davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1919-12-14
For Inrasion

"This is not q good time for Car
ranza and his oabal to be rubbing the
fur the wrong way The United States
was not long enough engaged in the
World War to be weary Of fighting; its
sppetite was nc more than whetted. An
expedition 10 Mexico, partly punitive,
but mainly protective, would meet
with favor where half dozen years
i, ngo it would have been frowned on.
There are million or two young men
whose love Of adventure is still strong
and who would Ike nothing better
.han to Join in such an invasion.
There are those among US who feel
that advertisement across the border
might help to restore our domestic
equilibrium and make US forget most
Of the ills We have conjured as hap
pening to Us in q year. They may be
wrong, but that is the way they feel
and they believe they have diagnosed
he national spirit
In very different tone, typical
Of the bulk Of such opinion, is the
following plea from "The Boston
Transcript" tRepublican):
ITO put an end once and for all to
he anarchy that has laid waste the
land and ended the orderly life of the
nations next door neighbor to the
south is a duty that America owes
inst Of all TO her own elf-protection
and self-respect. to her injured living
and her massacred dead; duty that
America owes TO the peace and order
Of the western hemisphere, duty that
America owes to the peace and order
Of the world. In the discharge of that
duty America neither needs nor should
America accept 8 mandate from any
International alliance. 1t is a duty to
De discharged upon American initia-
i've and under the compulsion Of
Americas conscience. For the paclfca-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
y. H. ADAMS IN ST. LOUIS.
Member of ADAMS Seed Co. Attend
ing Big Convention.

The Official Seed Analysts OF
North America is an association oi
expert botanists connected with the
leading Universities and State Col
.leges of this country and Canada
This association is one of great i'm.
portance to the farmers, but about
which we hear little or nothing. Il
is the duty of the mem bers of this
association to pass upon the purity
and termination of the agricultural
seeds which are sold in their re-
spective states, in order that the
farmers may be protected against
buying seed which is infested with
weeds and low termination.
The annual convention of this
association is being held this week
in st. Louis, Mo. in order to NEE,
representatives of several midwest
ern states which contemplate the
passage of pure seed laws. The
seed analysts in order to keep in
touch with the quality of seed that
the better class of seed companies
are placing on the market follows
the policy of inviting various seed.
r'en to join in their conference
Naturally they make it point tC
invite only the most trustworti.
concerns, whose product has wei
es aciished reputation for Isi.sit,
gernination. ssa &. sls
The fact that they have asked Mr.
B. HI. Adams, of The Adams SEED
Company, to be present atstheir con
yention is a compliment to this Be
|corah concern. Mr.. Adams left fol
st. Louis Saturday night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Won't Need Filling stations.

The invention of an electric
yaporizer which eliminates not only
spark plugs, but also the carburat-
or in automobile gas engines, brings
the youthful Clyde b. White. OF
Rome. n. Y. before the world as the
possible revolutionist OF the auto
mobile industry.
White recently sold his patent
rights to Buffalo concern. receiy-
ing $4,000 in cash, 100000 In
stock in another industry and a
royalty of $200 a month.
In test with six cylinder
standard engine SO miles was OBJ
tanned on gallon of gas. With a
four cylinder engine 80 miles was
obtained.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
CELEBRATING 65TH ANNiVER.
SARY.
Winneshiek County State Bank is
SiXty-Five Years Old.


The Winneshiek County State
Bank OF Decorah with the advent Of
1920 rounds out it's sixty-fifth year
of banking in Decorah. 1t was in
1855 that the bank was established
here by Horace Weiser. father OF
c. J. Weiser, now president OF the
bank. The senior Weiser came from
York, Pennsylvania, and establish
ed the bank, choosing the title OF
Winneshiek County Bank, and re-
NAMED at the head of the bank
twenty years. He passed away in
1875, and the business passed into
the control of his family and the
title of the firm became Mrs. III. S.
Weiser & Co. E. w. d. Holway be-
came the cashier and C. J. Weiser,
| assistant cashier, and until 1892
the bank remained a private institu-
ton, when it was incorporated un-
der the state. banking laws and the
title changed to the Winneshiek
County State Bank.
Mr.. C. J. Weiser became presi-
| dent of the bank a number of years
ago, and he has seen the institution
rise to one of the foremost banks
in the state. Mr.. Weiser's grandfath-
er was banker, and now the fourth
generation of Weisers becomes con.
| nacted with this bank, as at the De
cember meeting of the board OF. di,
ractors Horas s. Weiser, Jr.. the
eldest son of President C. j. Weiser
was elected a member of the board
of directors. He is now student al
Princeton University.
This bank has assets of s2,250,.
900, and the surplus has Just been
increased $4,000, which now
makes it $4,000. The capital now
is $15O,OO9, surplus $4,000. undi.
vided prifits, $4,000 and the
stockholders liability $15O,0O0.
In this connection we may state
the Winneshiek County State Bant
is the oldest bank in Iowa, either
private or organized under the law;
of Iowa, and always been under one
family management.
The friends of this popular finan
! cial institution extend congratula
tions to it's officers on the long ant
highly successful career of thi
bank, and wish them continued sue
cess on the closing of their sixty
fifth year.
i The officers are c. ]. Weiser
president; E. d. w. Holway and r
Algyer. vice presidents; A. Anfinson
cashier; Anna C. Whalen, assist
ant cashier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
CENSUS STARTS
FRIDAY MORNING
Supervisor Brunt Gives Some Inter-
esting Facts About the Census
Which Will Soon Be On.
III WILL TAKE
$1,000 ENUMERATORS
Hoped Everyone Will Cooperate
With the Various EnImerators
in Replying Truthfully to
All Questions.


Eighty-seven thousand enumerat-
oIs will begin work January 2nd on
the Fourteenth Decennial Populat-
ion Census. The clerical end of the
work will be performed by 1000
clerks in Washington. Two weeks
will be allowed for the enumerators
to finish their work in the cities
and month in the rural districts.
some of the population figures will
De announced by February 1st.
On January 1, 1917, the Census
Bureau estimated the population of
the United States and it's possessions
at 113,309,25S. The population of
the continental United States was
placed at 2,S26,3O9.
The sole purpose OF the census is
to secure general statistical infor-
mation regarding the population and
resources of the country, and re-
plies are required from individuals
only to permit the compilation Of
such general statistics. No person
can be harmed in any way by fur
nishing the information required.
The census has nothing to do with
taxation, with military or jury SER
vice, with the compulsion of school
attendance, with the regulation of
immigration or with the enforce
ment of any national, state or local
law or ordinance. There need be no
fear that any disclosure will be
made regarding any individual per-
son or his affairs. For the due pro-
lection of the rights and interests
OF the persons furnishing informa-
ti0n every employee of. the ca, sus
Fureau is pf6hibited. unaer-6 6eavyl
penalty, from disclosing any infor-
ration which may thus come to his
knowledge. @
: 1t is earnestly hoped everyone will
cooperate with the various enumer-
ators in promptly and truthfully re-
plying to all questions asked that
the work may be quickly and cor
/, Iectly completed.
During the next thirty days, the
Fourteenth Decennial Census should
be the main topic of conversation
in the home, school, factory, and or
the farm. About January 18th, the
question Have you been enumerat-
ed?" should be the first question
OF the day, to the end that no one
nay be missed.
l. w. BRUNT, Decorah. Iowa.
| Supervisor of the Census,
Fourth Congressional District Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
THE YEAR that
HAS JUST GONE
The World War Will Effect Greater
Changes Than any Previous
Event, Except Birth OF
Christ and the Dis
covery of America
HAS BEEN YEAR
TREMENDOUS SIGNIFICANCE.
Giving First Indication How NOlcan-
ic Social Forces Let Loose by
War are Going to Operate.

The years 1914-191S will stand
out to the end of time as a point
of historic crisis. The World War
will effect greater changes than any
previous event, except the birth OF
Christ and the discovery of Amer
lea.
The year 1919 has not been SO
dramatic. After the lofty idealism
and heroic feeling of the war years,
it seems an anti-climaX. Yet it has
been a year of tremendous signifi-
cance, giving the first indication
how the volcanic social forces let
loose by the war are going to oper-
ate.
Abundant prosperity, reckless eX-
travaganca. industerial discomfort,
revolutionary propaganda have been
the big characteristic features o!
life in the United States for 1919.
The great war was the outgrowth
OF selfish and Inaterialistic spirit.
The German government and pcopll
carried this spirit far beyond the
rest OF the world, had exalted mech
anical efficiency and scientific know
lege, and had neglected human feel
ing and spiitual progress. 1t seem
ed as if the world would wish tC
Danish this hard and selfish spirit
Yet the United States has seemed tO
many people to be more Materials
tic than ever.
Nevertheless, better community
spirit has been evolved. People
give more time and money to public
causes. Employers of labor are
learning that they must run their
ssbRssnasssiEa yxasSHyt zssrel toeeni
srfch themselves, bit for the good
Sof theacommaffty and development
] of their workers. H.
In these ways the United States
has moved aheadtfasters in one
year than formerly in a1couple o
decadess ghe results are not ye
observable. Tsdt takes time to worl
them out But the leavening force
Of community spirit will eventual,
make itself felt 1t will build socia
institutions on firmer foundation
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
.What's the Use =

IN calling attention to the present
high cost of living the Waterloo
Courier says: What's the use con-
Serving or lighting the high cost OF
Aiying, or soaring prices. anyway!
Why not, 'On with the dance, let ex-
tfavagance, waste and sky-prices be
pndonfinedn The faster We rush on
toward the inevitable precipice, the
sooner we will getsthere and the
more quickly the explosion will come.
I AS Tong as the wreck and the am
bulance and the hospital are matters
Of time only the more we step on
ser the shorter the period Of sus-
1ense, That's ALI" 3s i.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Irish Rolling in Wealth.

New York.-S. S. Mcclure. the
publisher, arrived on the Mauretania
today after travelling through seven
teen countries, studying industrial
conditions. He said Ireland is the
most prosperous country OF all, and
that he investigated the financial
status of Irish farmers, and finds
they have more than $4,000. 900 in
banks and Ireland is really over
flowing with prosperity. He would
not comment on the internal strife.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
PAPER PRICE OUT SIGHT.
Newsprint. Once $25 Ton, Now
$500; Will Go to $4OO in 1920,
is Feared.

Iowa newspaper publishers met
in Des Moines Saturday to throw a
searchlight on the 1920 paper out
look. The meeting was called also
to discuss prices, advertising rates
and the sizes of newspapers and
ways to meet the tremendous in
creases in production costs.
Next year alone, publishers
throughout the country will have to
operate in the face ofsa 100000 ton
shortage in print paper. How Iowa
newspapers are to continue their
output in view of the alarming situ-
alton will be the big problem con,
fronting those in conference.
Print paper formerly sold at $25
a ton. Now it costs $500 ton in the
open market-an 500 per cent in
crease. Other cost items in news
paper production have more than
doubled.
Jason ROBBERS, of the New York
Globe, an authority on print paper
, predicts that news print paper will
touch $400 ton i'm 1920.
The reason for the serious short
age is the increased consumption oi
newspapers.
There are not nearly enough pa
per mills to supply the demand and
as from Is months to two years are
required to build mills, absolutely
no relief from that angle is in sight
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
The Shortest Name.

Among the names of 4.5O0,0O0 SOL
diers, sailors and marines recorded
in the files of the War Risk dnsur-
ance Bureau at Washington. the
shortest family name was "Ii," borne
by two soldiers who were natives oi
Hawaii. Their name consisted oi
two letters. but it was pronounced in
two syllables.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31

Mature abhors vacuum" which
may be the reason that the pictures
of bolshevists look the way they do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Great Theatrical Production Coming.
Decorah, Iowa, Dec. 90. 1919.


To the Theatrical Public.
We want to call your attention
again to two most wonderful book
ings for the spring season:
"Flo-Flo"-a comic opera-which
has taken the East by storm, and
Miss May Robson in "Tish'-Mary
Roberts Reinheart's play which had
such a long run in Chicago at Pow
ers' Theatre; the highest class house
in the city. We shall have the same
cast and production-Both of these
are two dollar shows.
We don't want to undertake a big
advertising campaign for these at
fractions. deeming 1t expensive and
unnecessary. Our people, certainly
know what they are and we are
simply advising you to prepare for
them--It is rarely possible for us to
secure attractions of this calibre--
The exact dates will be given later.
WEISER & BEAR, Managers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Decorah Bankers to Iowa City.

The figuring up and paying of
income taxes has been a hard pro-
position for many who are compelled
to pay them, so the Iowa Bankers
Association at Des Moines in con-
nectioa with the State University at
Iowa City has arranged for a three
days extension course on Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday, Jan g.
!, and at the University for bank
ers of Iowa to study the income tan
law, so that the bankers can be in a
position to advise farmers and bust.
ness men on income tax matters
1t is expected that Daniel Roper
head of the internal revenue depart
ment at Washington will head the
teaching staff, and Louis Murphy
collector at Dubuque will also give
instructions, besides several experts
from the department at Washington
will be on hand.
Messrs. r. E. Bucknell and E. l.
Amundsen of the Citizens Savings
Bank will attend the sessions tC
learn what they can about the in
come tax. so as to be able to aiG
people in filing correct information
blanks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
We Don't Need These Solicitors

In various parts of Iowa it has
been found that little banks located
in adjoining states have been send
ing small ads to towns far remote
from them, soliciting money and
promising to pay six per cent on 1t
for one year or longer. Good con-
servative bankers in small towns do
not solicit funds in that way from
adjoining states far distant from
the bank. 1t is unethical and peo-
pie whose judgement can be respect
ed in these matters, are of the opin-
ion that such foreign institutions
are not in position to spend lot
of money for such advertising, nor
to handle business in adjoining
states. The people of this COM
munity. receiving such communal
tions should consult with their local
bankers before giving such solicita-
tions any consideration. Our local
banks are able to give their custo-
mers at all times safe Investments
Tat the highest market rates. No
person should take any chances on
investing in something of which he
knows nothing about and has little
access to Investigate. Fore-warned
is fore-armed. Consult your local
bankers always before making any
inyestments--at least on the solicit
tatiOn from foreign sources -.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
New Commercial Club Secretary.

Geo. w. Johnson was chosen
secretary of the Decorah CONNER
cial Club recently to take the place
OF Sec. Brunt, who resigned. on ac-
count of his work as superintend-
ent OF the census in the fourth dis
trict. which will take up the great
er portion of his time. 1t is a case
of a good man resigning and good
man taking his place. Mr. Johnson
is progressive and will make an
ideal secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
551 Americans Killed in Mexico.


The National Association for the
Protection of American Rights in
Mexico has sent out for publication
in newspapers throughout the coun-
try a map and statement showing
that 551 Americans have been killed
in Mexico since November 20, 1910.
or this number, the association
states, 42S We're civilians and 123
siXty-seven Americans We're slain
during the Madero and Huerta reg
ines. while 3S3 lost their lives since
Carenza took control of the Mexican
government. according to the state
,ment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31

Nowadays, when there is no ques-
ton about the right and wrong of a
controversy, big conference is held
so that a compromise may be ar
ranged with wrong.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
n SWEDISH CONFERENCE.

Rev. J. H. Randall Of Hines, form
erly pastor of the Swedish Lutheran
church Of Bemidji. was in the city
yesterday, en- route to his home from
Warren, where he attended the an
tnual conference of the Swedish
Lutheran churches OF the Red River
valley. The conference was held
from May 81 to the Is inclusive. Rev.
T. B. Nordate, pastor of the Swedish
Lutheran church of this city also at
tended the conference and returned
to the city Sunday night. One Of the
important matters perfected at the
conference was the formation Of the
Bemidji Mission district, which had
formerly been under the Alexandria
district. The pastors in the new dis
trict are Rev. w. e. Erickson, Of Nc
Intosh, Rev. Charles E.: Erickson Of
Clearbrook, Rev. T. B. Nordale OF Be-
midi and Rev. J., H.. Randall Of
Hines The Hines pastorate was also
perfected and will include Hines,
shotley ond During, with Rev. J. H.
Randall as pastor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
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Diamond Cutters.

There are $4,000 diamond cutters
and polishers In the world. Or these
only about 675 are in the United
States, and these have come mostly
since the outbreak OF the European
war, which crippled the industry In
Amsterdam and Antwerp, the worlds
greatest centers. There were at the
beginning Of the present year SO dia-
nond-cutting establishments in THIS
country This is exclusive If shops
where all kinds Of precious stones are
cut. G7 !, !.
The number OF Germans employed
as diamond cutters did not exceed 900
before the war, ard OF these only rs
per: cent worked for establishments
In Germany. During the war 600 or
TOO Belgian enters emigrated to Eng.
land and organized as a branch Of the
London Diamond Cutters. Union. They
did work principally for Belgian 'and
Russian houses. ,<4@ ~ 4, E
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
FAREWELL PARTY.

Douris Black. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. e. Black, who will soon leave
for Spokane. Wash. to make her home
and Floy Palmer daughter Of DR.. and
Mrs. G.. NJ. Palmer, who will leave
for Minneapolis to make her home,
as soon as school is closed, were given
a farewell party by Margaret Burke
last evening. The hours were passed
In singing and dancing, and refresh
ments wereserved. Mrs. Burke being
assisted in serving by Mrs. Geddis and
Miss Minnie Bailey. Each guest OF
honor was presented with a remsna-
brance gift by those present. The
guests Included Misses Floy Palmer,
Douris Black, Virginia Whiting, Grace
Currie,, Ethel Lingren, Ruth Caskey,
Catherine FLendeke, Catherine Brown,
Martha Gilmore, Anna and Catherine
Murray, Laura Schroeder, Dorothy
and Florence Harris, Martha Erwie
and Helen Lair. -. S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
N. A. Aldrich
General Carpenter
Work II. :
Good Work at the
Fight prices Pr
Phone 809-J .
D. B. c. Pupils Popular
With Fargo Wholesaler

j. Every wholesale house in
Fargo, N. D. but one employs
Dakota Business College grad
yates, and are taking on new
ones all the time. Miss Eva
Kuppich, a Post Graduate, has
just been sent to j. D. Grant
whole Supplies) and Miss Es-
sic Hurd, of Staples, to the
Observation-Disclosures Rubber Co.
Miss Myrtle Richards, who
came all the way from Hill
City, Mimi, because of the SUI
perior advantages offered by
the Dakota Business College, is
now Bookkeeper and Cashier
for the Fargo Paper Co.
For Details of Summer course,
starting in June, write F. L..
Watkins SOC Front St., Fargo,
N. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
aeo!d.n sell,, J famoa. irish Relic

taGoIdsn Sell" Famous irish Relic.
Curio collectors had an opportunity
Of Obtaining a famous Irish relic at
auction recently, at London, England.
This is the golden bell, which, accord.
Ing to, tradition, descended from heav-
en- and was used for obtaining informa.
ton when all other means failed.
On one occasion a pair Of saddle.
bags with $1,1OO was stolen. and as
I'LL Inquiries were useless the priest
stated he would swear all his flock on
the, bell on Sunday. az y: Eas> - .
= On the Saturday night q man came
and said: l"Father, there is no occa.
sion for the golden bell--here is the
money. every bit OF It, all safe and
sound" 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
WOMAN'S CASE AMAZES
BEMIDJi

A business mans wife could not
sew or read without sharp pains in
her eyes. For years her eyes were
red and weak. Finally she tried sim
pie witchhazel camphor, hydrastis,
ETC., as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash.
The result produced by a single bot
tie amazed everyone. We guarantee
a small bottle Lavoptik to help ANY
CASE weak, strained or infamed
eyes. Aluminium eye cup FREE.
Barker's Drug Store and all drug
gists. ~ =. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27

the winter there. She also visited
at Atlanta, Ca, other points, and en-
route home spent two weeks and q
the capital city she also visited Lieu
tenant and Mrs. G.. r. Sanborn, who
have spent the winter at Washing
ton, and who expect to return to Be-
midi soon. Mrs. Kenfield was alb
sent from Bemidji for over three
months. Her mother, Mrs. III ID.
Kenfield accompanied her home, and
will spend the summer at Cass Lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
Pony Twenty Years In Mine.

-, "A mine pit pony called Fulmen (aft-
.er the winner Of the Lincolnshire
handicap in 1866 has just completed
20 years contiguous service In South
Kirby (Eng) colliery.& r.. g.
Fulmen was taken down the. South
Kirby colliery in April, 1899, and only
once has he since been brought to
the surface, =. p, q ,....,,.s
This remarkable pony has never
had days illness, and never met
With an accident. The animals eye
sight remains good. .,g.s5 r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-27
ATHLETIC DANCE.

n Don't forget the night before Dec
soration Day for that's when the Be-
midi Box Co., athletic association
gives it's first big dance at the
.armory. as Syneopators orchestra.
welcome. 3d528