the most comfortable and the
cheapest that can be bought, but
when they are bought by the millions
Pershing says that each man needs
about nine pairs year. One pair
costs $50. One $50 Liberty bond
will buy one mans shoes for year.
To buy shoes for 100000 men
takes $137,0oO,O
The addition of 100000 men
will mean that America must pro-
vide food for approximately 3,O00,-
900. 1t costs $3.50 year to feed
one soldier, so the nation must pro-
vide fund of $45O,000, 900 to feed
our army during the coming year.
Airplanes are one of the most inn
portant and expensive items of our
fighting equipment. One aviator used
from five to eight planes year. and
for every flyer there must be 40 men
on the ground after the machine is
in commission. Every thousand feet
of lumber used costs $105, and TO-
which totals sum of $1,000, 900.
The planes needed cost from ST.
900 to $4,000 each, and the service
needs at least 20, 900 of them. APP
preparations thus far made for them
have been 100000 and $780,
600, 900 more is needed.
Rifles make large item in army
expense. The average life of rifle
on the lighting front Is nine days.
One Enfield costs $3.50. We are
shipping 250,OOO rifles to France
every month, at cost of $4,S75.-
900. For year that means a total
of $5S,500,00O. One, hundred
rounds of rifle ammunition costs SIS.
To provide 100000 men with 100
rounds each would cost $4,000, 600.
A seven-day's barrage fire along a
front of 1000 yards costs $63,791,-
I235. This represents the cost Of
nearly 100000 shells of all sizes
and descriptions.
The average cost of drafting one
man-changing civilian into sol
dier-is S4.93. To add 100000
more men to the service will cost
$1,395,000. This represents the
cost of the work of the 1857 draft
boards.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
]. H. HALVORSON
AT CAMP MILLS
Wri es Mother a Letter. Says Trip i
Worth the Time Spent III the
Army, Without Pay
TOOK A SWIM u
IN lake. Ri
Laudsthe Red Cross, Says Il Z the
Greatest Organization of &c
Present Time. Gives Fit z
Treatment .
Camp Mills <
Aug. 16, 1 =

Aug. l6, l
Well here l am at the coas nd
having one grand time. We in
tents. We left Camp Dodge - ST
Tuesday morning and landed here
Thursday afternoon. We went by
Chicago, Cleveland, and Buffalo, and
then New York. We are about 80
miles from New York. At Cleveland
we stopped and went in swimming In
Lake Erie, and talk about fun SWIM
ming; the waves were big and we
would swim against them, going way
up in the air and then down and UP
again. At New York we took boat
and sailed by the statue of Liberty.
If was to tell you all about our
trip it would take most of the day.
Theme is an aviation school here and
eleven airplanes went over my tent
about eight o'clock this morning.
j am going to try and look up Irwin
today, because / think he is here
someplace too, as the SSth Division
practically all came here.
~ We also took a boat ride under
Brooklyn bridge. Some bridge.
New York, Brooklyn, and Long Is
land are practically all in one, only
water separating them. I'll say the
trip is worth our time spen. in the
army without pay. OF course its all
with the bunch of fellows you are
with, and officers, and we sure have
some peaches, all good scouts with
lots of pep. At Cleveland, Ohio, we
all got out and spent about FIVE hours
and the Red Cross served lunch to
us hungry and thirsty boys, and you
talk about the boys don't appreciate
the Red Cross, one of the greatest
organiza tions of the present time.
Say If Grant only knew how it was
to be here he would go wild, as you
know he likes to raplble around.
That reminds me, yesterday when On
the boat one of the boys made the re-
mark, ''d-it, wish ! had dozen
more eyes" Well this will be all
for this time, and write just as often
as you can, for our mail will be
transferred to wherever we are.
With love, your son,
Pvt. j. H. HALVORSON.
Bat. F. 339 F. A.
A. E. F. Camp Mills, l.. l.
-o--
You might do worse than exagger-
ate the goodness of yOlrs friends
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
Labor Day at Postofiice.

Next Monday, Sept. 2, will be
Labor Day, and will be observed as a
holiday at the Decorah postoffice.
There will be no rural or city de-
.liveries that day. The Office will be
open from to 10 in the morning g,
only, and you can get your mail then.
Remember the hours and don't be
disappointed when you call and find
the window closed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28

first prize winners in their respective
classes OF babies entered in the Baby
Health Contest az the Winneshiek
county fair this month. Dorothy
ButknelI was the sweepstake winner
and also scored the highest in the
improvement class. They are finS
lot of babies, and their parents can
well feel proud of them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
Fine Work in Fremont.

The Norwegian Ladies Aid of
Fremont twp. gathered $42.10 for
yarn, which they purchased and
made "A pairs of socks, which they
turned in to the Winneshiek County
Red Cross Chapter in Decorah yester-
day This is fine work, and many
thanks is extended to these good
women.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
OF Men For Camp Dodge.

Sixty-two Winneshiek county men
will 60 to Camp Dodge in the four
day period beginning Sept. 3. 1t has
been suggested that If any of them
have dental work to be done to get
it done Immediately. This contin-
gent takes the balance of class one
men in Winneshiek.
Four volunteers to go to Fort
Riley during the same period are
wanted by the local board, of men
qualified for military service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
Auction, saturday. Aug. 81.

An auction sale will be held on
Mott & Cos. corner in Decorah
Saturday, Aug. 81, at o'clock. An
automobile, horse, buggy and har-
ness, furniture and household goods
and other articles too numerous -
mention will be sold.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
Janoe valley Y. p. s. Meeting.

There will be Y. p. s. in the church
basement Sunday night, Sept. 1st.
Members please bring baskets. Every
body Is invited to come and do not
let the 15 cent rate blum you out as
we are forced to raise the price a.
well as everybody else. -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
Married Here Thursday

Last Thursday at the Congrega-
tional church parsonage in this city,
Rev. M. Willett, officiating, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Geo. Luenberger
and Miss Amelia Frye, both residents
OF Calmar township.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28

Annual sunday School Convem ion.
The Winneshiek County Annual
Sunday School Convention viii sbe
held at Frankville in the Presbyter-
ian church on Sept. and 3. A fine
program will be carried out, and two
state workers will be present. Every
body is cordially invited to attend,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
.Uucle Toms Cabin. Coming.

Terry's big production u Harriet
Ward Beecher Stoves famous slave
play will appear in Decorah, Friday,
Sept. 13, on the hitching grounds,
for afternoon and evening perfor-
nance. They Will give free street
parade and band concert also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
EQUITY shipped Six Cars.

The Decorah Equity Society ship
ped six cars of stock to Chicago
Saturday, two Of hogs and four Of
cattle. Big shipments are going
weekly. -.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
win sing at sunday Concert.

Miss Clara NJ. Hoyt will render
solos at the band concert to be given
at the City Park in Decorah next
Sunday afternoon and evening Sept.
I
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28

Sometimes the popularity of a fad
depends on the amount of foolish
ness there is back of it. j.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28

Age "a months. Highest score in
the boys class, 2 to 8 years. Score
s4.5. Mr.. and Mrs. Win Rima, par
ents, Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28
PRIZE WINNING BABIES.
-Four Fine Youngsters Who Took
First Prize i'm Their Classes at
the Health Cort est at
Winneshiek Fair

Below are the pictures of the four
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28

Common sense is an uncommonly
good thing to possess.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-08-28

You might do worse than exagger-
ate the goodness Of your friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

: Through the courtesy of j. E. Lof-
gren of Greenbush we have at hand a
copy of the Ark Light, small paper
printed weekly on the battleship Ark
ansas: It bears date November Fl
and was mailed to Mr.. Lofgren by his
son, Sidney, who is member of the
vessels crew. The paper is but 10 by
5 inches in dimension and contains
only four columns. However the read
ing matter is interesting and contains,
among other things, vivid descrip-
ton Of the surrender Of the Hun fleet,
Of which Sidney was an eyewitness,
The battleship Arkansas was anchored
in the Firth of Forth when the enemy
ships steamed up the harbor and were
whipped into line for internment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
The Two Williams.

Of those who were actively pro-
German in the early years Of the war
before the United States came in,
many got out Of the market before
the slump, but few were found hold
ing their stock to the last. Among
them was our former friend Of the
great name William Bayard Hale.
Hale's activities in behalf of Ger
many have now been exposed by
American secret service officers be-
fore a senate committee. Mr.. Hale
was, sent to Mexico in 1913 as an "un-
official representative" of the presi-
dent. He was able to get the presi-
dents ear and give his own vision of
affairs in Mexico. He advised against
recognition Of the Mexican provisional
government in 1913.
The German conspirators saw in
him an American close to the president
who might be used in their propagan-
da. The effort was to influence men
in public life and to take a hand in
American politics for the advantage
Of Germany. The embargo scheme
was a favorite German plan. Senator
Hitchcock, now chairman Of the for
eign relations committee, was commit
ted to the plan and others were in the
same boat. They did not fully realize
that it was German plan to cripple
the allies and to enlist America on the
side Of autocracy.
But in spite Of the efforts of Mr..
Hale and similar agents the American
people saw through the plan. Most Of
the pros Germans soon saw the trend
of things and abandoned the sinking
boat. But Mr.. Hale seems to have re-
manned on the bridge. The pay was
very good.
Ambassador Won Bernstorf COM
planned that it was impossible to keep
things secret in America, and that,
as soon as paper was subsidized in
no matter how roundabout way, the
fact leaked out Mr.. Hale could not
cover his work, and the facts of the
propaganda are now brought to still
greater publicity by the disclosures Of
the secret service men, who were on
the inside of about everything that
was done.
William Bayard Hale is left in about
as; bad a fix in this country as that
other William has been left in Europe.
It has become impossible to explain
things satisfactorily. Minneapolis
journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

You are hereby kindly requested to
look at the date on the label attached
to your copy of the Union and, if you
thereupon find that you are in arrears
that your subscription is not paid in
advance-tO settle such account with
out delay.
In reading your label where the
date, for instance, shows "Jan. 49,
that means your subscription expires
-son January 1, 1919-all subscriptions
expire on the first of the month speci-
! fled on the label and upon the year
appearing thereon. Hence it will be
clearly seen that the reading of the
label is simple.
d. Taking into consideration the high
|cost Of print paper and everything else
Ientering into the production Of news
paper, as we'll as the small price at
which the Union is issued, it is a mat
ter of impossibility to extend credit
for subscriptions and come out even.
We are in need of the money out
standing and would thank you to give
the matter your early attention. (
The Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Umbrellas, mackintoshes and rub
Der boots were the fashion last week.
Even some Of the stylish young girls
about town donned hip boots. The
weather was so balmy that down in
Bob Byers' lower forty the pussy will
lows were fooled into the belief that
spring was here and commenced to
sprout. That gentleman of unques-
toned veracity, Deputy Sheriff Tom
Yotten, will substantiate this state.
ment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

The first number of the Lyceum en-
tertainment course will be presented
on January 8 in the Methodist church.
1t will be given by members OF the
Apolla club Of Minneapolis. AR. K. f..
Marquis will conduct the reciea, and
be the master musician. Those who
have heard him will kindly tel; others
of the treat in store for Princeton
lovers Of artistic music. James A..
Geer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Duren Jack has arrived home. He
was mustered out of the aviation SER
vice at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was
trained at camp in Norfolkshire,
England, and wears "wings" as avia-
tors call them. This emblem signifies
that he successfully passed his ex-
aminations. The squadron to which
he belonged was making preparations
to cross the channel and enter active
service when the armistice was signed,
so the only thing Duren regrets is that
he did not, have an opportunity to
shoot a few Hun planes down to
earth.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Last week DR.. Armitage attended a
banquet of. the Shriners in Minneap-
oils. He made the trip in his sedan
and took with him both chauffeur
and mechanician. The doctor evident
~ believes in safety first. He tells
us that he seriously considered at
tending prize fight while down there
but religious scruples overcame the
temptation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

The navy department is still in need
of men to man it's ships and the age
for apprentice seamen has been re-
duced to II years. Those desiring to
enlist should either apply to the local
postmaster or at 408 second evenue
south, Minneapolis. Transportation
will be furnished applicants who have
been examined by their local doctors
and found physically qualified.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
Bronze Buttons for Soldiers.

Bronze buttons, appropriately in
scribed, will be furnished every sol
der who served with the American
forces during the war after he re-
turns to civil life. The buttons are
expected to be similar in size to the
G. "A. r. insignia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
Will Shin Stock january 6

The Farmers Shipping association
will ship livestock on December 6.
Those DESTROYS Of shipping on that
date must list their shipments not
later than January 8. The govern
ment has fixed the price Of hogs at II
cents for January.
lie Sidney Grow, Manager.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

The Crystal theater will reopen to-
morrow friday, the influenza lid
having been lifted by the local board
Of health. This will prove diversion
from the humdrum Of life which pre-
vailed during the epidemic.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Vandevanter left
on Tuesday afternoon for Glidden,
Iowa, having received telegram that
Mrs. Vandevanter's father was seri-
ously Ill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
Mrs Harry Dow.

Mrs. Harry Dow
Mrs. Harry Dow Of Milaca died at
the Northwestern hospital on Sunday,
December 20, from pneumonia which
T followed influenza. 60
4 Funeral services were conducted at
h the home Of Otto Henschel in Prince
ton on Tuesday afternoon by Rev.
Knaus Of Milaca, and the remains were
laid to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Mrs. Dow, whose maiden name was
Anna G. Balfanz, was born in Glencoe
on November 4, 1892. She was mar
ried on June II, 1914, to Harry Dow,
who. with a daughter years old, sur
wives her. She also leaves her father,
mother, seven brothers and seven sis
tiers.
Mrs. Dow was a kind, christian
woman, an affectionate wife and a
loving mother Her memory will be
long cherished by large number Of
friends.
The family extends heartfelt thanks
to those who so kindly assisted them
during their bereavement.
Ivan Fiero.
Ivan Fiero died at his home in Blue
Hill on December 18 from pneumonia,
which followed influenza.
Funeral services were held at the
residence on December 10 and were
conducted by Rev. Milne of Princeton.
Ivan Fiero was the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. M. Fiero and was born in
Spencer, Iowa, on January %, 1901.
He came to Blue Hill with his parents
when year old. He is survived by
his parents and three brothers, all of
whom live in Blue Hill.
Deceased was a model young man,
Industrious and well liked by the com
munity in which he lived.
The family extends sincere thanks
to those who so kindly assisted them
in their time of great sorrow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Mrs. S. P. Woodman underwent an
operation on her eyes on Sunday at
the Northwestern hospital. Mrs.
Woodman, who is 70 years old, has
lost the sight of her right eye entirely.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

That grand old American, William
King, was in from Spencer Brook on
Tuesday. Although getting along in
years we are pleased to note that Mr..
King is hale and hearty and hope he
will enjoy life for many a year to
come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Marriage licenses were issued by
Miss Sylvia Miller, deputy clerk Of
court, as follows: December 10, Otto
B. Reiman and Susie A. Schimming,
Princeton; December 10, Hans Moor
lag and Jessie Rensenbrink and Halo
KEEL and Cora Rensenbrink, Pease.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

4 Mr.. and Mrs. George Hibbird and
daughter arrived here from Argus
vile, N. D., on Saturday to spend the
holidays with DR.. and Mrs. Armitage
and family. Mrs. Hibbird is the doc
tors sister.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Geo. p. Meyer, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
a. +. Meyer Of Princeton township, is
home on a Today furlough from the
naval station at Detroit, Mich. He
expects to be mustered out Of the
service within month. Clarence, Ed
and Malinda Meyer and Anna Ka-
pischke motored to Elk River on Sat
urday to meet their brother.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
Record Prices.

The Princeton Cooperative cream
cry paid sc to 60 cents for butterfat
in October and rs to " cents in No
vember. The average cash prices
for these months were 591l and 81
cents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Chafley King was up from Mime
apolis bn Sunday on visit to friends.
He is looking we'll and has a good
position with the General Electric
company:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

have resumed my auto livery bust
ness and am ready to give the public
the best of service. Emil Anderson.
Telephone 357. lip
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

In consequence Of the prevalence of
influenza we are asked. to state that
the farmers and homemakers' week at
the university farm has been indefi-
nitely postponed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Henry Westling's name appears in
Fridays casualty list. Henry is a
Borgholm township boy and is re-
ported missing in action.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Miss Margaret Armitage arrived
home from the college of which she is
a pupil at Fond du Lac, Wis, last
Thursday to spend the holidays.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Are you feeding the birds Now
iss.the time to show your appreciation
Of the untiring work these little fell
lows do for you in the spring and sum
mertime BY Kidding your gardens Of
destructive insects. Don't forget to
feed them now that they are hungry.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Miss Caroline Thoma and brother,
Jasper, went to Milaca to spend
Christmas with their aunt, Mrs. F. p.
Morneau.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

DR.. ]. F. HOFFMAN, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Ian. 10 and II. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at Mer-
chants hotel. .27-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26
Unclaimed Letters

List of letters remaining unclaimed
at the post office at Princeton, Mimi:
Mrs. Fred P. J. Quist, w. G. Amun-
son, Mrs. Fay Q. Rice, John Lindquist,
Richard Done, Fred Kalt.
Please call for advertised letters.
N. NJ. Briggs, P. N.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-26

Mrs. R. c. Dunn departed on Friday
for Washington, D. c., to pass the
holidays with her daughter, Grace,
who holds position in the bureau of
plant industries, department Of agri-
culture