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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
HESPER.

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Which will you do?: Buy Liberty
bonds and get good interest on your
money or pay an indemnity and
have the interest go to Kaiser Bill?
Miss Violet Stoskopf commenced
her spring term of school in Dist.
NO. 3 Monday, April L. Under the
new regulations school will COM
mence at 8 a. m. in morning and
close at 3 p. m.
The formers are all busy nova
days in the fields blowing and seed
ing grain.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Budahl of
Canoe spent the other Sunday at the
Andrew Anderson home.
Well, did you get fooled? We
mean on All Fools day.
That very bad boy who used -
keep the whole neighborhood stirred
up by the careless way he used his
little air rifle is now the proud snip
er of Boches on the Lorraine front.
Also that thoroughly depraved kid
who used to trample down w"
flowers so ruthlessly while hunuu =
for his lost base ball is no doubt
now the same one who hunts the
Huns most actively in the trenches.
Will Ramlo was down from Can
ton Sunday and visited at the par
entail home.
1t will take more than setting for
ward the clock to root some people
out OF bed at o'clock in the NOR
ming.
Will Hilleman and family spent
Monday evening at George Foltz's.
Miss Viola Ruffridge spent the
latter part Of the week visiting at
the Philip Young home.
Messrs. John Bender and son
Winfield also C. j. Steno autoed to
Harmony Sunday.
Miss Ida Bergeson visited ID, Al
fred Young's Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Lendorf visited
at Henry Smalley's Wednesday eve
ming.
Mrs. Nicoli Lein entertained the
society for the Lutheran church
Tuesday, April ed. Quite a large
crowd was in attendance and some
over $40 was taken in.
Mrs. John Wingate was on the
sick list the fore part of the week
but is better at this writing.
Miss Anna Usgaard has been a
helper at the Holvor Ramlo home
the past week.
Mr.. Alert Wingate was caller at
Geo. Foltz's Satufda
Miss Ida Raj was up from De-
corah for Easter to spend it with
home folks returning to her duties
onday as saleslady at the X. I.
Haugen store.
Henry Smalley was on the sick
list the fore part of the week.
Mrs. Bertha Bender and son Ver-
ME were Mabel shoppers Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Canoe
and George Foltz and family Sun
dayed at Ernest Foltz's.
George Young called at Steno's
Sunday morning.
Mr., and Mrs. Chris Rasmussen
Sundayed at Isaac Petersons in
Canoe Sunday.
Miss Anna Usgaard spent Sunday
with home folks.
This rain which we received Sat
urday was surely badly needed and
came just in time.
Liege Nicois visited at Steno's
| Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
TRANKVILLE.

April 8, 1918.
Mrs. Emma Letchford was shop
per in Postville Tuesday.
The dance given here Monday for
Led Cross benefit was quite well at
tended. The amount cleared was
about 1923.
Lynn Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. r.
j. Crawford and Mrs. Irving Craw-
ford were business callers in Decor
all Tuesday
Miss Fern Everett of Strawberry
Point came Tuesday for a few weeks
visit at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Glen Letchford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Waters made
several business trips to Waukon
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Letchford left
Wednesday night for their home in
Baskerville after spending the win
ter here with their sister, Mrs. Rilla
Letchford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hughes and
Mrs. George Wolfe were callers In
Ossian Wednesday afternoon.
Herb Waters was over from Wau-
kon Thursday calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Crawford
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Waters, Law
renee Pilgrim, Ruth Bollman, Ear-
old Spaun, Daisy Van Vey, Leo Bird
SELL Ruby Nash, Carl Van Wey and
Bessie Birdsell were at the skating
rink in DEBORAH Wednesday evening.
Miss Hazel Sawyer the nurse re-
turned to her home in Waukon
Thursday, after weeks stay at
Harry Harvey's. Mrs. Harvey who
has been very i'll is improving.
Frank Bulman and family arc
now occupying the Nash property re-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
NORTH MADISON.

Karen Flaskerud went to Albert
Lea, Mimi, Monday to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Julius Flaskerud.
II. j. Fretheim delivered a horse
| to Pat Roman of DEBORAH Tuesday.
Joseph DAZZLE who is attending
school at Albert Lea spent Easter
with home folks returning on Mon
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Otto Neste and chill
dren spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. o. Flaske-
lrud,
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Doe, Myrtle
and Palmer called at Ridgeway
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Bergan and
baby spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. X. p Knut-
son
The Young Peoples Society was
entertained at the Madison church
basement Sunday evening.
Misses Gloria and Clarissa Fret
helm visited at the E. o. Flaskerul
home Sunday afternoon.
Helmer Wick arrived from Min
neapOlis last week to spend the
Easter holidays with home folks.
Mrs. Otto Nestle and children
Gladys and Elmer visited at the =.
o. FlaskerHd home Friday.
john Lukas was caller at the
Will Macal home Thursday.
H. j. Fretheim and Gloria were
callers at Ridgeway Thursday.
Will Drew of Cresco was a caller
in this vicinity one day last week.
A bouncing baby hoy arrived at
the Filing Fretheim home Easter
Sunday, March 81. Congratulations
Lloyd and Elyin Larson were CAL
lers at the Nels Bergan home Mon-
day.
Mrs. H. j. Fretheim visited with
Mrs. Andrew Boo Wednesday last
week.
Mrs. Gilbert Wick. Oscar, Helmer,
and Marie, autoed to DEBORAH TIies-
day
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Fretheim and
Mrs. Ben Thompson were pleasant
visitors at the Filing Fretheim home
Tuesday
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Haga Easter Sunday,
March 81, 1918. Congratulations
Ella Flaskerud was on the sick
list couple days last week
Ben Thompson and son Nels were
business callers at DEBORAH We'd
nesday morning.
Eddy Fretheim, Carl and Cora and
Elma Kecker spent Sunday with the
formers mother, Mrs. John Fret
helm.
Erick Flaskerud and sons Oscar
and Willie auteed to Ridgeway We'd
nesday.
Margaret Hutchinson returned to
her home at DEBORAH after visiting
lat the P. j. Drew home few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Thompson spent
sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Sander
Thompson in Ridgeway.
H. j. Fretheim sold horse to Sell
mer Olson Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. Drew, Ray
mond and Pearl visited relatives in
DEBORAH Sunday.
Bell Fretheim was a caller at the
Ben Thompson home Sunday.
Loretta Drew started her term of
school in the Wagner school house
Monday.
Ben Thompson hauled a load of
hogs to Ridgeway Monday.
Carl Bergan and sister Ina, and
Edna Larson were visitors at Louis
Larson's home Friday evening
Ida Thompson assisted with
house work at the II. II. Fretheim
home the past week while Mrs.
Fretheim was an assistant at the
Filing Fretheim home.
e. o. rlaskerud, Oscar, Willie
were business callers at Ridgeway
"Wednesday.
Myrtle Boo visited with Leona
Thompson one day last week.
Pat Roman of DEBORAH was cal
Ter in our vicinity one day last week.
Olaf Fretheim who has been at
the training camp at Camp Dodge
hac haar aMad To Gaaruia
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

family Sunday last.
Alfred Olson left Monday mornfi
for Nordness where he will be
hired hand for N. Gjevre during Z
coming summer.
A. Dotseth went to hire out I
the summer with Fawcett near He
per last Monday morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
1878 Miles on Polarine-Cadillac.

Have run my Cadillac 1878 miles in the eight
years have had it in the livery business Have
used nothing but Poarine. Car has never been
overhauled and contains the same bearings and pis-
ton rings that in the carr. j. K, MINI.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10

visitor at o. Haugen's Monday NOR
ming.
The basket sociable for the Red
Cross at the Springwater school
house took in some over $50 last
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Lovaas were
pleasant callers with A. Lukken anC
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE

April s, 1918.
Alvin Hawks and Henry Sellman
were business callers in Mabel
Thursday.
VIM. Welsh Sr. purchased some
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Polarine the Carbonless Oil-Chalmers.

Have run 10000 miles in my Chalmers without
cleaning spark plugs or cylinders Would not use
anything but Polarine.-L b., n Dai6.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
Best Oil Ever Used-National.

Have used Polarine in our National Car for two
years and it has given us better service than any
other oil we have ever used-E. F. r., MINI.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
No TroubIe---Paiee.

Have driven my Paige for more than Is months
Tried several oils but Polarne is the most satsfac-
tory and economical. No trouble and engine runs
as smoothly as when l bought it-C. w. w. Mich
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
5000 Miles Without Trouble-Hudson.

was surprised when I removed the cylinders
from my Hudson Car, which had driven 5000 miles
without engine trouble of any kind, to find the cyl
inders and pistons in such good condition The de,
post was very small-R. A. r., Mich
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
No Better Oil Than Polarine Oldsm

We inform all purchasers of Oldsmobiles that
we believe no better oil than Poarine can be found.
s. M. Co., Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
No Trouble With Carbon or Bearings-Oves
land.

land.
In the four years we have used Poarine in our
Overland we have had no trouble with carbon CT
bearings.-C & A. p, Ind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-10
After Three Years Bearings Bright and Smooth
-Pierce-Arow.

Used Poarine in my PierceArrow for three
years before overhauling and then found all the
bearings bright and smooth. Have never had any
trouble with carbon.-T. B. c., So Oak.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
Espionage is Alleged

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Evidence that in spite of his commission in the United States army he was in touch with German agents, contributing to von Bernstorff's propaganda, funds and working for peace at any price be- fore America went to war, was largely responsible for the heavy punishment imposed upon Captain David A. Henkes, sentenced by court martial at Gov ernor's Island to dismissal from the service and imprisonment at hard labor for twenty-five years.
 Returned From France
 This was discovered after HenlIss was brought back from France for trial because of his insistent demands that he be allowed to resign to avoid fight ing relatives and friends in Germany. On landing he asked to be allowed to see his wife. This was denied, but he was permitted to telephone, and off cers listening in' heard him instruct his wife to burn his papers.
 Before Mrs. Henkes could carry out the order, her home was entered and discriminating letters and papers seized. According to officers of the judge ad- vocate generals department, these proved that Henkes not only had been in communication with Count von Bernstorff, then German ambassador to the United States, but had contrib uted to German, Austrian and Turkish funds and been an active propagandist..
 Henkes was born in Iowa in 1875 and entered the army at the outbreak of the Spanish American war as private in Company G, First Wisconsin Infantry He was made a corporal and then a sergeant. He became a second lieuten- ant in February. 1901. and in 1907 grad uated from the infantry and cavalry school of the army.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican and dispose of, or get what you want
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
STRONG RIGHT ARM
 WILL WIN THE WAR
Republican A. P. Leased Wire1

CAMP FUNSTON, Kan., Feb. 23.- On the theory that after all it is the bayonet, the hand grenade and the strong American arm that is going to win the war, every man at Camp Funs- ton, national army cantonment, no mat ter what hos work, must be fit to cope with any emergency, and so must spend some time in drilling.
 Such is the spirit of an order re- gently issued. The provisions of the new regulation provide that the follow ing details may be excused from drill, but under such arragemenets that each man so excused will attend at least one half of the prescribed instruction:
 For each regimental headquarters, two privates; for each battalion head quarters, one private; for each com pany, two cooks and three privates for kitchen police, one commissioned of ficer in charge of quarters, one clerk, one supply sergeant when necessary to draw supplies. one squad for police of camp and all other purposes, pro- vided details are alternated so that this squad is changed each morning and afternoon
 The officer of the day. guards, sick (eXcused by medical officer) and men in confinement for serious offenses
  drill. Garrison prisoners and men in confinement for slight offenses will at- tend all drills and instructions.
 With the exception of the foregoing all officers and men will attend ali drills, ceremonies and the schools pre- scribed for them, except that in cases of emergency the commanding officer of regiment or separate organiza- tion may excuse officers or enlisted men from drill or other duty, making report of the name of the officer and number of enlisted men so excused.
 During drill hours, no soldier is per mitted outside of camp except on duty Vaccinations, inoculations, physical in- spection, drawing of equipment and supplies, general police duty and fatigue will be held in the afternoon so as te interfere as little as possible witt training.
 Men habitually excused from duty will be given at least one hour of mili- tary outdoor exercises day in the in terest of discipline and health. This regulation extends to all clerks and al other daily duty men employed indoors
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
ALL ON BOARD ARE THOUGHT LOST WHEN
 LINER HITS LEDGE
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 Corporal Fred Snow, Royal flying corps. l-i Joseph Kean, master mariner.
 James Long, seaman.
 Of the passengers 50 were saloon and 26 steerage. Among the saloon passengers were William Butler, an architect, and his wife. who were on their way to Florida: William Earle, fish merchant, bound for Canada; Ed ward Berteau, Robert Snow, Norman Seallars. John Parsons. Ralph Burn ham and Alex. Lexington. The last six named were cadets of the New foundland regiment who were to have joined the Royal flying corps at Tor onto.
 Others on the passenger list were buyers, commercial travellers and a number~of women.
 Diver Got Sister Ship.
 The Florizel was a sister ship of the
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
HUNS CONCENTRATE
 ARTILLERY AGAINST
 AMERICAN POSITION

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Saturday, Feb. 24.-(By the Associated Press.) the American sector northwest of Toul today the Germans tried the tactics of concen- trating artillery fire on one of the American positions, apparently with the purpose of obliterating jt. The American guns immediately punished the German batteries with a doubly heavy retaliatory fire and then swept the enemy lines with vicious bar rage, undoubtedly inflicting considers able damage.
 Fire Suddenly Stops
 The German guns promptly ceased fire. Whether they were silenced CT stopped firing for other reasons is unknown, but since that time hardly shot has been fired from that point.
 Last night a German patrol Was found once more within the Ameri- can wire. It was driven hack by machine gun and rifle fire AiDeri- can patrols worked freely, without in- reference. The Germans today dropped into the American trenches an entirely new type of bombs, re- sembling a baseball. No damage was done.
 Seek to Enter Lines
 Last night enemy pat'cls made persistent efforts to penetrate the American wire defenses, but without success. One patrol was fired upon and driven off while wire cutting, probably preparatory to contem- plated raid.
 Large troop movements are going on back of the enemy's lines during the night.
 There was no aerial activity today owing to weather conditions.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
ENEMY MAKES RAID;
 FIFTEEN ARE TAKEN
Republican A. p. Leased Nitel

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The report from Field Marshal Haig's headquarters in France tonight says.
 Fifteen prisoners, including an of- ficer, were captured in an unsuccess- full raid by tn eenemy near Broodseinde this morning. Several others of the raiding party were killed by our fire.
 Early in the morning the enemy att tempted a raid on two of our posts in the neighborhood of Ypres-Comines canal, but was repulsed each time. We had no casualties.
 "The hostile artillery was active during the. day at a number of points along our front, particularly in the neighborhood of the Souchez river and southeast of Armentiers."
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
To Probe Shortages
SOLDIERS AT BIBLE MEET
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre1

WACO, Texas, Feb. 24.-Ten thous- and soldiers of the signal section of the aviation corps stationed at Rich Field here took part in Q Bible class meeting conducted by the army Y. M. c. A. today. The Rev. James E. Fran cis of Los Angeles, Cal, addressed the soldiers or "The Greatest Book in History"
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
AMERICAN ACTIVITY
 0N WESTERN FRONT
 Is 0N THE INCREASE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Increas- ingy important activity by the Ameri- can forces on the western front and the return for rest at leave station ot the men who have completed their first period of duty in the trenches are noted in this weeks review of military operations by the war department.
 In news of the renewed German of fensive against the. Russians the de- partment finds no cause for surprise, but adds nothing to Information carried in press dispatches. The review was written before announcement came that the Bolsheviki had accepted Ger manyS peace terms
 Little Opposition Offered.
 Hitherto little opposition has been offered the advancing Germans the department says, and it is not as vet clear what preparations the Russians are making to meet the enemy. Owing to the dispatch organization of the Husslan forces, it is difficult to presage what effective opposition they may be able to place in the path of the in- vaderS'
 Of the western front the review says.
 Hard Little Fights" While no major undertakings were recorded in the west, the entire front Was tlle scene Of hard driven assaults or minor character.
 Our own forces are taking an in- creasinsly important part in the opera tons. Last week we recorded the par tlcipation of our artillery in the very successful thrust made by the French in the region of the Butte du Mesnil. This week the presence of our in- fantry in a very important area of the Chemin des Danes is reported. Here our patrols have been outside our barbed wire and have undertaken a | number of scouting expeditions in No Mans land, which were successfully carried through.
 Under Heavy Fire At the time our attachments were coming up into the trenches, they were under heavy hostile shell fire; never | theless our men made their way to their stations without confusion or casualties. It is useful to note that our forces now in action in this, one of the most active sectors of the en- tire French front, have acquitted themselves very creditably.
 Our men who have completed their period of duty in the trenches have ar rived at the leave center established at AiX Les Rains. This. is the first of a series of centers it is proposed to es- tablish where our men can find rest and recreation after the trying ordeal of trench life.''
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
No Hope of Rescue


 NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The fleeting hope that few of those aboard the wave battered steamship Florizel, wrecked near Cape Race, might still be alive, virtually was abandoned to- night. Naval gunners who went to the rescue on a relief train sent from St. Johns put rockets and line on board shortly before 9 o'clock, but there was no response.
 The message which killed hope that the disaster might not have been as complete as previously indicated was received by Bowring & company, agents here of the Red Cross line, at 10 o'clock tonight from TasEer Cook, marine agent, who headed the relief party. He characterized the position of the ship as hopeless.
 Nothing can be done until the sea moderates," said the telegram. 'Wiil have another try in morning. Put rockets and line on board, but got no response. Steamer Home launched boat, but could not get within one quarter mile of F1orizel. Some cargo washed ashore. Have placed men on bank to watch chance to get to Flor izel if any offers. Condition. of ship hopeless and regret very much that l cannot hold out much hope" Think Chance Slight A message filed at St. Johns at 7:30 o'clock tonight, received at tho | office here of Bowripg & O., gave | hope that some of those who were i aboard the Florizel still might be | alive. 1t was signed by a repre- | sentative of the line who had just l arrived at the scene of the disaster and said a light had been seen or the wrecked steamship.
 The message, sent to St. Johns 1 by Casper Cook, and relayed to this city, said:
 ] Just arrived at place of wreck | Can do nothing from shore. Steamers Terra Nova and Home lying off. Sea | getting smoother. Expect to be able | to do something shortly. Dark wker we got here, but men here have just l seen light oR Florizel. Vessel lying upright, under water from funnel aft Will do what 1 can to get rockets 1 aboard"
 A telegram from Eric Bowring sai6 the wreck commission, after sending a message stating all lives had beer lost, filed another in which he re- ported five men had appeared or deck lin a pitiful condition,' ant l asking that steamers be sent quickly
 Prominent Man Aboard John shannon Mum, one of .h, passengers and managing director of the firm of Bowring Brothers, Ltd was stepson of Sir Edward Bow, ring. Mrs. Mum now is in Nev York, having arrived here several day ago to await the arrival of her hus
 band and daughter, Betty, three year ago, who was with her father on tn
 ship. Mrs. Mum is prostrated by tn
 news of the disaster and under tn
 care of a physician.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-25
PRISON TERM FOR ARMY MAN
 OF HUN BLOOD

Continued from Page One) would true faith and allegiance bear to the same had written the letter con- corning his resignation.
 Fort Leavenworth, Kan. was desig- mated as the place of imprisonment.