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The Delta independent., 1920-08-13
FARMERS GET LESS THAN
65 PER CENT ADVANCE

"The farmer is getting, on the av-
erage, less than IS per cent advance
on the prices he received for his pro-
duct in 1914" states Representative
Robert E. Evans, of Nebraska, but
he is paying an average of 1855 per
cent in price on what he buys, as
compared with 1914" "It proves
nothing to the advantage of the far
mer to say that potatoes are selling
for $7.2O bushel and other things at
relatively high prices" declares Rep
resentative Hays B. White, of Kansas,
stating that the Volstead law author
izing the association of agricultural
producers, recently enacted by the
Republican Congress, proposes reme-
dies which will lead to more eff
cient distribution of foodstuffs. 1T is
hoped that 1t will develop situation
whereby the producer may secure a
better return ON his labor and invest
ment," says Representative White,
aand at the same time that the con-
sumer may be relieved from the cor
morants of trade who now absorb al
most his entire earnings"
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13
COL. HOUSE INoIcTs WILSON

Not only does Col. House add his
voice to the chorus Of charges that
.sWilson kept us out of peace" but
the former adviser of the president
goes farther He now asserts that
but for Mr.. Wilson, we should have
had workable peace treaty in force
q few weeks following the armistice.
Does the average American citizen
appreciate the tremendous difference
which that situation would have made
in the world?
Here are some of the things which
would have followed the adoption OF
a simple peace treaty, such as Col.
House now says the other powers ia
vored and which the American Presi-
dent bitterly fought and defeated be-
cause it interfered with his plan to
create a League of Nations with him
self as it's head.
Germany able to return to work
at once.
France more quickly remunerated
for her losses.
England permitted to appease
labor troubles at home.
Italy saved disastrous quarrel
ing.
Russia quieted and made more
peaceful instead of riotous.
Poland saved from months OF
suffering and a new wars losses.
And. of greatest moment to oursel
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Governor Cox, the Democratic can
didate for the presidency, is editor of
two daily papers in his home state.
The Dayton Daily News and the
Springfield Daily News. Each of these
papers has shown decided opposition
to what are known as the CONNER
cial Travellers. In August, 1914, both
of these papers published an unwar-
ranted broadside on the mission of
the Commercial Traveller declaring
the class of business men to be a nui-
sance to the public. During the next
few months candidate Cox will be
seeking the votes of these travelling
nuisances.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

In spite of the fact that 500 armed
guards were stationed in the rear Of
the auditorium at Denver, Karl Schuy-
Ter and his standbys persist that he
will get the nomination for United
States senator. 1t takes a mighty fine
display of nerve to face that many
doughboys, but then the Republicans
are peaceable citizens and we are hop
ing that they will come to an under
standing that will not jeopardize Re-
publican success.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Some people in the rural districts
around Delta would appreciate adj
vance notice Of the descent Of a sur
prise party ON them. F0rty-five min
utes warning IL considered adequate
for a good runner to reach safe dis
|taAce.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13
Warren G. Harding's Career

-
November Blooming Grove. Morrow
county.
George praesitoasr.
Phoebe Dckerson Holland Dutch descent
Lilo o: a boy a farm he II old
1s7eEutered IBERIA which he
graduated four
college
rnnroad hand.
Family Marion Ohio. shortly
aunIec the Evening Star. which still and edits
admitted
practice.
and managing editor.
piece printer he ap
printer.
Throughout all ownership Marion
has strike
1Ss1--Marred Miss Florence King Of Marion
member of the . Trinity
Church.
d.ector q IN leading
manufacturing Industries.
lsss-Eected the Ohio
1so-Re-eeced . .
1so4-Eeced o
1sto-Nomnated for Republicans To-
ad by Jodson Harmon
deut.
1914 kIeoed United
from b. popular vote
Is.sDsiyered eonvn-
chicsso.
As senator member
Philippines Treasury
weights Meas
Territories
the nght
~ policies.
ls-Nominated by Republican ,assaaI ssv,n
o President
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13
HOT FROM THE BAT.

Bryan seems to be too proud to dt
dinged thing.
son administration. He must defend
it.
Franklin Roosevelt possesses two
splendid names, and a pleasing man
ner
The Democracy is united on only
one issue, namely, the retention OF
power.
The point is just this-wherever
Harding may get his words, he means
them
It continues to look more and more
as if McAdoo's delight at his defeat at
San Francisco was justified.
Cummings may be the twilight of
yesterday but White doesn't look
much like the dawn of tomorrow.
OPC hdho5CI " 6OS AiAooI "a WIG
worlds supply of sugar; but it did
not get enough to preserve peace.
Murphy seems to have reached a
pinnacle Of power where he can in
dulge in open covenants openly arrfv-
ed at.
Candidate Harding captured the
Elks last week This week he cap
tured the Knights of Pythias. Some
winner.
Cox could emplo yeffectively the
"mercilessness" of his campaign by
sending symbolic cor21s to Hitchcock
and White.
A nation entering the Wilson's Lea
que of Nations must have its weapons
at the door, to be used as the League
may see fit.
pathy for Poland; but is it not about
time for America to have little SYM
pathy for itself?
Cox seems to realize that If he al
Lowell White to do his talking for him
he might be as badly stung as when
Burba did his writing.
Do the women of this country be-
lieve that it is for their interests that
the Solid South should remain domin-
ant in our government?
California is safe for the Republi-
cans this year. Senator johnson has
spoken and taken his coat off for
Harding and Coolidge.
Already France is exercised over
the large salaries paid the leading Of
ficers of the League of Nations, and
the large number of employees in the
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13
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WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY

. WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY .
. % . . . . . . . . . .
In the Wilson referendum plan
must be involved the defeat of all an
I'll Covenant Democratic senators.
Wall Street backs Harding $500
to $1,000" Somebody fs mighty care
less about $10O0.-Boston Transcript
Homer Cummings says President
Wilson is immortal, and that's going
some for a campaign starter.-lndian-
apolis News.
I'm general the speech Of Senator
Harding is entitled to strong commen-
uation because OF it's sober earnest
ness."-New York Tribune.
The nearer Governor Cox gets to
WiIsonism, the nearer he gets to de-
feat. The people OF this country have
made up their minds to have. some
thing different nt-PhiIadelphia Press
Cox and Roosevelt received a DEM
onstrative reception In Washington.
The bulk of the population Of that
town would be glad to remain there
for another four years.-Montgomery
Alabama Advertiser.
The French talk OF providing their
syetem of government with q vice
gk ~
March we might accommodate them.
Tom Marshall would be as useful I'm
Paris as he was in Washington
Wheeling w. Virginia Intelligencer.
England Is preparing tohnake a loan
of SIS 100000 to Lithuania, a very
delightful little arrangement caIculas-
ed to fasten the English graphing
hooks on the trade of that country for
a generation or more to come. In the
meantime, however, the United Sta
tes Is whistling for the interest on
the great British loan. However; ac-
cordfng to President Wilson, humani-
ty b being servea.-Fort Wayne, News
What farce Is made of popular
government WHEN one Inhn, SltLlnS In
the White House at the end OF long
INSTANCE telephone, and controlling a
vast list Of federal jobs is able to die
,tate to the abject and covering dele
gates to his party's national conven-
tion what they shall say in the plat
Norm. who shall make up the commit
tee to frame the platform, who shall
preside over the convention, and who
shall be nominated.-vincenn In
diana Commercial.
The country newspaper office. with
its odor Of printers ink and the con-
slant call OF cold type, whsre the edi-
| tor is required to be reportHr, editor,
| publisher, business manage to look
after subscriptions and see to ads and
collections, not TO mention giving at
tention as a leading citizen to the af.
fairs OF the community, is one Of Am
erica's greatest universities. Out oi
this university have come many oi
l,America's greatest men. Senator
Harding has gone through the ordeal
/ OF this great school with conspicuous
Huccess.-Snyder County, Beaver
Springs, Pa.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

President Taft used to have an extra
strong chair to SIT in, but Candidate
Harding is more in need Of braces for
his front porch. Anyway, It won't
cost Mr.. Harding anything to get his
lawn moved this summer.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Latest business reports are that the
sellers OF goods won't sell 'em, a.
pricbs are too low, and the buyers Of
xuods won't buy EN-. - prices are too
~. This Il sure . great country.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Perhaps the presidential campaign
has little to interest lot of young
folks, but then anything that will in
aerest certain class of young bloods
these days must be real jazzy and
very snappy or there is no class to it.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

The fact. as reported in the news,
that "16 large coal men have been ar
rested" does not prove that on opera
tor weighing less than $50 pounds Is
any less guilty.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

many departments. 1t is reported
that over one hundred employees all
ready on the pay roll. At least 100
persons favor the league.
Chairman White must recall with
amazement the fact that he is the
only man who ever managed to get a
donkey over Chillkoot Pass.
The whirligig of Time does queer
things. By pulling its gun, the Wilson
League of Nations vindicates the atti-
tude of both Senator Harding and Col.
House.
II Candidate Cox puts the soft pedal
on the Covenant of the League Of Ma
tions there will be loud crescendO
and basso profundo from the White
House.
Henceforth historians will be- oblig-
ed to discriminate between several ar
mistices-all resulting from the many
wars under the League of Nations TO
maintain peace"
o0Qzf1kOI huOA VI I6Iuby AHA COhA-
mends Senator Harding's speech Of
acceptance because 1T is a strong
and stirring utterades by an earnest
and patriotic man."
The symbol for the New York State
Democratic ticket this year will be a
tiger adroitly quiescent for the NOM
ent under a woman's gentle hand.
Great politics, isn't It?
Senator Harding refuses to give his
assistance to the release Of those So
called "citizens" who are imprisoned
for obstructing the draft, and giving
aid to the enemy. Real patriots will
applaud.
Congress did q good job when it cut
down the appropriations for State De-
partment cables from Europe over
100000 since June 80. Too much
Europe is nauseating. Give US large
dose of America and note the results.
The new French tariff Law has IN.
creased import duties materially. TO
provide for the same protection as
before the war" The nations OF Eu-
rope are adopting the protection poll
cy. The United States will soon re.
store protection.
Pierrepont B. Noyes, member OF the
interallied Rhineland Commis.s,'n re-
ports that France is making no pro-
gress." This is contrary to the re-
| 10 - 20 nf TTntfc
States Department of Commerce, and
the Associated Press reports.
Opinions may differ as to conduct
ing a circus or running presidential
campaign from a front porch. but
pthere can't be any dispute that 1t is
more fitting in politics for one seek
ing the peoples demand to make a
listening post of his home than a
hitching post Of the home of another.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

A lot OF people who have been loaf
ing on their Jobs. are now kicking be-
cause there is scarcity OF every
thing.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

The manufacturers who have cloth
TO sell, are not reported to be oppos-
ing the move for longer skirts for
women.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

vitally Interested I'm good government
than the working class. Sam Nichol-
son.
Il am opposed to any policy which
will bar the homeseeker or the miner
from the public domain - Sam
Nicholson
I'm 1924 voted FOR wonInn's suff-
rage. and have never had reason to
doubt the wisdom Of my action. Sam
Nicholson.
IF women are good enough to be
our mothers they are good enough to
have an equal hand In government
Sam Nicholson.
Taxpayers should know where
there money is going. I unqualifiedly
favor National Budget System."--
Sam Nicholson.
The needs of the farmer. stock
grower and miner must be given spe-
cial attention In national legislation.
Sam Nicholson.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

The people who ask the editor how
to remove spots from clothing, are
informed that pair Of scissors will
usually do 1t.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Lots OF people cant work in sum
mer'canse it's too hot. and they can't
I work in winter. cause they get colds
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13
n,c.oLson,sms. I
) >A>>>A . . e I

tBeing some extracts from recent
speeches by Sam ID. Nichofson. OF
Leadville. candidate for the Republi-
can nomination as United States sena-
tori
TN my Judgment teacher stands
next in Importance to fathers and
mothers. Sam Nicholson.
''Profiteering fl an unjust burden
on the whole people and must be sup.
pressed Sam Nicholson.
II will urge Immediate federal up-
propriations for worth while construc-
tion In Coiorado-Sam Nicholson.
while the rights OF property must
be deemed sacred. the rights OF man
are still more s8cred.-Sam Nicholson.
THE protection and welfare OF
those who fought for us must be given
first confederation. Sam Sicholso1.
Man must be ever above the dollar.
It is the right of every man to be up.
and no man down. Sam Nicholson.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

81 win do all / can to increase the
pay or teachers In this state and
throughout the nation. Nichol
EOn
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Also II you can't unlock your trunk,
you can always open 1t with an axe.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

"rhere is no class of citizens more
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

remarkap ken'si o' SEN
president
" the Unttei states .i-
of
of Senator Hhns 90 ne
yvht the 1-en
the WaibsIo heaosear
caihns to the similarity
pasc: he transcript
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Il wish the mark of Cain could be
branded on the brow Of every man
T'ho piofiteers at the expense OF limo
cent and defenseless children."--Sam
Nicholson
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Opinions may differ as TO conductI
ing a circus or running presidential
campaign from front porch. but
there can't be any dispute that 1t is
more fitting in politics for one seek
ing the peoples demand to make a
listening post of his home than a
hitching post of the home of another.
The Delta independent., 1920-08-13

Senator Knox of Pennsylvania COM
mends Senator Harding's speech Of
acceptance because !, it is a strong
and stirring utterades by an earnest
and patriotic man."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
Crawford Busy in Wisconsin.

r. ]. Crawford, Of DEBORAH, who
Is doing Farm Bureau work over il
Wisconsin writes from Juneau en-
closing check for his subscription
to Public Opinion. He had been 10.
Gated in Dodge county, but was leav.
ing there on Oct. rs to take up the
bureau work il jackson county, Wis.
Mr. era wford says they have the
townships in Dodge county pretty
well organized, so has been trans
Tered to Jackson county to begin
The membership drive there. His
headquarters will be at Black River
Falls, Wis. and he says Public Opin-
ION will be welcome visitor to him
here. He will not be hO.,e to vote,
bEi will vote as an absent voter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
Taxation i'm the State of Iowa.

Tax figures just compiled in the
state auditors Office show that the
total tax per capita in Iowa for all
purposes will average $34.01 where
as the state tax per capita only
amounts to 1888. The state collects
the funds with which the salaries
of district judges are paid although
the service rendered is to district
and not to the whole state. The big
per cent of the state taxes goes to
the maintenance of the state insti-
tutions under the board of control
and the three state educational insti-
tutions. The school taxes together
with the road and bridge taxes, con-
stitute big per cent of the money
collected by the counties and by the
state. Out of this average per capita
tax OF S34,01 the annual school tax
amounts to 1883 and the road and
bridge tax 1924. The total popula-
ton of Iowa is 2,35S,O66. The pro-
perty is assessed at one fourth its
actual value or S4,S31,711,3S4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
Total Cost of Fuel and Labor pc

Over 300 people witnessed the de-
monstration. Farmers from far and
near from within and without the
county were there. Although the day
was rather cold and disagreeable all
who We're present went away well
satisfied that the afternoon had been
profitably spent. 1t was a beautiful
sight when all tractors started down
the field with the crowd following
beh nd AS the tractors reached the
other end, the field was literally
covered with men from one end to
the other. The best type of spirit
was in evidence throughout the en-
tire demonstration. 1t was an edu-
cational and enjoyable occasion for
all who were there.
Farm Bureau Plans Series of Town.
ship Annual Meetings.
Commencing next Monday the
vor Gus township Farm Bureaus will
Fold series of annual meetings.
Election of officers for the coming
year will take place. Besides this a
general program for the coming
year and other important ISSUES will
lie outlined and decided upon.
A sim lar series of annual meet
ings were held last January in all
townships, but owing to the difficulty
in attending these meetings due to
the vast amount of snow, it has been
decided to put these OH during Nov
ember instead. All farmers whether
Farm Bureau members or not are
urged to take an interest in this
work and attend the meetings. The
County Agent and some Farm Bur-
eau member will attend these meet
ings as far as possible. Every men,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
The lineup:

tItuIeS-HaDerIy Tor holman
EOllman for Henning; Henning for
Cutting; Brickner for Bake: John
sen for Bollman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
OsteOpath Curea Him.

Not intending to boost any cult,
hut simply to state a peculiar case,
prompts the statement that lecture
was recently delivered. at Rock Rap
Ids by Signaller Skeyhii of the Aus
trallan Anzacs, who became blinded
from shell explosion during the re-
cent war and whose sight was restor-
ed by an operation On the vertebrate
Of the neck performed by DR.. r. ID.
Moore, a Washington OstsOpath, for
merly Cherokee By. In this case
blindness resulted by twist in the
neck and after this fact was iiseov-
cred sight was restored without diff
1icnity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03

All tractors were filed with fuel
and water. Promptly at 2:34 the
signal was given and all tractors
started down the field in laying out
their respective plots. The following
shows the order of finishing and the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
DEBORAH SHUT OUT WAUKON.
DEBORAH High School Football Team
Won Game Friday % to o.

The DEBORAH high school football
team continued their winning streak
last Friday when they journeyed over
to Waukon and took the Waukon
Logs into camp by the score of IS to
0. DEBORAH scored 3 touchdowns in
the first half on long pass to Oh
son, an intercepted pass by Hen
ming, and some fast field work by
Glesne. Waukon failed to make first
down during the first half, but
traced during the second half when
DEBORAH put in several substitutes
and put up much better brand Of
football. The game was fast and
clean throughout, and neither team
Fad foul called on them during the
game. Glesne was the most consist
ent ground gamer for DEBORAH, his
offensive work in circling the ends
and cutting through tackle being
one of the outstanding features of
the game. Thomas at end and Viste
at center played great defensive
game. DEBORAH Was without the SER
vices of two of their regulars who
were injured during the West Union
game
Captain Thomas won the toss and
chose to defend the east goal. Wau-
kon kicked off to Olson who return
ed the ball to the SO yard line.
Thomas made 6 yards on smashes
thru right tackle and Glesne circled
right end for s yards more and first
down. Thomas circled left end for
Is yards. A forward pass was in
completed. Glesne MAIDS s yards thru
right tackle and Thomas made it
first down thru left tackle. Thomas
lost 10 yards on an attempted pass.
Glesne made 10 yards on smashes.
Olson attempted drop kick on the
90 yard line but it Was blocked and
he recovered the ball on the 3S
yard line. Glesne made yards a
round right end and Thomas smash
ed thru left tackle for first down.
On spread formation Glesne pass
ed to Olson who sprinted Is yards
for a touchdown. Glesne kicked goal.
DEBORAH kicked off to Waukon and
ATTEMPTED a short onside kick, but
both Thomas and Hines missed the
hall so Waukon recovered on their
own As yard line. Four line smash
cs gained only yards so the ball
went to DEBORAH on downs. Glesne
made yards thru right tackle, and
Thomas smashed thru left tackle
for first down A forward pass was
incompleted and smashes gained
only 9 yards so the ball Went to
Waukon on downs. Waukon lost 6
yards on an attempt to circle right
end, forward pass was incomplete,
and smash thru left tackle gained
only 4 yards. Waukon attempted to
punt but the punt was blocked and
Glesne recovered the ball on Wau-
kOn's | yard line just as the whistle |
blew for the end Of the quarter.
The lineup.-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
IGLEANINGS FROM FARM BUREAU
| OFFICE.
Tractor Flowing Demonstration ut
Ossian an Interesting and
Educational Event.

On Thursday, October 2S. eleven
tractors were put in order by the
various tractor agencies in the coun-
ty on the farm of Joe Wiltgen. One
field was set aside for workout,
another was laid out in strips Sc
rods long and 80 feet wide for each
r'ow in each outfit making ga A. per
pillow bottom One of the tractors
pulled 2 plows, one 4 plows, and the
other three plows. Two judges were
appointed to follow each outfit to
see that the required six inches in
depth was plowed continuously.
These judges also took charge of the
measurements of fuel and water
Used. Three judges We're appointed
to compare the efficiency of the
blowing done. At the close of the
contest they were asked to place the
various outfits in the order of quail
ity of blowing done. The following
table Is their report.
Ouality IF pIoWino nnpe
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
UIc - tIcrI IoPUII T.
Quality of Flowing Done.

'r"cI RT"VVVI W uNcI IVV' III pIU IIIB
"a A.
/. Fordson plows 1 gal. Bots.
2. Waterloo Boy pillow u gal
). Twin City plow none
4. Wisconsin 4 pillow u pts.
5. Emerson pillow none.
o. Farm Horse pillow none.
Z. Wisconsin 3 pillow y pts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
New Auctioneer Locates Here.

Jerome c. Huber. of Spillyile, one
county will become a resident of De-
eOrah next week, the family having
rented the Hilleman residence on
West Main street. Mr.. Huber comes
with a reputatiox of being first
class auctioneer and will no doubt
enjoy his share of the business
here. and the family will be welcom-
Ell here as residents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-03
Labor Cost Per Acre.

Combining fuel and labor costs
per acre re-arranges the order of
our tractors. By simply adding the
two costs per acre we get the follow
ing table which gives us the ma ior
costs which enter into blowing BY
the tractor outfit. OF course, they do
not include all costs which enter in
tc the computations
Total Cost of Fuel and Labor per