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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
Ole Nelson Sells Fine Home.

Ole Nelson sold his fine residence
just north Of the Milwaukee passen-
ger depot Saturday to Henry Hover,
of Locust, who will move to DEBORAH
to live. Possession will be given Sept.
/. This is an exceptionally well
built and new and modern house in
a fine location. Mr.. Nelson expects
to build another house later on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
A Personal Matter.

"The shade Of julius Caesar is
present and wishes to converse with
you," announced the medium.
Nothing doing" replied the client
Il want word with the late James
j. Jones of Hickory Hollow"
Il don't know any such person"
"Well, / do. He died last week
owing me $40."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
Celebrated Goth Birthday.

A very enjoyable social gathering
was held at the Andy Carolan home
In Cresco last Sunday in honor of
Mrs. Carolan's father, John Sexton,
IT being his Goth birthday. All of
his children, grandchildren and
other relatives were present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
Geo. Thayer Dead.

Geo. Thayer, a well known former
resident of this city passed away
last Thursday at his home in Burr
Oak, after lingering illness. A
complete obituary will be found in
our Burr Oak correspondence in this
issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
By HARRY j. GREEN.
Big Sale at Grahams.

Manager Barnhart of Graham's
store is putting on a big August sale
of notions which means a big saving
to customers. Read the big ad in
this issue and get your share of the
Bargains.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
NJ. t.. Church.

Rev. Supplee will occupy the pulpit
Sunday morning by exchange with
Rev. Grant who goes to Burr Oak.
In the evening the subject will be
THE Danger of Delay" All are cor
daily invited.
A. AZ. GRANT, Pastor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
Open Day and NigI,t.

The st. Cloud will give all day
and all night service in the future,
and lunches and meals will be serv-
ed at all hours. Newly remodeled.
Try eur menu next time.
A. G.. WICK. Prop. III
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
Notice.

On and after August Is, 1919 our
stores will close at seven o'clock D.
m. except Wednesdays and Satur-
days. We request the public to kind
ly govern themselves accordingly.
Respectfully,
The Haug-fIeuser Co.
Spillville, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs Conklin, of Madi-
son, Wis. are guests at the DR..
II. G. Hutchinson home.
DIR. and Mrs. A. l.. Wood and
family of Hampton, Iowa who have
been guests OF DR.. and Mrs. A. c..
Vernon on a, camping vacation of
ten days at Cunning Springs conclud-
ed their stay here Monday and de-
parted by auto for their home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning
THE Power of Habit" No evening
service. Everybody welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-13

A. G.. WICK. Prop.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25

Complete automobile protection
rhe Clarence B. Jordan Insuranc
Service. Phone sT.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25

: 5000 new customers by July 1.-"-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
join WITH A. l..
That Is the Plan of Military
SisterhoOd Women.
Matter Discussed at Meeting at
c. of c. Today.

Already the wheels have been set in
motion to make the National Military
Sisterhood the recognized auxiliary of
the American Legion. At a meeting
of the sisterhood at the Chamber OF
Commerce this noon Mrs. Charles l.
Martin broached the subject and
urged that the local chapters of the
Military Sisterhood Immediately pass
resolutions to be submitted to the
American Legion asking recognition
OF the Sisterhood as the official auxil-
larry.
Mrs, Martin pointed out that the
War Mothers organization is the only
other organization which may try to
gain the recognition, but she also
showed that the Sisterhood's claim is
much the stronger owing to the fact
that the membership of the Sister
hood is not limited to mothers only
but includes all blood relatives.
1t is probable that the local chapter
of the Military Sisterhood will take
action in the matter at an early date.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
LERRIG0 WILL SPEAK
H. VIII Tell Rotarians of Work in
French Hospitals.

An overseas talk by Capt c. H.
Lerrigo. of Topeka, is the headliner
attraction of the Rotary program to-
morrow noon at the Elks club. The
occasion is the regular meeting of the
Rotarians
Doctor Lerrigo organized the old
Washburn Ambulance company in
Topeka shortly after the declaration
of war. For some time this company
was Quartered on Washburn campus
where it was given the first of Its
training. Later the company was fed
eralized and sent to Camp Pike for
intensive training. At Camp Pike the
company became the Saith ambulance
company.
Just before the unit left Camp Pike
for France, Doctor LerriEo was re-
lieved of his command and put in
command of the 345th field hospital
company. He served at many places
in France, but most of the time he
was an officer at big hospital center
at Savenay.
This center included eight base hos
pitfalls and a big convalescent camp.
More than $4,000 patients could be
supplied with cots at one time. Dur
ing the time Doctor Lerrigo was sta
toned at Savenay no less than $4,000
men passed thru the station. Doctor
Lerrigo returned to the United States
May 16 and was discharged May 30.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
AT own EXPENSE
Negroes on Welcome Commits
tee Get No State Funds.
Many Schemes Tried To Get
Expense Money.

One bunch of Topeka colored men
had an original plan for cornering the
commissions for reception OF the SO5th
Pioneer regiment. They planned to
solicit subscriptions sufficient to en-
able them to go to New York and back
to Topeka in state and stage a well
come for returning negro troops that
would have been up to the standard
of the state.
Early this week Clyde NJ. Reed. Sec
retary to Governor Allen. was asked
to give exclusive commissions" to Z
little delegation of Topeka negroes
Reed inquired into their plan He
learned that the delegation planned to
solicit funds from lodges churches.
business firms and individuals suffi-
cient to meet all expenses on the
howdy trip. The request was turned
down.
Several Topeka negroes are reported
to have solicited funds for expenses to
New York and return. So many COM
missions have been issued, tho, that
there is doubt if any of the individual
members received enough money TO
pay for their trips. In addition to the
attempt to raise subscription funds all
manner of attempts are said to have
been made to tap the state funds for
expense money. Negroes on the recep-
ton committee, Reed announced to-
day, will pay their own expenses so far
as the state is concerned. II funds are
received from private sources. the
matter is strictly an arrangement be-
tween the delegate and the subscrib-
ers.
Gen. Charles 1. Martin plans a wa
termelon and ham hook spread for re-
turning negro fighters. Before leav-
ing Topeka, tho, he was warned to give
Methodists and Baptists equal recog-
milton on speaking programs
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
LARIMER ON JOB
Sheriff Personally Arrests
Automobile Speeders.
Issue Warrants for All Who
Violate the Law.

Single handed Tuesday night, Sheriff
Hugh Larimer arrested two speeders
and three other Topeka auto owners
with bright lights on their autos. The
haul may seem large. but according to
a statement by Larimer today. 1t isn't
a tenth SO large as those to be- made
in the future unless auto owners have
a sudden change of heart and turn
over a new leaf this very night by
putting DINNERS on their auto lights.
In stopping the auteists Larimer
didn't give them friendly warning
ant then let them go away laughing at
how they put it over" on him. Each
and every one must face l. charge in
court and warrants for the three own
ers whom Larimer claims didn't use
DINNERS will be issued In the next
twenty-four hours.
On Gage Park Road.
All except one of the arrests were
made on the West Sixth street road
leading to Gage park. Speeding and
bright lights on this highway have
made life an inferno for residents on
the road. according to Larimer. and his
first duty will be to make life some
thing besides q, hazard for pedestrians
and drivers of horses as well as lady
like auto drivers.
w. B. Fox. a motorcycle driver, was
the first speeder arrested by Larimer.
Everett Coulter, an auto driver, was
the second arrested on the same
charge. Coulter, so Larimer says, was
racing with another driver, and fifty
people witnessed the race. Larimer
approached the Coulter car on foot
and Coulter ran away from him, so the
sheriff claims.
II gave him another race and
won," said Larimer.
Coulter and Fox we're arrested in
the city limits and were taken to po-
lice headquarters by Larimer charged
with speeding. The numbers on the
cars of those driving without DINNERS
were taken by Larimer and after con-
sulting his license book state warrants
will be issued.
To Treat ALI Alike.
ct understand one of the cars with
out DINNERS is owned by the wealthy
Dillon family at Ninth and Harrison
streets" said Larimer. That is ueith-
er here nor there. A warrant is go-
ing to be issued against the owner of
that electric car. I warned them once
and they evidently didn't pay any at
tention to me as I saw them again
with the bright lights still burning"
Larimer issued his warning a week
ago thru the newspapers. He's thru
with it now. Speeding and bright
| lights in the auto line. at least, will be
a thing of. the past unless the owners
wish to gamble with possible arrest.
The numbers of the three bright light
cars are: 1928. 1s4.276. 2O2.547.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
Get union VIEW
Topeka Locals May Adopt Pro-
hibition Resolution.
Industrial Council To Discuss
Daylight Saving Tonight.

A vote of all union men in Topeka
on prohibition and daylight saving
may be requested following a meeting
of the Topeka Industrial council to-
night. Clyde Tresner. president of the
council, stated today 1t was planned to
bring this matter before the council
and If an expression of opinion of the
organized laboring men on the subject
is looked upon by the council as good
be taken.
Whisky won be included in the
prohibition vote. Tresner announced.
The laboring men. If asked at all, will
be requested to vote on the latest issue
raised as to whether light wines and
beers shall become nothing but
memory in America in a short time.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
HUN SOLDIERS REBELLIOUS
Noske Quit Once, but Came Back
After Appeasing Officers
CBy the Associated Press)

Berlin, June 24.-Long accounts
written for the Berlin papers by cor
respondents at Weimar telling of
events preceding the decision of the
German government to sign the treaty
of peace show there was threat by
generals and officers of the volunteer
troops to quit if the treaty was signed
without reservations.
Gustav Noske, minister of defense,
proffered his resignation. but later
succeeded in appeasing the officers.
He then withdrew his resignation un-
der pressure from his party and cabi-
net ministers. Feeling among mill
tary leaders is still running high. not
withstanding the fact they are ad-
monishing the troops to continue in
the service. Maj. Gen. Baron Won
Luettwitz in a special call reiterates
while Major Won Visa. Herr Noske's
adjutant, has announced that Prus-
sian War Minister Reinhart will en-
of the army and its leaders by the
adoption of special measures" He
will confer with Herr Noske today.
Correspondents at Weimar are
unanimous in the belief that the pres
tige of Matthias Erzberger has been
damaged because OF his mysterious
but emphatic assurances that the en-
tente would be willing to yield on the
honor issue which failed to material
ize. Herr Erzberger's position is a
subject of much speculation. and 1t Is
believed that as soon as the peace
crisis is passed he will face a rather
trying period.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
PRINTERS INK POISON
Hundreds of Returned Soldiers Vic
Tins OF New Epidemic.

Hundreds of Returned Soldiers VIC
Tins OF New Epidemic.
Another epidemic is ravaging the
nation. Uncounted hundreds of re-
turned soldiers are falling like the
leaves in autumn before the fell ad-
vance of the disease. The malady is
unnamed in any work of medicine or
surgical practice-but it is a living
fact just the same altho physicians
and surgeons are not called in to treat
the sufferers.
For the most part the victims of the
malady are returned soldiers, altho
here and again one comes in contact
with g civilian who is afflicted. The
printers diagnose the disease as the
lure Of the printed word" and ascribe
its origin to the Unsuitable desire ofthe
certain men to behold the children of
their brains clad in regalia of book
DOM
The nation is on the verge of an
epidemic of histories according to the
printing fraternity. Men in singles in
doubles and in companies file daily
thru the printing offices of the cities
demanding prices of book paper and
on printing costs as I'VE are getting
out history of the Who company of
the Waht division"
And besides the company histories
there are the regimental histories, the
divisional histories. mayhap a corps
history or two, perhaps an army his
tory, and in the distance a story OF
the occupation" And there are two
or more versions of nearly every his
tory.
The printers are reveling In the most
recent soldier craze. designated as
the lure of the printed word"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
BUILD K. S. A. C. MEMORIAL
Alumni Plan To Raise Fund of Qunr-
ter of Million Dollars.

Manhattan. Kan, June 25.-A me-
mortal hall to cost probably a quarter
OF million dollars is planned by the
alumni of the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college as a tribute to the Aggie
men who served not only in the war
Just closed but in the Civil and Span
ish-American wars
Intense enthusiasm is being mani
tested by graduates and former stu
dents of the college in the project, and
tho the campaign for raising funds has
not yet been actually opened, gifts
and pledges have already begun to
come in unsolicited
In the war with Germany, approxi-
mately 1000 graduates, former stu
dents and faculty members from the
Agricultural college were in military
service, aside from men in the stu
dents, army training corps. Nearly
fifty lost their lives
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
AGAINST HER WILL
Girl Forced To Nurse Smallpox
Case, Police Are Told.
Information Turned Over to
City Health Officer.

family living at 4i2 Lake street
will be released from a smallpox quar-
antine in a short time, according to
information conveyed to the chief of
police by DR.. Earl G. Brown. city
health officer. The man of the house
has the smallpox while his wife is in a
delicate condition and it has fallen to
young girl going to a business col
lege to do the work, according to in
formation received by the chief of po-
lice.
chief concerning conditions. it was
stated at police headquarters today.
1t is charged by the neighbors that
the girl entered into her nursing duties
and quarantine against her will. ac-
cording to the police chief. This in
formation the chief turned over to the
health. officer. who announced a
speedy raising of the quarantine.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
Hollyhock Growing Gets Boost
at C. of C. Luncheon.
Mrs. June Chapman Announces
Big Convention Is Coming.
5000 DELEGATES Will. ATTEND
Were Told Topeka Would Have
New Hotel Accommodations.
Biby Master of Ceremonies for
the Women.

Hollyhock day at the Chamber of
Commerce this noon was a brilliant
success, according to the consensus of
opinions expressed by regular diners ut
the close of the affair Every table in
the big dining room was decorated
With the blossoms and the diners gave
manifold evidence of their apprecia-
ton of the decorations.
Following the usual luncheon short
talks were given by Mrs. Theodore
Saxon. mother of the Topeka war
gardens and promoter of the victory
flower beds of the city: by Mrs. June
Chapman and by Mrs. Charles Spencer
Nor were these talks of the stereo-
typed nature. The men were given an
opportunity to see something of the
poetry in the nature of woman and
were duly impressed with the dainti-
ness of the sentiments expressed.
Announces Convention.
incidentally Mrs. Chapman in the
course of her made announce
ment tha> took Cham ~ of Commerce
professional boosters by surprise To-
peka is the site chosen for the annual
convention of indergartners-not To-
cal but national. This event will bring
5000 or more kindergartners to the
city for a weeks stay and will mean
thousands of dollars to To7eka mer-
chants.
Thi' convention of 5000 delegates
was secured. Mr.. Bfby stated, by the
representation that Topeka was con-
structing a large modern. ten-story,
fireproof hotel. and that the conven-
tion would not otherwise have come
here next year.
The various bites of food taken by
the diners were agreeably masticated
to the tunes of a two-piece orchestra
The musicians were Miss Maude Butler
and a Mr.. Hartley.
w. A. Biby was master of cere-
n1OujeS
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
Water Will Probably Be Unset
tied for Ten Days.
Mains Not Flushed for Years
Are Being Cleaned.
PAINTER MAKES EXPLANATION
He Says Sediment Must Be
Washed Out of Pipes.
Many Complaints Being Made
by Water Users.

Many citizens have been complain
ing Of mud in the city water supply
and have been seeking the cause for
this annoyance. According to a state
ment made at noon today the mud in
the water supply is iue to the work
now going on Of repairing valves and
flushing the big water mains. Fred
Painter. superintendent. says that this
condition will exist in all proba bilities,
for the next ten days.
II has been found. Painter stated.
that many of the valves in the big
water mains were broken and in a
state of disrepair. Many were broken
and II was impossible te turn them or
do anything with them at all Hence,
under the direction OF Commissioner
Stanfield. a Campaign of repair was
instituted short time ago to put all
valves in the city In working order
and to Keep them that way
Many Mains Dirty.
IN connection with this work it was
found that none of the big mains had
been flushed out OF cleaned in a num-
her of years. They decided that 1t was
as important that these large mains
should he cleaned as 1t was that the
wells at the water plant should be
cleaned. The only way that this can
be done is by turning large streams OF
water into the mains to clean and
flush them. This is now being done
II IS unfortunate that when this is
done the mud and sediment that has
collected in the large mains is washed
into the water supply. goes into the
smaller mains and finally into the
homes of the consumer and then come
complaints Of muddy water. Painter
says there Is no way that this can be
avoided and that it will continue until
the mains have all been cleaned out.
Muddier in Some Localities.
II water is run into a container and
allowed to settle for a short time. the
mud will all settle TO the bottom OF
the vessel and clear water will result
This is about the only way in which
water free from sediment can be OBJ
tanned. II is unfortunate. but never
theless this muddy condition cannot
be avoided while this cleaning process
is going on. and will exist until the en-
tire system has been cleaned up, II
Is said.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
SANTA FE NOTES
Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances Jones' Telephone $3.50.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Griffith have gone
70 Long Beech Calf. on a vacation. Mr..
t;oTdon's work as foreman in the round
house is being done by Mr.. Frank Weddle.
Mrs. r. II. Jolley has returned home
from Newton, where she visited her
brother. Mr.. u Alexander and family.
Little Mary Jolley has gone to La Junts.
Colo. to visit her sister, Mrs. Everett
Aiorford
Mr.. Harry Fretz. who is III at the
University hospital in Kansas city Is I'M
Mr.. Pete Issacson Of the mechanical en-
einrer's office. Is spending n few days
in Ia Junta on a business trip.
Mrs william watkins viii leave the
first Of July for Seattle. Wash, TO visit
her brother. Miss Emma Anderson.
switchboard operator at the g. o., will
also ;eave the first of the month for
Seattle to Join her sister Mrs. Watkins
Mr.. Charles Touding. foreman in the ma
chine shops. is absent from work, owing
Miss Irene HoIzIe Of the auditor of
disbursements office. has returned from
a six months sick leave OF absence
n. NJ. Lane Of the paint department.
has returned from few days spent In
Excelsior Springs. Mo.
Mr.. Raymond Knisei has resigned his
position In the office OF the auditor of
disbursements and has gone 10 Denver.
Austin II. Wallack Of the same depart
ment has also resigned.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
F. B. HUNT IN LECTURE
Santa Fe Man Told Topekans How
To Wrap Packages.

The wrapping of all kinds of pack
ages for shipment was carefully ex-
planned to about 200 business men of
Topeka by representatives of the Santa
Fe railroad at the Chamber of Com
merce Tuesday night. The lecture was
given by men from the railroads loss
and claim department and was de-
signed to help merchants and shippers
generally avoid loss of goods on ac-
count of poor or insecure wrappings.
The lecture was given in parts by
F. B. Hunt, chief of the loss and claim
department of the Santa Fe; H. r.
Lake, assistant superintendent. We'll
lington; C. D. Hart. assistant general
claim agent; and K. H. Gillette. chief
OF the loss and damage department,
Los Angeles
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
Tobacco Habit
ange gerOuS.

says Doctor Conuor. formerly OF Johns
Hopkins hospital. Thousands Of men suf-
fering from fatal diseases would be in per-
feet health today were IL not for the dead
ly drug Strotine. Stop the habit now be-
fore IL is too late. It's simple process to
rid yourself of the tobacco habit in amy
form. Just go to any up-to-date drug
them as directed and 10: the pernicious
habit quickly vaRishes. Druggists refund
the money il they fail. BE sure to read
large and interesting announcement by
Doctor Connor. soon to appear In this
paper. 1t tells of the danger Of nicotine
poisoning and how to avoid II. In the
meantime try Nicotol tablets; you will be
surprised Mt the result
Agents-Geo. W. Stansfield and Chester
field Pharmacy--Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-06-25
jeremiah Shaw, 73, Starts Third
Matrimonial Venture.
Takes Initial Step ON Hottest
Day Of Year.
STORY OF ANOTHER ROMANCE
Elevator Man at State House
WOoed and Won Before.
Wife No. 2 Is Receiving S25 a
Month Alimony.

With perspiration dripping from his
face on the hottest day of the sum-
mer, jeremiah Shaw, aged 73 years,
undaunted and unafraid called at the
probate court today for the third mar
riage license in the history of his life.
The lady in the case this time is Rena
E. McCubrey aged 56 years, Topeka.
jeremiah Shaw even after passing
his allotted three score and ten years
had romance two years ago fit for a
novel and one on which few youths of
Topeka can look with dfsfavor. Jere-
miah or Jerry is one of the elevator
men at the state house.
Wooed Cigar "Girl.''
On the second floor is a cigar stand
in which Jerry's second wife worked
before she became No. 2. Jerry from
the elevator courted ardently while
one of the men running the cigar
stand did courting OF as ardent a ma
ture. While to all outward appear
ances the employer had the inside
track these outside signs proved not to
be true and Jerry landed the prize.
1t wasn't so terribly long until
Jerry's No. went into the Shawnee
county divorce court and asked for a
divorce, which was granted along with
SIS month alimony. Jerry,s No. 2
in her petition described him as a
grumbler who kicked about nearly ev-
erything under the sun, including acts
of man, woman and the Lord.
Describes Wife No. 2.
Jerry in the probate court today ad-
mitted that this was his third offensive
in the matrimonial line. He described
wife No. 2 to the amused Judge and
clerks as follows:
''She was all right but God AL
mighty couldn't get along with her.
This one is a peach"