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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
Fast McGregor Team Will Play De-
cOrah at the Fair Grounds Sun.
day, July IL.
OTHER GOOD GAMES
HAVE BEEN BOOKED
Cresco Comes the 18th and Oelwein
on the 25th, and Other Good
Ones Booked.

Next Sunday the fast McGregor
tall team will come to Decorah and
show what the Mississippi city sends
out. They say they are as fast as
any Of the teams in this section. The
locals have played in a little hard
luck in some of their opening games
nevertheless DEBORAH has a good ball
team, and when they hit their win
ming stride it will take mighty good
team to beat them. They have got
TIE stuff behind them alright and are
Just beginning to hit their stride.
Only pi lying one game week has
not put the pep into them that 1t
does into teams playing four or five
games week like some Of the tean:a
in surrounding towns.
The schedule of games booked for
the future is as follows:
McGregor at Decorah, July II.
Cresc6 at Decorah, July Is.
Oelwein at Decorah, July 25.
Elkader at Decorah, Aug. 1.
Decorah at Elkader Aug. 8.
Monona at Decorah, Aug. Is.
Aug. 20, open date.
Decorah at Cresco, Aug. 20.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
Senator Harding.s War Vote.

In his speech on the war resolu-
ton in the Senate in April 1917,
Senator Harding said. ~
Il am not voting for war in the
name OF democracy : - I want 1t
known to the people Of my state and
to the nation that I am voting for
war tonight. for the maintenance OF
Just American rights which is the
First essential to the preservation OF
the soul Of this Republic
Senator Harding was not moved by
sentimental considerations, nor by
President Wilson's oft-repeated
claim that the United States entered
tse war TO make the world safe for
democracy" ~
Senator Harding reflected the sem
timent of vast majority of the AM
eiican people, and told the truth.
He is Of the same opinion still.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
No Assurance, Say the Government
T. Experts That Canneries Of the
- A'runtry VIII be Able to
%Nr Meet the Demand.
LABOR SHORTAGE MAKES
CANNERIES COST HIGH
High Price of Sugar is No Reason
for Canning Less Fruit at Home
This Year-SOme Fruits
Require None.

Home canning-of utmost import
ance during the war-will be just as
important this year, according to
present indications as they are view
ed by the United States Department
OF Agriculture. Tie shortage of labor
on the farms makes it necessary for
the canneries to pay high prices for
the commodities that will be canned
later in the season. Labor in the
canning factories is expensive and
difficult to obtain. Everything, from
cans to carriage costs, has increased
in price, aud transportation is slow
end more expensive than it was in
war times. All this increase must be
laid by the ultimate consumer; and
there is not even assurance that
there will be enough canned pro-
ducts to go around. The solution is
home canning.
That sugar Is higher in price than
1t has hitherto is advanced by some
as a reason for canning either less
fruit or nothing but vegetables; but
Unless one intends to give up sweets
altogether there seems no good rea-
SON for no: using canned fruit on
sccouht Of high-priced sugar. There
are few desserts that do not take
from one-half to one cup OF sugar.
and no dessert is more healthful
than fruit. It is not necessary to use
such thick syrup as was used in the
days of plenty A 10 per cent sirup
made Of l part sugar and parts
water viii make palatabie any OF .hr
acid fruits. Slch fruits as apples
pineapples. and the like can be can
ned without sugar. In fact, ordinary
glucose or corn sirup may be substi-
trted for sugar in making the sirup.
A palatable sirup is made by mixing
Y cup sugar. l cup glucose. and s
cups of water.
1t requires about 7 ounces Of sugar
Cor a pint Jar. One sup Of sugar will
make 10 cups of sirup. A pound of
sugar will make 20 cups. This last
amount will be sufficient for 20 pints
of canned fruit. Where the 1c per
cent sirup IS used the cost of the
sugar to can a pint jar is 1 " cents
With sugar at 80 cents a pound. 1t
Ia not so expensive after all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
Serious Shortage is Feared Next
Winter uuless Relief is Gained
Soon. Demand for C.rs is
Nationwide
SUMMER STORAGE URGED
h A WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE
Iowa Mines Being Closed l,ccause Of
Lack of Cars to Snip Coal
Great shortage af Lake
Ports and - Cars 10
shir ?Ia. Already
On Hand

Des Moines, Ia.-Much concern Is
manifested here over the coal short
age which now exists thru the coun-
try and the prospects OF serious
trouble in securing coal nest fall and
winter.
The lack of freight cars has hit
the coal industry as we'll as other
lines Of business and mines are re-
ported shutting down in Iowa as
elsewhere. Reports from Philadel-
phia are that the railroad yardman's s
strike has reached the anthracite
coal regions and shipments Of hard
coal will be at standstill unless
there is speedy improvement.
From Minneapolis to st. Paul it
Is reported that cars can not be had
10 ship coal from the docks along
the lake and the supply of coal at
the docks Is away below normal.
There is q threatened coal famine
in the northwest (which Industrial
end coal experts believe may develop
into an unheard of calamity" ac-
cording to reports from the twin
cities. Coal on hand at the Duluth
and Superior docks is reported as
cnly 670,5oO tons compared with A.
740,600 tons last year and last years
supply was more than a million tons
short OF actual requirements.
A telegram to the state railroad
commission from Centerville Thurs
Cay sent by the Southern Iowa Util-
tiles Company stated that their
mines had closed down because
freight cars can not be secured for
shipping COAL The, capacity of the
mines is about 1000, tons per day,
ard at least sixteen freight cars per
day are Needed to handle the output.
State Railroad commissioner
{ harles Webster. who served as state
f,el administrator during the war
end again last December during the
C. al strike considers the outlook for
coal most discouraging. Storage of
coal during the summer months as
much, as possible is the only recourse
in his judgment.
While grain elevator men and
farmers with grain to sell, bankers
holding the paper Of grain men and
others are urging the interstate COM
inerce commission to send grain cars
10 Iowa, coal operators and civic
bodies are beseeching the commits
sion to provide cars for shipping
Grain. Railroad men. however, point
oct that the demand for cars is ma
tlon wide, that lack Of man power
due to the switchman's strike is
one of the serious factors contrib
u.ing to the shortage and that. all
lines of business are affected either
directly or indirectly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
Information Tests.


The information tests" now so
popular sometimes elict strange in
formation. Here arc some aberrant
answers obtained in the question:
naire of the Friends School in Phila-
d, lphia:
Define "doughboy"
A name for American soldiers be-
cause the Secretary of War is named
Baker.
Who founded the Methodists?
Methusaleh.
Define unicorn"
"A kind of bunion.
Define "dromedary."
A place where students board.
What is "silo?"
A kind Of musical instrument.
Who Is John Drinkwater?
The man who is making England
dry.
|. What Is ''palliative?"
Something to put out fires.
What Is "preambulator?"
Somthing to make coffee In.
What is the "Buford?"
The "Buford" Is the ship used to
deport aliens who are undesirable,
What is q ''pedagogue /"
Something with ten sides; teach
ar who win not listen to reason, cne
Mhesis worshipped as a god: an
lidiet.i !,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
SPLENDID CANDIDATES,
Statement by Will H. Hayes, Chair
man, Republic National Com.
nlittee.

Senator Harding possesses Just
those vital qualities of mind and
heart necessary today and in the
time just ahead. His poise Of mind
his soundness of judgment. his hold
OF fundamentals, his appreciation of
the needs of today and of tomorrow,
his love Of the people from whom lie
came and Of whom he is one, and
mis- faith in them; his mangn;ficent
grasp of large affairs, his great ma
tive ability and his training in
craftsmanship, his regard for the
opinion Of others, his experience and
success in the handling OF men, his
proper appreciation OF his country's
losition as a responsible factor in
the worlds future, but with the
fullest realization of the absolute
Importance of our own slprer, @ ra-
titnalism, his sterling Americans N
his righteous character and man
hood and withal his thorough hu-
ihanness, all qualify him I'm the most
exceptional degree for tremendous
responsibilities which will soon be
his. He will make a splendid candi-
date and q great president. The
country will love him, honor him,
trust him and follow him just as all
who know him love and trust him.
Too. in Governor Coolidge we
have candidate for vice president
that measures up to every require
ment of presidential candidate.
Fortunate indeed is the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07

and the recently elected County Cen
trail Committeeman present met to
perfect that organization for the
next two years. c. N. Houck was
elected chairman, Frank Christau
secretary and 2. L. Amanss"n. treas
urer.
The democrats met in the small
court room and were called to order
by chairman I. w. Brunt. Atty. Wal.
ter Jewell was chosen temporary
secretary. The attendance was not
very large, so the convention ad
journed until 1880. when they were
called to order again and Mr.. Brunt
was made permanent chairman and
Mr.. Jewell permanent secretary.
On motion the chairman appointed
|a committee consisting of b. e.
Jewell. B. B. Morss. A. @. Schedel,
VIII Headington and Mr.. Jirek to
select the delegates to the state and
Judicial conventions. and they re-
Ported the following and they were
ratified by the conve ention. i
F. e: Hermann. B. p. Jewell. I,
w. Brunt. L. A. Jirek., J. j. Nc
Mamus, g, A. Meyer. Jos. Huber. A.
@. Sshidsl, Carl Haug.- Fred O'Boy,
Albert Wingate. Martin Jones and
Alvin Pfster.
During the selection Of the dele
gates talks were made by Atty. Jew
ell and Mr.. ScheiAel. s.s
After the colsention adjourned the
central commineemen met and
elected F. e. Bisrmann chairman
4. Lsytse secretary and treasurer:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
She HAD No Objection.

The ysung frmer was showing
as city cousin around the farm and
! cidentally vss rapidly, falling un
aer the spell Of the fair cousins
eyes.
Now, that's a nice scene . he said
Frassing beside paddock fence te
point to q COW and calf rubbing
noses In bovine love. "The sight oi
y makes me want to do the same
|t Ing" ~
Well. 50 on" said the sweet
young thing placidly. It's your COW
lyon kpows"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07
Long Arm of the Law Win be Felt
Soon II Auto Drivers Do Not
Comply with Law ON Licen-
ses and Lights.
SHERIFFS HAVE BEEN
GIVEN THEIR ORDERS
GIaring Headlights are Responsible
For Accidents and the Law Pro-
vides q Penalty for Those
Who Do Not Dim Them

Automobile owners in Winneshiely
icounty who have failed to, secure
their license plate or still have "glar-
ing headlights" on their machines,
are in a fair way to land in the tolls
CT the law.
The secretary of state is sending
a letter to county sheriffs and chiefs
Of police asking that delinquents be
rounded Up and the state tax collect
ed in order that the state highway
fund shall receive all Of the money
due from users of roads.
Ramsay also asks that the enforce
ment officers help put down the glar-
ing headlight. He contends that
glaring headlights are responsible
for accidents, and that the motor
vehicle law provides a. penalty for
those who do not dim glaring auto
headlights. Ramsay also offers copies
Of the motor vehicle law for the use
OF county and city officers, with a
view OF having all sections of the
law enforced to the letter. His let
ter is as as follows:
II desire to call your attention to
the motor vehicle law of Iowa, rela-
tive to auto license and registration,
etcss
All motor vehicles operating in
the state OF Iowa should at this time
be equipped with the 1920 license
tag. 1t is the duty of this Office to
urge law officers to enforce the state
Law requiring auto licenses for motor
cars Of every description.
Section as Of the motor vehfele
law Is another measure which !
would like to bring to your attention.
The auto and driving season is upon
lis an, in the name of safety for
pedestrians and autoists, it would be
we'll for the glazing headlight law
to be enforced TO the letter.
"Too often autoists are forced in
to a ditch or Off the road because
an opposing or oncoming machine is
equipped with glaring headlights.
The state law demands that the glare
be minimized by the use of such
light or lens as will render the high
w;'ys safe for traffic.
g I'VE have in this Office booklets on
he motor vehicle law which we will
gladly mail to your Office on request
The secretary of state is required
by law to ask enforcement OF the
motor law in. detail. and as state
highways are built with auto license
funds, we wish the plate 'aw enfcrc-
ed The glaring headlight is a mcn-
ace and in the interest Of public
safety. as well as law enforcement,
ask your best efforts in helping to
abolish this highway danger"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07

Jim Pierce, the old promoter os
discontentment should take> his
Homestead and Join Emma Goldman
in Rnssia. He would have field Of
Ignorance to work HIS graft and
views that might be apprsciated.-
Greenfield Free Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07

The man who ia against every
thing is always surprised to find
that about everything is against him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07

A fool pleasant about his foolish
ness is better associate than {
wise man who Is a bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-07-07

It takes young man long time
to understand that when he calls q
girl tickle she feels complimented.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
For Women

Lace Collars - imitation
point Venise collars that look
like their price should be
higher. 81.
Pin CushiOns-dear little
doll-baby cushions or hand
embroidered scrim cushions;
they've been higher priced
all along. 81.
Lovely Camisoles-thou-
sands of them Of satin or
crepe de chine, daintily trim
med. 81.
ROudOir Caps-many be-
coming styles that a woman
will like. 81.
Pretty Aprons - Dutch
style, checked gingham or
blue and pink chambray
aprons, trimmed all around
with ric-rac braid, each tying
in back with a sash. 81.
Petticoats-cotton Jersey
'ops with sateen flounces in
.i''l1 hl""'c. navy, purple and
green. 81.
Also fine white muslin pet
ticoats with hemstitched
founces. 81.
Beads-all kin it seems.
Glittering cut cry ysvals in a
"ainbow Of colors or metal
link and bead chains. 81.
Bar Pins - glittering
rhinestone pins in many
styles. 81.
Perfumes "a wonderful
variety Of fragrances. 81.
Silver nepOsit Glassware
pretty little mustard jars,
marmalade jars, castors, etc.
Some are silver-nlate and
glass combined. 81.
Central and Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
4 Adventures With a Purse

TF YOU are hoping for string OF
L pearls for Christmas, cut this out,
and lay IL unobstrusively in the way OF
= person from whom you expect them
y I want TO write about the pearls
know about that are such good value,
to say nothing Of being very beautiful.
They are twenty four inches In length
I believe that this length is sometimes
spoken Of as opera length. The pearls
are graduated. and unbclievably we'll
matched. Their lustrious pale pink
color gives them unusual beauty. When
actually seen, It is hard to believe
that they can be sold for such u low
price as SO, for certainly they have all
tbe appearance of q much more expen-
sive string.
How about giving table crumber
for Christmas TO the woman who seems
70 have most everything elsef I know
where YOU can get nice crumbers made
Of n soft dark wood with Kind OF
natural wood inlay. Wood crumbers,
Won know, are nicer than metal, because
the edge is bluntcr and does not roushen
the table cloth. The pricef wen, !
saw two kinds, but / think these l tell
vo,, of are fifty cents-not more thap
seventy FIVE cents anyhow.
One shop has q set of red and blue
oIoctric bulbs for the Christmas tree.
They come already wired, and require
only the batteries to complete them. The
act Is So, and the number of bulbs lie
cight. They are pretty pointed bulks,
and will certainly add to the. festive
appearance Of the tree. The nice part
about them is that they are sort an
investment. For after paying SO Nr
them this year. you have them to use
year after year.
Vov names Of shops address Woman's Page |
rSttor or phone Walnut or Main 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Merry Christmas
List at 81

Thousands of moderately priced
things are always to be had in
this merry Christmas store of
lower prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Making More Money
Dyeinr, in order 20 Live

Viewed in the light. of a play upon
words, "dyeing in order TO live" is a
pretty poor pun---but, on the other
hand, it's an excellent description of the
way in which Miss Amy Mali Hicks
solved the problem OF making more
money.
Some years ago, when the shadow OF
financial disaster made 1t essential that
Miss Hicks earn her own living, she
qualifications and was forced to confess
that the outlook was far from rosy.
"Of course" she said, II can earn
money by stenography or typewriting
or as a clerk in store or in any of the
women do II. But all these things re-
quire a certain amount of training, and
/ can't afford the time. I've got to do
.onething right now. Not tomorrow
Looking around her little apartment
her eye fell upon a piece Of gayly COL
ored fabric which she had rescued from
the ragbag only a short time before and
had treated by the little known "Batik"
process until It was a mass OF daring,
but harmonious, tints.
II wonder" she mused, II wonder II
hats the answer"
A visit to a nearby store which spe-
cialized in out-of-the-ordtnary mate
rials proved that II was. The Batik
craze was just beginning and those who
could successfully handle tho difficult
process were hard to find. 30 Miss Hicks
returned home with q substantial sum
OF money and orders for as much more
OF the Batik work as she could turn OUT
From this she turned to carpet weaving,
dyeing the rags by hand and then form
ing them into odd-shaped mats and
bright bits Of floor decorations; to sofa
pillows, centerpteces. negligees and all
manner of articles where the proper
handling OF color was r. primary requr-
site. Dyeing. which had previously
been merely a hobby, became an excel
lent source of revenue and now Miss
Hicks has q studio" OF her own but,
instead Of mixing her colors on a PAL
cite, she uses a dyepot.
Tomorrow-Professor OF Repairs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
For Men

Observation-Disclosures, yes,
thousands of them. Plain or
'~'rod silks or silk knitted
ties. 81.
SVsperders-good, strong,
elastic ones, nicely boxed.
81.
'"'ts-of brown or black
leather in good styles. 81.
Gallery, MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
For Baby

All SORTS Of cunning toys
i'll the Babies Store. 81.
Pillow slHs - hand-em-
broidered white pique. 81.
Flannelet sacques - soft
Gnd whit" and stitched with
blue or pink. 81.
Comb and brush sets
prettily hand-painted. ST..
" t3anGers-very deco
20 "2. NoNd-painted or
silk-covered. 81.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Pretty Hair Ribbons
SOC to SIC a Yard
an to S Inches Wide)

Pretty enough for sash and
hair ribbon sets. Among the
moire, plain and brocaded rib
bons, there are pink, blue, white,
navy and red; not every color in
each kind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
500 to $40

Bolivia. wooldyne, polo cloth and silk plush coats
and wraps, plainly tailored or trimmed with racoon,
Australian opossum skunk opossum.
A silk plush coat with collar of racoon or
Australian opossum is sketched at $45.
A polo coat with shawl collar Of racoon is
sketchcd, at SAC.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
$24.5O to $3.50

for coats and wraps of slvertonc, velour and Bolvi
trimmed with nutria opossum seaene. The dc
man sketched is of velour, embroidered across Il
back and lined with silk. $24.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
A Phonograph for Christn
Would Make the Whole Family Happv

haven't phonograph surely there other gift that would
everyone and out of which you yourself would get so much
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Christmas Handkerchiefs
Are in Full Bloom

chiefs were never prettier plentiful Prices
ldkerchiefs will be given i'll dozen lots. Of course
is of pure linen.
Plain white linen ones, 35c, SOC and 75c. Extra
Sizes Y5c and Soc.
Initial hardkerchiefs, Toe and ST.
Tape borders, ST.
Handkerchiefs with colored borders or woven
stripes of white, $1.25.
OF plain linen, 1Sc, 25c and SOC.
With initials, 30c and 40c.
with embroidered cornerS-ScoreS and scores OF
patterns-25c, Soc, soc to S2.75
With half-ach hens and hand-embroidered corners
75c each.
Spoke-stitched hens and embroidered corners, 5Oc
Sheer white linen handkerchiefs, beautifully en-
broidered s1.25 each.
Madeira handkerchiefs, 75c to 81.
Handkerchefs with dainty lace edges ST and
1925; with wee Armenian edges, Soc.
\ great variety Of these very smart white hand
kerchiefs with colored embroidery at SOC; with
white embroidery 75c, 81, $l.25 to 1916.
\ most delightful hutter of color the centers OF
the handkerchiefs are in white or plain coors
Soc and soc.
Solid co or sQuares-navy French blue, pink rose,
purple, lilac, tan, brown, etc.-55c.
Little girls handkerchiefs with sportive rabbits
plump bakers, drummers or pensive fishermen
embroidered in colors in their corners. 25c each
Boys handkcrchiefS, of masculine plainness, 3Oc
wv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
The Highest Cut Shoes

Tan leather with welted soles and
medium heels. From one of our regular
manufacturers who had surplus on
hand and sold them to us at a decided
sacrifice to clear stocks. Philadelphia
women are in luck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Women's Strap-Wrist
Gloves
= ~ ~.r.
Are Fine for Christmas Gifts

One can't go wrong on Il gift
of gloves like these, of washable
capeskin.
At $3.85~brown, coffee and
tan with embroidered backs.
At $4.50-brrwn and tan,
outseam sewn with spear-point
backs.
At $5-beautiful pearl white,
outseam or pique sewn with
spear-point or embroidered backs.
tCeptraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Dainty Pink Satin
Bandeaux, $1.5O

Of soft, cleaning satin, they
have ribbon shoulder straps.
(CentFaD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
Women's Pink Satin
Nightgowns, $3.50

Long, full nightgowns of
cleaning pink satin are shirred
on to plain wide bands of satin
at the tops. Both the bands and
the wide shoulder straps are
double.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-10
$50 to $50

A most tempting collection Of beautiful wrans of -
chanostyne crystal Bolivia, wooldyne and tinseI
tone. Collars, deep and luxurious are of mole /
squirrel racoon, nutria Australian opossun, ~
Extra-size coats, plain or fur-trimmed, $29 to $50
(Markctl