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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
The Anamosa Reformatory.

Two young men made their escape
from the reformatory at Anamosa
and were recaptured. According to
law an escape from prison adds FIVE
years to the previous sentence and
that is what the judge of the dist
riot court gave these men. Anamosa
Reformatory produced farm and
dairy products valued at $97, 639.17
during 1919. This according to a re-
port issued by the state board of con-
troll. Hogs sold netting the institu-
tion $40, 1878 during the past year.
Milk produced was valued at $13,-
1928. The value of the corn raised,
sold, canned and used during the
year was $27,647.40. The institution
also slaughtered beef which would
cost in the market, $4,057.34. Pork
slaughtered for use at the institution
was valued at $3,S71.9S. Wheat
raised $4,000. Hay slowed away in
the barns and sold is valued at So
1880, The farm at Anamosa is run
by inmates of the reformatory and is
regarded as one of the most salts.
factory investments the state has
ever made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
TAXING THE BACHELORS.
Bradford Married Men Start Dis
cussion Along That Line.

Hampton, Should bachelors
be taxed more than other mem"
Well, the question is to settled
over at Bradford next Friday even
ing. They have a community center
organization there.
One of the numbers on the pro-
gram for the next meeting is a de-
bate on the question, Resolved, that
there should be a special tax levied
On all single men over % years of
age, the money thereby raised to be
used in caring for old maids.''
Rev. c. ]. Mitchell and Oscar Hin
ton will have the affirmative side of
the question, and the negative will
be handled by Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs.
Hinton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
TWO TICKETS NAMED IN OSsIAN.
Peoples and Citizens CauCusses
Were Held Last Week.

Friday evening the Peoples causul
was held in the town hall, with abou
thirty citizens present. 1t was
spirited meeting, and all nominations
were made by ballot with one ex.
ception, that of j. E. Boyle for as
SCISSOR, which was made by accla.
nation. Following is the ticket nam.
ed:
Mayor-T. F. Schmitz.
Treasurer-E. H. Anderson.
Assessor. E. Boyle.
Councilmen-R. B. Jones, DR.. J.
w. Lynch, A. F. DIESEL, F. ]. Klein,
Philip Wagner.
Saturday evening the Citizens
party held a caucus at the same
place, and the following nominations
were made:
Mayor-Att'y. w. NJ. Allen.
Treasurer-Alfred Blink.
AssessOr-Hugo Werner.
Councilmen-Henry Johnson. l..
0. Lee, G. w. Rathbun, Henry Hum
Ker, VIM. ]. Britton.-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
Bought Peanney In Chicago.

Below is a copy of a little squib
which appeared in "A Line o. Type
or Two" in the Chicago Tribune. 1t
should serve as warning to you to
buy your piano from your home deal
er and avoid trouble. The letter was
received by a mail order house:
Dear Sir: The peanney you shipped
me sum time ago come duly reed.
MY, is we souposed to pay the frate
charge on it? Whenn We bot this
peanney you claimed to lie 1t down
to me. want you to send me quick
as hell a reject for S2.29 for same.
Besydes the KEGS on sum don't WORK
tall. Is them livery finger boards.
Are dealers here sed we got beet On
this deel. Wer is the thing you sect
on? Is it cen that box on the plat
form at the depo? That luks two
small for 1t. Yours truely, etc.
p. S.-When you rite tel me how
to tune IL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
U. S. STUDIES KIDDIES FOOD.
First Nutrition Survey Undertaken
by the Children's Buerau.

The big automobile, known as the
Child Welfare Special, which the
Children's Bureau of the U. S. De-
partment of Labor is using to bring
the welfare message to babies in the
villages and on farms, has been CO.
operating in a nutrition survey in
one of the rural sections of Ken
lucky. This is the first nutritional
survey undertaken by the Children
Bureau, and it is quite different from
other such surveys, in that it seeks
to connect the physical condition of
the child with living conditions.
Although only 256 cases were
studined, and not all of this number
received physical examination, the
survey gives complete picture of
conditions among the children of this
mountain county, and the results of
the examinations, plus living and
dietary data will, it is hoped, reveal
causes responsible for malnutritio1
in this area. Tha material is at pres
ent being analysed and tabulated and
a report will be published in the
course of a few months.
The information concerning diet
and health habits was obtained in n
house toulouse canvass, and the ply
steal examinations were given by the
staff of the Child Welfare Special
The truck is fitted up as a model
well-baby clinic, with a government
doctor and nurse in charge to ex-
anime children and give mothers adj
vice concerning the care necessary
to keep them well.
The car is centrally parked, usual
ly parked, usually near a courthouse.
town hall, lodge hall or woman's
club, wherever there is an available
waiting-room which may be used also
for exhibits.
One family at a time is received
into the special, which has all the
privacy of consulting room. In a
dressing room at the end of the
truck the nurse secures the health
history of the family and of each
child to be examined, and weighs,
measures and prepares the children
for examination.
In the conference room in the body
of the car each child is given a
thorough examination by the doctor.
who advises the mother in hygiene
matters and urges the attention of
her physician if defects are found.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
Horse Shoe Pitchers Take Notice.

morse ShOe PltchefS Take Notice.
The long time honored and revered
sport of pitching horseshoe is to be
officially recognized by the state fair
management at the big doings this
fall. A purse of $500 has been set
aside for the winning teams. A sys-
tenn Of county elimination has been
devised. The state fair management
has formulated a series of rules to
govern the contest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
II~7-~|----~----
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
DEBORAH, Iowa, March IL, 1920.
Adjourned Meeting.

All members present except Mr..
Rollins.
Minutes of last meeting approved.
The resolution of the Finance
provided for the payment
of the following claimsf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24

The world moves and it'll move
faster if you put your own crowbar
under it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-03-24
zen Saw. Bank, Interest

Citizen SAY. Bank, Interest
on warrants SAIL" |
10. N. Quandahl, salary go. 37.53 |
Roger Rima, labor ... $50
Theo. Olson, labor ......... $50
H. Ellingson, labor ........ S9.S0
Hose Co. l, fire runs ..... 2S.h9
Hose Co 3, fire runs ....... 34.a0
Hose Co. 3, fire runs ....... 4V'go
Hook & l. Co., fire runs $500. l2.oe
Theo. Olson, Fire Chief and
hauling No. 2 ........... 91j
F. Maltby, fire runs and
freight ..!... ......'' o.oo
7 r Reed fire run 100
Theo. Moen. fire run, ..,. %
~. II. Rosenthal, fire run 49,. LOU
J. p. Burns, fir erun ...... 2.5U
Howard Hurd, fire run .... Z.oo
Geo. Bernatz, firemens mittens y.lo
p. Johnson e. Sons, repairs go
Neptune Meter Co.. repairs 31.6S
| S. G.. Adams Co., dog tags 3.oo
The Journal, printing .....: lf.4o
B. Annndsen Co., printing and
NJ n Wells salary 45.00l
NJ n wells avnrass e Postage 1.69
lCbas Pima salary 37.50
Two Pima salary . $3.50
wv, Naockar taxi 1.50|
M. ID. Wells, insurance .... sSO
lInPvoldstad Lbr. Co.. coal 2l.3o
The Treasurer's report for month
of February was read and on motion
ordered nlaced on file.
The CITY Clerk was authorized 70
lcontract with the Iowa Road Build
ling Co. for two cars of road oil.
| Tba rasipnatiOn of Mr. A X.
lCoffeen as CITY Engineer was accent
ed bv the Council and the Office de-
lclared vacant.
j On motion the Council adjourned.
MARK d. WELLS, City Clerk
The Lamar register., 1920-04-14
(Copyr1sht. By Randall PARRISH

valois repeated his experience,
which was corroborated in part by the
testimony of John Cavendish's valet
whom he had met and talked with in
the hall There was no flaw in the
stories to which the inquisitors could
attach suspicion. One thing alone
seemed to irritate willis.
"Are you sure" he said to Caven-
dish, that the dead man IL your
badly burned. you know, and thought
perhaps"
A laugh from the detectives silenced
him. while Cavendish ended any fleet
ing doubts with a contemptuous gaze.
You can't fool a man on his own
cousin. youngster." he said fatty.
1.-THE idea is absurd"
The same day. young John, eager to
be away from the scene, moved his
belongings to the Falrmount hotel, and.
since no will was found In the dead
mans papers. the entire estate came
TO him as the next OF kin. A day or
two later the body was Inferred in the
family lot beside the fathers grave.
and the night OF the funeral young
John Cavendish dined at an out-of-the-
way road-house with a blonde with a
hard metallic voice. Her name was
Miss Celeste La Rue.
And the day following he discharged
Francois valois without apparent
cause, In a sudden burst of temper.
So seemingly, the curtain fell on the
last act of the play.
The Lamar register., 1920-04-14
Learning From Others.

The greatest mark of n master
builder Is his ability to learn from
others. The truly great man Is never
ashamed TO learn. He willingly tnkes
pointers from his office boy when that
important personnge has something to
give. It's in this way that he gets
ahead. The old world is forever ex-
ceedlng human experience. Each day
adds to the facts of the unknown. Un-
dreamed of facts today are tomorrow
made commonplace. The great man
knows this we'll. Accordingly he tries
to keep abreast of the changes that
make or mar the future. He builds
by trying to make each new fact an
aid to the general progress and gath
ers his data wherever he finds it. He
subdues the world with the material
the world itself gives him.
The Lamar register., 1920-04-14
Men Who siqned Peace Agreement

1t was at AK la Chapelle on Novem-
Der Is. 1918, that. there was signed n
declaration of peace, second only in
importance to that signed Saturday,
January 10 last
The signers of that document of No
vember, 1918. bore names well known
in history. and also well known the
world. over at that time. Time will
show whether the leaders OF the world
today will cut as important figures.
Here are the names of the men
whose signatures attested the down
fall of Napoleon B"laparte's mad am
bition. Matternich, Richelieu. Cas-
tlereagh. Wellington, Hnrdenberg.
"ornstorfr. Nesseirode, Capo D'Istria.
The Lamar register., 1920-04-14
Three Vaarant Classes.

Perhaps you think the hobo, the
bum. the tramp and vagrant are one
and the same. Indeed not. They are
as- different as bulldogs and terriers
and collies. They are all vagrnnts-
that is. persons without physical
means of support and family attach
ments. But there are three distinct
types There is the tramp, the young
fellow who works a little and travels
a great deal; the bum. who drinks
great deal and works n little, and the
hobo who works little. drinks lit
tie and travels II little. The latter
parsonage also differs from the other
.wo classes in that he will not beg.
The Lamar register., 1920-04-14
CHAPTER %.
Mr.. Enrioht Declares HInnseif.

MT. GhFt3ht ocCiaEcs FtHucu.
One month after the Cavendish muir
der and two days after he mad dis
patched casual. courteous note 10
John Unvendish requesting that he
call. Mr.. Patrick Enright. Of Enright
and Dougherty. sat in his private office
on the top floor of the Collander build
ing In Cortlandt street waiting for the
youths appearance. Since young
Csvendish had consulted him before
In minor matters, Mr.. Enright had ex-
pected that he would call voluntarily
soon after the murder. but In this he
was disappointed. Realizing that
Broadway was very dear to the young
man. Enright had made allowances,
until, weary of waiting. he decided to
get into the game himself and to this
end had dispatched the note. to which
Cavendish had replied both by tele-
phone and note.
HE ought to be here now" mur-
INJURED Mr. Enright sweetly. looking at
his watch, and soon the expected visi-
tor was ushered in. Arising to his
feet the attorney extended moist.
pudgy hand.
"Quite prompt. John" he greeted.
"Take the chair there-and pardon me
for a moment"
As the youth complied Enright open
ed the door. glanced into the outer
room, and gave orders not TO be dis
turbed for the next half-hour Then,
drawing in his head. he closed the
door and turned the key.
"John," he resumed smoothly, 81
have been somewhat surprised that
you failed TO consult me earlier re-
garding the will of your late cousin
Frederick.
"His-his willr' John leaned for
ward amazed, as he stared into the
others expressloniess face. "Did-did
he leave oneT'
"Ohi that's it," the attorney
chuckled. "You didn't know about it.
did your How odd. On the night of
his death drew up his will. Incident
ally, I am the only one living aware
that such a will was drawn. You see
my positlonr
Young Cavendish didn't; this was
all strange. confusing.
''The WILL" resumed Mr.. Enright,
"was drawn in proper form and duly
witnessed"
There can't be such a Will. None
was found"
POSSIBLY not" said Enright with
quiet. sinister gravity. at was probably
destroyed and 1t was to gain posses
sion of the will that Frederick Caven'
'llsh was killed"
John leaped to his feet. his face
oloodless: My God =" he muttered
n.,hast do yuu mean 10 say
"Sit down. John; this Is no cause ioi
quarrel. Now listen. am not ac
cuslng you of crime; not intentioha
crims at Least. II an accident hsnpsn
The Lamar register., 1920-04-14

Ing"
"I understand that he was dependent
upon Frederick Cavendish."
"He was, miss" valois said disgust
edly, "for every cent"
did they ever quarrel?"
81 never heard them. But do
know there was no love lost between
them. and / know that young John
was always broke"
"Girls cost lots on Broadway"
Miss Donovan suggested, "and they
keep men up late too"
vaIois laughed lightly. "John only
came home to sleep occasionally" he
said = "and as for the women-one of
them. called on him the day after Mr..
Frederick was killed. One of those
tall blondes with reddish tinge in
her hair. He likes that kind"
Miss Donovan started imperceptibly.
This was interesting; a woman In
John Cavendish's apartment the day
after his cousins murder! But who
was she? There were million car
rot-blondes In Manhattan. Still. the
woman must have had some distin-
gushing Indfh hcF hdt, pcihnPS' W
her jewels.
did the woman wear any dia-
monds?" she asked.
mo diamonds" Valois returned /;
"a ruby, though. A ruby set in big
platinum ring. l saw her hand upon
the knob"
Miss Donovon's blood raced fast.
She knew that woman. 1t was Celeste
La Rue. From what Miss Donovan
knew of Miss La Rue. she did not
ordinarily seek men; therefore there
must have been a grave reason for
her presence in John Cavendish's
apartments Immediately after she
learned of Frederick's death. A thou
sand speculations entered Miss Dono-
vans mind.
How long was she in the apart
mentY" she demanded sharply.
Fifteen or twenty minutes, miss
until after the mailman came back"
Have you told any one else what
you have told me?"
"Only Josette. She's my fiancee.
Miss La Baum is her last name. She
questioned me about losing my Job.
and her questions brought things into
my mind that l might never have
thought of otherwise. And at last I
came to believe that 1t wasn't Mr..
Frederick who was dead at ALL"
Miss Donovan's eyes dilated with
eagerness and amazement.
"Not Frederick Cavendishl Mr..
valois, tell me-whyf"
The others voice fell to a whisper.
Frederick Cavendlsh, MISS" he said
hollowly. "had a scar on his chest
from football, he once told me-and
| the man we laid out. well. his body was
| a bit burned, but had no scar on his
chest"
Miss Donovan sprang suddenly to
her feet.
"Mr. valois," she said breathlessly.
you come and tell that story to my
city editor. and he'll see that you get
a job-and a real one. You and have
started something. Mr.. valois."
And tossing money to cover the bill
| on the table. she took valois' arm. and
with him in tow hurried through the
restaurant to the city streets on one
of which was the Star office, where
Farriss, the city editor. daily damned
the doings of the world.
Farriss. for once. was enthusiastic.
"a great ieadi By the Lord. 1t Is
Now to prove 1t. Stella"-Farriss al
ways resorted to first names-"you
drop everything else and go to this,
learn what you can, spend money II
you have to. I'll drag Willis of police
and you work with him. I'll give you
| a week-when you've got something.
come backi"
(Continuad Next Week
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02

These ''Flshon" bar pins are
real works of art: Made of
bright finish, nontarnishahle
silverite, set with fine cut bril-
liants and look as much like
expensive platinum and dia-
mond pins as the real thing.
The price $3.es is special for
Saturday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02

PEARL EARRINGS OF finest
quality oriental pearls; large
size; per pair, $500.
RIBBON BRACELETS for
wrist watches; zoe.
VANITY CASES AND COIN
PURSES; silver plated; novelty
designs: 65c.
FAN-SHAPE SPANISH
COMBS; hand carved and stud
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
Full Pound Box
Chocolate
Covered
Cherries 79c

Chocolate covered cherries
--nougat and caramels-nuts
and neutrality-suspicious.
ell nuts In cream--assorted
nuts; full pound in attrac-
tive box: per box, zoe.
" AUEEBACH'S SPE.
GALS -- milk chocolates,
c h o o late marshmallows,
fruit cakes, pineapple fruit,
cocoanut creams, chocolate
covered almonds and Choco-
late covered peanuts; &c
value for Sc.
MIXED CANDIES, consist
Ing of Jelly beans, gum
drops, peppermints, spiced
jellies. etc, per pound, 39e.
ST c K CANDIES fillel
with peanut butter: S-oz.
box Csc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02

ded with fine cut brilliants in
white or colors; beautiful. yet
inexpensive; $500 to $500.
SPANISH COMBS; beautiful
hand carved designs, set with
brilliant stones: each. S3.9S.
PUFF COMMISSIONERS fad
in tucking combs; studded with
brilliants and colored stones:
large assortment of patterns;
each, soc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
A Saturday Sale
of Pearl Beads

remarkable pref pearl
styles matinee lengths
at reduced prices for this day.
2+.neh graduated
14.neh Jap 35c
54-nch Jap 500;
56ineh
t4lneh graduated pearls; price $3.50; $t9
t6.neh French SO co.
26neh French pearls; price $780, sale 1873
6o-neh large French pearls; $3.50 36t9
24.neh graduated
24neh graduated &t2 so
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
Drape Wells

DRAPE Wells in the latest
effects with beautiful braided
and colored dot effects: very
fashionable for wear with small
mats: shown in all the leading
s,s de- for spring; $500 to
NOVELTY FACE Wells in
great range of colored che.
nile dot effects; red. henna
Iaoe, copen, sand, black and
navy; 6oc TO $500 each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
New Vestees
and Guimpes

Vestees and guimpes in a varied
assortment OF handsome embroid
cred nets and organdies; these
come in white and popular colors
very much in vogue for wear
with new suits and dresses: SIPS
to $3.50 each.
cts, sheer organizes, etc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
Special Group
of Neckwear, SOC

About two thousand pieces neck
wear in this sale--organdy collars
and sets In white and colors--net
and Venice lace collars in various
shapes; exceptional values at, each
Soc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
Imported Organdy
Neckwear

Imported organdy neckwear, con-
sisting Of collars, Vestees and sets.
beautifully hand embroidered in
wool on popular shades: s225 to
500 each.
Vestees and guimpes In a splen
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02

A SPECIAL SALE OF CHILL
DREN's WHITE DRESSES, in lots
of pretty little styles, trimmed
with laces and ribbons; sizes for
tots of to years; specially
priced at $2.98 each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
WOmen's Umbrellas
In Every NeW Style and Color

Have the umbrellas?
they areno at all the posac affairs they they have
become article
embraces everything
including purple extremely
and wood handles and
Standardization FioorD
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-02
Special Purchase and Sale OF Juvenile
Special-$1.OO Point Collars SOC

Embroidered georgette point collars in several
Slo0 values; sale for sec each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-01
EAST MONTPELIER

ON June ~. 1910. Mrs Anna Burn
ham picked FIVE dishes Of senator Dun
Top straw berries in Mrs. Lee Chandler
garden This year strawberries were
packed in the same garden june 20,
uhich goes 60 prove that the straw
berry season j. FIVE days later in this
section than ii wa> last wear.
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Short Of Shsr-
an we're visitors az the home 81 Mr..
and Mrs. Henry kelion on saturday
cards have been received announcing
8 be marriage on June % of Miss Vie
rs Bcrnice Post. daughter q Kew.
aud Mrs Edwin Hilton Post Of Bath,
Nc- and Byron tCahin Tillotson. ION
20 Mr. and Mrs Oiin l. Tillotson q
Nddic-cN Formerly 81 this town
Mi.@ Flora Wilson 81 Fulda. MINI.
rr'tci 81 Henry kelfon's On June -.
q r. Mcdonald az Pisinfcld vas in
w. 20 business Euesdar
Thc rain that has beer coming in
hoeers T. giving the gardens q start
Peas ard tomatoes are coming INTO.
blossom
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-01
CHILD ALMOST DEAD
GRANDMOTHER SAVES LIFE

Roxbury. Mass. grandmother in Rox-
bury writes: Il put great faith in your med
icine. and one Of my children dying.
The doctor said she could not live until
morning and ! ran out TO the drug store.
got bottle OF Or. True's Elixir. was ex-
cited I gave her the half Of the bottle at
once, and at night | gave her the other half.
| thought it's either XIII or cure for the doc
tor says she is dying anyway. but. she did
not die. She went to sleep, the first sleep for
a week. and the next morning she passed
two worms, red in color. six inches long.
The doctor came to II she dead but
he ran out pretty quick, she was sitting
in her chair eating a bowl of oatmeal and
milk That was twenty-four years ago. and
now she has baby girl OF her own, seven
months old. who is also using DR.. frue'.
Elixir" Name on request)
Constipation. headaches. tired feeling.
weakness, spots before the eyes. bad breath.
sleeplessness. irritsbility. dizziness. and many
other signs Of sickness. can be relieved. N
YOU take the prescription known DR..
True's Elixir. The Family Laxative and
Worm Expeller. IL has done much for sick
people. men. women and children. ever since
ls5l-over IS years reputation
Take Or. Tnie's Elixir-give il 20 your
ehildren--The Family Laxative and Worm
Expeller AT ALL DEALERS. Dr. J. r
True a Co, Auburn. Me.-Adv.