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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
Republic Now 143 Years Old.

The republic is 143 years old. 1t is
the youngest nation in the world,
though our government is the oldest
among the existing governments of
the world. During this brief span of
years ii has attained the position OF
greatest power and prosperity of all
of the nations of the world. 1t has
met every military emergency with
out being a military nation, and it
has never entered military contest
except in the interests of humanity.
1t has espoused the moral law as it
is taught in the Golden Rule. Educa-
tion and religion have been spread
broadcast throughout the land in al
most countless free schools and
shurches. 1t has given encourage
ment to individual initiative and has
safeguarded equality of opportunity.
1t has enabled the one of most lowly
birth to attain the highest. Office in
the land. 1t has held the humblest
citizen and the highest prince of af-
fairs in common relation to the law.
1t has blazed the trail for the pion-
eer, and has thrown about him there
the protection and the aid that has
made it possible to realize upon his
highest ideals. 1t has given the re-
ward of success and happiness to
everyone who has sought to avail
himself of these benefactions.
The Republican party, born in the
hour of the nations greatest trial,
has been ever mindful Of the princi-
pies that have made the republic
great. 1t has interpreted with rare
wisdom and keen foresight the pur-
poses of those who wrote the Consti-
tuition, and the application of these
principles under its wise leadership
has ever led the nation into fields OF
more abundant prosperity and hap
piness. 1t is truly the party of the
nation, and it's presence in power
means government of the people
for the people and by the people,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
EACH CHILD GETS FARM.
Parents Make Five Children Fine
Gift.

Randolph, Ia.-Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Pitcher, prominent residents of this
city, have just presented each of
their five children with farm.
The children thus remembered are
A. w. Pitcher, Paul Pitcher, Ethel
Kayton, Louise Fitzpatrick and Ber-
nice Pitcher.
The appraisers fixed the value of
the farms at $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitcher retained 425
acres of valuable land for their own
use which they will probably some
day use in another grand distribut-
ion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14

Expect it to outserve
any tire you put opposite,
and it almost invariably
will. Expect twice the
mileage tires gave a few
years ago, and they will
doubtless do still better.
Expect tread wear rs
per cent better than from
others and you'll not be
disappointed.
But don't expect that
under all conditions, can m
exceptional mileage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14

against high-grade rivals
to prove that Millers last
best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
Welsh song Writer Honored.

'Land of Ny Fathers" is perhaps
the most widely sung Of all Welsh
airs. The composer was Evan Jones
and monument is erected to his MEM
orv nj PGntvpr'dd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
Will Build $50. 900 Home.

Harlan, Ia.-Col. n. G. Kraschel,
the live stock auctioneer, has COM
menced the erection of a residence
here that will be the best in the city.
He has secured a splendid site on the
best residence street and will spend
in the neighborhood of $4,000 on
the home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true. II Is easy to believe
that by keeping the kidneys and d.
gestivo organs cleansed and in proper
working order. old age can be deferred
and life prolonsed far beyond that en-
5oyed by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem OH has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due to ad-
vancing years. 1t is standard old
time home remedy and needs no intro
duction. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Is
Enclosed in odorless, tasteless capsules
containing about drops each. Take
them as you would a pill, with a small
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
With sion Loads

Miller Cord Tires were tested by Ray c.
Carpenter on 22,psssenss. bus, sverasinx
rear wheel ran 23, 700 miles without blow
out. and was never removed from the wheel.
The second was punctured by railroad spike
at 900 miles, but when repaired ran IL 900
miles more without blowout. On front
wheel the Miller ran $4,000 miles without a
blowout. All were passenser-type tires.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

swallow of water. The oil stimulates
the kidney action and enables the
organs to throw Off the poisons which
cause premature old age. New life and
strength increase as you continue the
treatment. When completely restored
continue taking q capsule or two each
day. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules will keep you in health and vigor
and prevent a return of the disease.
Do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. Go to your
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules Money
refunded II they do not help you. Three
sizes. But remember to ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL brand
In sealed packages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
What Our Tests Show

We run tires at our factory ten million
miles year to make these service tests.
These are radical tests. Tires are run con-
stantly, night and day, and Under heavy load.
We want quick comparisons
On our testing machines Miller Cords
average $4,000 miles, and Fabrics about
half that.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
And Why They Are Exceptions

Worn Miller Tires are often exhibited with
some sign like above.
Countless letters also reach us telling such
mileage tales.
These are very pleasing. But we don't
want users in general to expect miracles from
Milers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-04-14
Be Satisfied
With This

You will get on a Miller
an exceptional tread. 1t is
by Is per cent the best
tread made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
URGES NATIONS LEAGUE
REGULATE PRICE Of GAS |
Profitecring Probcrs III England
Find Combines Price is
Grossly Excessive"
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
London, March Existing prices OF
gasoline are condemned as grossly ex-
cessive," in a report submitted by a com
mittee appointed under the profiteering
act to investigate prices. IL says the
concentration OF control OF the supply In
hands of enormously powerful combines
constitutes such dangerous power. If
improperly used, that it is imperative
that governments should give attention
to it. Recommendation is made that oil
prices be regulated by the League of
Nations under International agreements.
The Standard Oil Company and the
Shell Corporation are named in the re-
port as the combines mainly concerned.
and it IL declared the existing price OF f23
T. o. b. New York is much too high. 1t
is said that the committee had been in
formed that the average price ought not
to exceed 81, los per ton.
High prices arc attributed to powerful
financial interests taking advantage of
tendency of demand to outstrip supply,
and grave danger of a permanent world
famine of motor spirits is forcseen. The
report, for this season, urges the British
government to foster the production OF
British motor fuel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
FINDS LHERACY TEST
BARS GOOD WORKERS
Congressman Siegei Says Law
Blocks House Servants From
Coming TO the u. S.

New York, March 2.--Represenfative
Isaac siegal, n member of the House Inn
migration Committee, today asserted
that the literaoy test il barring from the
United States thousands of desirable
immigrants and helping increase the cost
OF living An average of three per cent
OF the immigrants arriving ut New York
are sent back because of the test, he said,
and a fun third OF the prospective imniua-
ton abandons its intention to come here
when it hears of it.
Siegal said IL Italian girls who came to
Amer lean to marry American soldiers now
are being held at Ellis Island because they
cannot pass the literacy test, which does
not succeed in keeping out OF the country
thousands Of immigrants of the undeslr-
able kind.
The test cannot be enforced against
illiterate immigrants who ross the border
from Mexico because OF the inadequate
force OF immigration inspectors available
and because public sentiment is against
it in the border states where laborers are
needed IN great quantities, Siegsl said.
The need for domestic servants and
workers In the garment trade could be
filled by illiterate immigrant girls, he
added, explaining that there seemed to
be few native born girls of foreign parent
age who will enlist in those lines OF work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
DISCUSS RIVER LINES.
Harbor Commissioners in Phila-
delphia Today Threshing
Out Port Details.

Members of the Board of Harbor Com
missioners are in Philadelphia this after
noon, discussing with Colonel Ladue,
the u. S. Engineer in charge of the Della
ware river district, the reasons why they
wish the harbor lines of the Christiana
river changed Tomorrow the Harbor
Board will present formally additional
reasons why the river lines should be
altered. Because of the conference in
Philadelphia and the hearing tomorrow,
there was no meeting OF the Board this
morning.
Work of building the reduce wharf is
proceeding as satisfactorily as could be
expected. The job of cutting off the tops
of pilipgs has been expedited in the past
ten days owing to the low tides. The
tides have been just as big help to the
contractor as the ice was an embarass-
men few weeks ago. While the whole
operation is slightly behind schedule,
the contractor hopes by speeding up the
work when good weather arrives to catch
up to the time arranged for hip.s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
TREATY To GIVE WAY
To OTHER LEGISLATION
Compromise Negotiations Have
Reached Hopeless Stage; Treaty
to Figure in Campaign.


Washington, March 2s--Ths peasa
treaty will he thrust INTO the political
campaign under plans Of senate leaders
who have agreed to drop the corrprornisa
negotiations which they believe have
reached n hopeless stage. Unwilling g.
consume more time in dickerIng over
compromises. the leaders have agreed 70
put the treaty away and turn their st
tcntion 20 urgent legislation
This means that the treaty would be-
come dominant issue IN the approaching
political campaign and that the American
people would be called upon 60 express
their views on the question OF ratification
modification or rejection through the
ballot box Both sides heretofore have
fought off stuobornly this eventuaiitys
but they are SAID now to have come 90
look upon IL as inevitable.
The treaty would be taken out Of the
Senate and saved for the fight at ths polls
by a call for the final ratification vote apd
It's resultant failure OF passage, II the plans
of the leaders materiailxe.
Action on the treaty was shut OF yes
terday by adjournment OF the senate out
of respect for Senator BanShead
BY unanimous consent the vote on the
reservation concerning domestic questions
went over until today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
WARNER GOES TO TEXAS.
Assistant United States Engineer
Assigned to Important For
tification Work.

Frank G. Warner, one Of the valued
assistant engineers in the u. s. Engineer
ing Department, has been ordered to
Galveston, Texas, to take charge OF
fertilization work 81 the district under
Col. Spencer Coxby, who was associated
with him in the construction Of the
original dcfenccs of the Delaware river.
He was connected with the construc-
ton of Forts Delaware, du Pont and Mott
and was in recent charge of the construc-
ton Of Fort Salisbury on Cedar Creek,
near Milford.
Mr.. Warner, who is resident OF Della
ware City, is considered one of the gov
crnmcnt's most valuable engineers in tho
construction of Notifications. He was
formerly in charge of the local u. s.
engineering office, Sixth and King streets.
Mr. Warner will leave Wilmington March
Q for his new station. The members ~
the department express their regret that
he is leaving and wish him we'll
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
"WETS' WOULD LIKE
SPECIAL SESSION OF
THE LEGISLATURE
Are Working Quietly Towards
That End, According to
Rumor.
"DRYS" ON THE ALERT

The ''wcts" OF Delaware are the latest
organization to join with other agencies in
seeking special session OF the Lcgisla-
tt,re. So far as could be learned, the
liouor forces have not forwarded any letter
to the governor voicing their request, but
thet and their friends have been using oil
of their influence in channels that will
eventually reach the chief executives ear.
A great majority of the liquor men Of
this city did not realize when the Legis-
lature passed the Klair bill what its pro
visions meant. They know now its full
strength since the country went dry.
Through the fact that it prohibits the sale
of whisky even as a medicine, they hope
to STIR UP sentiment in their favor by
calling attention to the drastic" means
taken by their opponents to make Della
ware bone dry.
1t is rumored that the liquor element is
DESTROYS IF having special session IN order
the Klair bill and perhaps other legisla-
ton in their favor may be passed. Or
dinarilv. il is believed that the vets do
not favor suffrage, but in this situation,
they are hoping that the governor may
call the Legislature. and they are willing
to take their chances with that body, once
II is called into service again.
As conditions stand now the liquor forces
are up against 1t hard and their advisers
say that they have nothing to lose but the
possibility Of gaining through an extra
session. They hope that the suffrage sup
porters may succeed in winning a special
session.
How Governor Townsend will con-
slider this latest factor in the campaign for
a special session remains IN he seen. lie
is dry man and while favoring suffrage
does not want TO see the dry legislation or
the school code and other progressive
measures meet with disaster through the
possibility OF their being repealed, even
at The expense of suffrage. Some Of his
friends believe that because of the fact
that he cannot assure himself that none
other than suffrage legislation would be
considered at special session, it Is not
likely. his friends say, that he will cali
the Legislature into action.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
RUSSIAN ARMY N TRAP
SOVIET OFFICIALS ell AIM
First Kuban Corps of Genera
Denikine's Forces Annihi-
lated, London Hears.

London. March General Drnikine' =
army has been trapped in the Kubsn
Peninsula, southeast Of the sea Of Asov.
IL Is claimed in q Russian Soviet Official
statement dated Sunday and received
today by wireless from Moscow.
A Boishevik eornmuniaue received yes
terday announced the capture of Stevro-
pol. in the northern Caucasus, the Soviet
forces defeating Denikins's troops and
annihilating the first Kuhan corps. The
statement Mt hand today shows q Boil
shevIk advance If some 90 miles TO the
northwest and announces the capture Of
TikhoryctAkaya, a railroad junction point
50 miles northeast ri Yekaterinodar
The taking IT this Junction il probably
The bnals Of the claim that Deaikine =
foreestaFe trapped. ~ u cuts thrir Iins IT
communication southeastwsrd into the
Caucsatis and leaves open only the route
through rekaterinodar tn the Black Sea
at NovuroTsisk}.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
ALL COUNTRIES URGED
TO PRODUCE TO LIMIT
Improving Condition OF Workers
Also in Manifesto Issued by
Supreme Council.


Paris, March All Allied countries
will be called upon tp develop ~ the
utmost their productive forces ard
advised that laws improving the eondi.
ton Of workers must he applied TO that
end in a manifesto prepared by the
economic section II the Supreme Allied
Council yesterday, SAYS "Pertirax," POI
liticnI editor of the Echo do Paris
With this object in view, he writes,
"the different governments viii be told
they must support each other 20 the
utmost. return To the community
system created during the war and light
heartedly destroyed after the srmistice
cannot be thought If now, but the mani
festo will declare tho following principles
should be recognized:
In every country the problem Of pro
dt1ction is not only national, but inter-
national, and, both as regards the dis
trihution ard transport of raw materials,
IL must be admitted each State must seek
not only IFS own interests, but must
accept sacrifices in the interest ~ the
general welfare.
"'The necessity for greatest economy
in the manufacture Of war material is
apparent, in connection with which
solemn warning viii be addressed to
small central European States which
show signs Of asking support by arms ~
their particular claims II necessary,
certain steps win be taken against them
Europe must form q genuine economic
unity, and 70 return 10 healthy conditions,
sill parts Of IL must be reconstructed.
Measures, then, must be taken 10 enable
Germany ard Russia to contribute TO the
economic life Of the European entity"
Joint buying. distribution according 20
necessities and supervision ~ selling
prices were provided for in = tentative
plan agreed To az London Yesterday by
tho economic section OF the supreme
Allied Council. says the Petit Parisien
which to-day prints nm outline ~ tho pro-
gram The plan must be submitted to
Premier Milierand before becoming effec-
tive.
TN the d~bet. which developed during
the meeting as TO where the needed
materials might be found" the news
paper says, the exchanges situation be-
tween Europe and the United States
was considered a. hindering purchases,
and Premier Lloyd Gecrge Of Great
Britain urged exchanges with Russia,
particularly for wheat There was,
therefore, only step to be taken toward
making direct agreement with the Soviet
government for exchanges which were
previously arranged for with the Russian
Societies, which form, in
reality, only AN administrative organ.
This step has been taken"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
BOARD WILL PROSECUTE
OFFENDERS If CAUGHT
Street Department Takes Steps
to Prevent Recurrence Of
Sewer Troubles.

At the meeting of the Board of Street
and Sewer Commissioners this morning
Engineer Maier made a report on the
condition of the Brandywine sewer,
above the B. q o. bridge, which was
stop PED up in the autumn, breaking aud
overlooking into the Brandywine, causing
contamination of the city water
Signs will be posted offering a reward
for the apprehension of those who are
guilty of tampering with the sewers of
the city. Sometime last fall some mis-
chievous boys managed to get the cover
loose from one of the manholes above the
bridge, and piled rocks into the sewer
causing it to choke and break 1t required
considerable labor and expense to clean
it out and get it into operation again, but
Engineer Maier reported that this had
been done. 1t was said that two wagon
loads of stone had been removed from the
sewer.
How the boys managed to get the cover
from the manhole, which is FIVE feet
above the level of the ground, is mys-
terry. But they did it In some way with
the result above mentioned. A more care.
full watch will be kept on the sewer in that
section, and boys taInpering with it will
be in danger Of having to answer in
court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
100000 ASKED ON
NEW BRIDGE PROJECT
Washington Street Commission
Asks Levy Court for First
Instalment.

The Levy Court today referred to the
committee of the whole and Attorney
Edward G. Bradford, Jr., the following
comm unication from Alfred j. 'du Pont,
chairman of the Washington Street Bridge
Commission:
"At a meeting of the Washington
Street Bridge Commission held on Feb
r,lary 10, 1920, it was formally decided
to request the Kevy Court to issue bonds
in the sum of 100000, in accordance
with the provisions of the act of the
General Assembly creating the commits
sion, In order TO provide funds for the
use Of the commission.
ssSection z of the act creating the COM
mission provides that the request of the
Washington Street Bridge Commission
for the sale of any or all Of the bonds
authorized by the act shall be certified
to the Levy Court under the hand of the
chairman Of the commission.
"Under authority of the Washington
Street Bridge Commission and In con-
formity with the provisions of the act
hereby request the Levy Court of New
Castle county to issue bonds in the sum
of 100000 as set forth above. =
f. f. Paxton, collector of taxes for
st. Georges hundred, reported $491 so
collected from the town Of Odessa last
year. The sum of S477.59 remaining
after deducting the Sl4 cost of collection
was ordered by the court sent to Frank
Davis, town treasurer, to be charged
to the road account Of st. Georges
hundred.
The court received S12 from the Wilson
Lire as compensation for damage to the
River Front bridge.
Doctors were allowed S3S0.50 for
committing insane, persons to the State
Hospital last year.
Payment of coroner's bills amounting to
$73 so was ordered.
The Ferris Industrial School was allowed
$3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-02
MORE DIVORCE CASES
DISPOSED OF TODAY
Several Were Heard This Morning
in Court Of General
Sessions.

Judge Boyce, today. granted a decree
Of divorce to Emma Shanklet on from
Fred 8. Shackleton on the grounds of
desertion.
On tho grounds Of deacrtinn Elmer
Merritt was granted decree niai against
Alfarata Merritt. who he alleged left him
eight years ago without cause.
Alleging that her husband deserted her,
and that he was heavy dfinker and
treated her cruelty, Marie l.. Shafkry
sought decree from Clifford T.. SharLey.
Decision WINS reserved.
On statutory grounds. Abraham Crau
was granted decree nsi from Bertha
Graft.
Lillian i. Harshman VAS granted n
decree from William I. Harshrpsn on
grounds of dearrtlen.
In the suit of Nepa Meredith w. james
II. Meredith alleging assertion, decree
nisi was granted.
On grounds Of desertion, Sarah A. Ahern
was granted decree from William Ahern.
Margaret Grammer was granted a
decree from Frank Grammer on grounds
of desertIon.
A decree nisi was granted Annie NJ.
Arsonoult from Joseph A. Arsenoult on
grounds Of desertion.
In tho case Of Julia l.. Green VS.. William
Green. negroes, a decree was granted
VIM. y. Maxwell was gran ted decree
from Nellie w Maxwell on grounds of
desertion.
A decree nisi was granted Helen r.
Morton from Jacob Clarkson Morton on
grounds of desertion.
On grounds of desertiop, Minnie f.
Leuby was granted n decree nisi from
Frank w Leuby, Jr
Lizzie Nj. Parker was granted a decree
from Charles W. Parker on the ground
of desertion.
A decree was granted Hilda Herald
from Edward Herald on the same grounds,