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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
CHAUTAQUAS LOSE MONEY
Poor Season Results in Several Suits
Against Guarantors.

The bringing of suits in several
communities by chautauqua man
ayers and promoters in order to col
lect guarantees made, brings to the
front rather discouraging condi-
ton. The last season chautauquas
suffered materially because of the
money shortage. Places where such
things had been held successfully
for years failed to pay out the past
season. Where guarantees were
given there is always certain per
cent of the guarantors who refuse
to contribute toward a loss. Be-
cause of the poor attendance the
managers of the circuits have been
asked to share part of the loss with
the town or city, but this did not
meet with very generous endorse
ment. In number of Iowa COM
munities suits to enforce guarantees
are pending.
Several county fairs met the same
fate that overlook chautauquas. Bad
weather and failure of a public re-
spouse have brought several other
wise prosperous fairs upon the verge
Of bankruptcy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
DEBORAH Trims WaukOn

DEBORAH high walked on Waukon
here last Friday, rs to 0. At no time
was the game in doubt after the
first few scrimmages as the local
line tore big holes in Waukon's de-
Tense.
Playing two backfeld men in the
line seems to have filled a hole
which has bothered all season. Hen
nings work here for his first gam
was especially good.
The feature of the game. was tbs
end runs OF HandIey. Aided by
perfect interference he easily covered
5 to so yards around the ends.
Dewitt, Waukon's big guard, when
called back, hit the line for good
gains.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Methodist Church Notes

Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock
regular weekly meeting to which all
are invited to hear am address on
church history by the pastor.
DIR. McVettie of the Episcopal
church will occupy the pulpit at both
morning and evening services next
Sunday in the absence of the pastor
who will leave Friday for Kansas
City to attend the American Legion
convention.
The Women's Home Missionary
Society will meet at the church Fri
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in bus
mess session. After the regular bus
mess is disposed of the ladies will
serve a pumpkin pie lunch. All are
cordially invited to attend this meet
ing.
The Junior Choir, under the dir
eetion of L. II. McMasters, meets
for rehearsal every Tuesday evening
at : p. m. Any young people de-
string to join the choir are invited
to attend the rehearsal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
DEBORAH Girl Married at Cedar FANS

DEBORAH Girl Married at Cedar Falls
A marriage which came as a sur
prise to the many DEBORAH friends
Of The bride, was solemnized Monday
evening, Oct. II, at eight o'clock, at
the Congregational church parsonage
in Cedar Falls, when Miss Myrtle
Christen, of DEBORAH, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Leslie A. Downie,
of Chicago. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. B. Macleod of the
Congregational church. The attend
ants were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bangert. Mrs. Bangert will be re-
membered by DEBORAH friends as
Miss Florence Price.
The bride had not disclosed any
of her matrimonial intentions to her
friends here, and went to Cedar
Falls on Monday, where she was
joined by the groom. She is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Christen, of this city, and young
lady of most estimabe character,
and has a host of friends here who
wish her happiness. For some time
past she has held a position in the
DEBORAH Music Shop. Being possess
ed of a pleasing, sunny disposition
she has endeared herself 10 a host
of friends here. The groom was a
resident of Chicago. He is world
war veteran, and before entering the
army was in the brokerage business
in Chicago. He is now a representa-
tive Of the Iowa Farm & Credit
Corporation, of Des Moines, and is
young man of high integrity and
worth. He is a son of Mrs. Sarah
Downie of Lafayette, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downie arrived in
DEBORAH Wednesday night, and have
since been receiving the congratula-
tons Of many friends. They are
undecided at the present time where
they will make their future home,
but expect to locate in Michigan,
where Mr.. Downie will have his
headquarters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Nolan Hog Sale Success

]. F. Nolans fifth annual 'Po-
land China hog sale held at his
farm five miles northwest of De-
corah on Oct. Is, was a great sue
cess, and a big crowd was lin at
tendance. 2G head were sold at
good prices. Among the lot were
10 bears and II gifts. The hogs all
averaged up good, and the buyers
were greatly pleased. MIR. Nolan has
been raising some mighty high grade
Poland Chinas, which are acquiring
much popularity. Mr.. Nolan is go.
ing out to buy more stock early in
November, and the coming season
will show some of the finest hogs
ever offered in this section. Despite
the low prices on stock at this time,
MIR. Nolan is elated over This sale
last week and it has given him an
incentive to build his herd bigger
and better than ewes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Sues c. Nj. & St. p. Ry. for $4,000

F. l.. Hines, of Decorah, has sued
the c. NJ. & st. p. Ry. for $4,000,
for injuries received on August s,
1921, while crossing the defendants
railroad track on Main street in
DEBORAH. Hines was driving a truck
east on Main street and was hit by
the outgoing passenger at nine
O'Clock in the morning. The truck
was carried to the middle of the
railroad bridge. Mr.. Hines sustained
broken arm in two place. The
suit against the company was filed
on Oct. II.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
BIG TIME AT HIGH SCHOOL
Preparations for Declamatory Work
Proceeding. Teachers Take
Supper at Cummings
Springs. !.

The preparation of contestants to
represent the DEBORAH High School
in declamatory work this year is
proceeding vigorously under the in
struction of Miss Ferguson.
There will be "a contestants in the
preliminary contest, which will be
held in the near future. From this
number contestants will be selected
for the "home contest, which it is
planned to hold about November %.
The public will be invited to the
home contest.
On Thursday evening of last week
the teachers took their su3ircAout
TO Dufning Springs. Gx lfuanti-
ties of thick beef s-esLtol BE broiled
over open fires and supplemented by
sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee,
actually sufficed to satisfy the APP
petites produced by the ordinary
hard days work followed by long
walk through the cool evening. The
affair was an impromptu one and
a few of the teachers found it i'm
possible to attend. The beef steak
which was rightly the property of
the absentees was amply taken care
of by Mr.. Kelton.
The Froebel Club entertained
themselves and the married members
of the faculty at Halloween party
last Friday evening.
The affair started in weird man
rer with the guests following hay
rope through the dark corridors of
the school building, around corners
made perilous by the presence of
ghosts, witches, and other super
natural creatures whose icy hands
and blood curdling means and
shrieks were calculated to cause
fearsome doubts in the hearts of the
bravest. Those who survived the
ordeal by ghost were conducted to
the Normal Training room in the
gymnasium building there to par
take of typical Halloween feast,
the menus consisting of Gobblin's
Broth, Spirits Fingers, Fairy Rings
and similar Halloween edibles.
The room was lighted by candles
and jack -o-lanterns. The decorations
in black and orange, with cats, owls,
witches, and broom sticks for the
chief motifs, were extremely well
done.
The Old Witch presided and a
Gypsy fortune teller passed from
guest to guest reading palms and
promising health, wealth, and hap
piness most reckleSsly.
Coffee was served-not coffe bat
Witches Brew, at Dunning Springs
whittier the party was carried In
automobiles. They were further en-
tertained by the dance of Indian
Maidens around the camp fire, and
prescriptions of Witch-doctor fol-
the grievous ailment presumed te
afflict the members of the class, af'
ter which amid a volley of clod:
from a neighboring hilltop--a par
of the program not anticipated-th'
party dispersed.
Mr.. Henning took some fine snap
shots of the West Union game. Thu
pictures have been on display on tn
bulletin board in the upper hall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26

Military Funeral For Harold A.
Spaun at FrankvilIe Sunday.


On Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock at the Community Church
of Frankville was held the funeral
service of Harold A. Spaun, SON of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis C. Spaun. The
body was returned from France re-
Gently.
Full military honors were accorded
the returned soldier who stood in
high esteem among all his friends
and acquaintance. The services was
in charge of the American Legion
Post of Postville with the Rev. Geo.
Woodall, former Chaplain and at
present pastor of the DEBORAH Meth
odist church, officiating as Chaplain,
with-the assistance of the Rev. Peck,
pastor of the Frankville Community
church. The interment was made in
the Frankville cemetery.
Harold Spaun was the only son of
his parents and their only child
and the sympathy of the whole
community goes out to these bereav-
ed parents of whom the war de-
manded such a high cost.
Harold was born June Is, 1895, at
Frankville, Iowa, and died at Preny,
France, Sept. 26, 1918, aged %
years, 3 months and Is days. He
lived at home with his parents until
called to the colors April %, 1918.
Leaving DEBORAH the next day for
Camp Dodge he joined Company A
33Sth Machine Gun Battalion.
Several weeks later he was trans
ferred to Camp Travis, Texas and
assigned to Company X. 35Sth IN
fantry of the goth Division. On
June 9th his company was sent to
Camp Mills, Long Island and on
June 10th sailed, arriving in Liver
pool, England, July Cd and at La
Earve, France, July 7th.
Due to hard work and because
of his cheerfulness and willing dis
position he was promoted to be
Corporal Aug. 18th, Just before leav-
ing the training camp for the front
On Sept. lSt the company moved
into the st. Miheil sector and took
their position in the front line
trenches, Sept. 18th. On the morn
ing of Sept. Goth they were ordered
to advance against the Hindenberg
line under very heavy shall fire. In
this advance Harold was struck by
an exploding shell and instantly kill
ied He feft with his face to the Zoe
giving his all for the sacred cause
of liberty.
He played mans part in the
grim game of war. When the safety
of his country was threatened he
responded promptly to the call. On
the battle field in France he paid
the highest price man can pay
to secure the liberties of all free
peoples.
He was loved by an his comrades
for his never failing cheerfulness
during the irritating days in camp.
He never shirked but did his part
and bore his share of the burdens.
His commanding officer, writing to
the boys mother, said, Harold has
always proven a good soldier and
did his duty faithfully at all times,
therefore you may feel proud TO
know that, though he did pay the
supreme sacrifice, he did his duty as
an American soldier"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
DEBORAH Hunters Short on Ducks

a party Of DEBORAH duck hunters,
Messrs. John Mccall. Marshal Her
man Tavener, Vein Kenuard and
Lawrence Acres, went to Rutheyen.
Iowa, last Wednesday on a duck
'apnting trip. They returned Sunday
and had only about a dozen ducks
TO show that they were on the
firing line. Rutheven is a great duel,
center, but with the guild weather
prevailing The ducks have NOT left
nothen quarters ia very great
numbers yet, and consequently the
DEBORAH hunters didn't get much OPP
portunity to show their ability with
their firearms. The ducks were
simply not there, so they couldn't get
a chance to buy, beg, OF shoot only
a bakers dozen, and we understand
a hunter is entitled to fifty, proyid
ing he can shoot them.
They made the tIip So MIR. Tav
ener's Nash car, a distance Of 20
miles, one way, in seven hours, auC
the boys say it was one OF lhe oeS
rides they ever had. and they n
boosting the Nash sky high as {
car to get you long distance quick
" and in comfort
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Fake Begging Scheme Exposed

The authorities at Ames believe
that they unearthed state wide
fake begging scheme when they took
into custody Mrs. John Nelson, alias
ten or fifteen other names, and a
bale Of fake testimonial letters. The
woman, who waived preliminary
hearing and is now held in the
county Jail at Nevada, had in hei
possession a letter signed "R. l.
Thompson, prominent Des Moine'
grain dealer and hardwareman,
urging that "this woman with D.
children and a rheumatic-ridden hus
band be aided" Mrs. Nelson col
lected from 81 to $40 from man.
farmers and business men over Iowa
it was said. She rode from tow
to town in a dollar-an-hour taxicab
and staid in "a hotel rooms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Home From DeIightfuI Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Baker arrived
home last week from a six weeks
pleasure trip, which took them to
Duluth, Mimi, Buffalo, N. Y, also
through the Lake Champlain coun-
try, down through the White
Mountains to Boston. Mr. and Mrs.
Baker expect to leave again about
Dec. / for California, where they
will spend the winter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Game Warden Celebrates Birthda,


Game Warden B. f.. Bucknell had
birthday Sunday and il was celebrat-
ed in royal manner, at the Bucknell
cottage near the Ben Jewell farm. The
guests in attendance were members
of the former Hook G. Ladder Co.,
OF which Mr.. Bucknell was a member
for many years. A delicious chicken
dinner was served by DIR. BuqkneIl's
-aeeer ii@sS-Asi-cir g~-s-s A-e-ey-
never ate a better dinner. A good
time was INDUCED ia during the af-
ternoon and evening, swapping
stories about some of the big fires
the "Hooks" were instrumental in
subduing here in the past, ETC., and
to make the day one long to be
remembered by their host they
presented him with fine leather
grip.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
E. ]. Curtin Home from Kentucky

Z. j. Curtin arrived home Satur-
day from trips to Lexington, KY,
and Mt. Clemens, Mich. At Lexing-
ton he attended the Grand Circuit
races as a guest Of the association.
From there he went to Mt. Clemens,
Mich, where he attended meeting
in the interest of the Harness Horse
Association, of which he is presi-
dent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Gard of Thanks

The undersigned wish in this man
ner, to extend their heartfelt thanks
to the many kind friends and neigh
bors for their assistance, sympathy
and beautiful feral offerings, during
the illness, death and burial of our
beloved mother, Mrs. Susan Tyler.
Chas. T. Tyler
Pd. VIM. Tyler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
Ladies Hair Dressing Parlor

Shampooing, massaging, manicur-
ing. switch weaving, stems and ear
puffs made to order. A full line OF
Marinello Creams aad Powders. OPP
posite City Hall. Phone Blae 272.
Aft MRS. IA. w. KAitkANN,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
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. 1. Reward.
PAINE & WERHAN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26

The state received, out of the
September tax collections, as its pro-
portion S29,673.7O.
The schools of the county came
in for the biggest share of all, and
their proportion of the September
collections, including collections in
July and August, the latter being
light collection months, amounted to
a total of S94,S04.00. The follow
ing are the amounts received by the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
TAXES IN wINNEsHIEK
S2df ,03s.20 Collected by Treasurer
Seim in September.

The total amount of taxes collect
ed in September in Winneshiek coun-
ty amount to $241,03S.20, and the
total amount disbursed by the Trea-
surer to the incorporated towns of
the county amounted to $26,S45.5S,
and following are the amounts re-
ceived by the following towns:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-10-26
| Iod.

More than a hundred Chinese are
attending colleges in the United
States.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-09
2O% off on All Christmas Goods
for Spot Cash

All Chdren's Toys, Wagons, Tricycles, Doll
Carts, Smokers Gate Leg Tables, Lamps,
Book Weights, Candle Sticks Vases, Table
Lamps Davenport Tables, Parlor Tables, Odd
Chairs and Rockers Desks and numerous odd
Christmas Gift articles to be included in this
Sweeping Discount Sale for Cash.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-09

And what decline in prices the new
figures represent, For instance, the one
selling at $116.67, and consisting of
massive davenport, chair and rocker,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21
KNOW THIS week
Dempsey and Carpenter To Be
Told Battle Site.
Tex Richard Has Eleven Days
to Make Announcement.
BY HENRY L. FARRELL.


New York, March 21.-Jack Demp-
sey and Georges Carpenter probably
will know where they are to swap
punches before the end of the week.
Tex Richard has eleven more days
in which to think over the best place
of the three or four under considera-
ton, but it is likely that he will not
make use of the full thirty days of
grace granted him by the fighters.
Il am not ready to make the an
nouncement yet. but it may come
within a few days now" Richard said
today.
Discussion of the site with Richard
is thought to have brought Jack
Kearns, manager of the, champion,
back TO town. Kearns blew in sud-
denly from the road where he has
been appearing with Dempsey in a
vaudeville act. He conferred with
Richard.
I'VE did talk a few things about the
place for the big co. kearns said,
@1eut I am not at liberty to give the
Estails"
He dropped the gentle hint. how
ever, that New Workers would have to
spend some car fare to see the bout.
Members of the boxing commission
maintain they have never talked with
Richard about the fight and they will
have nothing to say until he makes
formal application for a license to
stage the bout in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21
IN TRAINING CAMPS

Miller Higgins and his Yanks we're back
in camp today after transforming trip In
which they took indianapolis, the Cardinals
and the Robins for five games In row.
John McGraw and his New York Giants
pny the Fort Worth Panthers today after
losing yesterday to Cleveland, 3 to 2.
An epidemic of sore arms among Brook
lyn pitchers is causing Manager Robinson
great concern. He had to borrow Phillips
from New Orleans to finish the game yes
terday with the Yanks.
The Cubs trimmed Los Angeles at Yer
non yesterday. 4 to 3. Alexander toiled five
innings and allowed only two hits.
Cincinnati beat the W\'te Sox yesterday,
to 4. Kerr pitched the <irst five innings
for the Sox and hammered for eleven
hits. Captain Eddie Collins arrived in time
TO size up new players.
Winning the final game. ) to {, yesterday,
the St Louis Cardinals today were cham
pions Of The inter league series with the
Athletics, taking six out of eleven games.
With the expected arrival of Meals.
Wheat and Meusel the outfield situation
in the Phillies camp appeared definitely
cleared today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Whitehead and
little son. Beryl. of Breckenridge, Tex,
arrived Thursday morning TO visit Mrs.
Whitehead's sister. Mrs. A. T. Cross
and family on Maryland avenue.
Mrs. A. e. Obenhaus and daughter,
I.eota, and Mrs. Louis Obenhaus are
visiting relatives in Alma, Mo. Mr..
Obenhaus spent the weekend in Alma
with his wife.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
society of the Highland Park Method
list Episcopal church will have a meet
ing. Wednesday, at the home of Mrs.
Edward King, 322 Clay street. The
mite boxes will be opened, and all
members have been asked to be
present.
Mrs. John Marsh entertained at din
ner Wednesday, for Mrs. Mary Steph-
ems of Carbonate, who has spent the
week in Topeka. Other guests in
Guided: Mrs. z. l.. Jones, Mrs. Frank
Stiles and small son, George; Mrs.
George Stiles, Mrs. o. o. Shaul.
Mrs. ]. w. Popping and little daugh-
ter, Marian, are in Olathe visiting
relatives.
The Clover Hill Ladies' Aid society
will hav~ an all-day meeting Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. H. G. Lyons. Elec-
ton of officers will be held and all
members asked to be present.
The members of the Sophomore
class of the high school had a line
party at the Isis theater Friday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Marsh. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. d. Vance. Mrs. o. o. Shaul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Smith all motored to Berry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21
SPORT PICK-UPS

Some of the best handba1 players of the
country are among the thirty EIGHT con-
testants for the A. A. Z. title. play for
which began at the Detroit Athletic club
today. Entries represents clubs in St
Paul, Duluth, Los Angeles. Cleveland, Mil
waukee, Chicago, New York and Detroit.
Alfred Gnullet, six-day bicycle rider. who
conducted outlaw" races at New York and
Chicago has been placed in good standing
by the Cycle Racing association, 1t was an
nOunced today. The veteran cyclist has
signed a two-year contract to appear in
events on the associations tracks in Provi
dence, Philadelphia, Newark and New York.
Edouard Horemans, the Belgian billiard
champion, arrived in New York today from
the west to begin his 1850 1872 balkline
match with Jake Schaefer, who defeated
him IN their last meeting.
The Scottish professional soccer team
will play four games In the United States
during its forthcoming tour. the dominion
football associations secretary announced
today. The dates of the teams American
appearance are July 6. 0, Is and 16. OPP
ponents were not named.
DIR. Emanuel Lasker and Joe L. Capa-
blanca will rest tonight preparatory to re-
Stunning tomorrow night the third game of
their world championship chess tournament
at Havana, which adjourned at the
who analysed the positions of the pieces on
the board this morning after the two
master players had adjourned declared
their belief that the game would result in
a draw as did the first two games of the
tournament.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21
"CASCARETS" FOR
CONSTIPATION

Just think! A pleasant, harmless
Cascaret works while you sleep and
has your liver active. head clear, stom-
ach sweet and bowels moving as regu-
lar as a clock by morning. No gripping
or inconvenience. 10. 20 and so cent
boxes. Children love this candy ca
thartic too-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21

Carl Tremaine of Cleveland and Young
Montreal Of Providence, Il. l., meet tonight
mt Toledo in a 12-round no decision boxing
bout They are to weigh lis pounds at .
o'clock.
Rocky Kansas, of Buffalo, and Willie
Jackson of New York aspirants for the
worlds lightweight boxing title, will meet
in Madison Square Garden, New York to-
night in a 12-round bout. The winner of
the match tonight will challenge Leonard
to a bout for the championship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-21
HIGHLAND PARK

Notes and personals from Highland
Park. by Miss Frances Jones. Tele-
phone $3.50.