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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
PLANT APPLE TREE IN EVERY
CORNER.
Unique Scheme to Increase Product.
ton i'm Iowa.

A Des Moines man, A. X. Camp
tells scheme of planting an apple
tree in every unused corner in Iowa
is bearing fruit, says the Des Moines
Register 1t is being widely COM
mented on through the state.
Mr.. Campbell urges. the planting
of apple trees in lot corners, along
the parking of sidewalks, and every
place that is possible to put a
tree.
He tells of one Duchess tree in
his yard that yielded so heavily
this year as to be worth $55 in apple
Production at just one-half Of the
retail price for the Duchess at the
groceries. 1t has averaged from $40
to $12 worth of apples each year,
on an average, for twenty-eight
years. Fifty trees to the acre is about
the way they should be planted to
get the best results.
But miscellaneous planting in
every nook and corner is iWhat Mr..
Campbell urges, saying that Iowa
could in that way produce millions
of bushels of apples more than Is
raised now from ground not used.
In addition it would add greatly to
the beauty of the landscape to have
them generally planted along the
highways that are not at all utilized.
PLANT an apple tree, plant
dozen IL you have space, and thus
be benefactor-make apples pos
sible for the poor of the city who
cannot buy them because of pre-
vailing high prices. Some day we
will do just those things to help
humanity. aside from the greedy
desire to make dollar out OF ey-
erything." says c. C. Pugh in his
Iowa newspaper correspondence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
THE CUMMINS BILL. FACT VS..
FALSEHOOD.
Truth About the Railroad Law as
to Campaign Lies Which Are
Being Used to Help the
Democrats

The Esch-Cummins railroad law
is the one topic that candidate Por-
ter and other democrats are discus
sing and hopeful of defeating Sena-
tor Cummins. Mr.. Porter spoke in
Decorah last Wednesday afternoon
from a platform In. front of the
court house square to a good sized
audience. DR.. ], F. Conover, of Cal
mar, acted as chairman and first in
troduced Miss Ruth Summers, demo
cratic candidate for secretary of
state, who gave talk along matters
in the state, and she was followed
by Mr.. Porter, who devoted con-
siderable of his talk to the Esch-
Cummins railroad law, which the
democrats are trying to defeat Sena-
tor Cummins on, and which Mr..
Porter thinks will elect him, but we
feel that Mr.. Porter is due to a
disappointment.
Campaign lies about the railroad
bill have been put out, which are
used to help the democrats, but at
that We believe that every fair mind
ed man in the state will stand
squarely behind Senator Cummins
and cast Their vote for him. Follow
ing are some of the lies that have
been put out.
Lie No. 1. That the bill guaran-
tees the railroads " per cent on
their stock. The bill guarantees the
railroads nothing. 1t limits the profit
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
Have Got Their Winters Coal.


A letter from Vice President f. E..
Craxsenberg of the First National
Bank OF Beach, NJ ID. in renting
Tor another years subscription to
Public Opinion, says he is all ready
for winter and has over ten tons of
CT mighty good coal in the cellar. We
bet there are lot of DEBORAH peo-
pie who wish they had half that
much in their cellar, because most
OF the cellars here are like Old Mo-
Their Hubbard's cupboard. decidedly
hare. Frank states that he has been
out chicken hunting, prairie chicken,
Of course, and that one day he went
rearly so miles to the Yellowstone
on fishing trip. The family is hav-'
ing a good time, and like the people
at Beach very much, but at the
same time he says they miss their
old friends at DEBORAH, and we
might add that there are many,
many here who miss them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
Editor Medary Pays Us visit.

Editor Ed Medary of the Waukon
Democrat, who by the way is Wau-
xon's efficient postmaster was a De-
corah business visitor Monday, and
We acknowledge pleasant call.
Ed is one of the good newspaper
men OF Iowa and rafting good fell
low to boot, and We always like to
see him pull the latchstring. He is
publishing one of the snappiest pap
ers that reaches our desk, and it is
a healthy well patronized medium.
Come again Ed whenever you are
over this way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
To the Patrons of the Grand Opera
House.

To the Patrons of the Grand Opera
uoo
Seldom, if ever, have We felt that
an apology was necessary for any
attraction that we have presented to
you, but the last two were so des-
perately bad that we take this, the
first opportunity of explaining the
situation.
The "Oh Daddy" company was
booked out of the best Office in Chi
cago; Was put out by a so-called
first-class Western manager. In the
case OF "The Girl in the Limousine"
it came here under the name of Al
Woods, one of the greatest managers
of the United States, a man who
owns two of the biggest and best
theatres in Chicago and three in
New York.
The booking agents were the
Shubert Brothers, well known to our
People, whom we have to rely on,
as isis utterly impossible for us to
witness a performance by each com
pany booked here.
How attractions OF this kind can
be foisted on the public and, ap-
parently, make good with the thea
tire goers, aside from making lot
of money is beyond US.
We want the public to know that
We regret having had these two at
fractions; that all We can say is that
we were simply deceived, as is the
case in many other lines in these
trying times.
Yours truly,
WEISER & BEAR.
Managers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20

and guarantees the shipper against
excessive rates.
Lie No. 2. That watered stock is
legalized. The bill absolutely for
bids consideration of watefed stock
and bonds with relation to rates.
It reduces rather than increases the
net income, which goes to the rail-
road owners.
Lie No. 3. That Congress gave q
huge sum to the railroads when the
president gave them back to their
owners. Congress did not give them
cent, except to pay the government
guarantee on the deficit already in
Cured. The money appropriated is
loan at per cent and must be
paid back.
Lie No. 4. That the bill is unfair
to labor. Under this bill labor gets
~ per cent of the increase in rates;
and an impartial labor board is SET
thing labor disputes and claims in
satisfactory way.
Warren G.. Harding came to Iowa
to ask Iowa to return A. B. Cum
Minis to the senate. OF the railroad
law he said:
81 hold it to be the most pro-
gressive measure and most construc-
1--WE act Of federal legislation enacted
in decade 1t is new declaration
Of legislative justice, new bill OF
rights for American labor, a declar.
alton against the blighting hand OF
government operation, a new pledge
of fair dealing with railway owners,
and a new command of the govern
ment to American railways to serve
the American people"
Senator Cummins says: "If ever
there was a statute enacted which
not only had for its purpose the pro
lection of the people, but which has
had that effect, this is the statute"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
Ode Sells Another Residence.

Geo P. Ode, the real estate man,
sold an East Main street residence
Hast week, one of the Landers brick
houses, first door west Of the former
ii. F. Thompson residence. 1t was
sold to Evan Lomen. of Washington
Prairie for $4,000. Mr.. Lomen and
family will move to DEBORAH next
month and occupy it. and they will
be welcomed as residents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
WELL KNOWN PIONEER DEAD.
Grandpa Anthony Thoman Passed
Away Mt Age of 80 Years

On Wednesday night, Oct. 6, Win
neshiek county lost one of her well
known pioneer settlers, Anthony
Thoman. who passed away at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Hol-
ger in Ossian, where he had made
his home since the death of his wife
seven years ago.
The deceased had always enjoyed
good health up until last May. when
he Was taken sick and had been con-,
fined to his bed, until death claim
ed him, having lived to the ripe old
age Of so years and nine months.
The deceased was born in Bischof-
sheim, Alsac, France in the year
1888. He was married there to
Mary Anna Lebhertz, and to this
union three children were born, AL
phonse, DEBORAH, Mrs. Mike Walsh,
DEBORAH and Mrs. Ida Holzer, Os-
sian. The wife and mother passed
away in 1891. In 1889 he was mar
ried to Cathryn Eckenfels, and to
this union two sons were born, AL
bert and Jake. The wife and mother
PASSED away seven years ago.
Mr.. Thoman had been citizen
here since 1884 and mighty good
one too. He was resident of Locust
until seven years ago, and was one
OF the well known and highly re-
spected farmers of that section, and
his integrity and worth was never
questioned. He is survived by FIVE
children, 10 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
He Was a man who, was against
the military spirit Of Germany, and
after the Germans got Alsace, the
sons were subject to military duty.
OF course. So on a Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock on the 18th of October
he started out on foot with his son
Alphonse and crossed the voges
mountains, walking until Monday
afternoon, as they could not take 4
train as the son would be taken by
tie military authorities, and. thew
crossed the border and got into
France. and saved his son from be-
coming one of the Kaiser's soldiers.
The first winter of their arrival here
they stayed in Connecticut, and then
came to this county and located at
Locust.
The funeral services were held on
Saturday, Oct. 8, from st. Frances
de Sales Catholic church in Ossian,
Rev. Father Thiltgen officiating. Tho
remains were brought to DEBORAH
and inferred in the Catholic ceme-
terry beside those of his wife. Rev.
Father Hogan. OF st. Benedicts
,, Catholic church officiated. VI
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
Attention Women

Beginning Monday, Oct. 25 and
continuing until election day there
VIII be someone in charge az the
Rest Room every afternoon and
evening to teach the women how to
mark the ballot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20

Notice to Painters and Paperhangers.
Bids for painting and papering the
City Hall will be received at the Of
fee OF the City Clerk. until Nov. Sd.
1920, for information call at the
City Clerks ifice.
F. M. Hughes,
42-2. City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20
SUPPER

will be served in the United Luther
an church parlors, Wednesday, Oct.
u. Watch for menu. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20

Subject next Sabbath morning,
IF Not to Christ, Then to Whom?"
and in the evening THE victors
New Names" Everybody welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-10-20

TRY Our Vant Column.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

elections could be won by character assassination, or that the weak minded individual who originated most of the falsehoods had confessed his guilt Those things apparent ly had no deterring effect on the Democratic managers in this state, who entertained the vain hope that their Iibels might influence a few thousand votes at the eleventh 6our.
 This newspaper believes in party government It believes that the best administration is likely to re- suit when two parties are so nearly equal that when the one in power fails in it's trust it will be thrust out by the other. To see the Demo cratic party fall into such unscru- pulous hands is unutterably sad. So long as such control continues that party cannot hope to have the confidence of the people. That sort of management is a stain upon the good name of all decent Democrats and it would be an amazing thing if the disgrace were not promptly re- worcestershire Post-Intelligencer.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13
LIEUT.. LILLY ON WAY
 OVERLAND TO GIBBON

Lieut.. Robert A. Lilly of the Unit. ed States navy and at present on the inactive service list, left Fair banks last week for Fort Gibbon.
 Lieut.. Lilly was sent out by the war department to take up the vo cational education of the troops sta tioned at For Gibbon.
 It is not compulsory, said Lieut. Lilly, and is open to any of the en listed men, He is being sent out as the war department was informed that many of the men stationel at the army post had signified will ingness to undertake vocational stud. ies during the long winter months, when their military duties are of very light nature.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13
POPULAR CANDIDATE FOR
 GOVERNOR

It must be most gratifying to George c. Hazelet, and it certainly is to his friends, to know that his candidacy for governor of Alaska although launched less than a week ago, has met with such general favor throughout the territory. The announcement that the Cordova Re- publican Club had unanimously en- dorsed him as the chief executive of this northland, at it's meeting on Monday evening last, met with an in- stantaneous response from the party organizations and leaders in every section of Alaska and they have wired their unqualified endorsement and cooperation in the movement to not only have Mr., Hazelet appoint ed but also confirmed as our next governor.
 We congratulate the Republicans of Alaska upon their choice of a candidate, which we consider a most wise one, as Mr. Hazelet is undoubt edly the logical man for the office He is an old-timer in the country, has pioneered the unsettled sections, is a successful and broad-minded business man of pleasing address, who has the force and ability to discharge the duties of the office with credit to himself and his con- ton for honesty and integrity. In fact he is a big man for the big gest job in the territory
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

The easiest way to swindle a man is to tell him he is capable of cer- tain great things when he knows it is a doggone lie.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13
BETRAYAL OF A PARTY

The people will regard with gen. uine regret the low estate to which the Democratic party of Washing ton has fallen through the disreput- able tactics of it's managers. Nothing in the annals of any party, and cer- tainly not in that great party whose affairs they were temporarily direct ing, ever before has equalled the de- pravity of the methods used during the closing hours of the campaign. It is something that the rank and file of the Democratic party, always proud of their good name, must disayow. No hight-minded Demo crat who is attached to the prin- cipIes of Jefferson and of Jackson can be indifferent to the stain put upon their names by the unscru- pulous actions of party managers. It is not for anybody outside the Democratic party to suggest what penalty should be imposed, but it is unthinkable that the man or the men responsible should ever again be trusted or ever again have voice in party affairs.
 It will not avail the Democratic managers to say that the inspiration for the scurrilous islanders set in motion during the last few days of the campaign came from outside sources. It will not be sufficient ex- cuse to say that the poisonous and indecent stories were circulated with the knowledge of men intrusted with large responsibilities in the national management or that they connived at the use made of them. In the final analysis it was test of the morality of the men who spoke in the name of the party in Washington and Seattle. It was up to them to say that there were limits beyond which they would not step, although temporary success might be the re- ward. And they failed miserably and lamentably to meet the test Their course well nigh plumbed the depths of depravity.
 It did not matter to these party managers that the untruthfulness of the stories had been abundantly proved, that Woodrow Wilson him. self had sternly rebuked few mis- guided partisans who believed that
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13
NOTICE OF TERM OF COURT


 The President of the United States of America to the residents of the Third division of the Territory of Alaska, and to whom it may con- cern; Greetings:
 You and each Of you will please take notice that by order of the court duly made and entered term of the District Court of the Territory of Alaska, Third division has been called and will be held at Cordova, Alaska, beginning on the 9th day of December, 1920, at the hour of 10 o'clock, in the morning, and will continue as long thereafter as the public welfare may require. Dated Valdez, Alaska this 9th day of November, 1920.
 FRED. M. BROWN, Judge. Attest:
 Arthur Lang, clerk of the dis trict court for the Territory of Alaska, Third division. (SeaD
 By THos. S. SCOTT, deputy clerk.
 11-6-30t
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

FURNISHED CABINS FOR RENT. Phone 1862 rings. set.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

In preparing in advance for future possibilities, European scientists have discovered that certain kinds of wood may be made palatable. In
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

The easiest way to swindle man is to tell him he is capable of cer tain great things when he knows it is a doggone lie.
 When night after night, week after week and month after month, the wife who has been married a doz- en years tries to be neat and at tractive for hubby, when he comes home, you may put it down as real love match.
 When a woman meets the postman with a smile and doesn't get a let ter, she thinks he is extremely un- appreciative.
 This hero woship makes us tired mostly because, we never expect to be hero.
 It is no wonder that there seems to be so little interest in good roads when so many of us take so little interest in the way we are going.
 Someone has suggested that we buy Mexico. We are willing to let those hunt trouble who wish to but we refuse to buy any for our selves.
 The girl graduate who feels quail fled to run the earth may a few years later find herself pretty busy keeping from being run too much by one man.
 There are just as many witches now as there were in the old days, and just as many of us men fall un- der their spell, but we lead them to the altar instead of to the stake.
 In preparing in advance for future possibilities, European scientists have discovered that certain kinds of wood may be made palatable. In
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13
VOICE OF THE ALSAkA PRESS

The proposition advanced by the Nome Nugget regarding the pub licity bureau is a good one, and the plan should be adopted by the Ter ritorial legislature. While the pres ent method of publicity is undoubt- edly bringing good results much better publicity could be given each division by having the newspapers attend to the matter. Long range adv cruising is not as effective as having a man in each town boosting for it's resources. The same amount of money spent would secure twelve times the publicity and give a much wider field. The Nome Mug get has solved the problem of plac- ing Alaska squarely before the citi- zens of the states.-Valdez Miner.
 Among the express packages ice bound at Circle is one containing three live Belgian hares, and the officials of the express company are wondering how many there will be by the time the express shipment can be moved to it's destination Nenana News.
 Again our citizens should apolo- gize to MT. Burleson. We have re- ceiyed several mails in succession, with letters not more than two weeks behind. In many cases the freights reach Valdez several weeks ahead of the invoices.-Valdez Min CT.
 The Taku winds and the cold weather seemed more real and ap- parent to people of Douglas Island last week when they saw all that good bonded whisky being carted to Juneau There were no more prospects for "hot one" before go- ing to bed nor a mornin's morning before facing the winter winds Douglas Island News.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

Chris Xiros will be at the city dock every Friday, weather permit ting, with fresh fish. Halibut 10 cents a pound; red snapper 5 cents a pound large codfish, 10 cents each; small codfish, cents each
 10-2t.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

Somehow a girl doesn't under stand why it is that when a man takes her to her first baseball game he tries to get off in a corner away from their acquaintances.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

that kind of preparedness America is way ahead of Europe, thanks to our breakfast food manufacturers.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

A government job has spoiled many a man for a useful citizen.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

Ask for quality bread, the City Bakerys famous Cream Loaf.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13

Best coffee in town served at the City Bakery
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-13
THINGS WE THINK

Things Others Think and What We
 Think of the Things Others Think.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-20
POLITICAL RACE
IS TIGHTENING Up

With hut four months until primary
elections the race for sheriff begins to
tighten up. -Four Republican candidates
Al" IN tn" race and all ar" going strong.
Harry r.. CIuuS". Willis II. Marshall.
William Clemens and Campbell Hendcr-
Suu are all out ON th" job and carrying
lhcIr campaigns To TIA" limit.
Among ii" Democrats. no candidate
has "a yet mad" formal announcement
Of his intention L. az out after the
county. job. bat Mayor Thomas +. Th"n'
r.. VII" i at present ""un"iinan-ht-
itrrr. has stated again and again mat
H.. Intends /" h" tn next sheriff Of
uh." 'uUutN Ljtll" opposition has de-
\cluprd for IN" mayor ia the rae" FOR
tnc Democratic nomination. Tn" names
nf II. H. W"'~E,'rh"r and John II. Lac ar
have been m"u'tuncI several times ms
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-20

possible candidates hut neither man has
III any way slgnirIcd his intention tn oe-
come a candidates.
For the other county positions an
nouncCmrn,s are being made thick and
fast. William \. Hankcy and James
Richards ar" both out for tn" R"publl-
can nomination for county assessor
while Lafayette Gran"r has h""m -"'"r-
ably mentioned Ivy III" Democrats as
possible nominee Mr. Grancr has not
vet formally announced his intentions.
Attorneys Carl G. Bachmann and Fred
Il. Rrinkman are in IN" RAG" for the &c
publican nomination nS prosecuting at
turnry. T. J. MCGinl"y has been lG"n-
toned among the Democrats who VIII
try for the office.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-20
.RAYLAND MINER
BADLY INJURED

WanCcrcno Slcovi. Italian. Of Rayland!'
Ohio. was injured about ) o'clock last
evening while at work at the forkville
mine Slcovi, who was just getting
ready Ia Quit work and leave the mine,
was caught under a small fall OF slate
and coal. His cries were heard by sew
rral of the men who were working in
on" Of the rooms close. and AT once
came to HIS assistance. He was buried
under the slate and il was some time
before he was removed. 4 Martins
Ferry doctor was called. WHO at once
had him removed to the Martins Ferry
hospital. Upon examination it was
found that his injuries were not seri-
Gus and ne was reported 10 be resting
easily at an early hour this morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-20
Lectures By Rev. Gibson

Roy. Samuel NJ. Gibson. pastor Of m"
First Presbyterian church. has outlined
a series OF lectures for the SUNDAY ,N'.
ming services which ar" "ondu,t"d at
the church al rs O'clock. Th' FIRST
was given last Sunday I" Lars" CO..
grcgniion and tho remaining tur'r W.l!
hc given tn" next thr'" ",mS""u,.N"
sundays The subject inr ~" h">' Ice
tur" Viii IL" Jesus rui "a I"''".u
CRATER" on February I~t. Rev. Elh-
son VIII speak on "J"-us and Great
S,ho,ar'' and the fourth aud iasr l''-
tIr., Of the series VIII h" d'I,"r'd on
February Nth. the subject" i w'urh VII.
b" Jesus and a M"rnl Coward