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Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
TIE MEXICAN SITUATION.

Trouble so far as Mexico is concern cd shows no. sign of abating. In view or the refusal of the Carranza gov ernment to comply with the demand of this country that Consular sAgent Jenkins be released it looks as if the Mexican government considered that every possible protection had been and Is being given to Mir. Jenkins or else 1t snaps it's fingers at the inti- nation in the state department note that the refusal might be attended by serious consequences for which Mex leo would be responsible.
 A this time. however, Consul Jen- kins still remains in jail and it re- mains to be seen what the attitude of this government will be to the reply from Mexico to the effect that we are trying to get it to do something which cannot be done. But right on top of this answer comes the report from Mexico of the shooting of another American. This. if we remember right, is the second since Mir. Jenkins was kidnapped. and it is the eighth since last July. IL is a case about which more facts will be demanded but taking all the cases into consid eration. this rate of wiping out Amer jeans in the republic to the south is certainly no less in the past year thar has prevailed before The promised protection Is not being furnished ant decided- antipathy is manifested ir those sections where it was hoped by legislation recently attempted to ous all Americans from their possession. and obtain the territory. rights anC investments held ana made there.
 10 is to be realized Of course Una there are instances where aliens ar, killed because of their own actions and in spite of the best possible pro testion but the long list of Anierican killed in Mexico and the conduct o that government in other respect dDesn't indicate that probability. an, it is not surprising that wonder is ez pressed as to how long such eondi tlons are going to be tolerated.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

val. It is queer how easily We can approve acts of our own which we dis approve of in others.
 John Wannamaker has coined a new poetic phrase which promises to live. It is this: "The morning star rises without making any noise!" It is easily to be Seen. that, it was used as a sentiment of reproval on some occasion. Man makes a great noise over small affairs, but nature does big things without disturbing the whole earth. No one knows but the Al mighty how many million years the morning star has risen in it's brilliancy to bid farewell to darkness, and to welcome light and her color display ing mists. Next to the Star of Beth : lehem no other star has been so often sung, or made the symbol. of the hope which inspires the souls of man. "The morning star. rises without making any noise!"t As the hunan, soul giides from this world of noise and strife in to the calm and more abundant life of The One, which Is pictured to man as the home Of holiness and perpetual peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
THE GOVERNMENTS STAND.

Apparently the government has taken it's stand in regard 10 the coal situation. expects the miners and the operators to put into effect the plan presented and stands ready to see that those who enter into any arrangement to block the coal supply will be dealt with. according 10 the law. This ap- plies to all the operators as well as the miners. It is the policy of the government in this connection to see that mines are made ready for opera tion and that any and all who desire to work will get the protection of the army in doing so.
 Though the operators had expressed a willingness 10 give the miners and advance of 20 per cent. it is plainly evident that it was their intention to saddle this or part of it at least upon the consumer. That would not inter- fere with their profits. But according 10 the Garfield proposal the increase in pay to the miners cannot be passed along to the public. It must be met out of the receipts of the operators. This is a new procedure in endeavor- ing to adjust such disputes and called forth the statement that it would mean the closing of many mines which could not afford to meet such an ad- vance. These are the mines where the cost of production is higher and it was 10 get reduction from these mines and to treat all alike that the mines where production cost is light were permitted to make big profits during the war.
 But 1t is apparently not the inten- ton of the government to allow any mines to be closed because of the au- thorized advance in wages. Any agree. ment to keep them closed will resul in prosecution. and if necessary tn, government may take over control o such mines. With the government fix. ing the wages and the price of c5aI and assuring those who will work tha they will be protected. it is to be hoped increased production will result.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
IN THE DAYS NEWS


 Zara, where Gabrielle d'Annunzio is reported to have Ganded, and it's lo- cation relative to Plume, already oc- cupied by the soldier poet, is de- scribed is bulletin from the Wash ington headquarters of the National Geographic Society.
 The bulletin based on a communi- cation from Kenneth Mckenzie, fol- lows:
 Starting from Plume, one sails down the channel called Quarnerolo, leaving Istria and the Gulf of Guar nero to the right. The Island of Arbe, about half way to Zara ,nas an old cathedral with a twelfth century tower. Coming from Trieste, one skirts the western shore of Istria, stopping perhaps at Royigno and at Pola. The stay of an hour enables one to get hurried glimpse of the great amphitheatre and other Roman , remains of PoIa, under Austrian rule, an important naval station and strongly fortified. The language here l is chiefly Italian. Istria would well repay the time devoted to a trip of several days, but we pass on, stop ping at one or two of the islands, to Zara, the most northerly town of im- portance in Dalmatia.
 "Zara is noted all over the world for it's maraschino. Aside from this | however, the town has many attrac- tions to effer On landing frem the steamer in the land locked harbor, we find ourselves in front of a gate in the town wall. Over the gate is the winged lion of Saint Mark, often met with here and elsewhere in Dalmatior and a symbol of the former dominion of the Republic of Venice. Passing l through the gate, we enter the mar. row paved street of typical Italian city, such as we may imagine it t
 have been two or three centuries ago
 except that the hotels are more com
 fortable. There are many medieva
 churches in the town, interesting
 architecturaHy. and containing work
 of art The cathedral in particular ajestic, Romanesque church, is rich Ily adorned outside with many ar cades of little columns and insid ], with marbles and paintings. It is i the best Italian style of the Middl ) Ages.
 II Wandering among the narroN
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
WHERE RED CROSS SEALS WERE STARTED

was not disnayed. The experts in the big stores were again scepticai. and again prophecies were disproyed. New York made a record on the seal being really one of the most enthusiastic cities in the world over any new and basic idea.
 ' The rest of the story is known to every dy-howe the eduea ational value of the little stieker has kept pace with its sale. Indeed. the fundamental value of the seal is that brings the thought
 of fighting the great white plague home to the school child and tfle news
 boy, the alien and the iliiterate, as well as the leaders of health work in our
 communities.
 In this present campaign of 1919 the
 educational side Is to be insisted upon
 more strongly than ever. and this gives Delaware fresh pride in the symbol that she has supplied to the national host of crusaders against the most fatal disease in our country.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

ence of gas it would have been much more effective than it was.
 But in view of the results. the means of blocking the effectiveness and the low death rate Chief of Staff P. c. March is quoted as declaring that gas is one of the most humane weapons used in war. No one will accept that, however, as the reason why Germany adopted it in the first place. Germany was seeking just the opposite and but for the skill of its opponents would have accomplished it,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

streets, we come .npon several open squares and market places. where in the morning scores O. peasants may be seen in. their brilliant colored ces= tunes. There are Roman remains, columns ands atues
 Leaving Zara, sttae steamer comes out of the ~harbor,s eacircles the point Of land -e4a -EEr4aie44 t44ae-eity stands. and skirts oM.lysags shores, passing among innuuerable islands. All at once a narrow opening appears; we go throuh t. and find aurselyeSi in. the spacious harbor of Sebenico, with the town rising from the water to fort crown ing the hill.''
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

Railroads and wire lines were taken lover by the government and put in charge of cabinet members. Imnedi ately the charges went up. Now with sugar put under the control of another cabinet member another price ad- vance is te be expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

Perhaps our first step should have been to ask Mexico if it would be will ing to grant petition for the release of our much persecuted consular agent. ss -'NN -s-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

What good does 1t do the consumer 1T the cost of living goes down one per cent, on ono thing and up two or three on another?
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

Troops to the number of 26,Oo0 are. said to have. deserted Yudenitch. By the next report they will probably have found their way back. again.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
EpIToRIAL NOTES.

The war in Russia is much like s game of checkers; first one side moves and then the other.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

When democrats declare that the McAdoe move in the coal situation was political there are not many who will dispute them.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

It is decided novelty for the con- sumers' cause to have it championed in the way 1t was by Fuel Director Garfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

With the passing of Thanksgiving it is now a straight course for Christ mas. Do your shopping s,rly,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

The man on the corner says: Where human nature crops out there you will find people with varying dispositions.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

The tails are feeling the effects of prohibition about as much as any in stitution. The lack of prisoners puts the burden on the jaiiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

It is securing a big admission when it is held that the. publie is being geuged flor about all it will stand.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

Perhaps D'Annunzio is trying to prove to his own satisfaction the re- serve of the claim that the pen is fmightier than the sword.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

Which side is ahead at the present time relative to the legality of the war time prohibition act?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
On Way Home From France.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. McMasters re-
ceived a short letter Saturday from
their son DR.. Edwin McMasters
stating that he was at Brest, on the
way. home, and has the following to
say:
"Here we are at last this far on
our way home to you. The trip was
full of interest. Brittany is rugged,
but picturesque. Many beautiful
chateaus. We don't know just when
we will sail, but soon. Hope l beat
this note home. Things here are fine
The reports probably did good in
making them clean the place up, but
everything is fine now. Am well as
usual. Hope you are too"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
DISTRICT COURT MONDAY.
Judge Springer Will Open the April
Term for WiHneshiek on the IA.

The April session of the district
court for Winneshiek county will
open in DEBORAH next Monday, April
IA, with Hon. Judge w. ]. Springer,
of New Hampton, on the bench.
The calendar just issued by Clerk
Of Court S. ]. Moore contains SO old
causes, SO new causes and 46 pro-
bate causes and two state causes
The following cases are noted for
trial:
Moorman Mfg. Co. VS.. w. J. Ryan.
F. A. Scheidemantel VS.. John Hert-
ges.
Lula Wolfenberger vs.. Lewis Wolfen-
berger.
Seitz-Neuman Monument Co. VS.. L.
A. Grinager.
Hawkeye Oil Co. VS.. E. j. Kortmeyer.
Erick J. Vangsness VS.. Martin VOL
dunn.
ottumwa Gas Co. VS.. Interstate Pow
er Co.
Otto Sorenson VS.. Ed X. Hovden.
R. FDewey VS.. Fayette County, Ia.
Lyle Topliff by his next friend vs..
Chas. Teske.
Angela Vollmecke VS.. Fred Voll-
mecke.
Wherrie, Evans & Co. vs.. Victoria
Wells.
Kunstadter Bros. VS.. Victoria Wells.
u. d. Layton VS.. Matthias Rodenkirk
ct al.
j. D. Layton VS.. Sam Hunter.
J. d. Layton VS.. Christofferson & o.
Boy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09


For several years the M. ]. Carter
family have had all the walnuts and
butternuts for their own use from
trees grown by planting the nut.
Last week NJ. J. made several quarts
of maple syrup, boiling down the
sap from two maple trees planted by
him fourteen years ago. The syrup
contains no black or Dutch sugar
NOT a few manufacturers mix IN
when boiling down the sap. A wal
nut planted will in eight years pro-
duce a bearing tree, a butternut IN
fourteen years, provided the tender
shoots are we'll cultivated. To stop
the maple tree from bleeding, cover
the top with thick paint or better
still a piece of tallow on the end
The tallow will remain on the trees
until mid-winter. In TRANSFORMING
the maple select a small straigh'
free not over two inches in diameter
at the but, trim off all the limbs
closely to the body, cutting on the
TOP about eight or ten feet. 1t is well
known that scarcely two per cent o.
the larger maple trees will gro"
while a small tree treated as ABOVE
will grow nearly as rapidly as al
elm tree. Walnuts, butternuts ane
mamie syrup-why not others raise
their own products as these?-ossiaf
Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
Good Business and Good Christianity.
(Orign Unknown.)

toIIsh
Cultivate a public spirit and talk
less than you work. Help your neigh
Dor. If he is in danger of breaking
down prop him UP in some way
either by kind words, good council
or a lift from your pocket. If he
gets fairly down before you know OF
his situation, set him on his feet
again; his misfortune is to be pitied,
not blamed, and his talents and labor
are worth money to the community.
Besides it may some day be your
day to need corresponding amount
Of sympathy. Encourage public inn
provement for the good OF the town.
Speak well, talk encouragingly OF
the town you live in, Of it's prospects
of your neighbors and in fact OF
everything pikelN to advance the
public good. It is such little things
that make a town grow. Their cost
is insignificant when divided among
all, but when concentrated into
general effort they do the business
Thoroughly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
NJ. T., Church.

Prof. Coils of Fayette will occupy
the pulpit at the M. E. church next
Sunday. Morning services at 10: sc
and evening services at s o'clock
Rev. Fred w. Ingvoldstad will as
sist the pastor in special meetings
during Passion week, beginnins
April IA. Well known here-ablt
speaker-resident of Collins, Iowa
one of the most able ministers Of
the Des Moines conference.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
Hiking is His Middle Name.

A discharged soldier was around
Waukon several days last week re-
pairing umbrellas. He had worked
four years in an umbrella factory
and was an expert. He walked to
Decorah Thursday afternoon and
when someone suggested that it was
pretty tough to have to walk, he
said that after his many hikes in the
service it was only play spell for
him.-Waukon Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
Rlue Laws Won at Shenandoah.

The Blue laws won in the city
election at Shenandoah. Iowa, las
week. A tight town on Sunday was
the issue. The entire reform ticket
headed by Fred N. Hackett, was
elected. Hackett is retired farmer
He and his colleagues stood for put
ting on the lid. Movies, shows
amusement parks-the whole bust.
ness will be closed up, il the result
is as anticipated by the people
There will be a strict enforcement OF
all the laws.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
Another DEBORAH Teacher Resigns

Miss Margaret Ford. who has
been the Domestic Science teacher in
the DEBORAH public schools for the
past two years handed in her resig-
nation last week, and on Monday de-
parted for West Virginia, where she
will take up County Home Demon
stration work. Miss Ford was an ex-
cellent teacher, and all regret that
she saw fit to resign her position
here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09

Crops destroyed by smut or
wheat in the U. S. alone amounts to
ten to twenty million dollars per
year. Loose smut Of oats and po-
tatoes scab are serious enemies OF
the farmer. Formaldihyde is the
best remedy for destroying the
smut. Sold at Parman's Drug Store
by the " pints, pints, quarts and
gallons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
A Red Cross Unit Helps Iowa
Orphans.

oTPrlduS.
One Of the rural Red Cross Units
is considering the making Of gar
ments for one of our Iowa Children's
Homes. This is a very worthy under
taking and it is the hope Of this de-
partment that other organizations
thruout our county will also be in
terested in work of this nature
Letters from some of the Homes
have been received at this office.
Garments of all kinds are needed,
also bed linen. In one home, there
are on the average two hundred and
fifty children most of whom need
complete outfits. The need for money
and clothing at the present is urgent.
Any Red Cross Unit, Ladies' Aid or
other group of women, or any indivi-
dual who may be interested, will re-
ceive further particulars by calling
at the Office of the Home Demonstra-
ton Agent, DEBORAH.
Rural Garment Clubs for Girls.
Plans are under way for the organ
ization of sewing classes for the
girls in the rural communities or
small towns. A series Of lessons in
Guiding the fundamentals Of sewing,
making garments and making over
clothes, will be taught and at the
completion of the course, certificates
will be granted. For further particu-
lars call at this Office, or confer with
your town Or township director. A
list of chairmen who have been ap-
pointed are as follows:
DEBORAH Town-Mrs., Ray Algyer,
DEBORAH.
DEBORAH Twp.-Mrs. Harold Dinger
DEBORAH.
Canoe Twp.-Mrs. F. A. Roney,
DEBORAH.
Military Twp.--Mrs. Pratt Nichol-
son, DEBORAH, R. S.
Ossian Town-Mrs Harry Billiard,
Ossian.
Fremont Twp.-Mrs. w. A. Clink,
Cresco.
Madison Twp.-Mrs. Ferd Bakken,
DEBORAH, R. R.
Highland Twp.-Mrs. Gilbert
Anderson. Spring Grove, MINI.
Hesper Twp.-Mrs. Robt. Reid,
Hesper, Iowa.
Burr Oak Twp.-Mrs. Minnie
Gates, Burr Oak, Iowa.
Springfield Twp.-Miss Elizabeth
Hegs, DEBORAH.
Bloomfield Twp.-Mrs. Geo. Peck
ham, Castalia, Iowa.
Frankville Twp.-Mrs. ]. P.
Bake, DEBORAH.
Pleasant Twp.-Miss Sue Akre,
DEBORAH R. z. los.
Sumner Twp.-Mrs. J. P. Kuhn,
Fort Atkinson, Iowa.
Calmar Town-Miss Olga Ode,
Calmar, Iowa.
Calmar Twp.-Miss Mable Bjon-
erud, Calmar, Iowa.
Jackson Twp.-Mrs. F. Bvestka,
Jackson Jet, Iowa.
Washington Twp.-Mrs. George
Beiber, FIT. Atkinson, Iowa.
ESTHER E. CHRISTENSEN,
Home Demonstration Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Services at 1890 a. m. and 1880
p. m. Subject next Sabbath morning
"The Three Crosses" and in the
evening Prisoners of Hope" Holy
week will be observed with special
services.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
CARL BUER IS
STILL IN GERMANY
Winneshiek County Soldier Boy Do
ing Duty in Germany Writes
Sister, Mrs. John Hegtvedt
of Route 6
ENJOYED RIDE ON
THE RIVER RHINE
Spent Several Days in Cobelenz and
Reported Having Great Time.
Anxious to Get Home
Moselkern, Germany
Feb. "a, 1919

My Dear Sister:
received two of your letters today
and one the other day and sure was
glad to get them, as you know | have
been greatly worried about you folks
since the flu has been so bad, so was
sure glad to find out you were we'll
and that you enjoyed good health all
winter. There has been lot of cases
Of flu in this country. but its lots
better than it has been. The weather
here is very nice now and we have no
snow. Just had a little here for a
few days.
/ was in the city of Coblenz three
days last week, had a good time.
One day they brought the company
to Coblenz to give us boat ride on
the Rhine river. We sailed up the
river aboutf20 miles, so we enjoyed
the trip fine.
I am sure glad to know that Ger
hard Johnson is pulling through O..
X. You know he was reported killed
here by men who said they saw him
get struck. I don't know why it is,
but I don't get the newspapers you
are sending me. think I am getting
all your letters. / received a letter
from brother Alfred today. They are
all well and are having nice weather.
1t is bed time and 1 am tired, so
will close, as I have no news to
write.
Your loving brother,
CARL.
March IL, 1919
My Dear Sister:-I have nothing
to do now for an hour so will write
you a few lines again. Your most
welcome letter received last night
and I sure must say you folks are
good to me by writing so often. Every
letter I get with good news makes
me feel happy. Well l am enjoying
good health and hope these lines
will find you folks the same. Had a
letter from brother Theodore last
night. They are all well and having
fine weather.
One OF the kids asked me in his
letter if had ever seen Peter Peter.
SON. l have not seen him yet. I sup
pose his folks hear from him often
Did Fred Sorenson go through the
war o. X. Hope so.
I have only received three news
papers you sent, so don't know much
about what is going on around home
l have been expecting letters from
Sisters Nellie and Carrie for some
time, but have not received any.
Have not heard from brother Emil
for some time either. Think he will
beat me back to the states alright, as
don't expect to get back until mex,
fall sometime if / wait for this Di
vison, as l think they will be here
| in the Army of Occupation for some
time yet. OF course it is hard to tell
! no one knows for sure what they will
do. Is Stephen Bolson in the Army
of Occupation?
We are going to have moving
picture show in the dining hall to-
night, and it is almost time for it tc
start, so think I will quit writing and
go down and see what they are
Greetings to you all and write soon
Your loving brother,
Pvt. CARL B. BUER
Headquarters Co. 58th Inf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09
Bought Putnam Residence.

Last week Nels Hegg PURCHASED
the Frank Putnam residence on
Franklin street for $3.50. Mr..
Hegg and family will occupy it just
as soon as they do a little remodel
ing, etc. 1t will make a nice home
for them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09

Edwin Blount Arrives in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.. Blount receiv-
ed card last week from their son
Edwin stating that he had arrived
from overseas and had landed at
Boston.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09

Our entire stock Of Waist Seam Models has been made
expressly for and absolutely every suit
SELL Special values $50 and $685. hand tailored and Strictly
Pure Wool. For Easter Sale we offer Mems Waist Line
Suits at $40 and $25 Cheaper suits at Sl5 $780, S18.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09

Subscribers will confer favor upon
us by notifying US at once or fall
ure to receive the paper regularly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-04-09

The yellow address tag on the front
page each week shows the month
and year to which your paper Is
paid for.