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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
TO THE PUBLIC.
In Explanation of Our Resignat on.
From the Board of Education.

We are thoroughly convinced tina
we have one of the best schools il
the state, measured from a standard
of the rating of our best school by
the accrediting boards, and by the
success of our graduates in theil
advanced work. We have endeavoreG
to have our school as good as the
best, and have tried to put the dis.
trict on a good business basis.
Eight years ago when we went on
the Board, the financial condition
of the district was, as follows:
Teachers Fund over
drawn ............ 81, III. 81
School House Fund, bal
Contingent Fund, balance 664.5S
Bonded Indebtedness. .16, 900 Of
The East side school building was
in very bad condition and in need OF
repairs, all of which have been made
During our eight years in office
in addition to taking care OF the cur
rent expenses of the school; the cost
of which has increased very materi-
ally, as has the cost of everything
2lse; we have added a domestic
science department, normal training.
and have increased the efficiency in
other departments. We have replaced
the old heating plant, thereby adj
ding domestic science and other
class rooms; built the new boiler
house, and made other Improvements
at a cost of approximately $4,000.
We have acquired for the district
the Rosenthal property, at a cost OF
$780,, which gives additional
ground sufficient to add another
building when required, and which
squares up the school grounds.
All Of the above improvements
have been paid for, as we'll as the
bonds retired; and the Treasures
annual report of February, 1919,
showed the following balances on
hand:
General Fund, balance. S5,042.31
School House Fund, bal
ance So, 757. Oh
With the buildings in good repair
and the debts all paid, there should
be big reduction in school taxes.
We are perfectly willing to stand
by our record, and have no apologies
to offer for our school or its stand
ing; but, at the recent election, it
was evident that the majority of the
people Of DEBORAH expressed a dis
approval of the present policies of
the Board and school management;
and, whether they have been misin-
formed or not as TO the school, we
feel it is only justice to ourselves
and the public that we retire and
give the choice Of the majority free
hand to conduct the school in &C
cordance with the policies and pro.
misses under which they were elect
ed. We are deeply interested in our
school and hope that our successors
will be able to improve the school,
as promised.
G. F. Baker,
R. Algyer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Popular Young PeopIe Marry.

Last Saturday, March %, at the
Big Canoe church, Rev. Tolo Of
floating, occurred the marriage OF
Miss Rose Thomas to Mr.. Theo.
Iverson. The bride is a daughter OF
Mrs. Martha Thomas, of near High
landville, and is one of the county
excellent young women who has a
host of warm friends. The husband
of her choice is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tosten Iverson, of this city. He
is a young man of sterling worth and
character and stands high in the
estimation and esteem of a large
circle of friends. The happy young
couple will make their home on a
farm in Pleasant township, where
the best wishes of host Of friends
go with them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
New Real Estate Firm.

Albert Christen, who has been a
member of the real estate firm of
Christen Bros. for number of years
past, has opened up real estate
office over Wangler's drug store and
has taken his son Frank in partner
ship with him. Frank has just re-
turned from service of about a
year and half in the army. He is
a fine young fellow and will prove
a valuable partner for his father in
the real estate business, and we pre-
dict the firm will do a nice business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
on Explosives Taken OF

Restrictions on Explosives Taken On
Because no longer required for the
public safety the director of the Bur
eau of Mines, in charge Of explosive
regulation, has made the following
changes in the general information
and rulings under the act of Oct. 6,
1917, and is amended by the sundry
civil act of July 1, 1919.
/. All regulations relating to the
purchase. possession, and use Of ex-
plosives for retaining of land,
stump blasting, ditching and other
agricultural purposes are irevoked
and no further license will be re-
quired.
2. These revocations do not al
low enemy aliens or subjects of a
country allied with an enemy of the
United States to manufacture, pur-
chase, or sell, use or possess explos-
ives at any time.
5. Provided, that nothing in the
above shall release any person who
soever from complying with the law
in the matter of safeguarding and
storing of explosives.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
School superintendent Draws $500.

Fort Dodge, la. Fl. Minkel has
been reelected superintendent of
the city schools. His salary has been
boosted to $4,000 a year.
He draws the highest salary of
any official in the city, the mayors
salary being $4,000.
He has been superintendent eight
years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Cases Affirmed by Supreme Court.


Two cases appealed from Whine,
shiek county were affirmed by the
supreme court on Thursday of last
week. The first was the case of the
state of Iowa VS.. Gus. Kilgren, who
was indicted by the, grand jury of
this county charged with selling in
toxication liquors in violation of law.
The case was tried by jury at the
February term of this court and the
jury found defendant guilty and he
appealed. e. r. Acres appeared for
defendant and the case was prose-
cuted by c. N. Houck, county at
torney.
The other case was a replevin
action brought by Hemsath & Remke
against Relling Bros. for the re-
covery of four yearling calves. The
case was holly contested in the
lower court and the plaintiff recover
ed judgment from which defendant
appealed. c. N. Houck and n. Willett
appeared for plaintiff and z. w.
Cutting and Goheen G. GOheen for
defendant. The decision establishes
the rule that no counterclaim can be
recovered in replevin action.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Do You Squint Your Eyes?

Either constantly or only when
you do near eye work. If so it is an
indication that you suffer from some
error of refraction that should be
corrected with properly fitted glasses.
You'll be surprised how comfortably
and easy you will see things that
formerly required much effort. Con-
suit Kaufman, the Optometrist in
Winneshiek Block, successor to E. II.
McMasters. We grind our own lenses.
The only shop in Winneshiek coun-
ty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Buying Cattle i'm st. Palh.

H. w. Haas left Sunday night for
the St. Paul cattle markets where he
will purchase car of fat cattle.
H. w. always brings home the best,
and his customers can expect some
real choice meats when he returns.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
ITO one whose care without a

ITO one whose care without a
doubt,
I never could have done without;
To one whose love through veal
and woe,
Still follows me where ERE I go;
Father of mine, so tried and true,
Long life and happiness to you"
And we are all anxiously await
ing Abs return to Garner. which
will undoubtedly be in the near flu
ture.-Hancock Co. DemDcrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Jazz Orchestra Will Play.

One of the real dances of the sea-
son will be put on at Haugen's hall,
DEBORAH, Friday night, March %.
Music will be furnished by a first
class jazz orchestra. You are in
vited. adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Good Home for Sale.

A good seven room house in Cur
tins Addition is for sale. 1t has
good heating plant, is well arrang-
ed house, in fine location, and will be
sold cheap. For particulars enquire
at the Public Opinion office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
Got His Discharge From Navy.

Henry Usgaard, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lars Usgaard, of Hesper town
ship, arrived home Friday from over
years service in the navy. He was
on the ship DeKalb and made six
trips to France and England. He re-
ceived his discharge and came home
from Newport News, Virginia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning,
The Thorn That Bloomed" and in
the evening Lesser Loyalties that
Sometimes Oppose the Greater
LOCALITIES" Good music Everybody
welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-03-26

A big dance will be put on at
Haugens hall next Friday evening,
March %. Come and dance to the
jazz orchestra music, the best ever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
SEVENTY THREE HEAD OFF
CATTLE SOLD At WATER.
LOO At TOP FIGURES.
PROPERTY OF oRlFFiTHs
BREEDER or HUDSON
Four. ear Old Hsifsr Tops Sale at
5000, w''t,r City Man Being .Pur.
chas.r-Averaas Price 10 $3.50 and
Only Two Animals Bring Lees Than
S500-Ors hhsifsr Goes to Indiana.

Waterloo. April "a seventy three
head OF pure bred Hereford cattle were
sold at auction yesterday by Charles
{. Griffith, Hudson. The sale Was
held In the sales barn OF the Waterloo
Livestock Commission Company and
was an unqualified success. The aver
age for the sale VAS $3.50. The sale
was one or the largest cattle sales ever
held in WATERLOO which has been the
scene Of many sales during the past
rev years. The total of the sale pro-
ceeds was ssO.5lS.
Sixty seven cows and hefers were
sold for total of Sss.6TO. an average
of sS76. Six bulls brought II total OF
Sl,s45, an average of 1907. Twenty
one cows brought $1,000 or better.
The top price paid for an animal
VAS for a +year- old heller and calf.
This animal was bought by Roy Van
Winkle. Webster city. for s. 1000. II.
A. Hess paid $4,000 for 4-year-old
heifer and calf which he will add to
his herd at Council Bluffs. w 4. Nc
Cray, kentland, Ind, purchased COW
for the sum OF $500. A S-year old
daughter of Crusader Fairfax" was
sold To George Cross & Son. Walnut.
Iowa, for $l,IT5. John Cahill & Son.
Fairfax. Iowa, paid sl,7o0 FOR 2year-
OLD heifer sired by "Disturber."
The prices paid for Mr. Grifnth's
cattle ranged from $3.50 TO $4,000, the
majority of prices being from $500 10
$1,000, in fact, but two sales being
made for a less figure than $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
APPROPRIATIONS S,,,2s,ooo,
legislature Appoints Funds For Var
,ous State Institutions.

Special To Times Republican.
Des Moines, April sI--Annual APP
propriations authorized by the Iowa
legislature for the coming biennial
period beginning July I, 1919, and end
ing June 80. 1921, total $ti.2si.000 or
SCI. 5ss 600 for the two years Fees
and mlscella neous receipts from coun-
ties will total $3,ssl,0 900 annually leav-
ing $7,si0,000 annually TO be raised
by the state tax levy. IL is estimated
that the tax levy will be around seven
and four tenths or seven and half
mills for each OF the coming two years.
or the amounts appropriated $.,.5s.-
600 annually goes to the state board Of
educational institutions, The board
OF control will receive $i,+94 900 an
nually for the board OF control institu-
tons. An appropriation OF $4,000
was authorized for a state psyche
pathic hospital and sos 900 annually
for It's support. The public park fund
will receive 100000 annually. For
the eradication OF tuberculosis for the
purpose OF testing cattle 5000. 900 was
appropriated. The state fair was given
$alS,0O0 for n cattle barn which will
costs 90. 600 the other SEA. 600 being for
additional land and to pay for paving,
The code commission which is rev!s-
ing the code has a fund OF $500 at
it's disposal.
The omnibus bill which takes care
of the expenditures for state govern
ment authorizes an appropriation of
$4,000 annually. Additional appro-
priations other than those for board OF
control or board OF education total So
$4,000 annually. What are classed as
statutory appropriations taking care
of all state aid measures. the salaries
of district judges which are paid by
state funds and similar statutory pro-
visions total $l,95O0 900 annually.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
WAR DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES
PLANS For RETURN OF ,Ssth
REGIMENT.
THREE TRAINS TO PASS
THRU LARGER CITIES
Boys Of Northern Hall Of State Routed
Thru Dubuque by Way Of Great
Westsrn-othsrs TO Come Dy North
western and a." Linss-Stsps Of
Two Hours Arranged.
to Times Republican.

SpeNidl W ilucs-RepupiiCdn
Washington, April 24.-Cedar Rap
ids, Waterloo, Davenport, Dubuque,
ottumwa and Oskaloosa, will be sec
ton points Of the lssth infantry of
Iowa troops on their progress thru the
state to Camp Dodge for demobiliza-
ton, the war department announced
last night in making public the various
routes the Iowa soldiers will take out
of Chicago. Stops OF two hours each
will be made in these cities in order to
provide relatives and frineds OF the
soldiers with opportunity to welcome
them back 10 the Hawkeye state.
One train carrying men from the
northern half of the state will be
routed thru Dubuque and Waterloo
and Marshalltown for Des Moines,
altho a long stop at Marshalltown is
not provided for. A second train will
touch Davenport. Cedar Rapids and
Marshalltown, enroute to Des Moines.
A third will make layovers of two
hours at Ottumwa and Oskaloosa en-
route.
All the trains will arrive in Des
Moines during the night time and the
big demonstration planned for the
capital city will be held the following
day before the troops are sent to Camp
Dodge for Decentralization.
Whether similar plans will be made
to route the troops to their homes in
the western half of the state follow
ing their demobilzation at Camp
Dodge remains for the Dodge authori-
ties to say.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
To Add Course in Aeronautics.
pacial 10 Times Z ennhlican

opSSioi W
Grinnell. April "A course in mil
itary aeronautics will be offered to men
students at Grinnell next fall. under
the r. o. T. G. The plan. as an
nounced by the war department at the
recent aeronautical exposition in New
York, is to give the work formerly
done in the ground schools-that is,
engines. a!rplanes. map making and in :
fantry and artillery co-operation-at
the colleges and universities during
the college year, under the r. o. 4. G..
Actual flying training. with of course
military training will be given during
the six weeks spent in summer camps
at northern flying fields.
Major Frank b. Clay, Captain Echols,
and Sergeant Byrd, assigned to X. o..
T. G. duty at Grinnell College, have
been here for the past week explain
ing the proposed r. o. T. c. plan to
the college men. and attempting to
secure their approval TO instituting a
unit at Grinnell At present the mem
DRY OF the S. A. r. c. seems to in
fuence the men to disapprove the r.
o. r. c.
Officers and college authorities say
that the attitude Of the men is slowly
changing, however. and they are GER
tain that this week will see the ad-
vancement OF the K. o. T. c. to favor
with the men. Complete results have
not yet been received from a trial vote
taken last week to determine their at.
titude. 1t is expected that the an
nouncement Of the course in aeronau-
tics will affect the situation material y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
BRONZE EMBlEMS.
Issued Now-obtained by Presentation
of DISCHARGE

Dcs Moines, April 24.-All men who
served honorably in the army of the
United states for a period of at least
fifteen days between April s. 1917. and
November II, 1918. are entitled to a
victory button to wear on their civilian
clothes, according to Information just
given ont by General March for the
secretary OF war
The buttons will be issued in the
future to all men as they are dis
charged from the service and those
who were discharged prior to the date
Of issue may obtain the insignia from
the nearest supply officer or recruit
ing officer on presentation Of their
discharge or a true copy thereof.
Silver buttons Will be issued to all
men who were wounded in action and
bronze buttons to all others.
Similar buttons will be issued to all
men remaining in the service who are
entitled to them at later date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
News Of HeImond,

Special to Times Republican.
Belmond, April 24.--Bemond is now
within $4,000 of its quota in the vic
cory loan, the quota being So, 400. No
soliciting was done or VIII be, the
amounts being assessed and the
people notified to call at the city hall
and take that amount. Friday even
ing of this week a. meeting will be
neld at the city hall at which the
committee will be present.
The Iowa Valley Sugar Company
Belmond's new million dollar corpora
ton. has opened offices in this city.
The community club will hold its
regular meeting Friday, in the library
basement. A program will be given,
with n demonstration in steam pres
sure cooking as the feature, Miss
Richards. county demonstration hav-
ing charge OF this part Of the pro-
gram.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
Ne Eseapsd influenza.

Last spring had terrible cold and
grippe and was afraid ! was going 20
have influenza" writes A. A. McNeese,
High Point. Ga. II tried many kinds Of
medicine but remained clogged with
cold. then took Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. foelrg relief from the
first. used seven small bottles. 1t
was a sight to see the phlegm | cough
ed up. | am convinced Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound saved me from i,-
fluenza" Checks coughs colds, Group
nd wnoopng cough. Sold everywhere
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
Oes Moines Sends Committee.

Des Moines, April 24.-Mayor Tom
F'airweather and w. d. Baldwin. mem
bers of the Rainbow committee, left
yesterday at 10 O'clock for New
York. where they will meet the re-
turning Iowa men. Friday.
At New York, the Des Moines com
mittee will be joined by representa-
tives from other Iowa towns who will
greet the l6Sth men at the pier
They will make their headquarters
at the Commodore hotel and will re-
turn home Saturday.
The l6sth men will be sent to Camp
Meade upon their arrival in New York.
II will take seven days for the res!-
ment to reach Des Moines.
The Iowa men will be granted a
furlough shortly after their arrival at
Camp Dodge so that they will have an
opportunity to participate in the re-
view and make Il visit to their homes
before being mastered out of the serv-
ice
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
Hall. plain. "Ovsr"

Belle PLANE, April 29.--In the vic
tory loan campaign held Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday Of this week,
Belle PLANE was the first town in
Benton county to go "over the top.
She went over with 3125.000 and more
to come in yet. Belle Plaine has always
gone over the top" in these loans and
always exceeded her quota by several
thousand dollars. O. c. Burrows was
chairman and the meetings were held
in the city hall The solicitors were S.
Westhein, ]. H. Irwin, w. 0. Brand.
j. H. Walker. r. II. Henry, J G. MIL
ner. y. l.. Driscoll. G. ~ Saukct. ]. G.
Ryan, w. J. Heryk, Jr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
avg r,rrGgM >schoLARsHIps.
For Discharged Soldiers From othsr
Ststss Wishing TO Attend Amos.

Special to TImes -Repubhcan.
Ames. April 2+.-Fifteen free tuition
scholarships in the ayrlcultureai divi-
slon OF Iowa state College for honor
ably DISCHARGE soldiers and sailors
residing In other states and who wish
10 study agriculture In Iowa have been
provided by the state board OF agri-
suItlre. according to an announcement
ius, made by the college. This Will
Offset the usual charge of about 'oo
a year for tuition charged students
from out OF the state. A number OF
applications Ior these scholarships
have already been nled with Dean Z.
r. Curtiss. head Of the division OF
agriculture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
I, WOMEN! DRY CLEAN
THINGS AT HOME
Try it! For a few cents you can
dry clean everything.

Save nve to ten dollars quickly by
dry cleaning everything in the home
with gasolene that would be ruined by
soap and water--suits, coats, waists,
silks, laces. gloves. shoes. furs. drap-
cries, rugs-everything!
Place a gallon or more Of gasolene In
a dishpan or .washboiler. then put in
the things to be dry cleaned. then
wash them with Solvite soap. Shortly
everything comes out looking like new.
Nothing fades, shrinks or wrinkles.
DO not attempt to dry clean without
Solvite soap. The gasolene soap is the
secret of all dry cleaning.
A package of, Solyite soap containing
directions for home dry cleaning. costs
little at any drug store. Dry clean out
doors or away from flame. ------.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
Buys Adjoining Farm.

Special to Times Republican,
Allison. April 24.-W 5. Baldwin.
of Waterloo, sold his farm OF $50
acres near Butler Center to Cert De-
Bower for 5000 per acre. This land
has been in the Baldwin family since
1857. and is regarded az one of the
good farms in the county
Mr. DeBoWer owns 400 acres ad-
Joining and this late purchase gives
him All acreage of T20, or three splen-
did improved farms, and with his sew
eral boys he is we'll equipped To carry
on this increased acreage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
Cold STORAGE Chicken, Seized.

Kansas City, April 24.-Deputy Uni
ted States marshals seized $4,000
dressed chickens. part Of a shipment
which had been placed in local cold
storage warehouse. According to Of
fclals the fowls are valued at more
than 100000.
A complaint filed with the United
States district attorney alleges the
chickens were sent to the local storage
from Leavenworth. Kan, where they
had been in cold storage since last No
vember. and that they are unfit for
consumption.
The fowls are being held pending or
lders from the federal court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-24
WHITE CHIEF ENGINEER.
Succeeds Macdonald On State High
way Commission.

Special TO Times Republican.
Ames April 2+-F'red :. White,
road engineer with the state highway
commission. has been appointed as
chief engineer for the commission to
succeed T. H. Macdonald, who recent
w resigned 10 take charge OF all ma
tional federal highway work for the
United states department of agricui-
ture Is director of the office of pub
lie roads MIR. White has been con-
nected with the state highway work in
Iowa since 1913.