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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
WILL TAKE FARM CENSUS.
Work to Begin i'm January Instead of
April as Heretofore.

Uncle Sam has decided to take the
fourteenth census on farms, Janu-
airy l, 1920, instead of collecting this
data as of April Is, as was done in
1910. The date was changed because
farmers ordinarily are very busy
with the rush of spring work about
tn middle of April, also because the
April Is data comes during the
midst Of the breeding season, when
the number of young stock is not
comparable between Northern and
Southern regions, and, finally, be-
rause the returns on the crops OBJ
tanned during the winter are more
accurate than those obtained later
and comparable with the December
estimates of the Bureau of Crop
Estimates.
The questions include information
on the acreage and production of the
crops, amount sold or to be sold, live
stock classification both by sex and
, age, acreage of woodland and the
amount Of Land or farms drained and
needing drainage. Special considera-
ton will also be given to matters of
land tenure, farm mortgages, land
utilization, the amount of land and
acreage of crops irrigated, numbers
Of young live stock sold, purchased,
slaughtered and died on the farms,
and quantity of dairy products and
wool produced. Owing to the funda-
mental Importance of these statistics,
which provide basic information rela-
tive to farms and farming in the
United States, 1t is hoped that farm
ers throughout the country will as
sist the census enumerators in every
way possible in securing accurate, re-
| liable and complete information.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
Make 90 Million Pennies a Months.

N"nC ~ NlIlIon GennieS months.
Every mint in the United State!
has been put to work by Director
Ray Baker turning out l cent pieces
in an effort to keep pace with the
enormous demand for the nations
least valuable coin. BY instituting a
twenty-four hour day the output has
been pushed to- 10000, 900 cents
"a month.
There has been approximately
3,50O,000,000 l cent pieces coined
in this country" Mr.. Baker said,
but where they have gone nobody
seems able to solve. The sub-treasur-
les are inundated with orders from
banks, which keep issuing the cop
per coins for use in payment of odd
cent taxes and street car fares, but
the demand continues.
The May output of the minis was
64.9S4,000 coins, of which 60,973,-
600 were cent pieces. Nickels also
were in large demand, 2,643,O00 be-
ing coined, the remainder of the
production being $4,000 half dol
lars, 10000 quarters, and 370,-
600 dimes. The money value of the
output was $1,233,880. All of the
pennies being made are of the Lin
coin design.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25

Iowa representatives will occupy
positions of influence and RESPONSE
bility in the Sixty-sixth congress
such as they have not enjoyed for a
dozen or more years, and Senator
Cummins, as chairman of the inter
state commerce committee, will have
full opportunity for the display of
all his ransoed powers in untangling
the railroad problem" says the
Waterloo Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
Common Law Wife Wants Estate


Centerville, Ia.-Because Mamie
Marshall Of Mystic was only the com
mon law wife of Thomas Marshall
who died in the year 1914, she now
filed partition suit in court asking
that one-third of the estate be given
to her. The suit was filed against the
daughter, Sarah Neal. who was left
the entire estate. The suit filed asks
that Mrs. Marshall be given one
third and the daughter two-thirds.
Evidence shows that Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall were never married &C
cording to present customs, although
the fact that they agreed to live to-
gether about twenty years ago and
were known in the community as
man and wife has made them legally
married in the eyes of the law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
CITY DAM PAYS VERY WELL.
Fort Dodge Can Be Kept Lighted
Without Expense.

Fort Dodge, Ia.-Central avenue
in Fort Dodge is blaze Of lights all
night now The electroliers which
light the street we're recently con-
nected with the hydro-electric plant
at the municipal dam and with sur
plus of power no effort is made to
cut down on the lights.
When the city bought electricity
all the lights with the exception of
one on each electrolier were turned
on at IL p. m. But since. the power
is at the dam, it is no saving TO cut
down on the lights, so they are
kept burning.
The high stage of the Des Mones
river has helped in the running of
the hydro-electric plant. Along with
lighting Central avenue the city also
pumps its water from power rnish-
ed by the dam. These two items alone
save the city more than $4,000. &C,
cording to city hall estimates.
The returned soldier isn't full,
returned until he is returned to hi
job.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
Egg Lasts a Year After Cyclone.

Miss Agnes Jepson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs N. M. Jepson, of Nashua
is in receipt of a letter from Miss
Ida Klein, of Brooklyn, N. Y, who
on last st. Valentines day used an
egg on which was written Miss
Jepson's name, address and the date
Of the cyclone on May 8, 1918, that
swept the Cedar Valley and sur
rounding country, leaving ruin and
dissolution in its path. Miss Jepson
was in a barn on the Jepson farm
south of. Nashua when the cyclone
struck. The egg case was also in the
barn, which was nearly all torn
down. The egg case stood by parti-
ton, which was not wrecked, and
Miss Jepson took the egg case and
wrote upon 1t after the storm passed.
She had given up all hope of ever
hearing from it, but very much
pleased upon receiving Miss Klein 8
note, saying she had used the egg
and it was fine. The Jepson's are
now residents of GAINESVILLE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
Worlds Tallest Blue Grass Stem.

Leon, Ia.-Decatur county beats
the world on tall blue grass. A stalk
of blue grass ninety-seven inches
long was brought to the Reporter Of
flee this morning by Orville Baker,
who found it on the Golfer and
Covington farm south of Decatur.
Let Iowa, Illinois or Missouri beat
this.
The stalk has been sent to Chicago
and entered in the Drovers Journal
contest for tall blue grass between
Iowa, Illinois and Missouri and it
will sweep the platter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25

MOtlOn ny EhSuhSooohs 5SSOau@u "
Nesheim, that the resolution of the
Finance Committee be adopted. Mo-
ton carried.
Moved, seconded and carried that a
committee of three be appointed to con-
fer with the City Engineer to determine
the most reliable material to be ord
cred installed in connections from wa
ter main to curb.
The mayor appointed the present wa
ter works committee to serve as above
Moved, seconded and carried that the
City Clerk and Chairman of the Wa
ter Works committee be instructed to
write for quotations on water mains,
fittings, valves and hydrants to be
used in the extensions of the water
system of DEBORAH That they be au-
thorized to purchase Immediately as
economically as possible from any re-
sponsible firm all necessary material.
, Delivery to be made as desired by the
! City.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
! Chairman of the Street Committee be
instructed to circulate petition among
the property owners ON certain streets
with view as to whether these streets
should be paved or not.
On motion the Council adjourned un
It'll Monday evening, June %, 1919.
/ MARK d. WELLS,
| City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
SOME NARROW ESCAPES.
Chapter of Accidents With Some
Mighty Close Calls


Clinton, Ia.-Hans Thompson, a
farmer near Preston, is recovering
from the effects of a most unusual
accident. Thompson engaged repair
man to fix gasoline engine. on his
farm. He was sitting on milk can
watching the repair man attempting
to start the engine when the fly
wheel kicked back" driving the
mans arm back with such force that
the point of the elbow, which struck
Mr.. Thompson in the head. crushed
the skull. An operation saved him.
Charles City, Ia.-An automobile
from Floyd driven by Carson Shapley
and three companions drove Off an
embankment and through barbed
wire fence four miles from here yes
terday. No one was seriously hurt.
They were removed to a Doctors Of
flee in nearby town. The Guromo-
bile was a complete wreck. 1t turned
q COuplcJG SOueTSdulL.
Nashua, Ia.-"Dime" Williams, ac-
companied by two other men, start
ed from Floyd Sunday to come to
Nashua but when about four miles
from Nashua, lost control of their
car and it ran into a ditch and into
a fence. Mr.. Williams was badly hurt
a deep cash being cut in his head
and one hand badly lacerated, the
cords all being severed One of the
other men was also injured consider
ably but not so seriously as Mr.. Will
liams.
Waukon, Ia.-Little Urban Pratt
and Milford knight were down at
the creek swimming and had started
home when overtaken by an auto be-
longing to Austen O'NeiIl of West
Ridge. Raymond Kibby of this city
was driving the car and asked the
boys to ride home. One of the tires
blew out and the car skidded and
went into ditch about eighteen feet
deep. Young Pratt got the worst of
the accident his left arm was broken,
his lung torn and one of his ribs in
jured. knight received several cuts
about the face and head O'Neill as
yet Unconscious. Kebby was injured
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Adjourned meeting of the City Coun-
ell was called to order by the Mayor.
The following members were present:
McAndrews, Nesheim, BernatZ, Rollins,
Hislop, Bergeson and Engbretson.
Minutes of the meeting held on June
4th were read and approved.
Resolution of the Finance Committee.
Whereas, the following claims having
been examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, therefore be it re-
solved that they be allowed and that
the money necessary to pay the same
the Mayor and City Clerk are directed
to issue orders on the Treasurer as
follows:
c., NJ & st. P. r. R., freight on
road oil ......... ........ S4oz.4o
c., Ne & st. P. R. R., demurrage
on road oil .................. $500
y. p. Burns. car road oil. 49,. $500
y. p Burns, kerosene and pump $50
Will Frye, street work ...... 1880
Clarence Carlson, street work. 1880
DEBORAH Journal, council proceed
ings .,..'... ........... 32.ss
w. R. Wheatman, salary ..... 1850
M. d. Wells, salary and postage $3.50
Ira Rima, salary ............. $3.50
A. r. Coffeen, creek survey and
grades ............ ....,..... 22S. 100
B. Anundsen Pub. Co., Council
proceedings and printing. ..... 1913
G. F. Baker, lumber. ........... AIT
o. N. Quandahl, salary. 1880. $3.50
Kalman Matterson & Wood, in
terest on bonds. .,............. 10000
Peter Johnson & Sons, repairs. 9.lS
Frank Maltby, dragging streets 1857
J. P. Burns, grading with tractor 1910
IL. o. Johnson, dragging streets. 500
Arthur Bang, dragging streets. 300
Dave Simmons, dragging streets 800
Henry Quamme, sewer and street
work ................s ..... 2O.S5
~. Flanagan, sewer and street
work ....t... I...... ',''."'. 1910
Henry Ellingson, sewer and
street work .................. 25.35
VIM. WeIch, sewer and street
work ........''.. '.Uo
John Sanderson, sewer and street
work ......... .......... 1865
Julius Ellingson sewer and street
work ........r. .t ......... 100
Ole Amunrude, sewer and street
work .'..' ''''.'.', o."
Motion nv Enpbretson seconded by
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
Some Iowa Land Sales.


Brooklyn.-The vicinity around
Brooklyn is experiencing the great
est excitement in land sales ever
known. The financial booster, who a
few years ago predicted that our
choice farms would in time sell for
$500 per acre, is a prophet of past
ages, for $500 is a very common
price today Our highest priced sale
at this time is $425 per acre for the
j. w. Frizell farm of 100 acres To-
Gated two miles west of Brooklyn on
the River to River road. IT is one of
our best quarter sections with good
substantial Improvements.
Collins.-W. H. Thompson and J.
B. Thompson sold the farm they
bought of o. F. Heinrich to A. H.
Kelderhouse for s337.50 per acre.
This farm lays three miles northeast
of Collins. Fairly well improved.
John Halterman ST., has sold his
120-acre farm two miles southeast of
Collins for $3.50. His son, John
Halterman, was the purchaser.
Tama.-W. F. Spooner has just
sold his sixty-acre farm lying mid
way between here and Toledo for
$500 per acre. Mr.. Spooner purchased
this farm some three years ago at
SITS per acre and many people
thought he paid too much for the
same.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-25
Why BrunswickTnes
Win Preference

There are two main reasons-one, the name itself,
which certies superfne value the other that time
tells the same story.
Thus reputation and performance unite in giving
you all you expect-a and more.
Yet Brunswicks cost no more than like-type tires.
Many motorists would pay more readily, but the
Brunswick idea is to GIVE the utmost, rather than
to GET the utmost And this has been true since 1845
You can appreciate what Brunswick Standards mean
by trying ONE Brunswick Tire It will be reve-
lation. You'll agree that you could not buy better
regardless of price
And, like other motorists, you'll decide to have
ALL Brunswcks. Then you'll know supreme salts
faction from your tires Longer life minimum
trouble, lower cost.
THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLE CO.
N. E. Cor. 10Th & Walnut Street, Des Mones, Iowa
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
$4,000 METHODIST
CHURCH AT MANDAN
BURNS TO GROUND

Mandan, N. d., Dec. 15.-The
Methodist church Of this city. con-
structed some years ago at an esti-
mated cost OF $4,000. was complete
ly destroyed by night blaze. sup.
posed to have started from de-
fective flue. The fire was discovered
early enough so that it might have
been eStinglished withou: great
damage had not the hydrants been
frozen. and by the time a live hy-
drant was found the conflagration
was beyond all control. ~ .,
This is the second Methods
church to be burned in Mandan. The
first building which was erected in
the, early days was burned some 2S
years ago. The Methodist people at
that;.time waged a. relentless fight
against the saloon interests who per-
sisted In operating after the constitu-
,ional pfosibiion law went intos,nf-
feet The, saloons were. busted: and
Immediately thereafter the: chiret, n
building went up in smoke presurta :
ably as an act OF revenge. .Bs IISssS!.F w
Steps are already afoot forts the
erection of $5o.oo6 strnctutssto take
the place OF the building destroyed.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15

by syndical:sts, |. W. W.'s and the
Eotsneyiki
THAT VIC believe that the time has
arrived when Americans should as
sert themselves and drive from these
shores all .disloyal aliens and ade-
quately punish those who betray
their country by d!sloyal acts. We
hereby call upon the United States
congress to Immediately enact a law
providing for the summary deporta-
ton Of every alien in the country
VINO ia a member of the l. w. w. or
any other organization OF like teach
ing or tendencies, .,.fl
Would Alternate Axstators.
THAT the law should further pro-
vide for the immediate cancellation
OF the citizenship papers OF any nat
urslized citizen who shall affiliate
with any such organiza ton. and for
drastic punishment for all persons
who belong to or who uphold the
doctrines OF such organizations. r.,
That we believe no person should
be nermitted to issue or circulate any
writing ,'r pamphlet which has for
its apparent object the undermining
of American institutions or the in
citing Of rebellion
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
DICKINS ON I'm PLACE;
Z 4 OF BEL 8 LFlELD; T0.BE
= ! HOST D. .RANCHERS

Dickinson. ~. d.. Dees. 15.-rhe
meeting of Slope cattlemen.. which
was scheduled for %:BelfieTd*Snn De-
cember II. will be. heldtAth .I,inkinson,
tharpeoplc of T Sold, geheroIsfy con-
ceding that this 81: the elm9Es logi-
nal and central point. ZINC 4 Ss
y The hig conventions takess, ,pM more
than local interest due 10. the; many
problems likely to- come t,pi,f6r dis
Gu. Gusslon and 50. opera 1al tlyea 1aea sures
cattle men for.athe,, pasts::tws.!o years,
and in conferencs swithasthe., sherinfs
and states attorneys from. the Slope
counties cooperative. means OF
heading off this practice is expected
to be evolved: Means Of exchanging
sires. inspecting brands. returning
lost animals and importing blooded
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
SLEEPY jim

Took the e easy steps from the
Herald corner to the skating
, rink in the middle of the walk
In front of our store-Jim
/, slipped-and when hc found
himself sitting on the ice the
language he used was SO hot
that II. nearly turned the skating
rink back. into a swimming :
pond.
Jim; is one of those sleepy
ginks who would, rather go i'm
debt for new goods. than buy
good :nsed goods at any price
for cash. ,js.
But Jim is q changed man
now-for he has learned of the
great saving he can make buy
. ing good used goods for cash
rather than buying on tho pay
menty plan of .ssone dollar down
and u dollar when you catch
me-" H., 5-@. &.f.as: -
The skating rink is free to
everyone-watcb q your step
turn into ! McKenzie's store
where you're sure of a square
deal when you want to buy or
sell used stoves, furniture or
household goods.
% easy steps from the II. R.
track or tho Herald cosncr-
.eycry step means an easy saw
ing to you-and believe me
Annabetl-you can help Samuel
save your Xmas spending
money when you deal Mt the
store with the ''skatin' rink" en-.
trance.
MCKENZIE
1O5 S. 3rd st. Phone $50
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
LAKE
/ ELKS ATTACK :
DISL0YALTY

Devils Lake. n. D.. Dec. 15.--ln a
resolution adopted by the Devils
Lake lodge o. .i6, Il. r. o. E.. all
movements tending to create disloy
ait. to American interests. were Wig
orously condemned. and the members
OF the lodge placed themselves at the
6igposa' OF the authorities should any
need for assistance arise.
{, Following is a part OF the resolu-
tions, sent to local authorities, and
sent to the senators and representa-
tiyes at Washington:
Resolutions Are Strong. t
.,,"Eesolved, that we view with deep
concern the spread of disloyalty and
of seditious sentiments promulgated
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
'Scobey Woman Shows
Ability As Painter

Scobey, Mont, Dec. l5.-A paint
ing. christened Strangers" by those
who have seen It. painted by a local
woman, Mrs. Abbott. is on display
in a local store window, and is said
work Of art. The picture represents
the coming of the white man to the
western plains, and represents the
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
Fire Destroys County ,s
Court House AT Wibaux

Wibaux. Mont. Dec. IA fire,
of the upper story of the county
court house here at about 9 o'clock
in the evening. had made such head
way before discovered that the fire
department was unable to get it. un-
der control until the building had
been gutted. entailing loss of $10.-
900, less than half covered by insur-
ance. ...i
It is supposed that the fire start
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
Standard Oil Makes
.>7 First Tax Payment

Bismarck, N. D., Dec: l5.-The
Standard Oil company; following a
nine-moptlis' fight in the federal
courts, where it has twice been beat
en- by Attorney General LANCER, yes
terday voluntarily paid into the state
trea sury $4,000 as the initial INSTALL
ment of the 100000 in oil taxes. now
due the state. Andrew Miller. local
attorney for the company. made the
payment. and Tax Commissioner
Wallace is now engaged in computing
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15

feeling of the red man when he re-,
allied that his hunting grounds were
to be taken from him.
While no great artist has.aas vet
passed upon the quality OF the pic
ture. it is thought here that Scobev;
has a painter of unusual ability who
will some day be heard of in a larger
waV. a.,
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15

the balance of taxes due. The
Standard opposed the 1919 oil tax
because it was required to pay cent
per gallon on its particular brand
Of gasoline while independents were
This alleged discrimination was
eliminated from the act by the spe-
cial session just closed.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15
Glendale Agrees 80: : ~
!: To Conserve Fuel

Ellendale. n. D.. Dec. l5.-Follow-
ing mass meeting Of business men
and other citizens held here it was
agreed that all places of business
would remained closed until . o'clock
in the morning and close at 6 O'Clock
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15

sires for cooperative use will also
,Ranchers. from eight counties mt will
be present. and the meetings will be
''"'d in the beautiful Eiks auditor
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-15

in the evening. except on Saturday
nights, in order to conserve the coal
supply.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-06-27
Atlanta Live Stock

Corrected by W. Fl. White, Jr., PreSi
dent of the White Provision Co. U.
S. Food Administration License No.
G-21.371.
Good to choice steers, SJ0@1 900 pounds
$1O.O0@11. 90.
Good steers. 75o@S5o pounds. $1,000
$1,000.
Medium to good steers, 65O@75O pounds.
SS.50@9.50.
Medium to choice beef cows 750@S.50
pounds. $8O0@8.50
Medium to good cows, 65O@75O pounds.
Good to choice heifers. 55o@75O pounds.
$7.5O@S.00.
The above represents ruling prices for
good quality fed cattle. Inferior grades.
dairy types and range cattle quoted be-
tow.
Medium to good steers. 7Oo@SOo pounds.
SS.00@9.00.
Medium to good cows. 6oO@7OO pounds
$7.00@7.50.
Mixed common cows. s5.00@e.50.
Good fat oxen. $7.50@S.00.
Good butcher bulls $6.50@8.50.
Choice veal calves, $6.50@S.00.
Yearlngs, S6.00@6.50.
Prime hogs, 165Q225 pounds, $4,000
Light hogs, 1a5@1e5 pounds. $1,000
1850.
Heavy pigs ,1oo@1so pounds, s155o@
1900.
Light pigs. so@1oo pounds, s135O@
S14.00.
The above applies to good quality mixed
fed hogs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-06-27
LESS FTRE. LESS ICE

Entirely too many farm homes are
not acquainted with the benefits OF
he tireless cooker and the iceless re-
rigerator. Both of these convcn-
fences may be made at home with lit
tie expense. Foods prepared i the
iireless cooker are as good as those
Of this convenience will save many
hours in the hot kitchen. The ice
less refrigerator will keep milk, but
ter, eggs, and vegetables much longer
lhan in an ordinary temperature. Get
IN touch with your -demonstra-
ton agent and learn how these useful
convenienCes may be made at home.
Thrift is the yeast that swells pen
MES to dollars. War Savings Stamps
viii prove it,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-06-27
LIVE STOCK BY WIRE

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, June 26.-oat-
t!e-Receipts: $500 including Es no Texans "a 81
q 1900; yearling steers and heifers, Hoo
a 1850; cows $50 "a 1880; stockers and
feeders, 100 q 1880; calves, 1870 a
14.75; Texas steers, 900 q 400; cows and
heifers, $50 q 500.
Hogs-Receipts 10,500; market steady;
Mixed and butchers, 2o.75 q 21.35; good
and heavy 21.25 a 21,4O; rough, 100 q
1850; light, oO.75 q 21;10; pigs 1900
Sheep-Receipts. 5000; market steady
clipped ewes, 200 a 500; lambs, IA. 90
"a 1865; Gamers and choppers, 6.oo "a
$780,.
CHICAGO, June 6-Hogs-Receipts
$4,000; steady; early top, 81. 80; oo bulk ni,
$40. O0@21 90; medium weight $50 .00@
81 90; pis, SIT. $685. so.
cattle-Reeeipts 1000; b beef md steers fsad
ers, steady; calves, steady to 25c higher;
beef steers, medium and heavy weight, me-
dunn and go9d, $12. 40G014. so; veal calves
ST.. GOM1S. 80; stocker steers, $S.00@12. 90.
Shcep-Receipts, 1000; fat classes, strong
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-06-27

Crown Prince of Rumania,
who has just been released from
rs days confinement which fol-
lowed a reported attempt at sui
eide when his royal :arents
would not permit him to live with
the daughter of a commoner
whom he had married against the
rOva1 will