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Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31
And There Il happened.

i w. Al. Ellis, assistant comr1issioneE
of the Omaha Chamber of Commesces
did not have to. think twice wktn
asked for details of his most thrilling
moment. His1nind instantly reverted
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31
Why Not Sugar?

Harley G. Moorhead believes he
could make good at more than one
activity where skill and daring are re-
quired, but he makes no clair. to
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31
All! He's In Again.

The pounding of the great, massive
waves had been terrifying throughout
the entire night. The mountainous
visitations from the depths had driven
passengers and crew alike below
deck. The ship, tossed about as
though it were a toy, had withstood
the cruel treatment for hours--but its
resistance was nearly spent.
The life boats had long ago been
torn from their moorings, and the life
boats were far from adequate. 1t was
the captainS harsh voice that filled
those on board with the horror of the
situation:
There isn't the slightest chance for
lifel We are lostp
But one man retained his COM
posure. 1t was the hero" of our
story. Jake is his name. His ma
tionality? Well, read on.
With admirable GOODNESS "our hero"
made his way from the depths of the
ship to an upper deck, wherein rode
the+ upper crust" of the ships pas
sengers. In his hand was gold
watch. Who'll buy for 81. Knock
ing off $99 for a short time" cried
Jake. "Its no use to me-" he added,
in an undertone.
A gambler took chance, and
bought Jake's watch for 81.
The thrill? Well, Jake explained
the thrill that comes once in life
time--he woke up and the watch was
reposing in his pocket.
Fire In Mid Ocean.
A. G. Roe had thrilling day and
night on freight steamer in mid-At-
lantic.
1T was in February, 1918, that !
sailed on a freight ship, the sManches-
ter Mariner, from Philadelphia to
Manchester, England" he said. Il was
the sole passenger. 1t was small
ship with crew of only 81 men and
no wireless equipment.
"We were week out from, Phi1a-
delphia and just about hall. way across
when, zone stormy morning, the for
ward hatch blew off and great cloud
of smoke belched out, The crew,
whose quarters were in the bow of
the ship, became panic-stricken and
rushed aft A fire in the hold of a
vessel in mid-ocean, especially when
the vcsse1Ehas no wireless,and thessea
is srackeds with February storms, IS
far frolnsa joke.
Thepfficers rushed to their cabins
and got their revolvers. They ad-.
yanced fon flie crew and drove them
forward orderipg them to put the
hatch piarlss back on the hatchway
and covert with the tarpaulirl. With
six revolvers pointing at them and
ready to shoot down any man that
refused, they completed their task
z Examination of the hold had
shown that the fire was esnloldering.
We were FIVE days from the neares.
land at our ordinary speed. Gould
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31
Hanging "By a Hair y

Climbing along the perpendicular
face of a rocky cliff, north ofIowa City,
Ia, Charles l.. Vance years ago had
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31

City xBd county officials will
pASs I fAsolution tomorrow ask
ng the government 20 make
lheir salaries liable to income
hx-fApyA zoot0
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31

Hcms candidates consider
thtkoeSlves fitted TO sbes city
, coln&Rissioners because sfhey
wars s'born In Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-31
Oh You Fed League.

pened to me. Charlie Lane offered to
buy"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
HOW ABOUT YOUR WAR GARDEN
Civic Club of DEBORAH Has Few
Lots to Let Out to be Gardened.
Must be Kept Clean of
Weeds, Well Worked.
MAKE EVERY VACANT
LOT GARDEN SPOT
Buy Liberty Bonds and also Buy
Seeds and Reap a Harvest in
1918

Have you a piece of ground that
you can use for War Garden? If
so, do you intend to pillow it up, and
use it to the best of your knowledge
in producing your winter store Of
vegetables, so you will not draw up
on the supplies of the canneries?
The government needs all their pro-
ducts. Do not only buy Liberty
Bonds, but also buy seeGs, and reap
a harvest in 1880 not wait I'M
til 1923.
The Government is asking you to
do this, not for your good alone, but
for the good of the nation.
Let this city be a Garden City, a
Needless City, and a Tin Can-less
City. This city is known as having
some OF the most beautiful spots in
and around it in the world; for In
stance, the City Park, Ice Cave, the
Springs and Water Falls, so let us
add to it one more wonder, Every
vacant lot a garden spot" The two
most patriotic things we can do is
to buy Liberty Bonds and grow a
War Garden. ss
The Civic Club of DEBORAH has
taken the lead. Back them up.
No one horse can pull the load if the
other falls back, Don't be the balky
horse.
This Society of DEBORAH has few
lots to be let out to be gardened.
The only restriction is that they
must be kept clean of weeds, and
we'll worked. If you are able to pay
small rental for some, that will be
required; but if not, they will gladly
donate ground at their expense. For
information as to how to secure a
garden, apply to the following
ladies':
First Ward Mrs. E. L. Amundsen
Second Ward Mrs. B. J Mckay
Third Ward DR.. Grace Urban
Fourth Ward Mrs. G. F. Baker
Fifth Ward Mrs. James Draper
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Thanks From Monday Club.

The members of the Monday Club
wish TO express their hearty thanks
and grateful appreciation to the
Elks for the use Of their rooms for
the Belgian Relief Sewing; To Mr..
Coup for the use of the Music Shop
for the exhibit and for his generous
and untiring efforts to help make
the exhibit success; To the City
Papers, the manager of the Star and
the manager of the Lyric for their
effective and generous advertising:
To the Merchants Band, Mrs. C. S.
Marsh, Mrs. Geo. Johnson and the
Treble Clef Club for their beautiful
music; To the little Living Models,
who were so glad to do their part to
help the Belgian babies; To the
many women who gave their time,
their efforts and their materials for
the little garments; and to Mr.. War
ner who so generously raised the ex-
hibit receipts of $4,000 to an even
$4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
DecOrahians Drafted for Special
Work.
Special

Mrs. E. j. Curtin, vice. president
of the Winneshiek county Red Cross
branch and Supt. Eva M. Fleming
of the DEBORAH public schools spent
four days in Iowa City last week.
They were drafted for speakers for
the Red Cross, and went to Iowa
City for the purpose Of intensive
training along the lines of Civilian
relief and home service. The
school was held in the law building
of the State University. They will
be called to speak in different places
in this section Of the state. A
meeting will be held here later and
a state official will be here and give
an address and instructions to our
people along the lines of Civilian re-
lief and home service. The latter
comes under the heading of looking
after the families of soldiers, their
insurance, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
ALEX GRINNA WRITES
Letter to Walter Bucknell Tells
About His Army Life at Madi-
son, Wis.
Walter Cummings and Alex are in
the Gas Engine Department.
Madison, Wis.
April IL, 1918
Friend Walter:

Friend Walter;
We have now been here just long
enough to get little idea of what is
expected of us. We get some
soldier training, little marching
and some formation stuff, also lit
tie open air exercises. We eat and
sleep inside. Have good tables, good
cots and wolen blankets. Our food
is fine. Officers are real men. The
"boys" are a nice bunch. Everybody
is satisfied and happy. / have been
accepted by the gas engine depart
ment. We had a choice of sever
different vocations, as follows:
Blacksmith, gunsmith, wood workers,
sheet metal workers, electricians,
machinests, gas engine department.
/, of course chose the motor depart
ment, and from my past experience
of course l was accepted. Very
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Larson-Logsdon NuptiaIs.

Last Wednesday evening at $3.50
O'Clock at the Lutheran church par
sonage in this city, Rev. 1. B. Ttrri-
son officiating, occurred the marriage
of Miss Dilla Logsdon to Mr.. Leon
ard Larsen. The bride is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Logsdon
and a young lady we'll and favorab bly,
known here and esteemed by host
of friends. She has followed the
profession of a trained nurse and has
been very successful in her calling.
The husband of her choice is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Larsen, of
this city. He is one of the citys
very best young men, and for the
past year or so was salesman in
the S. Larsen clothing store, resign
ing his position last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. Larsen departed the evening of
their marriage for Minneapolis,
going to Calmar by auto. We under
stand Mr.. Larsen has position in
the Twin Cities and the happy young
couple will make their future home
there. Their many friends join with
us in extending congratulations and
best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
DecOrahians Married in Montana.

News of the marriage of julius
H. Rosenthal and Miss Effie Ask
has reached DEBORAH relatives and
friends. They were married last
Wednesday, April 10, at Havre,
Mont The marriage took place at
Marriage Croft and was performed
by Rev. l.. j. Christler. After the
wedding ceremony the wedding party
repaired to the Grill Cafe where
luncheon was served. Afterwards
they left for the coast cities to be
gone on a several months honey
moon. The bride is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ask, of the West
Side. For some. time Past she had
been a resident of Hinsdale, Mont,
where she held a position in bank.
She is an excellent young lady and
has host of admiring friends here.
The husband Of her choice is a De-
corah boy, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Rosenthal. He Is fine young fell
low of sterling worth and character
and his friends here are numbered
by his acquaintance. He went to
Montana several months ago and
has been holding government po-
sition. Their many friends here
join with us in extending congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

many of the men were unsuccessful
in getting exactly the place they
chose. They all, though, get in one
of the seven vocations, but not all of
them in the one they chose. There
are 120 men in the gas engine dept.
Walter Cummings and / are the two
Winneshiek county men in this.
Herman Teslow is machinist You
know Teslow had some lathe work
experience at the jewelry business,
so that makes a machinist of him.
The others l do not know what they
are in. In a crowd of 400 men its
pretty hard to keep track of them
all. Bill Winters from near Burr
Oak is also in our department,
(engine work.. AS yet we have
done no actual work along that line.
Everything so far is soldier work.
Tomorrow / think our soldier work
is very easy, little marching, some
open air exercise and a little for
nation work. We have had two
good lectures from our captain.
He is a fine officer, very sensible
and a good speaker. The one thing
they wish to impress on our mind
is that a soldier obeys the orders
that are given.
Yours truly
Alex Grinna.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Would Coin Is Cent Pieces.

Coinage of fifteen cent pieces to
facilitate the handling OF crowds
at moving picture theaters On nc
coount of the wax tax Is proposed
in bill introduced by Representa-
tive O'Shaughnessy of Rhode Island.
Moving picture managers presented
brief recently to the director of
the mint, in favor of fifteen cent
piece.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Grow Barrel strawberries.

Grow a barrel of Strawberries on
your back porch. No garden needed.
Sounds. fishy, but true~ Strong,
vigorous plants for sale. New, big
yielding varities. Price $100 per
hundred With every 100 plants you
buy I'll give you the secret of grow
ing a hundred quarts or more in a
barrel.
CHAS. L. DAILY,
West Side, DEBORAH.
16-2w-pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Stole Quarter Beef.

Sometime last Sunday night some
fellow who was hungry for beef
went to the H. w. Haas slaughter
house southeast of the fair grounds
and hauled away front quarter of
beef, besides four hearts and a
liver. The shop ran entirely out of
beef Saturday and were compelled to
slaughter on Sunday. Some five
beeves were hanging in the slaugh-
ter house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Takes Position i'm New Jersey.

Herbert Toye, who has been here
on a visit to his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. w. R. Toye, departed Monday
night for Trenton, New Jersey,
where he takes a position as chem
list for the Delion Tire. & Rubber Co.
Herbert is fine young man and an
expert in his chosen profession and
he will prove very efficient man for
the company.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
1850 Books for Soldiers.

The campaign in DEBORAH for
books for the camp Libraries was
very successful. 1850 books have
now been sent to Des Moines in care
of the Iowa Library Commission.
"a of these books were brought in
from Burr Oak. Most of the books
are excellent, SO that it is evident
people gave in the spirit that the
best is none too good for our soldier
boys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Gave Cutting Machine to Red Cross.

Gave Cutting Machine to Red Cross.
The local Red Cross Chapter was
presented with a very fine gift by
Mrs. Ben Bear last week. Mrs. Bear
gave the Chapter Miami Cutting
Machine, which can be operated by
one woman, and it will cut from
ten to fifteen pajama suits at a time.
1t will do away with all the hard
work Of cutting by hand and much
in relieving the work of the women.
1t certainly is fine gift, and the
thanks of all is extended to Mrs.
Bear in making it possible for the
Chapter to utilize one of these ma
chimes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Guernsey Cattle at Auction.

Forty head of the Hall Roberts
herd of pure bred and high grade
Guernsey cattle will be sold at pub
lie auction at Postville, Iowa, We'd
nesday, April oath at p. m. Mr..
Roberts bred the Guernsey cattle for
twenty years and had one of the
best herds In the state. For further
particulars address.
Hall Robert Estate,
1872 Postville, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

We have been complimented time
and time again on account Of our
fine models and splendid fit of our
new spring suits. 1t is an absolute
fact that most men can come to
this store and select what they want
in wearing apparel and are pleased
with their selections.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Christian Science Services

Freeman building, I'd floor. July
20, 1917.
Sunday 1O:45 A. M. Subject
Doctorine of Atonement.
Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings 8 O'Clock P. M.
Sunday School, IL o'clock.
Free Reading Room opened from
2 to p. M. daily except Sunday.
A circulating library Of all Mrs.
Eddy's works are also kept at the
reading room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
FARMERS
16-2w-pd

Save money by insuring your
growing crops against damage or
destruction by Hail Storms. Lowest
rates in the Old Home Insurance
Company.
See Fl. D. PAINE, Agent.
Over Hamre's Shoe Store. 16-Sw.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Our Suits

are great. The latest models in
military cuts, the newest and most
up to date young mems suits ever
seen in DEBORAH. Prices reasonable
when you consider quality.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17
Nj. f.. Church.
Preaching next Sabbath morl

Preaching next Sabbath morning.
April 21st, at IL o'clock, Sunday
School, IL o'clock. Epworth League
z D. m. and Preaching Service at
8 D. m. Theme for morning sermon:
1.-THE Peace of God" Topic for
evening sermon: "The Ministry of
Night" All cordially invited to
these services.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

Bring your next prescription to
John G.. Schimming's drug store. /
will save you money. Att
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

Children's Suits of the newest de-
signs. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

New StetsOn Hats
of the best grades, all guaranteed.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-04-17

Yours truly
Alex Grinna.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-21
THE NEEDFOR LABOR
The rain has Increased tn

The rain has increased the immediate need for labor
on the farms. Grain that was we'll shocked will need no
attention unless the weather turns close and muggy. In
that case some growing in the shock may be feared, and
shocks may need to be opened. Otherwise the drying
process will go on properly and the grain will not pe in
jured. But the grain that was lying on the ground in bum
dies when the rain came will require immediate atten-
ton or that which lies next to the moist earth will soon
sprout and be ruined. These bundles must be shocked as
soon as the upper side is dry enough.
Cutting must be rushed, for the effect Of rain at this
season is to hasten ripening. Fields which, befare the
rain, were in condition to stand without injury for many
days are rapidly becoming dead ripe, and a high wind
would result in Smelling. And as fast as the grain is cut
it should be shocked.
Everything that can be done is doubtless being done
to bring into the fields the entire available supply Of har-
vest labor, and that, of course, must be the main reliance.
But the people from the cities and villages have been do
ing their part, and doing it well. There is now more rea-
son than ever why this volunteer, work should continue.
The man whose physical condition will permit, and VINO
can so arrange his own work as to spare even a few
hours occasionally to help out with the harvest work, can
find a place where his services will be welcomed, and
where he can feel that he is actually accomplishing some
thing worth while.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-21
THE LOAN

The organization for the next Liberty Loan drive
which, it is announced, will begin Sept. 2s. is an imme-
date matter of individual concern. The drive will prob
ably proceed with many of the spectacular and irrelevant
features Of the third campaign. The sentimental appeal
will be direct, the stern reproach for suspected slackers
more direct. Young women in spangles will hang from
wires, ropes and trapeze rungs by their toes; young men
will batter each others noses with boxing gloves; the ex-
horter who delights to exhort will have his delight, and
men in uniform will bnttonho1e men not in uniform.
Life is now war life and the scheme Of the average
fellow is changed. It has to be changed. 1t remains up
to the individual SO to order the essentials of his economy
that he will have In pocket or prospect the money which
the government needs on the loan. His emotions will
not produce money out Of an: empty pocket His revised
scheme Of life may. II without the exhortation Of the ex.
horter, the restraining hand of the, man in uniform or
the spaneles Of the %tight-rope walker, he has arranged his
affairs to take a bond. knows>how the money is coming
because he knows where 1t is not going, he becomes the
citizen who can satisfy his emotions with the fruit Of his
accomp1shment-chicago Tribune.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-21
nMADE IN GERMANY"

Until the war broke out the people Of the United
States were familiar with the imprint made in Germany
on many Of their manufactured articles. It will be a
long time before We see much Of that imprint again.
Sentimental Considerations will alone be sufficient to
make the growth Of trade with Germany a slow process.
The disclosures which the war has made Of the German
purpose. the German point OF view, and the German
character as It has been displayed by the dominent forces
IN the empire are such that it will be a long time before
tho relations between the Germans OF the home land
and the people OF the rest Of the world are on the basis
of cordially and coincidence which prevailed before the
war. Knowledge that : thing y made In Germany will
make its4acceptance elsewhere slow and dinicuit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-21
BREAKING THROUGH THE LINE

The American plans call for the presence of eighty
divisions, or approximately four million men, on the
fighting front before this time next year, and General
March says that that number Of Americans can go
through the German line whenever they please. The
generals statement is to be understood, not as a boastful
estimate Of the prowess of Americans. but as a well-con-
sidered statement of what the military possibilities will be
of Americans whom it is proposed to have actively in the
fighting within a year.
General March is too experienced a soldier to be
guilty Of any such loose statement that four million
American soldiers. without assistance, could hold the 800
miles of line on the west front against nearly twice their
number Of Germans. and break through at will. And he
is too tactful a man even to suggest that that number of
Americans alone could do what the combined armies of
Britain and France, with the aid that has been received
from other nations, have been unable to do. Even If he
believed the thing to be possible, which he does not, it
would be undiplomatic to say it, for it is of prime i'm
portance in this war. in which so many nations are fight
ing shoulder to shoulder in the same great cause, that in
-vidious comparisons should not be made and that the
representative men Of each nation should avoid any form
of statement which may be interpreted as rejecting on
another nation. The case of General Maurice, Of the
British war office. is still quite fresh. General Maurice's
question, Where is Butcher? q was interpreted as a re-
Election on the French for not coming to the aid Of the
British in the spring drive. and while General Maurice
has since repudiated that Interpretation as not intended.
his retention in office after this unfortunate speech would
not have had a good effect.
The statement Of General March was made. in rela-
ton to the military situation as a whole. The Germans
ARE held. They are. in fact, being forced back. And this
is done with the force now in France and Belgium. 1t
remains for the United States to supply the men who will
give the Allies such a preponderance that the rest will not
be a matter Of careful choice Of time and position, but
of breaking through the German lines whenever it is de-.
sired to do so. :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-21

here as. in the battles south Of the
Somme the British casualties have
been exceedingly light. This probab-
ly is partly due to the efficiency of
the tanks.
Within the last hour the fog has
cleared and the sun now is shining
on the battle field. giving the air
planes a chance to work with the in
fantry and tanks which have broken
into the enemy positions.
No reports have been received from
Logeast wood where the enemy was
supposed to be in force. but the adj
rvancing British have progressed for
some distance on both sides OF the
wood and II a large enemy force is
there. 1t is in a p%recarious position.
Aside from the battle raging be-
tween Arras an6 Albert which at