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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
An Enjoyable Halloween Party

!. The New Era Bible Class of the
M. f. Sunday school enjoyed most
delightful evening at the home of
Fred ,Schrubbe in the form of a
Halloween party.
The guests representing ghosts of
all classes and descriptions were
summoned to the basement window
to begin their journey into dark and
mysterious underground passages
which finally led to the bright lights
andS happiness above. Ghosts and
COLLINS were everywhere present and
the uneapthly cries, groans, and
shrieks were heard on every side as
the guests entered. 1t seems that the
witch's cat had become separated in
to ten distinct parts and scattered by
the four winds and before the guests
could be relieved of their ghostly
shrouds it was necessary to discover
the different particles of cat and put
it in condition so that it might re-
sumo its former yowling on the
backyard fence.
When this was accomplished the
witch issued decree that all re-
sumo their. former state of being
and the rest of the evening" was
spent in the usual Halloween sports
of guessing riddles, bObbing for ap-
Piles, fortune telling, and a visit to
the witch's sanctum sanctorium in
the furthermost corner of the gar
ret where she was brewing the brew
of fortune, good and i'll, and passing
them out to her visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schrubbe are to be
congratulated upon their ability as
entertainers and it was conceded by
all that Mr.. Schrubbe proved him
self to be am artist in decorating
for the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Thanks to the Civic Club

The following resolution was
adopted at the regular meeting of
Anton Bernatz Post No. 1853, the
American Legion, held Oct. q, 1921:
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Civic Club of De-
corah has undertaken to plant trees
on the primary roads of Winneshiek
county as memorials to the soldiers
and sailors of this county who en-
gagged in the world war;
Therefore, be it resolved, that An
ton Bernatz Post of the American
Legion express its hearty apprecia-
ton of this patriotic and public
spirited work; and
Be it further Resolved, that we
offer TO the Civic Club our CO.
operation and aid in this worthy
enterprise, and express GUS, desire
that the Club feel free to call upor
us for any assistance we can give
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
BUILT A STREET WEDNESDAY
Avery Road Racer Demonstrated It's
Efficiency Near City Park.

For some time the street leading
south from the city park toward
the Pat Roman residence had been
in bad shape, very rough and not
what good city street should be.
The council decided to remedy the
matter and build first class street,
and this they did last Wednesday.
They pressed an Avery Road Racer
into service, and in a few hours
had nice, smooth street, with good
bitches on the sides. One man oper-
ating the Road Racer did the bust
ness. The machine is equipped with
six cylinder motor and it moves
along in a smooth, easy manner. The
machine has a three section blade,
directly in front of the operator and
he is in position to see just what
work it is doing at all times.
This machine has scarifier at
tachment which can be used on
gravel, crushed rock roads, oiled
streets, etc. 1t is one of the finest
machines we have ever seen at work
here, and certainly builds street up
in fine shape, and it can be done
quickly too.
There is a possibility that the city
may purchase one of these machines,
and it looks like they would be saw
ing money in doing it. The dirt
streets of the city could be kept
up in fine. shape with it, and the
work the machine does would be Of
some real benefit. Up-to-date mach
inery is a good asset for the farm
and the city, and if it is something
that will do good for the community
it looks like the community is en-
titled to it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
LEST WE FORGET
Every School in Iowa Asked to
Celebrate Armistice Day.

November 18th is Armistice day.
On this day three years ago fighting
ceased, and the bloody tragedy of
a world war was stopped Every
true American is now grateful for
that national and international peace.
1t is now proper and fitting that we
as loyal and patriotic citizens should
celebrate that event with serious, pa
triotic, and religious programs.
Therefore, as Superintendent of
Public Instruction, am calling upon
every school in Iowa to celebrate
that important event. On November
18th, the international delegates to
the disarmament conference will
meet in Washington, ID. c., and go to
Arlington cemetery where the body
of an unknown American hero will
be buried. President Harding will
deliver a funeral address and the
body will be lowered at exactly noon.
| hope each school, that is in ses-
sion, this day, will have brief pa
triotic program and that at five
minutes before twelve every child
will salute the American flag and
that all may stand for two minutes
in silent, thankful prayer for the
peace that has come to us.
A Suggestive Program
Song Recommendations. America
Recitation or Reading-A patriotic
........s selection by a pupil
What Armistice Day means to
the United States by the teacher
Song-Star Spangled Banner by
the school
Flag Salute ............. by all
Two minutes OF silent prayer.
p. L. McCLENAHAN,
Sup't. of Public Instruction
Des Moines, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
oPossUMs FROM TENNESSEE
Frank Goltz Received Two Young
Ones Last Friday From E. r.
Abbey.

There has been an attraction at
the butcher shop of Bollinger &
Co. since last Friday that has been
drawing the attention of many in
the shape of two young opossums
which arrived from Fountain Greek,
Tennessee last Friday. They were
sent to Frank Goltz by Ed. Abbey,
of DEBORAH, who with his wife went
to Tennessee ON a visit short time
ago.
Those who know say the opossum
makes the finest eating imaginable.
We say they don't look very invit-
ing alive, but served up ON the
table with oyster dressing and the
rest of the trimmings, a fellow never
knows or thinks what they look like
alive. The animals have a long
snout, and the hair is chiefly dusky
grayish mixed with coarse whitish
hairs, and have long scaly prehen-
sile tail.
The ones Mr.. Abbey sent weigh
about seven pounds each. They wax
fat on potatoes and meat, and we
presume with their headquarters at
a butcher shop they viii get plenty
of the latter until along about
Thanksgiving time, when they will
get mixed up with a few oysters,
sweet potatoes, etc.
Those who have eaten opossum
say they are par excellence, and
much better than the common north
ern coon, which has been relished
by many hereabouts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Death Mrs. MART Johnson

Mrs. MART Johnson, one of De-
corah's pioneer mothers passed away,
last Friday afternoon, Oct. %, at
hex home on South Mechanic street,
after a four weeks illness. The de-
ceased was born Sept. 3, 1916, in
Ostre Slidre, Norway. In the year
1882 she was united in marriage to
Gulbrand Johnson, and they en-
migrated to America, making their
home first at Hampton and later
Bows, Iowa. In 1886 they moved
to DEBORAH where the family home
has since been. Three children were
born to the union, two daughters
and one son. One daughter passed
away in infancy. The surviving
children are Miss Louise and John,
both living at home. The husband
and father passed away nine years
ago. In the passing of Mrs. john
son good, true and christian life
mas ellueu. one was d "oiii"h "iio
bore the high respect and esteem
of many friends, and her death
brings sorrow to all, and to the be
reaved children the sympathy OF
many is extended. The funeral SER
vices were held yesterday, Tuesday
afternoon at 2:3O from the home and
interment was iks the Norwegian
cemetery.
The out of town relatives here IN
attendance at the funeral were Mr..
and Mrs. Olaf Thompson and Mrs.
Teman Thompson, of Lanesboro,
Mimi.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Mrs. B. H. Adams Suffer Severe Burns

Last Saturday evening Hal
loween party was given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Mas, who
reside in the Burtis residence. The
merry makers put on different
stunts, and one of them was salt
and alcohol light, which made a
green flame fare up in the room,
Mrs. B..-H. Adams was one of the
guests. The room was darkened and
Mrs. Adams had on a mask, and
walked by the continuance, when the
alcohol ei 1.er exploded or spilled,
and the liquid spread over Mrs.
Adams limbs from her instep to
knees. No fire resulted, as neither
her dress or stockings were scorched,
but she received painful burns, the
skin being burned off, and in some
places rather deep.
She was given medical attention
Immediately but the burns will con-
fine her to her home for some time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Announces Marriage of Daughter

Mrs. A. p. Rudy, of 80 Mill St,
announces the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Nellie Beatrice to Mr..
Jean Pierre Peters, of Hartman, Pa.
Miss Nellie has been employed by
the government as stenographer for
the past two years at Hartman, and
Mr.. Peters is a well known archi-
tect and contractor in New York
City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
viii Open New Blacksmith Shop

Helmer Thompson who recently
purchased the Charles lager feed
barn on Broadway, opposite the
Standard Oil filing station, has con-
structed a new blacksmith shop in
the rear of the barn and will conduct
both the feed barn and blacksmith
shop, doing horse shoeing, repairing
Of all kinds, wagon repairing, etc.
He expects to open up for business
the latter part Of next week, and
will be pleased TO meet all his old
friends at his new quarters
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02

"Now they're going to have a po-
litical party cf their own--a real
womans party-with woman can
didate for president. Since women
don't rock the cradle any more they
are seeking another way to rule" ex-
plains the Waterloo Times-Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02

Try our want column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Christian Science Services.

pUHUdy SVTVICtS dI IU.FO.
Subject of Christian Science les
son sermon for next Sunday iS
adam and Fallen Man"
Wednesday evening meeting at q
o'clock.
Reading room open Wednesdays
and Saturdays from to 4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Western Union Changes Time

Miss Doris futile, manager OF the
Western Union Telegraph office, has
announced a change of Office hours
this week as follows: The Office viii
be open from S a. m. to l2:OO, noon,
and from 100 no 600 p. m. and
700 p. IN. to 500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
w. Il. c. Insnectinn

The Woman's Relief Corps will
held am inspection on Nov. 8, and
all members are requested to be
present at the Relief Corps hall.
Tonight, Wednesday, a special prac-
tice program will be on, and all are
requested to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Attending U. S. Grain Growers
Meeting.

/. j. Crawford left yesterday for
Eagle Grove to attend a four days
conference of the United States
Grain Growers, Inc. This is state
school, lasting four days, iis pre-
paration to making a state drive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
ESTRAY NOTICE

Four head winter calves, roam
heifer with part bob tail; heifer with
more white than red in color; red
heifer white on flank; red brindle
bull from Paine farm route No. 2,
about Oct. /. Reward.
PAINE & WERHAN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Boys OvercOats

A special good line at prices Sill,
$12 and SIC. Sizes cup to Is. S.
Larsen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02

Now that perfume is being made
from poison war gases, we may use
the old masks again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

to his fiancee, Carlotta barley, daugh-
ter of a millionaire. The necklace is
placed in Darley's safe for safekeeping,
but Clare Conway, a maid of preda-
tory instincts, learns the combination
and possesses herself of the adorn-
ment.
When Peter, a butler, her sweet
heart, catches her with the jewel case
in her possession, he forces her to re-
turn it and reminds her of her prom
Use to live as straight as he, a former
convict, is doing. Thus, a double love
story, embellished by many thrills,
the results of situations that arise.
develops. The story was written by
Frank r. Adams and the director
was George d. Baker. Norman Kerry
and Zena Virginia Keefe head an I'M
usually clever cast of players.
The extra attraction will be Louis
J. jacobson, lyric-darmatic tenor.
Mr.. jacobson has sung leads in operas
presented by The Chicago Musical
college, was soloist with Standard
chautauqua, management Ralph Dun
T1r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
GOLD COINS ARE SCARCE
Topeka Woman Has Difficulty IN
Making Purchases With Gold
Money at Large Department
Stores.

Gold coin, the basic currency of the
lation since the close of the late war.
owing to the great demand Tor gold in
paying off war debts all over the
world. But the above notwithstanl-
ing, it does not seem possible that
there can be adults actively engaged
in business at the present time. who
do not know what gold money is
However, from the experiences of two
Topeka women related below, it would
seem that such is the case.
A certain woman received in pay
ment of a debt two $40 gold pieces.
One day last week the woman's
daughter went to Kansas City on a
shopping expedition, taking one Of
the gold coins with her. She rendered
the coin for payment of a purchase
made at one of the largest department.
stores. ''See here, dearie, I don't
know what this thing IS, it sure don't
look good to me- said the woman be-
hind the counter. why, that's ten
the customer. well, maybe it is and
maybe it amt, I'll have to see about
it anyway" said the clerk. She APP
pealed to a floor walker. He had seen
a ten dollar gold piece before, and the
doubling clerk was finally satisfied.
A few DAVIS after the Kansas City
event, the woman who had received
the two gold pieces went to a large
Topeka dry goods store and endeav-
ored to make a purchase with the
other coin. The girl behind the coun-
ter apparently believed, like the wo-
man in Kansas City, that she was be-
ing "buncoed." 'Er-ah we don't take
those things any more" she said. I'm
fact, 1 don't know what it is 1t amt
a iffG Ia ho lIxy
called all of the girls in that depart
ment for a conference. None of them
recollected ever having seen such a
piece of money before, and the gold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
WERE Low.
Purchasing Agents Old Lists
Are of Interest Today.
Only Postage Stamps Are Same
Price Now as Then.

The current Railway Journal has
the following account of interest to
railway supply men, about some old
prices as compared with those of to-
day:
I'm looking over the purchasing
agents items of fifteen years ago, one
cannot help being impressed with the
comparison between prices then and
prices today. E. S. Brooks was pur-
chasing agent of a railroad in 1906
and 1907. OF the 1900 items recorded
in his books there was not one which
Hooked like present-day prices, save
postage stamps.
I'm 1907 material was at its high
est price since 1890. but in 1907 it be-
gan to go down till 1908 to slightly
less figures.
Here are some items that interest
railway purchasing agents: Ten-wheel
Baldwin engine for S15,SS0, and a
switch engine for $1,000. Good, first
class coaches, wood, of course, were
then purchased for from $4,000 to
$4,000. according to the length and
seating capacity. Good gondolas were
listed at $1,000 each, and wood box
cars were from 5000 to $500 each, and
a caboose, $3.50.
Among the engine and car repair
parts, brake beams were listed at
$3.50 each and standard couplers at
$40 each and brake jaws at 5 and 6
cents each; top steel holsters cost $25
each. and driver brake shoes could be
had for II cents a pound; fire brick
for shop furnaces and FORCES were
S27 per thousand; bar iron was from
s1.S5 to S2.15 per 100 pounds, and
tank steel at $2.31 per 100 pounds, soft
steel at $3.50 per 100 pounds. Norton
35-ton jacks were only 500 each, and
a Barrett jack was only $3.50.
I'm 1906 good quartered pine lum-
Der was SIS per 1000, and longleaf
yellow pine, while shingles were plen-
tiful at 81 per 1000, and building
brick at SO per 1000.
I'm the track department ties were
purchased from $25 to $40 per thou
sand, board measure; rails at $28 per
gross ton and spikes at s2.23 per 100
pounds, tie plates at cents each. rail
braces at 81 cents EACH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
CIRCUS HERE NEXT FRIDAY
Trained Animal Acts Arc Features of
Wallace Shows.

Observation-Disclosures Shows.
The days are numbered now and
very shortly the majestic Hagenbeck-
Wallace circus will be in our midst.
the grown-ups, as well as the kiddies.
The circus is due here next Friday,
when it will give two daily exhibitions
sas avenue, which promises surprise
after surprise for the throngs that line
the curbs.
The youngsters can be expected to
rise very early on circus day, for it
seems that the unloading of a circus
is one of the seven wonders of the
world to them and the grown-ups can
be expected to make their days work
shorter, with the excuse of taking
the Riddles to the circus"
And they will witness what is said
to be the best exhibition ever seen in
circuSdom. Money has not been spared
in presenting program that offers
famous European headlinerS and pop
1lar equestrian stars of this continent.
The funny clowns will be there in
force in laugh-provoking pantomiInic
stunts.
Trained animal features will be
plentiful. Feats heretofore unseen will
be offered and demonstrate wonderful
power of man over the wild beasts.
The menagerie has had many addi-
tons since last year and is declared to
be one of the largest in the, world.
For the convenience of the public a
downtown ticket office will be opened
during its stay here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
BUYS CONTROL OF PATHE


New York, July 9.-In one of the
most important motion picture trans
actions in recent years. the present
American stockholders and American
management of Pathe Exchange, Inc,
foremost independent distributor OF
films in the world, have just acquired
control of the $1,000. 900 company
from Pathe Cinema, Ltd, of Paris.
Announcement to this effect is made
in a cable from Paul Brunei. presi-
dent of Pathe Exchange. Inc, who
has been in Paris for several weeks
arranging the details OF the transac-
ton with the officials of Pathe Gin
ema, Ltd.
Charles Pathe, founder of the
worldwide organization bearing his
name, retains a large share of the
stock in the American concern.
The transa ction means that here
after the American stockholders of
Pathe Exchange, Inc, will direct the
policies of 1.-The organization. There
will be no change in the general pol
icy, but there is indicated a broaden
ing of it's activities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
SOLDIERS WORK IN FILM.
Two Troops of Cavalry Will Make
Scenes in MojaVe Desert.

Los Angeles, July 1.-TWO troops of
regular United States cavalry will en-
train for the Mojave Desert to work
for Harry Carey in Partners, his
forthcoming picture.
The army outfit will leave the Pre-
sidio at San Francisco next week for
field service. The unprecedented or
der, permitting two units of U. s. cav
airy to appear in a motion picture, was
issued by Col. John NJ. Jenkins. com
handing the garrison at the Preside.
at the request of Major Harry Schenck,
production manager at Universal City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
Railroad NetUs of Week
VERNON E. BUNDY
ROCK ISLAND PLANS BUILDING
Several New Structures Reported To
Be Under Way.

otNSrdk new IeSBOAt<-0 ~
Be Under Way.
According to reports in a current
railway trade journal, the Rock Is
land is planning several necessary
buildings. to be erected in the near fu-
ture.
At Trenton, Mo. where the Rock
Island car shops were recently de-
stroyed by fire. it is stated that the
road plans to expend in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000 on a new set of car
shops, IS by 400 feet. A new coaling
station is being built at Ell Reno.
Okla, to replace a station there de-
stroyed by fire.
The magazine states that the Rock
Island is also to construct roundhouses
at Amarillo, Tex. and Memphis
Tenn, and has let the contract for a
large coaling station at Morris, Ill.
Another structure to go in soon is a
small machine shop in the yards at
Memphis. Tenn. Orders for small
shop tools for the new shops are new
being placed by the road, the maya
zine states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
SHE KILLED HERSELF.
Film Bathing Girl Is Gone From Film
Forever, Says Christie.

Censorship has had nothing to do
with the decline in popularity of the
socalled bathing girl in motion picture
comedies, according to Al Christie,
producer of the Christie Comedies re-
leased by Educational, who is in New
York on his first vacation in thirteen
years. The bathing girl Just killed
herself" Mr.. Christie says.
The picture comedy of the future, in
Mr.. Christie's opinion, is going to be
the one that tells a funny story, with
no Situations that are not possible in
real life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
FILM REsCUEs TAKE TIME.
May BE Weeks Before Screen Hero
Actually Reaches sweetheart's Side.

When an actor, all wrought up in
the moods and calisthenics of his art,
dashes into a house to save the
heroine, it's. a quick trip-on the
screen. But in reality it may be days
before the hero reaches the side of
his imperiled sweetheart
When the thrilling rescue begins,
the camerat is shooting" an exterior
setting. The moment the hero passes
thru the door that particular scene is
finished. He is picked up" perhaps
week later. still making his hectic
dash on the inside of the house which
means that another setting has been
created to represent the interior.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09

A diamond necklace worth $50, 900
always is good to look at, even tho it
lies in a plush case in a jewelers.
show case. But when you have
closeup of it as you do in the Cos
mopolitanP Paramount picture, "ProX-
les which comes to the Orpheum
theatre for three days, beginning next
Monday, you have an additional
thrill
This necklace, according to the
story of Proxies" was the ante
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-09
R. |. GIVES SPECIAL SERVICE
Supplies Cars for Less Carload Ship
ments on Fast Schedules

ments on Fast Schedules
Several special freight cars, handling
less than carload lots of freight and
running on a fast schedule, have
recently been installed by the Rock
Island, One of the cars runs from
Kansas City to Amarillo. Texas,
making the run in seventy-three
hours The car is loaded daily
Another car is handled from New
England points to Kansas City via the
Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton company. Another merchandise
car is handled oaily from New York
to Kansas City, over four roads, enter
ing Kansas City on the Rock Island.
The special service for less than car
load lots of thru freight, which de-
mands a fast schedule, has been found
exceptionally valuable to shippers.