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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

success.
The w. C. T. T. meeting at the
Walter Pilgrim home was not as well
attended as usual on account of the
extreme cold, but the ones who at
tended report a very pleasant time.
Claude Van Wey entertained
party of relatives at their home
Christmas day, those present were
Mrs. Alma Crabtree and sons Archie
and Clarence of Castalia, Archie
Jones and family of Centennial, and
Will Crabtree and family of Castalia.
Harold Spaun spent Christmas with
friends near Luana.
Jack Seward went to Waukon Sat-
urday where he enlisted in the AVA
ton corps.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peck have moved
into their new house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Crawford were
DEBORAH shoppers Thursday.
Will Schutta delivered hogs in
Castalia Friday.
Miss Anna Slorah is home for a
visit from Minneapolis. She offered
her services as a Red Cross nurse
and has received call and we under
stand she will go to FIT. Riley, Kan.
some time in January.
Miss Bernice Brouiilet is staying IN
DEBORAH with relatives
Mr.. AID Mrs Omstead returned to
their home in Waterloo Thursday al
ter visit at the Rev. Healey home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
G o r r E S P o ND NOE
OSSIAE

Mr. and Mrs. Claire Elliot of Ma
son City spent Tuesday at the home
OF her father j. w. Banning.
Mr.. Douglas of Postville was here
on business Thursday.
Miss Hall Rhodes of Des Moines
came Wednesday to visit her friend,
Mrs. Carl HermansoI. She returned
Friday.
Margaret, Kathleen and Francis
Klein went to Calmar Thursday to
spend the day at the home of their
uncle Nick Klein.
Carl Hermansen returned to Des
Moines Wednesday after visit with
his wife's mother, Mrs. Carrie Lee.
Mrs. Andrew DIESEL and children
visited relatives in Calmar Thursday.
Eileen Malloy of Castalia and
brother James Malloy of Blooming
Prairie, Mimi, spent Thursday at
the l.. A. Meyer home.
Rev. and Mrs. e. F. Lee went to
Rockford Thursday to visit friends.
Miss Kate Deming of Fort Akin
son came Friday to visit at the d.
Weitgenant home.
Miss Matilda Anderson went to
MdooH Slly Audy W NiolL lCldIlNc
Misses Rose and Victoria Meyer re-
turned to Mason City Wednesday af-
ter spending Christmas with home
folks.
Ray Sobolik of Giard visited his
parents between trains Tuesday.
Mrs. Carl Hermansen returned to
her home in Des Moines Friday af-
ter spending a week with her mother,
Mrs. Andrew Lee.
Frank Welsh of Waterloo visited
at the Louis Uhelhoer home Thurs
day
Miss Sylvia Lukenbill went to AL
coma Friday to visit her friend, Edna
Sorenson.
Mrs. p. L. Storkey returned to her
home il Cedar Rapids Friday after
spending a week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe OXley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downing of Monona
visited at the Harry BOthel home
last week.
Frank Brother returned to Decor
all Saturday after visiting a week
with his friend Fred Doane.
Mrs. Margaret Daniels of Mar
shalltown came Saturday to see old
friends.
Greg Figge went to Sioux City Fri
day to visit relatives and friends.
Bert Gunderson of Dubueue visit
ed his father G.. f. Gunderson last
week
Mrs. Harry Billiard returned from
West Union Wednesday after visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Zoller.
John Vance of McGregor is visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam
Vance.
Rev. E. F. Lee and wife return
ed to Camp Grant Rockford, ILL.,, Sat
urday after a several days furlough.
Gladys Jewell of DEBORAH visited
her friend Mildred Anderson between
trains Wednesday.
Mrs. A. Nj. Jones and daughter
Lila went to Cresco Saturday to
see DR.. Kessel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Barr and son
DeWain went to their home in Mono
ma Wednesday after a visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Broderick
Henry Mayer went to st. Mary's
Penn, last week to spend few days
with his parents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

Dec. 81, 1917.
Lyle Horton returned Wednesday
to Chicago to resume his dental stu
dies.
Miss Laura Dahl returned to
Charles City after a few days visit
with her mother.
Mrs. Lloyd Ernest and baby of
Eyota, Mimi, are here visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis WaIgs-
ness.
Miss Nelson went to DEBORAH to
spend New Years with relatives.
Miss Clara Johnson returned We'd
1esday to her duties at Minneapolis.
Misses Josie and Alvina Wangs-
ness of Garretson. S. ID. are here
spending the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Adam Bulger returned Fri
day to DEBORAH after a few days WIS.,
it at the J. E. Dyrland home.
Mrs. c. g. Anderson was a De-
corah visitor Saturday.
Frank Helwig of DEBORAH spent
Sunday at the VIII Helwig home.
Mrs George Richart of Hawkeye,
spent Sunday here with her husband
who is employed here by the Hawkeye
Oil Co.
Miss Margaret Cooper of Austin
Mimi, is a guest at the NJ. Gilman
tin home.
Miss Anita Herr entertained the
Jolly Six at her home Saturday at
ternoon.
Alfred Christofferson of st. Paul,
spent Christmas day here with his
parents.
Charles Morton of Man, n. D., Wis
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Morton here the past week.
Miss Thelma Olson entertained the
Jolly Six at her home Saturday
evening.
Charles Kellogg and family spent
Chr 'stmas with relatives in Charles
City.
r. II. Goheen was called to Des
Moines Saturday by the death of his
brothers wife, Mrs. viii Goheen
which occurred Friday. The remains
were taken to Lawler. the burial TAX
ing place yesterday morning. Mrs. T.
H. Goheel and Mrs. Walter Kauf-
man went to Lawler to attend the
funeral
Miss Ida Goltz of Cedar Rapids is
spending the holidays at the J. E.
Morton home.
The lady clerks of the X. l.
Haugen store of DEBORAH, called on
Mrs. Mida Hegner here at c. G. An
derson's home Friday evening and it
surely was pleasant surprise to
Mrs. Hegner as she is confined to her
bed with a badly injured foot.
Paul Ode entertained the Jolly
Six at his home Monday evening.
Gregory Becker entertained few
young folks at New Years eve par
| ty.
Several from here attended the
New Years ball at DEBORAH last eve
ming.
Miss Mildred Peterson will enter
tain the Jolly Six" at a six o'clock
dinner this evening
Mrs. GUY Nettleto1 returned Fri
day to Mason City after a weeks
visit at the Gilbert Christianson
home
The Royal Neighbors will hold in
stallation of officers at the lodge
rooms Thursday evening. Following
are the newly appointed officers for
the ensuing year:
Past Oracle-Bertha Anderson.
Oracle-Genevieve Brother.
Vice Oracle-Maude Meyer.
Chancellor-Bertha Buck.
Recorder-Sophia Peterson.
Receiver-Emma Wager.
Marshal-Edith Jacobson.
Inner Sentinel-Rose Hosper.
Outer Sentinel-Ida Stromstodt.
Manager-NOra Goheen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
FRANKVILLE,

The Christmas program and tree
Oh Monday evening was attended by
large number and the little folks
did exceedingly we'll with their part
of the program and all enjoyed
pleasant evening.
Mr. Omstead came up from Water
loo Monday to join his wife in visit
at the Rev. Healey home.
w. w. Hubbell left on Wednes
day for California, where he will
Miss Jessie Van Wey came down
from DEBORAH to spend Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Van Wey
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Letchford from
near Postville were callers in town
Wednesday.
Mrs Irving Hughes, Mrs. Roy
Kneeskern and Walter Kneeskern
were callers in Postville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bailey of Ma
per, Nebraska. came Wednesday for
visit with their sister, Mrs. Rilla
Letchford.
Roy Peck made trips to Postville
Thursday and Friday, after hard coal
| for James Kneeskern.
Lawera1ce Pilgrim, Leo Birdsell
and Chester Peck entertained party
of their friends at the hall Saturday
evening.
Sherman Bollman sold several
loads of hogs in Castalia Thursday.
Mrs. Sherman Bollman visited her
brother Carl Letchford and wife from
Saturday until Monday.
| Rev. Healey and family are enjoy
ing visit with their nephew from
Dubuque.
A party Of relatives and friends
gave Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. E. Kneeskern
a pleasant surprise at their home
Thursday when about noon they
walked in with their lunch baskets
and informed them they had come to
help them celebrate their fifth we'd
ding anniversary, about 1880 o'clock
a delicious picnic dinner was served
and the afternoon was spent In mu-
sic and games. Mr.. and and MIS-
lKneeskern were presented with
beautiful leather rocking chair as
lmomento of the occasion. All pres
lent report most enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Waters enter
tanned large company OF relatives
and friends at their home Sunday
Those present from distance were
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Bailey OF Naper
Neb. Miss Gladys Smith, Cedar Hap
ids. AID Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Letch
ford, Bethel
Mr.. and Mrs. Frances Paddin have
new Ford car which they purchas
ed from Harvey Bros. in Castalla. f.,
Irving Hughes has been quite slct
with pleurissy the past few days.
Carl and Myrtle Van Wey returned
to their school duties in Decorai
, sunday, their sister, Miss Daisy Nal
[ Wev accompanied them for week
: visit.
Henry Hagar has been making
: membership drive IL and around I'M
, village. He has had remarkable sue
cess turning in Sis. A number o
other solicitors were working III oth
err parts of the township.
5 Leo Birdsell, Ralph Birdsell Law
} renee Pilgrim, Roy Haslip ana 10y
. Wolfe returned to their school dutie
t in DEBORAH Sunday after week
!. vacation. =, ~,
Q A big Red Cross sale will be mel
: at the Masonic hall, Jan. D, Oeglnnih
a at noon. Robert Waters Jr. VIII U
: anctioneer. Everyone is earnesti
b. aslsed To contribute for the sale
), make it a grand success. Goods
nroduce etc. are to be lett AT elthe
d ~ the stores or at Rev, Healeys Of
v Sora date of sale. Let us bend on
eergies toward making INC '"'o
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02

ed with their son Charles in Frank
lin Prairie Christmas day.
DR.. Woodward of DEBORAH was a
professional caller at the Robt. Grie-
bel home Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dnger were
passengers for OSs!an Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Frye, Mrs Ida
Gr.n1a and daughter Anna spent last
Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Moen in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
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ton for the Chicago Tribune or Chi
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$5.15 the year. u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
'Cets.It," 2 Drops
Corns Fall Off
For Is Cents Peel off 20 Corns.

"Gets-It," the greatest corn dis
covery of any age, makes joy-walk-
ers out of corn-limpers. 1t makes
you feel like the Statue of Liberty.
Buy liberty" bottle Of "Gets-lt"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
c. p. WILSON, ID. V. vi.
Veterinarian

Veterinarian
Calls answered promptly day or
night. Hog Cholera, Prevention,
and vaccination, given Special At
tention. Office Phone 407, Residence
lis. DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
A. C. WOODWARD, NJ. ID.


Physician and Surgeon
Special attention given to diseases
of women and children. Office in
Public Opinion Building. Upstairs.
Telephones:
Office 1872 Residence 33-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
DIR. III. III. THOMAS,

Physician and Surgeon
Office over New NARROW Building,
DEBORAH, Iowa. Phone 1852.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
TREATMENT OF RHEUMATISM
AND THE HEART is MY
SPECIALITY.

I have eleven years college train
ing and seventeen years of expert
ence.
AGHASIE OSHANA, NJ. ID.
Mason City, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
URBAN 4 URBAN,
Phone $50

Osteopathic Physicians
Sulphur Steam Baths
Offices over DEBORAH Bakery
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-02
CALMAR.

Dec. 81, 1917.
Lyle Horton returned Wednesday
to Chicago to resume his dental stu
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
FRANKIE KNEW

Fraul, inc siX-ycar-old son of Mrs. Alice Pcttygroyc has a part in Che patriotic program that is be- ing gotten up by thc Catholic school for presentation Che night before Washmgtou's birthday, Che 22nd. and for that reason he Is authority on questions WashiuEtoniun. Re turning from practicing for Che en- tcrtaiumcut one day recently he was met by little girl about his own age. whom the following conver- sation took place:
 Little Where have you bccn?'
 Frank "Practicing for the George Washington show"
 L.. Who is George Washing ton?"
 Don't you know who George Washington is?"
 l.. G.-"No. ] don't Who ia hce" .F.-"Ho is king of the Jcws"
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
VALENTINE PARTY

Miss Mamie Feusi gave a Valen- tine party at her home last night when the following were her guests; Nclmu Nicmela, Emma Garn, Aila Haiglcr. Augusta Widemann. Albert Garn. Albert White. Tommy Jones Stanley Fcnster, Fred Uberti. Chas Patterson and Carl Henson. The Feusi home was beautifully decor ated in Valentine effects. Mrs. Feusi assisted by her eldest daughter Miss Elizabeth, served delicious re- treatments to Miss Mamie's youth iul guests.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
THE LOCAL FIELD

Mrs. Greene. wife of School Prin- cipal G. W. Greene. left this morn ing on the steamer Princess Sophia for Seattle on a visit Co her parents.
 Both the Douglas and Trcadwell fire departments were largely repre- sented at the dance given by the Juneau Gremcn Tuesday night and which was a most enjoyable onair.
 Alfred Thibodcau, the nurse who was formerly employed at st. Ann's hospital here, returned this week from Chichagof and will go to Fort Seward on Che Seattle for the pur- pose Of enlisting in the medical de- partment of the American army.
 Lester Rink, the Strawberry Point rancher. according to letters re- celved from him this week, is now at Washington. D. C.. with the goth Engineers and expected ot the time Of writing to be sent to France soon.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
GOOD FISH HAULs

During Monday and Tuesday Of thls week nearly 3O,OOO pounds of halibut was purchased by the Alas ka Coast Fish Company of this place five different boats being in with good hauls. Tho Wilson, new boat just up from Seattle, brought in nearly 100000 pounds for her maiden catch. and the Rolfc, a smaller craft, was in Tuesday with a slmilar-sizcd load An thc boats took on ice and bait and have re- turned to the fishing banks Fresh rousienments of bait are being re- ccIvcd by the A. c. Company by nearly every boat from the south and a good supply is kept constantly on hands
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
RICH AMERICANS
 NOW ON NATIONS
Many of New York's Wealthiest Families Fare No Better
 Than Poor People

Hundreds of households of veal thy New York families will soon be plorcd on voluntary "war rations, mapped out by tho United States Fool Administration at the request of more than 800 of the leading women Of Che city. Al a recent meet ing. when they wore addressed by F. c. Wmcott. of the Food Admin lstration. they asked to be told def mltcly what they should eat in or der to help solve thc present world food problem.
 Honor System of Saving
 Not onl ydid they promise to place their own families on any ration that would be suggested by the Food Administration. but they offered Co organize movement for securing similar pledges from hundreds more wcll-to-do housewives. The Food Administration has completed the ration. and the women will begin work immediately on "New York's honor system for food saving by voluntary rouoning endcayoring Go secure additional signatures To a pledge promising obscrancc of the new ration
 The Food Administration did not suggest Che rououng system until it had received a definite suggestion from women who had declared they were willing to make any sacrifice in their homes lu order that the work of Che Food Administrator could reach thc highest possible de- gree of efficiency and that the pco- pie across Che sea could be assured Of a constant supply of food.
 "We have not done enough for our country. We want to do more. Tell us what we can do to help, and we promise that your advice, no matter what sacrifice it may entail win be followed Co Che letter." they promised iu pleading for % plain statement phrascd in terms of ac- ual consumption of various food su1s of how che menus of well-to- do families should Doe curtuiled in order that tho allies may be fed without undue privation in this country.
 Some of che leaders of thc move mcut when shown the ration card, declared thc program to Doc sin one. but added that tho Food Ad- mmistratiou could not asl, too much of them if they felt that their sac- riaccs would help America and our was associates.
 The women have prepared the following pledge card Co Doc hung beside the ration card u their kitchens.
 "Ncw Works Honor system for Food Saving by Voluntary Ration ing.
 "I promise Che United States Food Administration Co ration my house hold according Go the regulations sot forth m Che ration card.
 "tSigncdl
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
NEW ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF

Fire Chief Jack Langseth has ap- p6intcd Axcl KronQuist assistant chief to Gu the position made va- cant by the departure of Oscar Frltzberg. Mir KronQuist is an old time fireman and an active worker in Che department, The city coun- cu win probably ratity Che appoint mcnt at It's next meeting.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
GETTIN A BIG BOY

Tuesday being Che Gfth annivcr- sary of the birth Of Master Jack Gurr. his mother entertained for him in the afternoon from 8 until Q o'clock. the following little guests being present: Henrietta Sully, Henry Sully Eleanor Irvine, Ida Haigler. Josephine Corbctt Gene yievo Martin. Louis Martin William smbbius. Jr.. Harry King, Jack and Celia Gurr Miss Virginia Laugh lin assisted Mrs. Gurr in entertain ing. Lovely refreshments were served and Che lttuc tots greatly enjoyed the occasion.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
ANOTHER PICTURE SHOW

W. D. Cross, of the Coliseum theatre in Juneau. has leased thc building in which the Phoenix bar was formerly located here on Front street and is having it overhouled preparatory Co opening a new nov Ing picture show house. Mir. Gross has secured an exclusive franchise for the use of thc Paramount pie lures. formerly held by Che Dream at Juneau. which business he has bought. and will be in position Co present them here. He expects Go be open for businss about Che first Of the month.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
MRS. MINIS SURPRISED

Mrs Ninnis was surprised ut her home at 1readwoll Monday night when it was invaded by nineteen Of her sisters of Che Order of Eastern Star, Nugget Chapter Of Douglas, who brought with them couscrya- ton refreshments and lots of social cheer. During the evening Mrs Min his was presented with beautiful ivory pin. The Ninnia family, after residence here for nineteen years win leave on the ucxc trip of Che Spokane for the south, their future location not having been definitely decided upon.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
AT THE ORPHEUM

Tonight. tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night Earle Williams and Corinnc Griffith vii lappcar at Che Orphcum in "The Stolen Trcoty" m exciting drama involving war problems and depicting shrcwd work in frustrating attempts Go steal plans. maps and other valuable documents. Sunday and Monday nights Che uo- torious Fox villain. Stuart Holmes. will be seen in a roaring nvc-rccl comedy "The Broadway Sport Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday nights the serial. "Poarl of Che Ar my" will be shown. Special music Sunday night.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
MORE SCARLET FEVER

There are two more cases of scarlet fever in town since last week. both cases being at the home Of Mir. and Mrs. Alex Kiloh. their daughter and son both being down with mild cases of the disease. Miss Anna Fa- hcrty. whose case was mentioned last week. is reported as getting along splendidly. Miss Faherty is at home and is being nursed by her mother.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
NOTHING AGAINST CITY

Victor von Arx. who was men toned iu the published court colen- dar a few days ago as plaintin in a case vs. the City Of Douglas wishes it known that he has noth- ing against Che city but that the defendants. Mcssrs. John Henson and W. A. shafer. were officials of che city ut the time the alleged cause for action was given.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
TO REVIVE W c. T. U.

Mrs. Rose Manley president Of the local chapter Of the W. C. T. U- announces a meeting Of the order at thc home of Mrs. (RovJ Larsen on next Tuesday. Feb. l9, at 2:3O o'clock. As this will be the first meeting held for several months, it Is hoped there win be a good at- tendance.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
MASQUERADE DANCE

Wednesday night of next week. February 20. Is tbe date set for a masquerade dance to be given by the Sons and Daughters of Norway at Eagle Hall. beginning at o'clock First class music has been engaged for thc occasion and a good time is promised.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
MORE FEVER REPORTED

A little girl by tho name of Sam tcncn was sent home from school yesterday sick and it was reported today that she had developed a ease of scarlet fever. As the city phy- sician was not seen regarding the matter it is not certain that there Is anything in the report.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
RETURNING TO DOUGLAS

Islanders generally will be pleased Co learn that former cable operator here. Sergeant II. w. Irvine, who was transferred from this place to Juneau six months ago, has again been detailed to the office here and win move his family from Juneau within short time, having secured the Chas. Movall house in the rear oi Che old post ofiice site. The IT, vines will be heartily welcomed back Co Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
VALENTINE BAL MAsQUE

A masquerade Valentine dance was held last night at Labor Union hall here. the attendants being mostly high school pupils of Doug las. with a few from Juneau and a sprinkling of mothers us chapcrons. Many of the costumes wore very original and all were pretty. Re- treatments were served and thc oc- casion was happy one. Music was furnished by Prof Kronmicr and Miss Payne.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
ANOTHER BIG TIME

The jitney dance at Labor Union hall last Saturday night was very largely attended and was tho best Of the many enjoyable ones Of the series. Another dance will be given tomorrow night when good at- tendance is expected.
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
BLANKS ARRIVE

The blanks which the applicants for positions In ship yards are re- quircd Co 6ll out, have arrived and are now in the hands Of A. E. Gurr on whom an those who applied for positions are requested Co call for the purpose Of filling out tho formal applications;
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
FoUR-MINUTE STEAMERS

Rev. E. 8. Bonlngcr win be the four-minuto speaker at Che Orph- cum Saturday night and John lIcn- son win speak Sunday night
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15

William Robertson was a passen' ger for the south on the Despatch this morning. He is not the trans fer man Of the same name. .
Douglas Island news., 1918-02-15
A Call to Every
 American

War Savings Stamps are a call to every Americana call for the help of your SAVINGS in your country's time of need.
 IT you can't go to war you can SAvE-you can enlist your surplus earnings n the nations service.
 War Savings Stamps pro- vide a ready plan. Every cent you put into them helps to win the war; to save the lives of our soldiers and sailors.
 Get particulars at banks, other authorized agencies, your mail carrier, or the Post Of- fee.