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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12
NO CHOICE LIKELY
INSTATE PRIMARY
Contest For Governorship Probably
Will b. Srown Into State
g. 'ention.
-FOUR CANDIDI%
MAJ PROGRESS.
Vote Being Split Up gressive
Campaigns of Repubh>c spi-
rants-Havner Alien.
Labor Vote

Des Moines, Ia.,-The prospects OF
q light vote at the primaries June
eth are now staring candidates in the
face. With the farm work so far be-
hind as is now the case it is apparent
that the farmers will be rushed with
work on or about June 7th and are
Vel likely not to go to the polls. The
city Vo. will no doubt be out in
force but the larger per cent of the
Iowa vote is in the rural districts.
Hence party leaders now are begin
ing to urge voters not to forget prim-
ary day is coming June 7th and be
sure and vote.
The new alignment in the ranks of
the republicans of Iowa with the old
standpat element of the party sup
porting Senator A. B. Cummins,
whom they formerly bitterly opposed,
is creating considerable comment.
Much of this same support is going
to James F. Deems, of Burlington In
his candidacy for the republican
nomination for governor. r. o.
Weaver, of Wapello, who managed
the Lowden campaign in Iowa and
heads the delegation to the national
conv~ation, lives in Deems district
and is Deems supporter.
However, observers here now are
predicting that the governorship
nomination will go into the conven-
tion, as the aggressive campaign put
up by all four of the candidates in
recent weeks has. so split the vote
as to preclt.le a inclination in the
primary.
Attorney General Havner is maxi
ing the most of his anti-strike plat
form of his talks to business men
and farmers now that the recent rail-
road strike has added to the freight
tieup, which is particularly affecting
the farmers who have grain and live
stock to ship and also the business
interests dependent on the farmers
pAOSfSiiSy' tiAo oupPoilCio Siaihi hC
has gained considerably on this is
sue, particularly in northwestern
Iowa, where he has been campaign
ing recently. At the same time he
has increased the hostility of the
labor vote.
In southern Iowa where Deems or
ganization appears to be functioning
particularly we'll it is. claimed the
burlington candidate has made prog
ress to more marked degree than
in other sections.
Nate Kendall, of Abba. gained con-
siderable attention a few days ago
thru the publication of statement
showing his campaign expenditures
to date. This is a new idea, as the
law does not contemplate any pre-
election filings but does require that
expenditures be filed following the
primary.
Lieutenant Gov. Ernest Moore's
strength is particularly in the north
eastern section of the state accord
ing to the information obtainable
here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12
Democratic Ranquet Big Success,


The Democratic banquet held at
the Winneshiek hotel last Thursday
evening was big success. as $50
of the faithful were in attendance
and enjoyed a fine spread and a
number of speeches by Democratic
leaders of this section of the state.
Postmaster Biermann presided and
introduced the four speakers of the
evening who We're Miss Anna B.
Lawther. OF Dubuque; Carl Evans, of
West Union; Attorney j. R. Files
and Wilbur Marsh. The festivities
kept up until late hour and the
affair proved very enjoyable for the
loyal democrats who were present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12
THE SUGAR SITUATION.
People Consider Themselves Lucky
In Getting Half Pound at
Time.

Again the housewives are lining
up before the grocery store counters
for their sugar supplies. In many
places they consider themselves lucky
to get half pound at a time And
at that they may have to buy stuff
they don't want along with it. 1t was
confidently expected when the price
limit was removed, there would be
abundant sugar, but it has not PROV
ed so. There is much reason to
think that extortionate profiteering
exists somewhere in the trade.
While renewal of government
fixed prices would relieve the situ-
alton temporarily, the only perma-
nent remedy is production so
ample that the prices would fall
naturally. Meanwhile it seems alb
surd that the candy trade and soda
fountains are allowed to consume
such enormous quantities of sugar,
while housewives can't get it for cam
ming food supplies.
The government should look alive
to hunt down people who are charg-
ing exorbitant prices for sugar, and
an attempt to corner the supply
should be punishable under existing
legislation. But it is probably true
that the sugar production Of the
world is insufficient to supply the
demand, and while this condition ex-
lists. prices are sure to remain high.
No immediate relief from this
shortage can be expected. Russia
was formerly the second sugar pro-
ducing country in the world, and it's
production will not be normal for
years. Germany and Austria were
Sreat sugar countries, and their pro.
duction will not be normal for some
time.
American farmers ought to find
beet sugar production an attractive
proposition with present high prices.
One of the most useful things the
government could do would be to
persuade more farmers to take it up.
When sugar becomes abundant,
prices VII All
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

Some minor democratic papers are
with the Des Moines Register In
favor of the Brookhart's nomination
Naturally, Claude Porter would beat
Brookhart in the election han,ls
down. If Iowa desires democratic
senator the nomination of Mr.. Brook
hart would practically assure the
event.-Marshalltown Times-Repub-
lican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

At the Republican convention in
st. Paul last week Hon. j. A. o.
Preus, state auditor of Minnesota,
was nominated by the Republicans
for governor of Minnesota. Mr..
Preus is Decorah boy, son of Presi-
dent G. X. Preus and wife of Luther
College and son-in-law Of X. l. Hau-
gen, of this city. His hundreds of
trends here will hope that he will
land in the governors chair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

Massachusetts, has the greatest
preponderance of women voters"
with 5S,264 more women than men.
North Carolina Is next with a wom-
cp's majority of 15,2Ss and South
Carolina, with 10.507. is third. In
Rhode Island women of voting age
outnumber men by S,1s6 and In
Maryland by 1922.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

Mrs. Anna Telford returned on
Monday from Edinburg, Texas, after
having spent the winter With her
daughter, Mrs. Lynn Heales.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Campbell
and daughter Carolyn, of Postville.
were Sunday guests at the H. Camp
bell home.
Public School Teachers Hired.
The following teachers for the De-
corah public schools have just been
elected for the next school year:
j. H. Voris, Superintendent
H. Earl Rath, Principal and
Science
A. H. Ferris. Manual Training
Magdalene Thompson, Normal
Gertrude Haven, French and Eng
lish
Marie Ferguson, English
Grace D. Huey, Latin
Olive Probasco, History
Lydia Stekelberg, Mathmatics
Florence Marsh, Domestic Science
Carolyn Smith, Music
Minnie E. Keith, Penmanship and
Drawing
Misses Bertha Moen, Lillian
Greer, Monnie Whalen, Hattie Nor
, ton, seventh and eighth grades.
The other grade teachers are Miss
Ella Wick 9Th, Mrs. Mabel Bern
/, ards, 5th; Miss Clara Anfinson, 4th;
Miss Edith Daubney, Sd; Miss Ella
Qualley, I'd; Mrs. Gertrude Ferris
and Sarah Cummings. primary.
Misses Nettie Gellerman, Mar
guerite Tracy and Esther Torrison,
West Side school. Miss Mabel Bates.
Kindergarten.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

A musical comedy is so-called be-
cause it doesn't need to have any
music or comedy in it If it has plenty
of shapely girls.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12
large CLASS
| Will GRADUATE
Commencement Exercises of the De-
corah High School Will be Held
mt Grand Opera House June
18th.
PRESIDENT JESSUP
WILL DELIVER ADDRESS
''At The End OF the Rainbow" Will
be Given This Year by the Glass
On June Sd.

Another school year is drawing Il
a close and large class will gradu
ate this year from the Decorah higl
school. The exercises will take plac,
on June and A. The high schoo
class play "At the End of the Rain
bow" will be given at the Crane
ON June 3. The commencement exer
cises will take place on the 4th, ant
the speaker of the evening will bt
President Jessup of the State Uni
versity of Iowa.
Below will be found the list o.
graduates:
Olive Cornelia Allison
Brynplf B. Anundsen
Dorothy Frances Baker
Donald Dayton Boice
Chester Arthur Bolger
Lucille Brickner
Helen Emma Burtis
Selma Thressa Burreson
Allen Henry Butz
George Byron Chandler
Mildred Eleanor Darling
Laura Gladys Ellingson
Boyd Campbell Harrington
Martin Leonard Haakinson
Emma Christine Hjelle
Joseph Cyril Hutchinson
Helen Dolores Hutchinson
Laura Marie Kolseth
Olga Marie Kvammen
Waldorf Tjerold Moe
Bertha Kelsey Ratcliffe-
Kathleen Smith Reed
William Patrick Roman
Mary Justina Rubie
Juno Pearl Ruth
Nathan Caldwell SchulZe
Grace Lenora Sjboen
Villa May Stevens
Sophie Swenson
Mildred Geneva Thompson
Horace Scofield Tracy
Selma Melving Twenge
Violet Genevieve Wick
Palma Grace Olive Wick
Ruth Emily Williams
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

In Japan practically no women ex-
cept few uniformed girl students
wear shoes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

You may take no thought Of the
morrow, but you'll find the morrow
taking plenty of thought OF you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12
CANDIDATES IN
|. ! THE FIELD HERE
Last Friday Was Last Day for Filing
For County Offices. Republican
Ticket Filled, Democrats
Lack Few.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS
HAVE LONGER TINE
The Primary Election viii be Held
june :. Precinct Committeeman
Should File Their Names
With Auditor

| SnOulu Fue Ihelf Names
| With Auditor
Last Friday was the last day for
candidates for county officers to file
their names to get on the ballot for
the primaries, which will be held
here on June Z.
The republican ticket for all coun-
ty offices is filed, with several can
didates in the field for some of the
Offices. The democratic ticket lacks
few candidates.
| tTownship officers, such as trus-
tees. assessors, etc., have to within
fifteen days of the primaries to file.
The question has been asked
Frequently of late about changing
party affiliations. This can be done
on the day of the primaries, but it
should be done through the County
Auditors Office before hand as it will
save much time for the judges.
In last weeks issue in mentioning
the names of candidates for super
visor in the fourth district we had
Nv. NJ. Stoskopf in as a democratic
candidate, which was wrong, as Mr..
Stoskopf is running on the republi-
can ticket and has always been a
Republican.
Following is the list of candidates
for county and township offices filed:
Republican Candidates.
l.. B. Willis. Coroner
c. P. Seim, Treasurer
F. j. Todd, Auditor
s. j. Moore, Clerk
Oscar Winger, Auditor
Albert Hammersness, Recorder
o. o. Ellingson, Sheriff
A. S. Olson, Auditor
j. w. Waters. Sheriff
James H. Kjome, Sheriff
J. A. Nelson, County Attorney
Democratic Candidates.
E. L. Kaufman, FIT. Atkinson. Coro-
ner
Geo. d. Chick, Ft. Atkinson, Aud
itor
Chas. E. VanHorn, Decorah,
Sheriff
Ed Keefe, Decorah R. s.. Record
er
E. P. Shea, Decorah, County At
torney
Supervisors
VIM Middlebrook, Fremont, Third
Dist.
NJ. C. Bergan. Springfield, First
Dist.
A. P. Pister, Highland, Fourth
Dist.
V. NJ. stoskopf, Hesper Fourth
Di ST.
f. NJ Jerviss. Canoe, Fourth Dist.
Geo. A. Lundy, Pleasant, Fourth
Dist.
C. J. Burgess, Bluffton, Third
Dist.
Township Trustees.
]. F. Soukup. (Dem) Calmar Twp,
j. H. Offers, (RepD Waucoma
j. o. Peterson (RepD Decorah R..
Louis Meyer, (Dem FIT. Atkinson
C. w. Vine, RepD Decorah r. 4
Thos. Gunderson, (Rep.) Decorah
r. 3
Assessors.
Jas. F. Swehla (Dem) Calmar
Twp.
Fred w. Douglass (RepD Canoe
Twp.
Peter N. wenness (Rep9 High
land
o. c. Carlsborg (Rep.) Glenwood
c. p. Olson, tRep.) Highland
Pat. McKenna, (Dem) Bluffton
Township Clerks.
N. H. Jjevre, (RepD Springfield
Elmer Ringeon, (Rep.) Ridgeway
OLE N. Brenno. (RepD Sumner
L. A. Jirak, (Dem) Jackson
COnstables.
Luther Reed (RepO Decorah
Justice Of Peace.
II. F. Barthell, Decorah
Geo. E. Cooney, FIT. Atkinson
Party Committeeman.
Geo. E. Cooney, (Dem.) Washing
ten I'd Precinct.
Fred Hermann. (Dem) Decorah,
18th Ward.
o. A. p. Haugen RepD Canoe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

Since the disappearance OF book
beer, fresh air has taken its rightful
place as a spring tonic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

2 A baby or a woman cries for what
she wants and gets 1t and a man
cries for what he wants and gets It
in the neck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

Any woman will tell you she'd
rather have half dozen, sick child
rem in the house than one sick hus
band.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-05-12

In Mongolia the purchase price of
a wife varies from to 80 camels.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
NEGRO KILLED BY WOMAN

At dance at Dixie Park, a negro
resort in East Side, Monday night,
Sylvester Brown was killed by his par
amour, Lucinda Brown. The tragedy
occurred about 1920 o'clock. Sylves
ter was stabbed once in the neck, the
knife reaching the juglar vein. He
lived only about twenty minutes. AT
ter being stabbed he walked outside to
a car and endeavored to get the driver
to bring him to town for medical at
tention The car refused to start and
he went to look for another one. Fail
ing to get one he came back to the
first car and fell dead beside it. The
killing is said to have been due to
jealous rage.
The woman was arrested and placed
in Jail and will be tried for murder
at the term of court now in session.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
CIVIC LEAGUE NOTES.

z
There is no reason why the majority
Of the business houses should not have
| window boxes and make the town
beautiful Such movement only needs
some few people to get behind the
bunch and PUSH.
If our town was clean and attrac-
tive it would attract more people who
are looking for building location.
Next meeting of the League will
be Friday the 18th. All members are
urged to attend. If not a member
come and join.
Why are cows and horses roaming
around on our paved streets.
Every town should have laws in re-
gard to streets and walks such as the
following:
Rubbish in the streets. The law
forbids throwing rubbish of any kind
into the streets or upon the sidewalks
and requires householders to keep the
sidewalks in front of their premises
clean.
Dead animals in street: Notify the
department of health or the nearest
policeman.
All premises within the city limits
must be kept in' a sanitary and clean
state.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
GRAND JURY REPORT.

To Hon. d. M. Graham, Circuit Judge
We the grand jurors empannelet
and sworn at and for the August, 1920
term of the Jackson county circuit
court, beg to submit herewith our re
port as follows to-wit
After listening to the able and in
structive charge of your Honor, we
retired to our room and began our
labors. We have examined 81 witness
es and have returned Is indictments.
We have examined the court house
and Jail, and so far as possible the
books and accounts of the county of
ficials. We find the court house and
jail to be as well kept as it is possible
to keep buildings of such character
as these are. We agree with the sug-
gestion of your honor, that the court
house and jail are not in keeping with
the present requirements of the county,
and are wholly inadequate at this time.
We feel that the citizenship of Jack
son county are entitled to more
commodious and modern court house,
and we would respectfully recommend
that the board of supervisors take such
action as is necessary in the premises.
We find the books and accounts of
the various county officers to be neatly,
correctly and carefully kept.
We would further suggest that
proper sign boards should be erected
where needed on all public roads in
Jackson county and respectfully call
the attention of the board of super
visors to this matter.
We have found nothing to indicate
that crime is on the increase in this
county. The various county officials
have been very courteous and helpful
to us in our investigations and we
extend to them our thanks for assist
ance.
We therefore submit herewith our
final report and pray that we may be
discharged from further service at this
term.
Respectfully submitted,
W. S. VANCLEAVE, Foreman.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
RED CROSS NOTES.

David d. Yates, representing the life
saving corps and an expert life saver
who has been making tour of the
various summer resorts and bathing
beaches or the purpose of giving dem.
onstrations and life saving resuscita.
tions methods together with talks on
water safety, showing the different
first aid services, will be in Pascagou-
la on August 20, and will give these
demonstrations at the foot of Delmas
avenue at $3.50 p. m.
The purpose of the visit of this ex-
merit will be to give these demon
strations in an effort to prevent further
loss of life from drowning and to or
ganize class which will be used dur
ing the various seasons to pre-
went accidents from drowning. The
tour of Mr.. Yates is being made under
the direction of the Gulf Division. A.
r. C.
During the summer season the lure
of the water attracts us all, the really
good swimmer is rarely ever drowned.
Our boys and girls should be good
swimmers, by learning now may some
day be the means of saving their lives.
or possibly the life of some one else.
Everyone is urged to attend this
demonstration, it is without cost. Learn
to swim the right way.
Miss Monteith, county demonstration
agent. instructs a class in cooking
every Friday afternoon at the Chapter
rooms. Miss Monteith will be pleased
to have as many. as will join the bread
contest. this is open TO all girls and
women. Please enroll as soon as pos
sible.
A Better Baby Week will be held
some time mo ctober. Watch the
date.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13

Miss Hazel Chidsey made a charm
ing hostess Wednesday afternoon when
she entertained the 1.-TWO Table Bridge
Club" Delicious refreshments, con
sisting of cream and cake, were served
Mrs. ]. H. Williamson captured the
club prize, while Miss Olivia Ford won
the guest prize, both prizes being
beautiful corsages of artificial flowers
Mrs. J. II. Williamson, Miss Edith
LLOYD, Mrs. J. A. Tabor and Mrs. l.
b. Kell were the only club members
present. while Misses Olivia Ford, Lida
and Hattie Belle Merriwether and Mrs
Sanders of Grenada were guests
Misses Edith Morris. Marie Allen
Odette Alley and Miss Sarrazin oil
New Orleans came in later in the
afternoon for refreshments.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
PRODUCING WELL
IS A Certainty
So Say Officers Of cscrola Company,
Progress Satisfactory seacoast
Sets Ten.Inch Casing.

This has been week OF suspense
among oil enthusiasts in Pascagoula,
following the announcement last week
Of the Georgia Company that both gas
and oil had been encountered at about
900 feet. Operations were held up fcrs
several days, awaiting the arrival Of
baler and it was announced Us their
intention to bail Monday. However.
having already arrived at decision to
60 deeper, whatever the production Of
the shallow sand might be, in an effort
to tap the richer stratas which they
are convinced lie beneath the fel4v.
bailing was deferred ana l1rI1ll b re1
sumed. If unsuccessful, ,in bringing In
big well, they will then pull back
to the first strata and bring in pump
ing well.
Great secrecy has followed the drill
ing this week. Ropes have been
strung about the derrick and the pub
lie is no longer permitted free access /
to the well. While officials OF I the
company refuse tc give out any infor-
nation as to depth and formations en-
countered spirit Of optimism is very
evident and from sources considered \
reliable it is said that the deeper goes
the dr,l the Eettel the indications for
a big producer.
Every day has brought its quota Of I
oil people to this vicinity to see for
themselves and the eyes of the out J
size oil world seem focused on the
Pascagoula territory.
The Seacoast Oil Co. has been drill
ing steadily all week. A depth Of 975
feet was reached yesterday and TO-.
inch casing is now being set. Aside
from light showing Of gas at about
500 feet, nothing worthy Of mention has
been encountered. The log I the well.
which has been open to all who cared
to see it, has made very favorable
impression on practical oil men, who
say that the formations and general
of oil could not possibly be
better. Those having the drilling ,of \
he well in charge are sanguine OF big 4
developments in this well in the next !
wo or three weeks.
Reports are current that q sgroun ot.
Michigan capitalists and oil men are
o begin drilling in the northern part
# the county at an early date.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
WOODEN SHIPS ARE
OFFERING PROBLEMS

Washington, d. c., Aug. 1.-THE
wooden ships constructed for war pur-
poses during the time of war constitute
distressing financial problem to the
United States Shipping Board at the
present time.
There are 300 of them. One hundred
are in the James rivera nd the others
scattered along the Atlantic seaboard.
They are out of commission. Their
monthly upkeep is an item Of huge ex-
penses, the board admits.
These ships are on market. But no
one wishes to buy them. Sometime ago
bids were asked. Only two were re-
ceived. They were rejected because
they did not represent any reasonable
percentage Of tn ships worth.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1920-08-13
sTHoLlc KNIGHTS GAIN.
Thirty New Members initiated Into
Branch In This City.


On last Sunday there were q
new members initiated into St
Joseph's- Branch No. S81, Catholic
knights of America at Convent Hall
The ceremonies were conducted by
DR.. Felix Gaudin, supreme president
Of the order, with headquarters at
New Orleans, assisted by Rev. Father
F. O'Drscoll, spiritual adviser pro tenn.
and John c. Norton, supreme organ
izer. The following officers were in.
stalled: A. M. Browne, president; H.
]. Krebs, vice-president; Olivia ".
Delmas, financial secretary; Merced
De!maS, recording secretary; A. F..
Johnson, treasurer. Trustees: C. f.
Browne, P. G. Irving, r. B. Krebs,
Valsin p. DeJean, president of the
state council was present
ii the organization.