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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-31
CENTENNIAL.

Frank BrOghammer tand Rebecca
Hove of Ravena were guests at the
Johnnie Broghammer home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Daniels and
children were guests at the Bert
Daniels home in Ridgeway Sunday.
J. K. Griebel and Carl Reinecke Of
Elkader were guests at the Mrs.
Daniels home Saturday afternoon.
Harold Skinner returned to his
home near DEBORAH Sunday after a
two weeks visit with James Runkle.
Edward and Sylvester Clark of
Cherokee and Miss Laura Boeckman
of Minneapolis were guests at the
Joe Ehler home Friday evening.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Tackla Boeckman in Os-
sian Wednesday morning.
Those who were entertained at the
Mrs. Daniels home Sunday were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gribel and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Skin
ner and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo.
IverSOn and children, Mrs. Skinner
and Miss Sarah Valla of near De-
corah, Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Griebel
and children of Elkader, Rae Run
kle and family.
Rae Runkle and family and Mrs.
Daniels were guests at the Mat
Wiltgen home one evening last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Blakesly and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Albro and
daughters Edna and Rhody OF
Spring Valley, Mimi, spent Sunday
at the Mrs. Mary Stevens.
Miss nellie Daniels returned from
Ridgeway Saturday after weeks
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-31
BLUFFTON.

School opens this morning, Hazel
Courtney as teacher.
Ed Jacobson is doing some work
for Pat Gossman.
c. w. Brittendall is taking a trip
to Arkansas, started last Wednesday,
via auto.
Mrs. Ella Thayer arrived home.
from Montana last Tuesday evening,
where she had been visiting.
T. Murdoch is building a small
barn on his home place.
Mrs. LANCE and children, Mrs.
Sanburn of Cresco visited Mrs. Ash
Wednesday.
Chas. Burgess autoed to Ridgeway
Thursday on business.
p. j. O'Brien and family autoed
to Mason City last Thursday on a
visit to relatives returning home on
/ Saturday.
Dorothy Murdoch returned home
| from her two weeks visit with her
Grandma Lewis of DEBORAH yester-
day.
George Whalen hauled hogs to
Cresco Saturday, Albert Melver and
Luke O'Brien assisted with the haul
| ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Shelley of Burr
Oak are staying with Mrs. Britten-
dali while Mr.. Brittendall is way.
Andrew Johson of Aurora, H.; is
| here visiting liver Sibert and old
| friends. He came by auto.
Charles Burgess and wife are at
tending the state fair. Their daugh-
ter Lucille is staying with Jane Smell,
while her parents are away.
Mrs. Wheeler of Cresco and her
two boys Arthur and, Orwell are Wis
iting relatives in this vicinity.
James Weldon and his mother Wis
tied Mrs. Brittendal Saturday.
San Siers is working for John
Thyme.
! George Sullivan, B. Whitney, Perry
Whitney, Fred elise, of Burr Oak
and their families autoed TO Leroy,
Mimi, Sunday on their way back,
they stopped in Button for a pic
mic supper.
August Bergman is doing some
painting for Colonel Bentley.
Richard Greenslade and wife, FL
mer Greenslade and family autoed
out to Leroy Sunday.
Rev. Van Welt of Burr Oak closed
his preaching services here in Bluff
ton yesterday afternoon. The Sun
day school hour will be changed to
$50 o'clock in the morning. All
are welcome.
Terry Mcconnell and family visit
/ ed Hugh Foley's yesterday.
There was a ball game in Button
! yesterday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-31

stay at the Bert Daniels home, her
cousin, Mrs. j. X. Griebel and chill
dren, Shirley, Genevieve and Kath-
leen accompanied her home for a
visit.
Al Boeckman of Ravena spent last
Sunday at Mat Wiltgen's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Runkle called
at Eber Decou's in Rayena one day
last week.
Mrs. Ed. Allen and grandson Ro-
land Allen of Waterloo came last
week for visit at the George Allen
home.
Mrs. Rae Runkle and daughter,
Mrs. Harry Skinner and children,
Mrs. j. X. Griebel and children and
nellie Daniels were callers at the
Frank Schwinefus home in Ravena
Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-31

Peter and Joseph Houdek accom-
panied by the Ven. Sisters autoed
to Ossian Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Chick of
Waucoma spent Sunday at the /. B.
Chick home.
Frank Puffer and family have
moved their household goods to Cal
mar in the Morris residence, which
Mr.. Puffer purchased recently.
( Mrs. Henry Huber, Mrs. Matt
Houdek and son Joseph were New
Hampton callers Friday.
Joe Kuenor and family of Festina
were guests at the F. E. Huber
home Saturday.
Viola Brother, after several weeks
visit with Mrs. Matt Houdek, re-
turned TO her home in Calmar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-31

Robert Waters passed away at his
home east Of town Thursday morn
ing, after an illness of several
months. He had been confined to
his bed three weeks. His death is
a sad blow to his family and
friends.
Robert Waters was born in Schuyl-
kin county Pennsylvania, June 18TH
1856, and died at his home in Lud-
low township, Allamakee county
Iowa, August 25th, 1921, aged 65
years, 2 months and 10 days.
He moved with his parents from
Pennsylvania 10 this county in the
year 1858, coming from McGrexo
by stage to Frankville, Iowa, making
the remainder of the journey on foot
10 the grandfathers home in Lud,
low township. Later the family
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03

CRUSHING RIGHT SWING FROM
DEMPSEI'S FIST SKATERS
CARPENTERS ASPIRA TIONS
(By The Associated Press)

RNGSIDE Jersey City, July Jack Dempsey heavyweight
pug of the world
the American fighter shattered the ttuar
fourth
The Of
Frenchnan, him time a a
ute Of fighting the fina
Although he had
knockdwn
cree Harry Erte tod off the final Of ten.
Although the knockout
been
blows which landed body Each
SWING ab and
to the slowing process Of the speedy
addition, clubbing Of
The tTnhman folded
he neck
Grove terrific slam vertebr
After Knockout
this punch the
al
able ffective attack
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
RECEIPTSFOR
CHAMP BATTLE
Are sl,0o,OO)
Several Days Time Required
To Determine the Ac-
tual Receipts
Nv The Associated Press)

tfy The Associated irrsfl
NEW YORK, July Gross gate re-
ceipts Of more than 81 100000 for
the Dempsey Carpenter fight in
Jersey City this afternon were an
nounced by Tex Richard tonight. The
promoter and large force of ticket
counters were at work upon the coup
ons and books. Rickard said that 1t
probably would be several days be-
fore a final and accurate accounting
SO far as could be judged tonight
ceuld be made.
he paid admissions were in excess of
$4,000. which. combined with var
ious free admissions, raised the tot
al attendance TO a trifle more than
$4,000. or approximately the seating
capacity fthe huge arena.
Rickard also stated that he had no
intention Of demolishng the arena
until next fall. but on the contrary
contemplated several battles between
now and Labor Day. He said he had
10 particular opponent for Dempsey
n mind. but would consider any
heavyweight who might prove cap
allie Of putting up an interesting con.
'esi with the champion.
The promoter evaded n direct
query as 10 whether he would stage
return battle between Jess Willar {
and lack Dempsey on Labor Day. Tie
sa,d. however, that he had the as
sIrance Of both Dempsey and his
manager. Jack Kearns. that the
champion would be available for n
contest on Sept. 5.
Il have not heard from Willard r.
ccn,.y." said Rickard. but if b's
Jcss wants another chance at the
hampton and will agree 70 put him.
self IN the proper physical condition.
am willing to stage such n match IN
the Jersey City arena. can secure.
however. several other matches FOR
titles In lighter weight divisions and
may put on one or more such contests
before call upon Dempsey for an
other appearance in the ring"
Rickard also expressed satlsfac-
tion at the orderly manner in which
the greatest throng that ever witnes-
sed pugilistic battle was handled and
the splendid and sportsmanlike con.
duct and decorum Of the 10000
spectators.
Il feel sure" said Richard, that
today'S boxing conic I shows that the
sport can be conducted in such n man.
ner that will entitle boxing TO place
on the same high place with other
professional sports. such as baseball
and hockey. There was not the slight
est trouble or disturbance at any time
IN the arena and | am pleased be-
yond words at the satisfactory man.
ner in which the greatest promotion
that have ever undertaken in a box
Ing line was carried out"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
PERSHINC URGES
EVERY ECONOMY
Calls High Officers Of Army
Into Conference-Co-
ordination Plans i
(Ry The Associated press)

WASHINGTON, ID. C., July p
General Pcrshing called high officers
Of the army into conference today
TO urge every possible economy i'm
administration of their departments.
They also were Informed Of General
Pershng'S plans TO coordinate army
activities in light of lessons learned
during the war, and to hold confer
ences with department heads at fire.
qucnt intervals.
General Pcrshing said that inquir-
les had been received from more
than 10000 persons relative to ad-
mission TO the citizens training camp
this summer.
Attention of the conference was
called 10 the order permitting en-
listed men to he discharged during
July upon application Of their corps
area or divisional commanders, with
out affecting their right to travel
pay allowances. for the purpose of
reducing the enlisted strength to one
hundred and fifty thousand mark as
fixed BY congress. Major General
Harbord. General Pershing's assist
ant chief Of staff, said members Of
congress had stated that more than
$4,000 men would resign under this
order, but added il was his belief
that not more than 10000 would ap.
ply.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
GAONA 1EMPERAMENTAL?
HE IS AND SHOWS JUST
THAT WHEN IN THE ARENA

rcmpts at killing real bulls. With all
the frlls and flourisheS of real bull
fight. the embroy matador would
face vicious calf. and in a short
time the Young bull would be on the
ground with the sword in its body up
10 the hilt. and with Gaona proudly
standing there with one foot on the
carcass and his arms folded. a
naughty oonqueror.
A local bull fight. held when Gao
ma was about 3 years old, gave him
the opportunity Of satisfying his am
bition Of entring a real bull ring
He took part in the fight as one Of
the assistants or "toreadores" Pre-
vious TO this Gaona had. little by lit
tie through the influence OF his
teacher. become acquainted with the
practical side Of the bull fighting
game, spending great deal of time
In the vicinity fthe bull ring.
With the adventurous instinct
combined with the science of the bull
Continued on Page Two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03

Considered the artist premier IN the
bull fighting game. Rodolfo Gaona.
who comes TO Matamoros Monday
afternoon. il inclined To be temper
nmentaI, according to local bull fight
fans who have watched the million
are bullfighter's career since he
first entered ring some fourteen
years ago.
A native of Mexico, Gaona went 10
Spain. several wears ago. and there
won the reputation which he now
holds. Rodolfo Gaona was born in
Leon. Guanaiuato. Mexico. thirty
three years ago. the son of parents
or moderate means.
He showed an adventurous spirit
even in his boyhood davs. often risk
Ing a number 4f hurts in teasing ami
mails around he neighborhood. and
even going. out Of his way to indulge
I'm such amusements.
When but twelve years Of age, rs
a student of "Oiito." then renowned
as the best teacher of the bull fight
science. Gaona made his first at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
MISSBLANTON
CITES CORPUS
COLD FIGURES
Says City Has Been Paid
S50,000 To Which it
is Not Entitled
Ey The Associated rrcssl

AUSTIN, Texas. July Another
development in the Corpus Christi
scholastic census controversy was un-
folded today when Miss Annie Webb
Blanton, superintendent OF education,
made public letter she had written
to the school board of that city.
The controversy between the
school officials and Miss Blanton Is
the result OF Miss Blanton's allega-
ton Of padded" scholastic enume-
ration in Corpus Christi and her
charge that the city schools had been
paid approximately $4,000 which
was not due them.
In today's letter Miss Blanton
states cold figures. She pointed out TO
the board that the census turned in to
her department by the Corpus Chris
ti officials showed SOAP children I'm
the schools while a recent census taxi
en- by the department. enumerators
showed only LAS pupils enrolled In
the schools. She also pointed out that
as the government census gave Cor
pus Christi only lO,522 people in the
entire city. then the school officials
census would have more tan one half
Of the population attending the pub
lie schools.
Two enumerators from the depart
ment are now taking the scholastic
census Of the other schools Of the
county and Miss Blanton notified the
school board taht she would notify
her enumerators TO allow one Of
their numerators to show them the
homes and living places Of the some
four thousand missing scholastics IL
they desired to do so.
The $4,000 which Miss Blanton
said was paid to the Corpus Christi
schools constitutes the per capita
state appropriation for pupils in the
public schools.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
IRv The Assnciated pressl

WASHINGTON, ID. O., July p
Signing of the resolution declaring
a state Of peace with Germany and
Austria, il was held here. ended to-
day the technical state Of war with
those powers. There was some differ
ence Of opinion among some lawyers
Of the administration and depart
ments as TO whether affixing Of the
presidents signature ended the state
Of war at the exact moment Of sign
ing. or whether the resolution would
be held 10 be in force all Of today
in view that such acts might not re-
quire taking into consideration frac-
tions Of a day.
The view also was expressed by
one or two that the state Of peace
legally would not be considered in
effect until the resolution had been
deposited in the state department.
but almost generally the opinion was
ed today.
The next step, it was pointed out,
would be the issuing Of formal
neace proclamation. which could be
expected within few days. This. il
was added. would be mere formal
ty and in its effect would date from
today. The proclamation. ii was eX-
planned. would be by President Hard
ing and signed also by Secretary
Hughes.
A treaty of peace then will he ne
gotiated. il was addcdueuth
gOtiated. il was said. but the admi-
nistration is understood not to have
developed the steps by which it will
undertake such negotiations. The
signing" Of the resolution. il was ad-
dcd. opens the way for resumption
OF diplomatic relations between the
United States and the former enemy
powers. although il has been indicat-
ed that the manner in which this will
be approached has not been deter
mined.
The issuing Of the peace proclama-
tion as today. il was pointed out,
woud operate TO terminate wartime
laws which have not previously been
repealed by congressional action.
Among the more important are the
trading with the enemy act and the
Liberty bond act.
1iusPeoot
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03

Regardless Of Just which blow
caused the vanquishing Of Carpen-
icr, The Frcnchman gave a remark
able exhibition Of pugilistic skill and
.amcness against a heavier and more
punishment opponent. The favorite
vhen he entered the ring, judging
from the amount Of cheering he re-
ceiyed. he left the arena with even a
greater amount of applau IN his
ars, tribute 20 an exhibition which
u every way verified and upheld a
-ccord which had preceded him re-
-arding his boxing ability and dang
sr-defying work during the World
War.
Dempsey, az the winner. ran true
o his fighting form.
Although Carpenter struck the
first blow of the encounter. flying
left 10 the head. Dempsey never at
any time backed up or showed dis
inclination to avoid trading blows
with his opponent. While the cham
rion bored in Al syery opportunity.
he devoted as much of his attention
rs was possible TO close in fighting.
Rights and lefts were steadily driv-
en home to Carpenters body. altern-
ated al times by drives, jabs, hooks
and cuffs 10 the Frenchman's face
Jaw and head.
For the first round Carpenter did
not anpear TO feel the effects Of this
punishment. He fought in and out at
close quarters. using chiefly right
swing or drive to Dempsey's face and
Jaw with an occasional shift Of the
left 70 the body.
Most Of the body blows Dempsey
blocked or partly checked with ell
bows and forearms but he was not
able TO protect his face as well.
Time and aoain GeorPas shot over
his right to Dempsey's face and in
The second round when he turned
loose the heaviest batteries of his
blows il appeared as thought the
champion might be forced 70 assume
defense attitude. The pause in
DempseyS attack, however, was due
more TO surprise and flus'er at the
savageness Of his opponents rallv.
After few seconds Of indccision
he gathered himself together again
and although the round was undoubt-
edly Carpenters on aggressiveness
and clean blows landed. there was not
the sighted evidence that Dempsey
had been hurt by Carpenters punch
IS.
He shot out IF his corner NJ the
hell for the third round with every
evidence of an intention TO finish the
battle. With a menac;ng scowl on his
dark features. he followed Carpentier
about the ring as the latter side step
red and ducked the lungcs and en-
Continued on Page Sikh
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
@s
DEATH SENTENCE
FOR GAINES, JURY
PRAYS ALL NIGHT
tfy The Associated PressD

DALLAS. Texas. July AFTER
praying virtually all night for divine
guidance in arriving at a verdict in
the case against Shar Is +. Gaines.
alias George Wheeler. a jury in the
criminal district court early today
condemned Gaines 10 the gallows. He
was tried for the murder in connec-
tion with the death of c. w. Street,
register clerk. in "A postoffice rob
berry here last January.
The story Of the jury's delibera
tions came 70 light today after the
verdict had been read. Several Of
the jurors offered prayers for the
salvation Of the doomed mans soul,
il was said.
Gaines heard the verdict without
visible emotion, later remarking sar
donica'ly: We'll. suppose we
must all die some time"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
IRELAND TO HONOR
u. S. FLAG MONDAY
Niv The Associated rrcssl

DUBLIN. July 2-Eammon dc
Valera. Irish republic leader, in be
half Of the Dalrynn or Irish republic
issued a proclamation today stating
that on the Fourth of July the flac
Of the United States will receive Of.
fici"l honor throughout ireland.
This honor will be given. the pro
clamation SAYS. in appreciation OF
the ''S'~'nafhv and aid given our
people bv their friends in the United
Stn'e and ~ The recognized sym
bol throu hout the world of the prin-
ciral that governments derive Their
nowc"S from the consent Of the gov
erned."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
WOMAN DRIVER KILLED

NORTH Platte. Neb.. July p
Miss Valerie Nelson of Twin Falls
Idaho an aviatrix and driver Of rae
ing AUTOMOBILES. was instantly killed
here this evening when an automo-
bile in which che was taking a prac-
tice spin at the race track turned
over. pinning her beneath the ma
chine. Miss Nelson came here with a
number Of others to see the automo-
bile speed events on the Fourth Of
July.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
REPUBLICANS OF
WILLACY COUNTY
: HAVE ORGANIZED
,>re.i-I 10 The IIersill

LYFORD, Tex, July AT mass
r,eeting held at Ravmondvills on
Thursday night, June 30. the repuh-
,irans fthe new county of Willacy
organized by electing w. II. Hackett
of Raymondville as county chairman.
and r. A jones. G. W. Bonar. r. w.
Archer. and r. /. Smith as precinct
chairmen and also members Of the
sounfvs republican executive commit
tee. The county primary convention
viii be called immediately after Gov
e.nor Neff issues the proclamation
calling the election in the new county.
II Is said that the vote in the new
county is about equally divided as to
democrats and republicans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03
COSTS 5 BILLIONS
TO RUN UNCLE SAM
Revenues From All Sources
Total Over Five and Half
Billions, Says Treasurer


WASHINGTON. -. g. July =. The
cost of running the United States cavern
ment during the fiscal year ended Friday
was $51i .92T.ds9 according to the
treasury department statement for the
rio<r -ssv4~srS~w w -.Sfma 80 TIE fig
ur.s ar. subject to final adjustment
Revenues from all sources. although
showing a drop ~ billion under the
previous year. amounted to =, ,i2i 81
es;D and there was balance ~ cash in
the general fund amounting "a SJi9tss \
iU1 enough 1" meet expenses fer sever
al DAYS Expenditures averaged ar"un
or;y nillis .lallars n day for the week
hef,-. the fis, nj year ended.
For the year ending June 70 1920,
the governments income was s6 Goi.-
49, ::s>. and its expenditures $6.iu: 3i'i-
Si1.
All types of tax collected during he
1921 year showed losses compare
with 1920 returns. bu; the big decrease
was IN tie inccrne and pr"fiis levy. which
urodueed - orr ais ~ IN 1921 AMI
. 2S1 the previous year.
Ii~vine ~" 1921 the government
..i.a'...' e. aei aaS ".'p FROM sales ~ IT,
securities AMI retired S91s3.027 .i10
worth uf securities. Listed IN the ord
mary disbursements was $500 III '3l
paid during the year aS interest on all
classes of debts.
The gross national debt ~ the en
Of the year was S3i 97I iJ0.sj2. while
nj the end of the 1920 fiscal year IL
was S2I 300 32I .I6T TIE high point
IN the debt of the United States for all
time came August 81 1919. when IL was
S26 -sgf 701 GiS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-07-03

me archives Vi the state uepdItIHeHt.
There was little of the dramatic in
the actual ceremony of giving pres
idential approval to the measure
Returning here from a luncheon and
golf game at the Somerville Hill
Country Club the president found
the White House messenger, +. w.
Smithers, waiting for him on the
veranda Of the Frelinghuysen house.
Mr.. Harding Immediately put on
his nose glasses and sitting down in
porch swing examined the official
copy Of the resolution minutely.
The resolution was signed at a
small mahogany table in the adjacent
living room in the center Of dis
tinguished group, which included the
president, secretary Of state, Speak
er Gillette of the house. Senator Kel-
logg of Minnesota. member of the
senate foreign relations committee.
Senator Hale and other members Of
the week end party.
As the presidents pen scratched
out the final letters Of his name, one
Of the group remarked:
"WelI. that's that, Mr.. President" I"
Eyes. that's it, replied Mr.. Hard
ing with broad smile, and the 9th
crs responded with a quick burst Of
hand clapping. az IL the historic sig
nificance of the occasion had been
borne in upon them.
No formal statement was made
by the president in connection with
affixing his signature and the con-
--urrreeior of the first furmaf- step
in the announced program of the ad-
ministration. With other papers Of
a routine character brought here for
his attention. the president returned
the peace resolution as soon as il
had been signed and then prepared
20 resume his interrupted holiday by
getting back into golf clothes for
another workout on the links.
In signing the resolution the pres
ident used pen sent him for the
purpose BY Rep. Porter of Penn
svlvania. chairman of the house for
eign affairs committee, and joint au-
.hor Of. the measure. The pen will
he returned TO Mr.. Porter as SOU
venir.