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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
The People Should Get i'm Close
Touch With Their Schools.

To conduct successful democracy
there must be an educated body of
citizens. To carry the burdens of the
times these citizens must be econo-
mically efficient. Only through edu-
cation can good citizenship and pro-
ductivity be achieved. So upon the
success of the schools the future of
America depends.
All this is realized well enough
by the teaching forces of the schools.
No group of people is more earnest
or conscientious. Not as much can
always be said of the boards and
committees and trustees that control
public schools, who in many cases
seek their positions as part of the
political game. Still the majority of
these school authorities give time to
this work as a matter of public
spirit and are doing their best.
Most parents pass the children
over to the schools to be educated
and give no further thought of it.
Hence they cannot act intelligently
when their support is needed.
Parents with children in the
schools of DEBORAH should make a
serious effort to acquaint themselves
with the aims and methods of edu-
cation as conducted here They
should show personal and social at
tention to the teachers of their
children. They will find it pays. The
closer their touch with the schools,
the better backing they will give to
the school work.
Pupils whose parents are indif-
ferent Or. ignorant of school work,
are not apt to take much interest in
their lessons. When they feel that
their parents are keenly interested
in what they are doing and believe
in it and support the methods and
purposes of the schools, then the
children realize the Importance of
their tasks and devote themselves
to them with enthusiasm. Too fire.
quently the home influence tends to
break down school discipline and en-
courage children to acquire an in
subordinate attitude.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
BIG PROFITS MADE IN PEACHES.
Notes From Producers Cause I'm.
quirey To be Made Regarding
Prices Baskets Sold For

An effort has been made by the
state food and dairy department to
trace down the peach basket" stories
recently appearing in the daily press
in order to ascertain the cost of the
peaches at the point of shipment.
One of the stories stated that
VIM. Walker, a Des Moines motor
policeman found note in basket
of peaches he had purchased signed
by one John Lucas of Elkron, Ark
as grower, in which he said he sold
the peaches for fifty cents basket
Inspector j. S. Bittner of the state
food and dairy department, wired to
the postmaster at Van Buren,, Ark,
to ascertsin what peaches were SELL
ing for there. The postmaster replied
that on August. IS, they were selling
for about $1.75 per basket and that
when the market closed at $1.35.
Walker had paid $3.50 per basket
in Des Moines.
Bittner has figured out that the
cost of peaches laid down in Des-
Moines, would be: freight "a " cents,
icing IA " cents, war tax 1 cent,
shrinkage Is cents, overhead, 80
cents, original cost S152 cents, and
total cost, $2.42 cents.
The other story was published in
an Iowa City paper reported that
Mrs. Early Fray of that city had
found note in a basket of peaches
signed Mrs. A. Kasper, of Mr.. Vern-
on, Texas, saying that she had sold
her basket for fifty cents and asking
that she be informed what the con-
sumer had been forced to pay for
them. The basket had been purchas-
ed by Mrs. Fry for $3.50. A letter
addressed to the woman whose name
was found in the basket has not, as
yet, been answered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
POSTVILLE WOMAN PRIZE WIN
NER.
Mrs. Laura Il. Angel Writes Best
Letter on Reducing High Cost
of Living

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald
recently offered prizes to the ones
writing the best letter and published
in that paper, containing suggest
ions for reducing the high cost Of
living. Mrs. Laura B. Angel won
first prize with the following letter:
THEN AND NOW.
l used to buy my soap and vine
, gar. Now l make my own.
Il used to just guess the amount
of tea or coffee that l put into the
pot, often making it much TOO strong
for us to drink. Now. / measure it
using a tablespoon of coffee and
teaspoonful of tea for each person.
And | find that pound of either
tea or coffee lasts us about three
days longer than before
Tnen l used to pass the cream
and we all poured it carlessly into
our cups, using a pint of cream
every morning for three persons.
Now l put a tablespoonful of cream
or canned milk into the cup and
pour in the hot coffee; it cooks the
cream, making rich beverage: and
half pint of cream is plenty for
six cups of coffee.
We have always raised our early
potatoes. l used to pick up the
large ones and leave the small ones
lying on the ground. Now / use them
all. And instead of having separ-
ate bed for lettuce, radishes and
onions, I plant them between the
rows of potatoes, which leaves me a
nice piece Of ground on which to
raise winter beans. l used to employ
carpenter to do my repairing, but
this year l thought that If the wo-
men, from now on, are going to
stand shoulder to shoulder with the
men, I'd make my start with the
hammer. So / nailed the loose shin
giles on the woodshed roof, sawed
the boards and mended the back
walk, saving about $500. I used to
burn all of my old papers. Last year
/ sold them to the junk man for
$3.50, just the price of :. years sub
scription to one of the magazines.
The containers in which we get
butter, lard, ETC., l wrap up tightly
in the papers in which they come
and put them in the coal bin. By
fall have quite a pile of them which
is quite a saving if one has to buy
kindling wood.
1 used to put sugar and lard in
my bread, but / find it is Just as
good without. have even cut down
on the amount of lard that I use to
grease the tins. buy only what is
needful. l watch the sales and get
a good share of my clothing at half
price. There is where the women
are largely to blame for the H. G. l..
They wait for the new goods and
select the highest priced article, es-
pecially in shoes. And can't see
why. Having discarded and cur
tailed almost every other article of
clothing, it is mystery to me why,
in these strenuous times, they will
pay the exorbitant prices for high
tops"
If the women are going to master
4 the Fl C. of I, thew will have tO
forego high-priced clothing, buy only
what is necessary hire nothing done
That they can do themselves see
tAat nothing useful goes into the
rag-bag or garbage can. In fact they
will have to stop doing as they used
to do, and give their whole mind
what to do now.
L. B. A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
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DIR. KESSELS FINE GIFT.
Presents Soldiers Memorial I
Cresco for Their Park.

| At a meeting of the Commercial
and Civic Clubs held last Wednesday
evening about 100 citizens being
present, the proposition of DR.. Kes-
sci to erect a soldiers memorial in
Kessel park was presented. The me-
mortal designed by j. H. Howe is
a pergola about 16x72 feet with
massivs Columns of granite, tiled
floor and roof. The approximate cost
will be $4,000. DR.. Kessel offers TO
stand all the cost of construction If
the city will extend the paving up to
and on both sides of the park so it
will be accessible by the public at
all times.
A resolution was adopted by the
clubs requesting the city council to
take the necessary steps to secure
this memorial, work in the park. At
Ia meeting of the council Monday
evening resolution was unanimous
ly adopted accepting the proposition
OF DR.. Kessel and providing for i'm
mediate compliance with the terms
laid down by him.
DR.. Kessel has been DESTROYS for
some time of doing something sub
stantial in the way of identifying
and popularizing our city park and
this project is one of the most liber-
al ever proposed along this line.
We hope to sometime soon to
have picture of this beautiful
structure to present to our readers
--Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
Congregational Church.

Communion service next Sabbath
morning. In the evening there will
be patriotic music and addresses by
the following soldiers of the late
war: Rex Thompson, Allen Wells
II. Fl. Fisher and possibly others. Re-
turned soldiers particularly invited
Everybody welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
WANT TO BUY
A HOME
IN DEBORAH?

Here's real opportunity. A
genuine bargain for quick sale. A
good modern home in splendid lo-
cation, close to schools, churches and
Water street. Eight rooms, bath,
splendid heating plant, electric lights,
gas, cistern, city water, screens,
storm windows, cepent walks and
all that makes a good comfortable
home
Must sell at once. Special reason
Some one is going to get a genuine
bargain.
For particulars, see Public Opinion
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
The Producer Got SIC For Stuff For
Dinner For Five Who Paid S11.

In order to show that the farmer
is not a profiteer, but that food on
the table costs out of all proportion
to the prices the farmer receives a
party of five who had dined at Will
lard's, Washington, took their table
check for $11 to the President with
a calculation of what was paid the
farmer for the food they had eaten.
This was:
Beef, two pounds, Sc cents; pota-
toes, 13 cents; bread, cents; butter
z cents; coffee, cream and sugar, A
cents; corn, 20.
That is, the farmer got so cents
for that which they had paid Sill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03

fuel is uSed-assures perfection IN bak-
ing The Sanico has every convcnI,
ence. The many special features OF
this most modern range, together with
its staunch contraction, iusures per-
mancnt satisfaction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
Auctioneering.

l am prepared to cry all kinds Of
farm and livestock sales, and will
guarantee satisfaction. Get my terms
before listing your sales. My address
is route 8, DEBORAH. Telephone call.
COL. WALTER KEEFE.
35-2-pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
Christian Sc ence services.

Wednesday evening Testimonial
SUNDAY 10:45 a. m.
Subject, Man"
Sunuay school ~ O'Clock.
Meetings D. IN.
Reading Room open wednesday
and Saturday from to 4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
DISTRICT COURT TO OPEN.
Jurors for the September Term
Have Been Drawn.

The, September term of the District
court for Winneshiek county with
Hon. w. j. Springer on the bench,
will open in Decoran on Monday,
Sept. %. Below is a list of the petit
jurors summoned to appear at the
court house Tuesday, Sept %, at
1880 p. m. The grand jurors are to
appear on Monday, Sept %, at 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
What Makes. Ore Old?

According t. Roumanian scientist,
old age is DUE solely to a decrease in
the amount o. water in the human sys-
TEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03

Babies are about the only things
that haven't changed much in the
last twenty years and even they cost
more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03

II is a full size range. not skimped
to cut the price. Plenty OF room for
"big bakings" and for roasting the
Holiday turkey.
Plenty OF space on top. Its perfect
distribution OF heat-no matter what
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
Opportunity.

Opportunity never hunts a man up.
but it cllngs fast to good brains like
a burr holds fast to good WOOL. ].
Hill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03
Present and Prospective.

June Is the circus month-also the
month of some One-ring affairs that
lead to circuses later.-Boston Tran
script.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-09-03

Last summer it was, Work or
fight" this summer, Work, then
loaf and fight"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
STAYS ON HUN BORDER
Pershing's Cancelling of Reception in
London Viewed as Significant

L'liaON lEmCu do AiShA
London, May 21.-All arrange
me11ts fer a monster. reception and
procession in honor Of Gen. PERISH
ing on his forthcoming visit to Eng
lard have been cancelled, it was an
nounced at American army head
quarters here yesterday.
1t was semi officially stated that
it is considered necessary for Gen.
Pershing to remain in France for
the time being.
This explanation coupled with
Marshal Foch's inspection Of the
Rhine front and Premier Lloyd
Georges visit to the British army
CT occupation, gives, added strength
to reports from Paris that the allies
are preparing for swift military ac-
t;cn in case Germany refuses to
sign the treaty.
Brussels, May 21.-Marshal Foch
is quoted by the Belgian press as
having said in on interview:
'The Germans will sign when
they see they cannot avoid signing.
If Motive are ready"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
CONSTIPATION
ipe4 s!TL pesneo qoemo4S Inos pUF
Much Suffering. BIack-Draught
Relieved.

~ 4sSiiSf Shs
Meadorsville, Ky.,-Mrs. Pearl Pat
rick, Of this place, writes: l was
very constipated. l had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable. went to
the Doctor He gave me some pills
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They Wou!a
grippe me and afterwards it seemed
{ was more constipated than before
l heard of Black-Draught and de-
cided to try it. I found It just what }
needed. 1t was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
improved. got we'll of the sour stor-
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal:
nc more gripping, and l would take a
cose now and then, and was in good
shape.
I cannot say too much for Black
Draught for it is the finest laxative
enc can use"
Thedford's BIack-Draught has for
many years been found of great value
n the treatment of stomach, liver ano
BOWEL troubles. Easy to take, gentls
and reliable in its action leaving nc
bat, after-efects, it has won the praise
Of thousands Of people who have used
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
TO LIMIT FOE. DYES
Only Amount Actually Needed will
be Permitted to Enter


;. be Permitted to Enter
The importation Of German dyes
win be prohibited except to the ex-
tent that they are needed in the
United States, the War Trade
Board announced in a statement out
lining the policy declared by Con-
gress concerning enforcement of
the trading with the enemy act by
the Board.
To determine the extent German
dyes are needed, the War Trade
Board has appointed an advisory
committee composed of eight mem
bers, four representing dye produc-
ars and four consumers.
Under an arrangement made be-
tween representatives of THE Asso-
ciated Governments and the German
delegates last March the Boards
statement says, Germany was to be
permitted to export portion of its
surplus dyes and dyestuffs if the As
sociatsd Governments wanted to pur-
chase them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
AUCTION SALE

By Samuel II. Lunt, Auctioneer.
Auction Sale-Sale Of desirable
house and two lots in Park Addition
Alexandria County, Virginia,
By virtue and pursuant to the
terms of deed of trust dated April
30, 1918, to Robinson Moncure, Trust
tee, and of record in Deed Book l5e
at page 500 of the fand records o.
Alexandria County, Virginia, and at
the direction of the party thereby Sc
cured, default having been made in
the payment Of the Indebtedness Sc
cured, by the said deed of Trust, tn
undersigned Trustee will offer TO
sale at public auction, in front of tn.
ROYAL Street entrance to the marke :
house in Alexandria City, Virginia, OF
SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1919,
at II o'clock NJ, that parcel of ground
with the improvements thereon and
the appurtenances thereto belonging,
located in Park Addition, Alexandra
C.urty, Virginia, known and deslg-
mated as Lots No. II and II, Block
6. according to the plat Of said sub.
division, recorded in Liber N. No. 4
page 231 of said records.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Con-
veyancing at the cost of the purchaser
or purchasers.
ROBINSON MONCURE,
11o-se Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
HAWKER STILL MISSING
Bold Ayiatcrs May Have Persisted
in Attempting Trans
Atlantic Flight

London, May 21.-AS hour after
hour slipped away yesterday and
5he radios from ships on the North
Atlantic brought no word of Harry
G.. Hawker and Mackenzie Grievc
fear increased to practical certain
ty that they had persisted IN at
tempting to fly from Newfoundland
to Ireland.
Scores of ships methodically
searched the seas, but, not even a
wireless from Hawker was heard
by any ship or shore station from
the moment he shot away from the
Newfoundland coast Sunday evening
and headed for Ireland. This, 1t
was pointed out. might indicate
some accident bcfcll Hawker shortly
after starting.
The theory that he might actually
have landed at some remote point
was given no credence.
Hope for the safety of Hawker
and Grieve virtually has been aban-
donett by the Admiralty.
Absence of any report of call
from Hawker's plane, which had a
wireless sending radius of a hun
bred miles, incEnes naval and avi-
alton experts to the view that the
plane fell shortly after leaving st.
Johns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
KILLED CALLING ON GIRL
Man Shot Dead on Disobeying Alleg-
ed Warning of Farmer.


Chatham, Va, May 21.-Lee Bar
rett, prominent farmer of Iretna, has
bee? landed IN the Pittsylvanla coun-
ty Jail on the charge of killing Char
les Neal, who had been paying atten-
ton to the formers 1S-year-old adopt
ed daughter.
1t is alleged that Neal had been
warned to stay away from the Bar
rett home. When he went to the
house Saturday night he was cen,
fronted by Barrett, who was armed
with shotgun, and who is alleged
20 have fired three times at Gloss
range into Meals body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
Wanted--Girls to work in
laundry. Pleasant work.
Apply 1910 Queen Street.
11S-tf

Wanted Furnished House-Refined
couple, no children, wish clean nice
~ furnished small house or buHga-
low near water preferred for sum-
mer, highest references as to re-
sponsibility, reasonable rental es-
sential. Addrcss full particulars, +
p. Hall, Virginia Shipbuilding Co.
120-2p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
101-26t.

Fagelson's New Sanitary Meat
Market, is open corner Wolfe and
Columbus Street, with full line OF
meats, groceries and vegetables, ice
cream and all kinds of notions. Phone
331-J 120-3p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
TO WEAR CLOTHING
Garb of Nature Stunt in Coventry
Pageant VIII be Done Away With

Garb of Nature Stunt in Coventry
Pageant VIII be Done Away With
London, May 21.-Lady Godiva may
ride no more in Voventry. Leastwlse
not in the garb that nature gave her,
or any approach to it. For many
years the Godiva pageant, which me-
moralized the day when a titled lady
rode naked through the town TO re-
deem a tax and a peeping Tom looked
from behind his curtain, gave Coven-
try distinction.
Now church people have started
movement to fully clothe the fcma-e
who impersonates Lady Godiva in.
revival of the pageant along with tn:
peace celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
To the Voters of the City of Alex

To the Voters of the City of Alex
:n!lpue
The City Democratic Committee
urgently requests all citizens who
have the right of suffrage to cast
their ballots on Tuesday, May q,
1919, for the Hon. r. Walton Moore,
of Fairfax County, for the Congress
of the United States.
He is the nominee of the Democra-
tic Party, and should receive the cor
dial support of all loyal democrats.
A better equipped candidate could rot
have been selected for the standard
bearer of the party. His brilliant
mental attachments and lofty traits
of character pre-eminently qualify
him for the position. If elected, ne
viii discharge his official duties with
singular ability, and his constituents
will have a representative of whom
they can feel justly proud. In order
to maintain the present state Of pres
perity prevalent in the city and dis
trict. it is of the utmost Importance
that the people should have repre-
sentative in the National CONGRESS
whose capabilities will command IN
fluencc and respect. It will be impos
| sible to accomplish his defeat if those
who have the right Of suffrage per
form this important civic duty.
Respectfully,
City Democratic Committee,
Bv Charles Benrheim, chairman
12O-6tc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21

WANTED-Wc. have a very attrac-
tive proposition for a few ladies
thoroughly acquainted in AleXan'
dria who will devote a part OF
their evenings. Carver and Gala
han, Real Estate and Insurance,
adjoining the Chamber of Com
merce. Phone 432. ll9-oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21

resentatives Clark Of Florida, and
Saunders, of Virginia, announced the5
would submit minority reports.
A similar resolution was offered
the Senate by Senator Jones, OF. New
Mexico, retiring chairman OF tbs
Senate woman suffrage committee,
and supporters plan to urge quick
action. *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of the late Douglas
Stuart, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate 10
present their statement properly GER
titled for settlement. All persons IN
debted to the deceased will, please set,
tie promptly.
RICHARD 3. WASHINGTON, esq
114-10..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
PUSHES SUFFRAGE CAUSE
Republican Leader Will Call up Mea-
sure for Passage Today.

sure for Passage Today.
Representative Mondal, Of Wyom-
ing, Republican leader, announced II
;he House yesterday that the RESP
luton proposing submission of ar
equal suffrage constitutional amend
ment would be called up today fo'
passage. His announcement followed :
favorable report on the resolution by
representative Mann, of Illinois, o.
the House suffrage committee. Ren-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21

WANTED-Men's second hand
clothes, call or write Wolfson, the
tailor, LOG North Fairfax street.
Expert on cleaning, pressing and
repairing. Reasonable prices and
mick service. 119-4p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
TRUSTEES SALE
OF Desirable Presidential Property

Bv virtue of certain deed Of trust
dated May Ind, 1919 and recorded IN
Deed Book No. 81, page 553 OF the
Alexandria City Land Records, dc
fault having been made in the pay
ment of the indebtedness secured
thereby and being requested so to Go
by the holder of the principal note 50
secured, the undersigned will sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder,
in front of the Royal Street entrance
Of the Market House in the City OF
4 cxandria, Virginia on SATURDAY,
MAY 24th., 1919, at Y o'clock noon,
the following described real estate:
AN that lot Of ground with the
buildings and improvements thereon
situated in the City of Alexandria,
Virginia, and bounded and describ-
ed as misunderstanding on the west
side Of Pitt Street at point 50 feet,
more or less. north of Duke street,
running thence north on Pitt street
Is feet 10 inches, more or less, to the
center of the partition wall between
this house and the house adjoining
on the north, running thence west
parallel to Duke Street 100 feet:
thence south 10 feet 10 inches, more
or less; thence east 100 feet, more CT
less, to the point of beginning, to-
gether with all rights and appurteA-
ances to the same belonging or IN
anywise appertaining, being known
and designated as No. 227 South
PITT street.
Terms of Sale-Cash Conveyancing
at the cost of the purchaser.
HARRY 3. CATION,
1l3-11t. trustee
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