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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-26
PRODUCTS OF
SOIL JUDGED
Grain, Ear Corn, sheaf
Grain and Vegetables Get
Awards at Fair.

Eight counties are represented at
the agricultural display at the Grand
Forks Fair this year. and while the
entries are not quite as numerous a.
usual, they are of peculiar interest at
a time when var conditions neces-
state an intensive crop raising all
over the country. The quality OF the
agricultural exhibits il, reported by
experts to be higher than the average.
Yesterday the judging was completed,
and the following awards given:
Grain.
Fife. wheat-First, ]. Magnuson;
second, Il. T. Bake.
Blue Stem wheat-F1rst, Mrs. G. II.
Moen (only entry).
Macaroni wheat - First, Olger
Longstreet (only entry.
Marquis wheat-First, VIM. Hug,
gins, Jr; second, Olger Longstreet;
third, Mrs. C. H. Moen.
Six-Row Barley-First. VIM Hug
Any other variety barley-First, e.
g. Ferguson; second. H. T. Bake.
Early oats - First, J. Magnuson
other varieties oats-Farst, oleer
Longstreet; second, Mrs. G. H. Moen-
Flax-First, Mrs. c. II. Moen.
Notwithstanding, E.. q. Ferguson.
Canada peas-First. n. T. Bake.
Any variety field peas-Ffrst. Mrs
G. H. Moen.
Timothy seed-First, n. r. Bake:
Alfaifa-First, Mrs. G. H. Moen.
Millet-Ffrst, Mrs. c. H. Moen.
Clover-Ffrst, Mrs. CHI. Noon.
Bronze grass seed-F1rst, H. T.
Bake; second. Mrs} c. H. Moen.
Ear Corn.
White Dent-F1rst, Olger Ferguson.
N. W. Dent-F1rst, A. Dubuque:
second. Mrs. G. H. Moen.s
F1int-First, Ed. Dubuque.
Pop Corn First. Mrs. G. Fl. Moen.
Best four plants field corn-First.
Paul Gravelle; second, VIM. Flynn;
third, Mrs. "A. Omnid; fourth, Mrs.
Geo Bates.
sheaf Grain.
wheat-First. e. q. Ferguson: Sec
ond, Peter j. Fagot. /
Barley-First, Peter J., Fagot; sec-
ond, GWm.-Huggins. Jr. !, .e
Oats First, Ole A. Moe: second.
VIM. Higgins, Jr.
F!1ax-F1rst, VIM. Higgins, Jr.; Sec
ond. VIM. Flynn.
Alfaka-F1rst, VIM. Dickson.
Timothy-Ffrst, d. J Weekley: sec
ond, VIM. Higgins. Jr.
Bronze grass-Ffrst, VIM. Higgins;
second, w. ]. weekly.
Millet-F1rst, Mrs. Robt. Amberry.
Buckwheat-First, e. J. Ferguson.
vegetables.
Early Beets-First. D. ]. weekley;
second, Mrs. eRobt. Amberry.
Late Beets-F1rst. Mrs. Robt. MIS-
Hr..~., w.--,. -- ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Made Him Kiss The Flag.

Last Sunday big surprise party
was held in honor of Fred Soren-
son, son of Mrs. Hans Sorenson, of
Glenwood. Fred will leave here
with the next contingent. About
100 friends gathered and a very
enjoyable time was had, and he was
presented with nice purse of
money.
A fellow was at the party who
showed by his talk that he was
pro-German. Private Carl Buer,
who is home on a furlough from
Camp Pike wouldn't stand for any
pro-German sentiments in his pre-
sence, so he got the fellow lined
up for an apology and made him
kneel and kiss the flag, and he was
mighty glad to do it and We. don't
think he will voice his pro-senti-
m snts out loud in the future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
FARMERS NOT EXEMPT.
Will Be Called According to Order
Number and Farmers Will Not
Exempted.

Registered men who have been ac-
tually and continuously engaged in
farming this spring have been given
a deferred classification temporarily
and were not called in the draft.
This ruling has been changed, how
ever, and from now on they will be
subject to the draft just the same
as any other registrants. Below is
the letter of instruction to the To-
cal exemption board from Adjutant
General Logan:
Under instructions contained in
Provost Marshal Generals telegram
d 81, dated April 30th, 1918, l here
by direct that local boards in Iowa
shall not postpone the calling until
the end of the quota of men in class
one engaged in agriculture. It is
the decision of the Provost Marshal
General that the agricultural in
dustry in Iowa will be as we'll SER
we'd by calling men according to
their order numbers as by selecting
registrants on any other basis.
You will therefore disregard Pro-
vost Marshal Generals telegram
B so in the filling of future calls.
(This to include the filling of call
1S1 provided you have not already
determined the men who shall go in
response to the calD. Respectfully,
"GUY E. LOGAN,
THE Adjuant General.
Cash paid for eggs at Reum' s
market. 15-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Death of Mons Monsoon.

Mons Monson, one of the we'll
known pioneer farmers of this
county passed away at his home
north of Ossian on Sunday, April
2S. The deceased had attended
church in the morning and was ap-
parently in his usual health. On
his return home he was about the
nome looking after things, when
ne was taken suddenly ill and pas
ssel away after a few moments. He
was born May Is, 1854 in Wiscon-
sin and came to this county when
young man and had been a resi-
dent here many years. He was a
man of fine character and was one
of our highly respected citizens for
Years, and his sudden death brings
sorrow to many. He is survived
by the bereaved wife and four child
rem, Lewis, of DEBORAH and Carl
Oscar and Mabel at home; also by
zone brother, Ole Monsoon, of Decor
all, all OF whom have the sympathy
of all in their loss. The funeral
was held last Wednesday from the
Washington Prairie church. Rev.
Paul Koren officiated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Slackers Barred From He'll.

Place-Hell. Enter one of Satan S
minions from the earth.
"Who comes here?" cries the gate
keeper.
Answer-"Imp No. 1000, 900, 200,
with choice spirit who is worthy
to enter He'll. He lived in America,
and in the war of Germany alias
fell against civilization he was a
Stacker. He cut short his work, he
struck for higher wages, he bought
no Liberty bonds, he robbed the
people and the government, he
cheated the soldier"
Enough" cried the gatekeeper.
He cannot enter here. He'll has no
place for anybody who was Stacker
on earth, because he would be a
Stacker down here. Give him a
box of matches and let him go and
start a new place for the man who
sank the Lusitania, for Won linden
burg, for Kaiser Wilhelm and all
their gang. He'll doesn't brag on
respectability, but it draws the line
on such scoundrels, who outcias-
anybody we have here. "-Mar--
facturers Record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
OBJECTOR GOES TO WAR.
Buena Vista Man Opposed to Fight
ing But is Called to Service.

Alta, Iowa, May 6.-When the
Buena Vista contingent of drafted
men left for Camp Dodge, on Satur-
day, Anskoo Christensen, of Elk
township, accompanied the men as
one of the new soldiers. This young
man was a member of a congre-
CATION which worships in a church
in Scott township, and among the
teachings of this church is non
resistance and pacificism. Mr.
Christensen declined to sign the war
service card which was circulated
mere and also declined to subscribe
to the third liberty loan because
he did not believe in war in any
form and he refused to lend his
aid in any manner. He was called
before the county war board and
declined to recede from his post
ion when questioned, so he was
placed in the first contingent of the
draft by the local board. The con-
gregation number about twenty
families and most of them have re-
sisted the furtherhnce of the wal
and contributing to the liberty oan
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
DECoRAHIAN BRANCHING OUT.
Leslie Cox Buys Monument Works
at Denison, Iowa.

The following article is taken
from the Denison Bulletin, and re-
fers to a DEBORAH boy, Leslie Cox:
Mr.. l.. Cox of Harlan last week
became proprietor of the Denison
Monument Works in this city, owned
the past few years by Svoboda and
Co. of Omaha. Mr.. Cox has al
ready taken possession and has star
ted out in earnest to develop the
business here and put Denison on
the map as a monument center.
The new manager comes highly
recommended as to character and
ability. and appears to be young
man of high calibre. He has been
in the monument business a long
time and for three years past has
been sales manager for d. M. Dean,
we'll known monument dealer of
Harlan. He also ran a monument
business at DEBORAH for while. He
is also manager of a monument shop
at 1873 Broadway, Council Bluffs.
Mr.. Cox plans to make extensive
improvements in the shop here,
probably within "a year, including a
large brick housing for monument
display. He has shipped two car
loads of stone goods here this week
to add to the present stock of the
local business. Another re-assuring
move on his part is the fact that
he has installed an efficient force
of assistants, so that the capacity
of the plant will not be hampered
Mr.. Dan Gillette of Harlan will look
after the Office details and the Of
fee will always be open during bust
ness hours. Mr.. c. A. Shiman OF
Lacrosse, Wis. has already arrived
here to do the carving, being an
expert stone cutter. Mr.. Cox has
arranged to retain Mr.. Gerock, who
has been manager here for the Svo-
boda Company, to serve as a field
salesman.
The new manager hopes to bring
his wife and two children herea-
bout the last of May, if he can find
a suitable home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
OFFICE SEEKERS DRY"
Eighty Per Cent of State Candi-
dates Against Liquor.

One hundred replies from candi-
dates for state Offices have been
received to the questionnairs sent
out by the Iowa Prohibitory
Amendment association last week.
Eighty per cent of these are
dry, according to A. U. Coates,
secretary of the association.
The replies further indicate that
fifty-four candidates for the as
sembly and up for reelection and
ten others have had legislative ex-
perience previous to the present
term.
A complete list of names Of can
didates with their stand on the
prohibition question will be made
public as soon as all replies are in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Boosting the Booster.

Boost your city, boost your friend T;
Boost the church that you attend.
Boost the street on which your dwell
ling,
Boost the goods that you are selling,
Boost the people round about you,
They can get along without you,
Success will quicker find them,
If they know that you're behind
them,
Boost for every forward movement ;
Boost for every new Improvement
Boost the man for whom you labor
Boost the stranger and the neighbor,
Cease to be a chronic knocker;
Cease to be a progress-blocker,
If you'd make your city better,
Boost it to the final letter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Mothers Day. Set for May IL i'm
The L. $. Army.

Mothers Day." a DAY on which
every soldier of the American ex-
piditionary forces, young and old
high and low, is expected to write
home to mother, has been fixed for
May r. The idea originated with
The Stars and Stripes, the official
newspaper OF the American forces
in Europe and was approved by
headquarters which is doing every
thing possible to help it along
The postoffice is rising to the oc-
casion and the Y. NJ. c. A. has pro-
missed that on that date its huts
will be stocked with an inexhaust-
ible supply of writing paper. The
censors have decided to work over
time, until midnight if necessary,
so that the letters may be speeded
to the United States without delay.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
CLARENCE MEsTAD WRITES
Highlandp.lle Boy at Lake Charles,
Louisiana.
Gerstner Field,
Lake Charles, La.
April IA, 1918.

LAKE CudTlSS, Lid.
April IA, 1918.
Dear Friend
Hello Arthur and how are you.
l am fine as can be- | am now at
Gerstner Field. Louisiana and like
1t just fine, sure was glad to get
out OF Texas, as it was too hot to
suit me and rather sandy. This
sure is a fine place, it looks more
natural to see green grass again.
We are only 80 miles from the gulf
and l am going there as soon as l
get a chance. We were out for a
walk this afternoon, and sure was
nice to get out. The only thing
that bothers us here is the mos
quitos and they are by the mil
lions and real ones at that. When
they get too bad we take a run for
out tents and stay there, and once
in a while you hear someone say
things that would not sound good
in church. We had a ball bame
here today our squadron played
the 64th and got beat by one score,
some game. There were more
things going on at Kelly Field than
there is here, this is not such a big
Field but / like it real we'll, and ex-
pect to stay here for some time. ]
don't know where the rest of the
boys are that come with me from
DEBORAH. We stayed together only
few days. | hear some more of
the boys have enlisted, it sure will
be quiet around there this summer.
l had letter from Frank Christen
not long ago. I'came through the
camp he Is in coming down to Kel-
ly Field. Well how is everything
around DEBORAH, same as usual l
suppose. Have you heard from
your brother lately. Say would you
send me the Public Opinion, so l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Fined For SEEMING.

Game Warden Bucknell of Decor
ah and Willis of Riceville were in
Cresco last week and arrested four
young men on a charge Of SEEMING
fish in the Turkey river. They were
taken before Justice w. l.. Baker
who imposed fine of $40 and
costs of $5.25 against each. Moth
ing can be offered in defense of a
violator Of the game laws and the
officers charged with their enforce
ment will always find public senti-
ment solidly back of them in a
vigorous enforcement OF these statu-
tes.-Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
OFFICIAL FLAG ETIQUETTE.
What to Do With the Flag and How
to Use 1t After You Get 1t.

Here are a few rules of official
flag etiqnet that will show you what
to do with the flag and how to use
it after you get it:
When THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," reconized by our army and
navy as the national anthem, is
played or sung all should arise,
stand still until the ending, all the
while facing the musicians or those
singing.
The flag should not be hoisted or
displayed outdoors before sunrise
or allowed to remain out after sun
set.
When the flag is raised at cere-
monies all present should stand at
attention and salute with right
hand raised to forehead over the
right eye.
When the flag is passing on pa
rade or review the spectator,
cover and stand, or if sitting, should
arise and uncover.
1t is an unwritten law in the
navy that the flag is never to be
washed, as it is always to be con-
sidered immaculate. The flag should
never be allowed to trail or lay on
the ground or left out over night
or displayed outdoors in stormy
weather
When any other flag is displayed
with our national flag, Old Glory
must always be on the right or "a
bove. The one exception is the
church flag of our navy. This flag
on a naval vessel is hoisted above
Old Glory only while divine service
is going on, and it typifies' God a.
bove country.
When used for mourning on a
staff or pole the flag should be first
hoisted to top mast for moment,
then lowered to the position of half
mast, and at sunset the flag should
be hoisted to the top and then
lowered. If used on a bier or COT
fin the stars should be at the head.
Old Glory, our national flag, may
be displayed outdoors any fine day,
not necessarily holiday. The flag
should never be used as cover for
a desk, box or table where anything
can be placed on it. The only OBJ
ject that can with propriety be laid
on Old Glory is the Bible, thus
signifying the submission of the ma
ton the flag represents to God.
The flag should never be placed
below a person sitting, always a.
bove. 1t is questionable even if it
is proper to wave Old Glory to sa-
lutte anyone, but instead the flag is
always to receive the salute. On
shore the flag is never dipped.
The flag should never be placed
upside down. This is recognized as
a signal of distress and must be
made use of only in case of extreme
danger.
Love Old Glory, our nations flag,
so dearly that you, under all circum-
stances, will help those in author
| ity to uphold the honor of our flag
and the, republic it represents.
Old Glory should be in every
home and preserved and cared for
like the photograph of a dear parent
and placed away after using in a
safe place, with reverence, and
when old should be placed in a
glass case or vase.
A recognized salute to the flag
and one that should be encouraged
throughout the land, is when at at
tention the following words quietly
spoken: Il pledge allegiance to
my flag and the republic for which
lit stands; one nation, indivisible,
with liberty and justice to all"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Yellow Paint For Elma.

County Attorney c. w. Reed was
called to Elma one day last week tc
the case of young man
charged with being too free in the
spreading of yellow paint which was
applied rather promiscuously on Ger.
tain buildings. The affair has stir
red up considerable feeling in that
neighborhood. 1t seems that booze
was largely responsible for the out
lawry. -Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Will Work at Austin.

Thursday for Austin, Mimi, where
Mr.. Boyer will work for the Mil
waukee railroad company this year
They do not expect to move their
household goods to Austin, but will
return here later in the year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
On Trip to TT. Seward, Alaska.

John l.. Hanson and daughter,
Mrs. Alma Bell departed Monday
for Fort William Seward, Alaska,
on a visit to his son Lieutenant
Conrad Hanson, who is stationed
there. They expect to spend the
summer there, providing Lieutenant
Hanson remains there, and is not
sent to France. He has been in the
regular army now for almost twelve
years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

can see what is going on around
home. Well it is about time for
lights to go out so will close.
Greet everybody.
Friend,
CLARENCE B. MESTAD.
63d. Areo Squadron,
Gestner Field,
Lake Charles, La.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
Card of Thanks.

Our most sincere thanks is ex-
tended to the kind neighbors and
friends for their assistance. floral
offerings and sympathy during the
Illness, death and burial of our be-
loved husband and father.
Mrs. Mons Monson and children
pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

We are going to have a Deco
rah Chautauqua better than ever
this year, will be held June "a to
80, remember the date and make
your arrangements so you can at
tend the whole course as you will
not care to miss a single attraction.
Look for announcement of talent
Ilater.-Adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning
"The Sound of the Trumpet for
Church and State and in the even
ing How to Win or Make Soul. /"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
FARMERS

Save money by insuring your
growing crops against damage OF
destruction by Hail Storms. Lowest
rates in the Old Home Insurance
Company.
See H. d. PAINE, Agent.
Over Hamre's Shoe Store. 16-Sw.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

Subscribers will confer a favor upon
us by notifying us at once of fail
ure to receive the paper regularly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

To write automobile insurance.
Liberal contract. Write today
Norris & Irons, General Agents,
Mason City, Iowa. 19-2w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

Cash paid for eggs at Reum's
market. 15-tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek County
brides who remain in the county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

The yellow address tag on the front
page each week shows the month
and year to which your paper Is
paid for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08
The Allies.

The Frenchman faces shell and ball,
In pants as red as flame;
The Scotchman wears no pants at
(all,)
But he gets there just the same.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-08

Cash paid for eggs at Reum's
market. 15-tf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-28

Topeka, will look into the business
cases that come up. All members will
have desks in the new quarters of the
board in the Memorial building.
The first case referred for investi-
CATION came from Crawford county
and went to L. M. Penwell. A Craw-
ford county mining company made an
Industrial claim for one of it's mule
drivers, asserting that his work was
essential to the operation of the mine
and Penwell will endeavor to ascertain
just, how much the fuel supply will be
curtailed If mule drivers are required
to shoulder guns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-28

moving the. minute hand forward
around the dial eleven times. The
hand will be moved fairly rapidly to
avoid it being out of synchronizing
range when the change has been
made. The hands must not be moved
backward, and the hour hand must
not be moved. Care will be taken not
to get the clock out of plumb as this
will interfere with the swing Of the
pendulum.
Use Care ut Homo.
Jewellers say that great care should
be taken by people in changing the
time on the clocks in their homes.
Especially IL the clock has a device
which strikes the hour or half hour.
In all cases where the clock is
equipped with a mechanical device of
this sort the minute hand should be
moved around the dial one hour and
allowed to strike the number of times
that hour calls for. This process
should be continued around the dial
for eleven times allowing the striking
apparatus to strike the required num-
Der of times for each hour. In this
way no harm will result to the clock
and when the process is completed it
will be in time with the regulation
schedule. Watches may either be
moved up eleven hours or turned back
one hour. Another method favored
by many jewelers. is stopping the
clock for one hour. This is not true
for watches