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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24
Ask Any DoughboyWho
Was lover There

and he will tell you that American railroads are
the best in the world.
He saw the foreign roads = in England and
France, the best in Europe - and in other Con-
tinental countries - and he knows. a. 81
=, The part railroads have played in the develop
ment of the United States is beyond measure
American railroads have achieved high stand
ards of public service by far-sighted and courage
Gus investment of capital, and by the constant
striving of managers and men for rewards for work
well done
We have the best railroads in the world we
must continue to have the best.
But they must grow.
To the 100000 100000 now invested in our
railroads. there will have to be added in the next
few years. to keep pace with the nations business,
billions more for additional tracks, stations and
terminals, and engines, electric power houses
and trains, automatic signals safety devices, the
elimination of grade crossings - and for recon-
struction and engineering economies that will re-
duce the cost OF transportation.
To attract to the railroads in the future the in
vestment funds of many thrifty citizens, the direct
ing genius OF the most capable builders and man
ayers, and the skill and loyalty of the best work.
men - in competition with other industries bid
ding for capital, managers and men the railroad
industry must hold out fair rewards to capital, to
managers and to the men.
American railroads will continue to set world
standards and adequately serve the Nations needs
if they continue to be built and operated on the
American principle of rewards for work well done
ChN advertisement Ia published MMe
caDoociatio10 fRallloay '@sraltipeA
Those desiring Information concerning the railroad 'iAa-
may oGa literature BY orting 10 The AssOcia-
So ion Of Raiway Executives. 81 Broadpay. Nep York.
m = ~ r - g. - : 80
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24
CoNOVER

Wan Philips and Joe Kiemish were
business callers in DEBORAH one day
last week.
Cyril Cummings attended a party
in Calmar on Wednesday.
Miss Charlotte GuIlickson was a
visitor in Calmar on Thursday even
ing.
AdOlph Cummings was in Caimar
&, Monday.
RI. Barth and Anton Fisher of
&SElIlVille were Decoraf callers Thurs
S0ay
.aobt. Heuser OF near Spillville
mSe.1 business call to DEBORAH on
Tuesday.
AIRS. Robt. Heuser of near Spill
Vile was caller at the Joe Klemish
home on Tuesday evening
Mrs. Ed Swehla made trip to
New H@mpton Saturday.
l1+S.s Madeline McGoyern came
over from Waucoms for visit with
her sister. Mrs Ed Swehla.
fMre. Geo. Cummings and sons were
!. CsImar doing shopping Saturday.
lines Hpmpal was in this town
Mrs. Joe Kiimesh and children
were i'm Calmar visiting with rela-
tives Sunday. -,
Mrs Robt. Heussr of near Spill
vile was a shopper in DEBORAH Satur-
dav.
N,7s Regina Bionrud arrived nome
To- the holiday vacation Saturday
N;ss Charlotte Gullickson wen'
Nome Friday for the holiday vaca-
SION, u..a,
Dan Falnes and Gilbert Hottwed'
,-oro business callers in DEBORAH or
saturday.
louis and Nellie Soblik are over
hauling Jake Swartz's car this "eeA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24
C0L..MARk N. DO0LITTLE
AuCtioneer
DEBORAH, IOWA

Office at Higgins Building, Mis-.
sion Billiard Hall. Phone or write
at my expense.
Terms: Merchandise Sales 5 per
cent. Street Sales S.. Farm Sales
per cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
I0NT nTTTf

Kidney troubles don't disappear OF
themselves. They grow slowly but
steadily, undermining health with
deadly certainty. until you fall o VIC
tim to incurable disease.
Stop your troubles while there Is time.
Don't wait until little pains become big
aches. Don't trifie with disease. To
avoid future suffering begin treatment
with GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules noW. Take three or four every
day untn you are entirely free from
pain.
This welI-known preparation has been
one OF the national remedies of Hol-
land for centuries. In 1896 the govern
ment of the Netherlands granted q
special charter authorizing its prepara-
lion and sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24


principle in the "Gets-It" formula.
"Gets-It does away forever with con-
traptions," "wrappy'' plasters, ONT
ments that rub off, bloodletting
knives, and scissors that snip into the
quick" "Gets-It" eases pain. 1t
takes but a second or two to use
-"Gets-It.'' There's no fussing or
trouble. 1t dries Immediately. You
put your stocking right back on again
Your corn will come off painlessly
in one complete piece. That's COM
nonsense. 1t never fails.
"Gets-It," the only sure, guaran-
teed money-back corn-remover, costs
but trifle at any drug store. MID
by e. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold in DEBORAH and recommended
as the worlds best corn remover by
r. A. Engbertson, e. y. Parman and
lie. ]. Wangler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24
LOOK OUT!

The housewife Of Holland would al
most as soon be without food as with
out her Real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL Harlem
Oil Capsules. They restore strength
and are responsible In a great measure
for the sturdy. robust health Of the
Hollanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist and
insist on h is supplying you with GOLD
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules. Take
them as directed, and IL you are not
satisfied with results your druggist will
gladly refund your money. Look for
the name GOLD MEDAL on the box
and accept no other. In sealed boxes.
three sizes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-24
CENTENNIAL

Mrs. Henry Ginapp is spending
Jew days In DEBORAH this week get
tirr acquainted With her nephew VINO
.rg.yod at the Mat Dotseth home last
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
If You Suffer the Tor
lures Of Burning Itch
ing Skin Diseases
It's Possible You Can Secure
Permanent Relief by the
Use OF This Prcscrip-
ton Treatment

When your skin itches. you Just
must scratch and rub. although you
well know that tho irritation caused
will itch all the more and burn like
Goals of fire. In addition 10 the suf-
ferinE and torture, the glands OF the
iniamed skin will throw of a watery
pus that makes the trouble all the
more unbearable.
MISSY and greasy external appltca-i|
tions may stop the itchiuG Tor a while,
but as this diseased condition OF the|
skin is usually caused by an impure
state Of your blood. a real purifier, Is
necessary, FOR no real relief can be
expected until the blood Is thoroughly
puriied-thc poisons, that are causing
the unbearable skin disease. elimina ted
entirely.
AS 4 red blood purifier, PIough's
Prescription C-2.33 has been used for
years and years with great success in
the treatment of those conditions OIL
the skin due to an impure state Of theI
blood. This concentrated liquid treat-
ment contains certain medicinal. insre-
dents well known TO the riedical pro-
fession. which eliminate the poisona
causing the trouble. purity the blood
and make the skin clear and healthy.
In taking Piough's Prescription c.
2223. 1t is very necessary that the liver
be active. a very mild cathartic and
liver stimulant is prepared specially
for use in connection with the LIQUID /
prescription trea tment-2223 LiverI
Pills. Three pills week are all thatI
Will be found necessary TO keep tina
liver and bowels in n healthy cendi
ton, thereby assisting. the treatment
in throwing Off the poisons.
Plough's Prescription C-2223 can bel
found at all good drug stores at s15o!
n bottle: the Pills 26c a package: or1
the 2223 Laboratory. Memphis, Tenn
VIII send both postpaid on receipt oil
s1.75. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
A dead SHOT"
SAYS MINISTER
Black-Draught Given Hfg Ii
Praise As q Stomach and
Liver Medicine by Well
Known Old Gentleman
Who Has Used 1t.

N1ineola, Texas.-The Rev. NJ. G..
Jenkins, retired minister of the
NJ. Z. Church. South. living in this
city, says: II have used Black
Draught as stomach and liver med
icine. and have never found it's equal
Once 1 suffered for two months
with cramps and pains, tried every
thing I could hear of without avail.
but Black-Draught was dead
shot"
am known here and all over the
State for my honesty and truthful
ness. am IS years old and have
used Black-Draught for years.
/ can highly recommend 1t to any
one as liver medicine that has no
equal. 1t is excellent for stomach.
liver and other ailments. 1 use it
for bad taste in the mouth, head
ache and other sickncsses that come
from the disorders of the liver"
Thedford's Black Draught Is pure
ly vegetable, and acts actively on the
bowels, gently stimulating the liver,
and helping to increase the normal
discharge OF bile into the intestines.
1t assists in the digestion Of food
and relieves constipation in prompt
and natural way.
Try Black-Draught. Buy a pack
age OF Black-Draught today.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
Tobacco NIcn to Conner.

DANNII.LE, Nov. IA conforencc
or all the local tobacco interests will
be called next week to consider prob
LENS confronting tho Danvillc market
The fact is Winston Salem and vii
son, y. e, are in Il fair way to eclipse
DahFiilc in the number of pounds sold
put II IS considered important that
70 take care Of the tobacco traffic
which has been growing rapidly Of
iatc. NOT only the local warehouse
corporation, but the indcpc ndcnt ware
houses. the larger buyers and the
Dah'iii" Tobacco Association VIII be
represented at the conference. Oppo-
slJi"h 10 the maintainanCe OF four
sales next season has developed and
lhiS rs Il phase Of the situation which
VII DC reviewed from every angle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15

family in search OF a simple mode O.;
living. were said to have been u great
strain upon his wife.
When the novelist became critically
III just prior 20 his death In November
1910. he was lying in Il poorly ven.
iilatcd room At "A small village eighty
niles from his estate. at Yasnay;l
loliana, attended by his daughter.
AS Count Tols;oi had expressed the
wish that no one seek him out, Coun-
tess Tolstoi sent an urgent appeal
that she be permitted TO join him in
mis- elf-imposcd exile and ardships.
The countess later received n touch
ing letter from the count, and pro-
c"cdcd TO the village. but was admit
ted TO the sick room only the night
OetOre he Nind..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD
ENDS ANNUAL SESSION
limo for Holding Next Meeting Is
Left to Committee TO
Determine.
FAMILIES COME FROM WEST
Seven Locate on Farms in Vicinity
OF Fredcricksburg-Ot News
Notes From Various Parts OF State
OF Virginia.

CIIARLoTTEsvILLE. Nov. 1.-The
one hundred and thirty second session
of the Presbyterian Synod OF Virginia
adjourned this afternoon. the time or
the next meeting being left to a com
mittcc consisting of the moderator,
stated clerk and permanent clerk. Ia
ytations were received from Waynes-
boro. Petersburg and fredericksburg.
The memorial services In honor Of
ministers who died during the year
were presided over by DIR. John Lee
Allison. Of .Alcxandria. Rev. L., T..
Harper read the memorial Rev
Virgil starbuck. and Or. d. X. Wal
thali that on DR.. William y. Scott
of Dr. Robert II. Fleming, whose long
est service was in LynChburg, and tho
last that OF Rev. Joseph Crockett
Painter. OF Charlottesville. read by
DR.. G. L. Pctric.
The report Of Miss Cine Uaislip. sec
rotary OF tho Woman's Auxiliary
showed that tho ladies o, the synod
had given through their societies
372.227 for the regular causes of the
church and Red Cross: synod voted
thanks to members Of Charlottesyillr
church. which has reached IT'S hun
dredth anniversary, and felicitatcd DR.
Fetrie upon entering upon the forty
second year or his pastoratc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
Flyer to visIt Ricbmond

FREDERICKSBURG Nov. 14.-Lieu-
tenant w. Fillmore. who besides nav
ing seen service as a flyer in the United
states Army, has lately been In the
United states aerial mail service. ar
'iVcd mere today IN an airp!anc. having
MADE the trip from College Park Md.
eight miles beyond Washington, with
passenger. In thirty-ninc minutes,
which Is possibly the record time FOR
this trip. Lieutenant Fillmore is on
ohio, several days ago lie will re-
main here until Monday. when he will
leave for Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15

AMHERST, Nov. 1t.---At the annual
meeting of the Amherst Mutual Bcntfit
ERE Insurance Association. the follow
ING officers were elected: president. L..
Il. McGinniS: secretary and treasurer.
Gordon }. Dearborn. Directors: Pcdlar
district. j. L.. Davis. two years; court
house district. a. II. Moore. two years :
Temperance district. G. II. Smith. one
year. and Eion district. w. J. Cash. one
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
To Unvei, Monument.

EIIAE1.OTFcSNILL Nov. I4-In-
vitations have been sent out TO people
or Virginia announcing the unveil-
ing OF the statue presented to the city
Of the memory OF Mcriwcthcr Lewis
and William Clark. The service Will
take place on November II at O'Clock
President T. 4. Alderman will deliver
the presentation address and the
statue viii he unveiled By Miss Viz
GINA NcIntirc. X. r. y. Duke, Jr.,
Will accept the monument and 81 his
torical sketch will he read by Arm!-
stead Churchill Gordon. a chorus by
school children Will be an added fea-
ture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
May Contest Election.

LYNCHBUEG, Nov. IA move is
crystaliZinE here to contest the pro-
posed changes in the charter. from a
dua! Council TO city manager form
with a Council OF Ave members. with
view TO testing the law under which
the election was held. November I
The change was adopted h: a majority
vote. in a vote Of 1.2os, whereas II is
claimed by opponents to the change
that tho Law requires Il majority Of
The qualified electorate. The matter
VIII come 10 the attention Of the cir
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15

~, here has undertaken the sale OF
Red Cross Christnas seals this year
Tor tuberculosis relief and the goal has
been set FOR $500. The work Will be
organized hy a committee composed Of
II. y. Thornhill. y. S. White. y. s.
Ada ms. Dan W. Sale. G. J. Hanes, u. T.
Pa;tcson and a. Il. Chcwning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
New DISCHARGE Rufe.

WASHINGTON. Nov. lt.-No more
officers and enlisted men will he sent
to Camp Gordon, Ga. For discharge
after November %. the War Depart
ment announced today In all cases
where IL would cost more 10 send them
to dernobiliHa ton centcrS the men will
be discharGcd at their present stations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
Reduce working Time.

LINCHBURG. Nov. i4-The Thorn
hill Wagon Company recently cut The
WORKING hours from nine to eight. and
the company announces that there has
been no decrease in the production of
farm wagons, the plant actually show
ing an Increase. About 800 wagons are
built IN The plant Weckly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
Recovcrx ConscIou.nc.s.

DANElllE. Nov. l4.--F'or the first
time in six days. Samuel ID. Rickma n.
injured Friday In an automobile acct
dent, recovered sufficient consciousness
TO recognize his physician. This WAS
the first hopeful s!En of recovery since
the accident. Dr. Mclean, a Richmond
specialist, examined tho man ycStcr-
day, ana concluded that an Operation
at this time was Unnecessary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
Great Eastern Land Company. of which

Great Eastern Land Company. or which
Robert II. Purvis is general man
ager. Five of the families are from
Illinois and two from Iowa These
arc the first Of twcnty-cight families
of modern Middle West farmers who
recently have been sold farms in this
section. One OF these farmers pur-
chased the "Judyvilic" Farm In stat
ford County, for which he paid S225
per acre. n total price OF SGT, 500. doubt
less tho highest price ever paid for q
single farm In this section.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
WIDOW OF T0LSTOi, RUSSIAN
NOVELIST, PASSES AWAY
FnEaries OF Errntic Husband Brought
Her Grief I'm Inter
Years.
tHy Asaociatcd prcss-l

LONDON, Nov. 14-Countcss Leo
Tolstoi widow of the famous Russian
novelist. died at YaSnaya Poliana. No.
veInher 4. according to n dispatch TO
ing the krasnaia Gazette.
Countess To!stoi before her mar
riagn was SOPHIE Bchrs. daughter Of
fashionable Moscow physician. She
was married to Count Tolstoi in 1852
The couple had sixteen children.
Count Tolstoi's vagaries IN his later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15

LfNCflBulsG, Nov. 1.-THE Will OF
Mrs. Bridget Desmond. which passes
about $4,000 in personal estate to her
children. has been probatcd in the Cor
mond qualified as executor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
shy. World viii End In 1870.

BKlSTOL. Nov. l4.--itev. Tom Clark.
OF Abingdon. known in this section as
visit here declared that the world
viii come TO an cnd In September, 1920.
The prophet Of the smokes" makes
MS nome now at Abingdon He is
seventy seven years Old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
CITY Fireman Injured.

DNN Y HE, ND". NV. T. 1Iub-
bard. a city fireman, was taken 10 tho
hospital this morning. Internal injuries
from an accident he sustained :, few
lays ago developing. lie was on tho
rear end Of a motor engine answering
IN alarm OF fire, and was putting on
his waterproof coat when the drive :
Of the machine had 10 stop suddenly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15

cult Court In December and II Is GER |
tam 10 go TO the Supreme Court. The |
question has never been before that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15

Hubbard was thrown against tho
wagon. his chest being hurt. An N-ray
photograph Of the injured part will be
made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-15
Families No,,nr =,

FREDERICKSBURG Nov. IA
Seven families from the Middle West
with nine carloads OF effects and fur
niturc. have arrived here within the
past Few days to take up their resi-
ocnce on farms recently purchased in
tlB Immediate SectiUn through the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14

Only limited of stock in Ardmore-Akron Rubber Company will be sold oppor- tunity profitable Remember day this limited amount being reduced Fill subscription blank today.
 Stockholders get 30 per cent off tires
 NOTE THIS IMPORTANT FACT-Specal attention is call ed to the fact that the tire to be by the Ao Akron Tire Rubber Company is has thoroughly tested for piles in every section of the United States
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14

Do Tire Conpan Pay?  Goodyear Rubber in
 
  in
   1S.-N YokT TmesD
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14
J. M. Harmon, President J. M Allison, Vice President
 David Allison, Cashier
 Deposits Guaranteed The Deposit Guaranty State Bank

Ponca City, Okla, Oct. 28 1919. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
 This is to certify that purchased block of stock with the Ardmore Akron Rubber Mfg Co., of Ardmore Ok. purchased this stock after taking in consideration that rubber tire factories the fastest growing business in the world today. And all banking centers wherever tire factories located recognize tire securities being the largest dividend paying business in the world. can cheerfully recommend tire securities.
 Yours very truly
 J. M HARMON,
 President
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14
NThe City of ArdnOre Give Us 1O-Acre Factory THAT SHOWS YOU WHAT THOSE WHO KNOW US BEST

You of alarming Here the sales 36OOOOO0OO
 
 
 
  Aldmore-A & thinking a e as a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14
The Tire Situation is Like This:

-
 daMa hatUhe wHnuv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14

The Ardmore-Akron Tire 6 Rubber Company is not a Goodyear but have the output of factory practically sold, and this means will pay nice dividend our first year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14

To Whom state
   They will be within Ma
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14

Within the circle of the has for tires and tubes We have only to get of easily do this Why? Very cheap fuel (natura thousand cubic fee short freight parcel tires within
 $452 40 904 will spent twenyfour western states for
 and tubes this Next will be 50 cent great Get the ground floor Buy of the Akron Tire Rubber Company stock while get it. If don't vouW be the loser,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-14

busne swnha NMNsMNSNMaTM
 0 y$ The mt they of a, ass , %.s. ss s.' Co., earned first year Guaran- ss % e,s s""s. ss:' s Co., declared '' p" cent dividend teed invested Goodrich
 invested keetune eAkron Tires in the returned nvs din the Damondre
 in the Fneson
 Wome Opportunity for Car Owners < For Further Information and Ltera- v.NssaaSssA A AM ture, c. O. WEBB Jefferson Hotel, assssa ROY G. WOOD, Hoe Little ROCK Ark LEO PECK "@P"ssssSss
The Dermott news., 1919-09-11

Dermott, Ark, Sept, 10. 1919 St
The Dermott news., 1919-09-11
Notice of Sale of Bonds

Notice Is hereby given that on the
 l2th DAY OF SEPTEMBER
 !9l9, It ten 0 clock a m at the regular meeting place of the Board of Dlree tors of Eudora Special School District. Ghlcot County. Arkansas. at meeting of sid board to be held at the office of F.. I. Gashion, Eudora. Ghicot County. Arkansas. there will be sold twenty. five thousand dollars t$25. 0oo 0m bonds of said district to mature Tn sixteen wears from their date bearing interest at six per eentum G per cent per annum to be secured by mortgage deed of trust upon the property and buildings Tn such form and containing such recitals as the Board shall later determine. No bid submitted will be acted upon which shall be for less than par and that Is not unconditional. executing that the bonds have been legally auz thorized by the Board before being de- lyered to the successful bidder.
 Dated the 29th day of July. l9l9
 By order of the Board of Directors of the Eudora Special School District. ChlCot County. Arkansas
 r.. T CASHlOE MI Secretary.
The Dermott news., 1919-09-11
What the Press Says

Regarding the smart Set MinstrelS. Indianapolis Indianapolis was scarcely expecting the high class per formance given by the Smart Set.
 Indianapolis Star Fresno. Cal Before jolly. big audience Tn d tent at the corner of N and Mariposa Streets. the Smart Set showed to q more than well pleased audience. Fresno Republican: Ogden. tah The Smart Set Min strely made big hit and turned out excellent musical anu vaudeville pro. gram Orpheum crowded to it's capac- lty Ogden Standard Fort Worth, Texas Splendid pro gram rendered by genuine Southern Troupe proved rare treat
 Ft Worth Record Monroe. La The smart Set Min strels are good and worthy of the pat. ronage they received.
 Monroe Morning Item. Paducah. Ky One of the best shows that has visited Paducah in many months was the return engagement of the smart Set Morning News.
The Dermott news., 1919-09-11
Tricolene and Tricolette

are the best sellers in Skirts and Dresses in all new models for Fall. We are getting every day by express