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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
Owners and Employees
Iho owns the railroads !?

VINO OWNS the railroads
We are accustomed to think of
"Wall Street" or "the corporations"
or big Business" as owning the
railroads of the country.
But according to the most recent
figures published by the Railway
Age, more than $4,000 persons own
the Northern Pacific railroad. That
figure represents the total numbet
of its bondholders and its stock
holders. 1t has $1,000 bondholders
and $4,000 stockholders.
And it has but 10000 employees at
present, the usual number being
about $4,000.
In other words, the number of
its owners is nearly double the num-
ber of its employees.
Yet, despite these facts, very little
consideration is given the owners
of this road, or any other. II is
always vaguely felt that just few
wealthy men own it. But the fact
is that the earnings of the road and,
the dividends it pays, affect more
than twice as many men as are
affected by the wages. That means
that fair earnings on the roads,
capital will bring prosperity to twice
as many men as fair wages to its
employees. That, Of course, is not
intended as an argument against
paying fair wages, but it does call,
attention, in a rather striking way,
to the vital connection between the
prosperity of the railroads of the
country and the prosperity of the
country as a whole. When we "soak
the railroads" with high taxes, or
by damage suits, or by reducing
freight rates below cost of trans
portation.. we are not Soaking" a
few rich men, but we are soaking"
just twice as many men as would
be affected by general reduction
of railroad wages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
WINNESRIEK FAIR
A BIG SUCCESS
Good Crowds Were in Attendance
And An Excellent Program
Was Given
CLEARED sl,7oO
ABOVE EXPENSES
Total Receipts From Various Sources
Amounted to $14,321.34.
Total Tickets Sales
$9,776.19.

The Winneshiek County Fair this
year was success, both financially
and from an entertainment stand
point. On Wednesday afternoon rain
fell at intervals, but the big pro-
gram was carried out on schedule.
The evening program of Wednesday
was spoiled by heavy rainstorm,
which kept up several hours. On
Thursday the biggest crowd of the
week was on hand, and the big pro-
gram was thoroughly enjoyed.
The total ticket sales amounted to
S9,7B.19, and with the entry fees
in speed department, concessions,
privileges and state aid anticipated,
brings the total miscellaneous re-
ceipts up to ISABELLA. The associa-
tion cleared around $l,700, but this
with $500 more was turned back in
improvements, as some $4,000 in
Improvements, new fences, hog pens,
barns, etc. was made this year.
Taken all in all the fair was a
grand success and a fine pro ogram
that pleased everybody was given.
The night show was a hummer. The
fireworks display alone was worth
the price of admission, and it was
the best program given here.
All of the attractions were high
class, the horse racing program in
particular, being the best ever seen
in this section of the state.
The music this year was furnished
by the Decorah Odd Fellows band,
a new musical organization formed
here the past year, under the leader
ship of B. o. Marsh. To say the
boys pleased is putting it mildly.
They are fine looking organization,
and Decorah is proud of this popular
band, which is going to prove one
of the best we ever had.
The winners and amounts of pre-
muims awarded in various dpeart-
ments of the fair will be found
on another page of this issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
CORN COB
MAY Be USEFUL
Chemists at Iowa State College Say
1t May Become of High Value.
100000 Tons Produced
In Iowa Every Year.
MANY ARTICLES MAY BE
EXTRACTED THEREFROM
Could Be Used as Substitute for
Strawboard Pulp, and Can Be
Made to Produce Several
Valuable Acids.

Ames, Iowa-The lowly corn cob,
heretofore considered more trouble
than it was worth, may yet prove to
be one of Iowa's valuable products if
discoveries made recently by the
Iowa engineering experiment station
are borne out by further tests to be
conducted the coming year.
If you aren't chemist the list of
materials which the chemists at
Iowa State College say they can Sc
cure from the cob may not mean
very much, but the experiment sta
tion specialist believe that the cob
has big possibilities. From it can be
secured, they say, the following:
Paper pulp suitable for a straw
board substitute, acid tar, wood al
cohol, charcoal, pitch, pure acetic
acid, formic acid, crude pyroligenous
acid and furfural.
Some of these products have a very
considerable commercial value. Fur
fural is rated as a rare chemical,
selling at about $40 pound. IF the
of pounds of furfural poten-
tally available in cobs were pro-
duced it would break the Market"
says o. r. Sweeney, head of the
chemical engineering department at
the college, "but it is believed that
furfural could be substituted for
great many other products if the
price were brought low enough
1t is even possible, chemists says,
that pipe stems made from an am
ber-like derivitive of corn may help
to supplant the famous missouri
meerschaum."
About 100000 tons of cobs are
produced in Iowa every year, it is es-
timated. The production for the whole
country is about 20,00O,000 tons. If
this waste product can be utilized, it
is thought that it will mean much to
the fortunes of Iowa and of this
country.
The experiments may also lead to
the use of cobs as a source Of sugar.
1t may be possible to make use of
this sugar an an animal food. The
tests on this problem have not yet
progressed far enough to be con-
elusive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
Thought Of the Young Men

A young man who is working this
summer in large city bank, was
asked what the fellows in that insti-
tuition seemed most interested in,
and whether they talked most about
business, sports, or politics? The
Questioner did not imagine they spent
much time on the last named sub
ject, but he had believed they would
be interested in business problems
anyway.
The reply was that the thing that
seemed tc interest them more than
anything else, was trying to attract
the attention of the young women
stenographers located in the next
building. This was very absorb
ing matter, and one that seemed Of
deep Importance to them.
Probably some of these fellows
will be kicking in a few years be-
cause they do not get promoted.
But if so, the people who depend
upon their labors. and loyalty for
the advancement of the business, will
have clear idea these fellows get
left in the race.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
"A new CLUB
FORMED HERE
The State University Of Iowa Clu6
For Winneshiek County
Organized in De-
corah Yesterday.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTED HERE
Atty. E. w. Cutting Was Made
Chairman of the Organization
And A. X. C0ffeen Secre-
tary and Treasurer.

Last evening at Gas p. m. the
alumni and students of the State
University of Iowa had banquet
at the Wineshiek Hotel. Thirty-five
were present and consisted of the
following: Chas. Altfillisch, DR.. and
Mrs. A. F. Barfoot, Marjory and
Dorothy Barfoot, Joseph Wist, A.
r. Coffeen, Attorney and Mrs. (.
w. Cutting, Almeda Cutting, Carl
Myrick, A. N. Hanson, Attorney
and Mrs. w. w. Jewell, Attorney
and Mrs. J. A. Nelson, DR.. and Mrs.
A. B. Wigdahl, Helen and Ruth
Williams, Leslie Schrubbe, VIM.
Roman, Clarence Juve. Helen Hutch
inson, Carrie Mcintosh, Mary Jen-
nisch, DR.. H. B. Amy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Acres, Prof and Mrs. A.
c. Lynch, Attorney T.. j. Hook,
Clarence Falckler, H. H. Matt, DIR.
j. d. Hexom.
1t was revival of real Univer-
sity life as familiar songs from the
old school were sung, and yells, both
old and new, were rehearsed. A
permanent organization was formed
to be known as "The State Univer-
Sity of Iowa Club for Winneshiek
County, A constitution was adopted
giving the purpose and scope of the
organization and providing for the
necessary officers. The following
were chosen to act as a Board of
Directors: Z. w. Cutting, chairman
of the organization, DR.. A. F. Bar
foot, j. A. Nelson, Prof. A. c..
Lynch, Miss Carrie Mcintosh, Attor-
ney w. nj. Allen of Ossian, DR.. F..
A: Hennessey of Calmar, A. X. Cof-
feen was made Secretary and Trea-
surer.
H. H. Matt represented the State
University at the meeting and in
fact made all arrangements.
The plans are tosorganize in ev-
cry county in the state. Thirty
eight counties haye already perfect
ed their organizations. The purpose
is to boost the University and give
the people of every community In
the state a better idea of the rank
it occupies among the sister schools
of the country. Our people should
be informed that the professional
college at the State University of
Iowa, such as medicine, law and dem
tistry rank with the leading schools
in the land. The State University
is located at Iowa City and the at
tendance last year was about Ave
thousand students.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
RETURN SOLDIER DEAD
Return of Bodies Creating Scenes of
Patriotic and Pathetic
Interest.

The return of the bodies of a
large part of the soldiers who died
on foreign soil is creating i'm many
places scenes of patriotic and
pathetic interest. The friends who
have desired the return of these re-
mains will perhaps find some COM
fort in the proximity of those last
relics. The people will be glad that
mo effort or expense was spared to
give this bit of satisfaction to those
who made so great sacrifice.
The bodies of those that remain in
the foreign soil which they so
nobly freed of the brutal invader,
will not be forgotten. They rest
in flames eternal camping ground"
with a multitude Of noble heroes.
1t is day of many sad memories
when the last rites are said at the
little home burial grounds where the
soldier bodies finally find their last
resting place. Yet perhaps the bit
temess of grief has passed away so
that the friends of these dear boys
can feel the honor that comes with
the tragedy.
These young men achieved the
highest triumph of life. Nothing
that they, could have accomplished
in seventy years of ordinary living
could compare with what they did
in those few short months. They
will be remembered forever as the
saviors of their country, as the men
who showed their ability to rise
above pain and sorrow and peril
and fear and to attain the highest
level of nobility.
Any family that is represented in
these quiet cemeteries by one of
these boys, has right to feel proud
of the contribution it has made to
the progress of the world. 1t has
given the highest gift in human
power, and it should be cherished
forever in a special place oi honor
in the community. Our people in
Decorah should not forget the boys
who have made this sacrifice, nor
the sorrowing ones left behind, but
show the survivors by constant sym
pathy and friendship how much this
service is valued and treasured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
Big CONCERT
NEXT TUESDAY
Welcome Home, to Luther College
Concert Band in Testimonial
Concert at Grand
Aug. 23..
LARGE NUMBER TICKETS
HAVE BEEN SOLD
Packed House Will Greet the Popular
z Musicians. Tickets on Sale
At Parman's.

The Luther College Concert Band
will arrive home next Tuesday az
ternoon from their concert tour
through the northwest. The people
of Decorah are going to give the
popular leader, Prof. Carlo A.
Sperati and his musicians rousing
homecoming reception. A testi-
monial concert will be given at tile
Grand on Tuesday evening, Aug.
23, at Sis O'Clock. Tickets cost
$1.00 and are on sale at E. j. Par
mans drug store.
A large number of tickets have
been sold already, and a packed
house is going to greet the band.
If you haven't purchased your tickets
yet don't put it off until the last
or you may be disappointed
in getting seat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
STYLES of Dogs

Styles of dogs change rapidly.
Many returning soldiers brought
back German police dogs, which are
becoming popular. Their alert ears
may remind one of the upturned
mustache and slightly aggressive air
characteristic of the German person
ality before the war. But these dogs
have vigor and watchfulneSs that
is attractive.
One rememhers when every other
house had to have little black and
tan to yap at your heels. Then
came the. waddling spaniel, whose
silky hair seemed Appropriate to
ladies' boudoirs, but who was not
quick enough to fit the American
temperament.
The collie with his shaggy coat
seemed like some good natured coun-
try man. who everybody loved, but
he was too friendly with strangers.
The airdale had a lovely affection,
but people got tired of having neigh
bors telephoning to have Towser
chained up. The short haired Bos-
ton TERROR was the lazy mans dog,
as it was easy to wash him, but
his bull head suggested limitation
of intelligence. Every type of dog
has points of winsmoness, and all
work their way into the human
heart
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

"When the depression passes as
it surely WILL" says the Cedar Rapids
Gazette, "that man who does not give
all that is in him to make the wheels
of commerce hum will find himself
outstripped in the race, and no or
ganization, no organizers, will be
strong enough to hold him up if he
willfully and consistently lays down
on his job"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

The silent contents of those metal
boxes from overseas must carry their
own messages into the hearts and
consciences of the people not only
of America, but all nations" says
the Cedar Rapids Gazette. "They
cry out for the worlds liberation
from the yoke of war, and they sing
anew the song of freedom. Their
deaths did not constitute total
loss. Their sacrifice was worthy,
their cause holy"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

at is again suggested that the
Fourth commandment not only re-
quires one day of rest in seven, but
six days work per week. There are
some people who seem to conclude
that the commandment means seven
days rest per week, while very few
conclude that seven days of work is
the proper thing" remarks the Oel-
vein Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17
Presidents Father Married

DR.. George T. Harding, father of
President Harding, was married last
Wednesday at Monroe, Mich, to Miss
Alice Severns, his stenographer and
office attendant for the last eight
years.
DR.. Harding, who is n years old,
has been a practicing physician in
Marion, Ohio, for SO years. His
bride was born in Marion county 81
years ago. DR.. Harding has five
living children. His first wife died
So year ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

Everybody knows of one big rea-
son why the postoffice department
loses money. 1t comes about thru
the train loads of stuff sent out of
Washington that nobody reads" says
the Waterloo Times Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

In China, theS oldest and most
densely populated nation, there are
no policemen except in cities con-
trolled by foreigners, and in the
foreign districts of the cities under
native control.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

There are few things more tanta-
lizing to a man." declares the Sig
Quincy Review, "than to go home
with something on his mind he wants
to scold about, and finds company
there and he is obliged to act agree
able"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

The Algona Republican says: "If
some Of the money being spent on
the navy was paid to our young men
who fought in the war the country
need not worry about protection"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

"High freight rates will induce
many anti-paved road folks to change
their minds, suggests the Sioux City
Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

Green advanced to the semi finals by
beating aennard and McGreevey,
Continued on last page.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

t1eAtf $50 es-~@y
State pays one third of SIS, or Sl5.
United States Burea1 Of Animal In
dustry same amount, making IN all
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

able. / came back thirty minutes
late but the officer of the deck had
Continued on last page.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

men the choice of the two methods,
either testing the cattle for tuber-
eGlosis or pastuyizing their milk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

Fifteen cents a day keeps a Chin
,se coolie in comfort,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

He whose faults are small always
has enough.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

Credit won in lying is quick i
dying.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-17

faut-mender than his efficient work highly commend
fauitnnder ed by ALL
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07
OFFICIAL NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that con
tracts are about to be let for the construc-
ton of water and sanitary sewer mains in
the following named streets;
Water Main
TENTH ANENUE-from East Milwaukee
Avenue to the north line of Vliet Street
PORTLAND AVENUE-from Greenfield Ave-
to Warner Avenue.
FIFTY -ElGHTH SpREET--from Grand Ave
nue. to tho Blue Mound Road
CHURCH STREET-from West Center street
to Woodland Avenue
WOODLAND AVENUE--from Church street
to Pleasant street.
PLEASANT STREEr-from Woodland Ave
nue. to West Center Street
WEST NORTH AVENuE-from Ludington
Avenue to the east line Of Lot II VIM von
Baumbach's Subdivision No l.
Sewer Main
TENTH AVENuE-from East Milwaukee
Avenue to the north lin, Of Vliet street
GREENFIELD AVENUE-from Gridley Ave-
nue. to Portland Avenue.
PORTLAND AVENuE-from Greenfield Ave
nue. TO Warner Avenue.
FIFTY EIGHTH STREET-from Grand Ave-
nue. to the Blue Mound Road
WEST CENTER STREET-from Wisconsin
street to Church Street
CHURCH STREET-from West Center Street
to Warren Avenue
WEST NORTH AvENUE-from Ludington
Avenue 20 the east line of Lot T. VIM Won
Baumbach's Subdivision No. 2
and that a statement showing the amount
of special assessments chargeable 70 the lots
and parcels of real estate benefited by said
sewer pipe or abutting on the stree Is through
which the said sewer pipe lines are to he
constructed is now dle with the city
clerk: that all parties who desire to pay
the special assessments on presentation of
the proper certificates are hereby required
to file their nuttces to tina. effect with the
City ClerA before the expiration of thirty
DAYS from date Of this notice, that the
city will issue its six 90 per cent annual
interest coupon bonds payable in annual in
stallments for an amount TO cover the spe-
ciai asses srnents which tNe pars'ot n#r
the property do not elect TO pay on the
presentation Of the certificates in the man
ncr stated, said bonds win be charged upon
the particular lots orlv r~ainst which spe-
cial assessments are levied
Dated October TIN, 1891.
A V. BRIGHAM.
City Clerk.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

Next Saturday we play West Allis
at our City Park. The schedule of
games at the present time is:
October S-West Allis at Wauwa-
tosa.
October 15-Lincoln High at Wau-
watosa.
October 22-Country Day School at
Country Day.
October 2S-Burlington at Wauwa-
tosa.
November 5-Oconomowoc at Wau-
watOsa.
November 19-Technical High at
Wauwatosa.
With this schedule of games, our
new field, and the loyal support of our
citizens we should have one of the
best football seasons we have ever
had
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

In the way of clubs this year, our
new principal, Mr.. Postell thought of
organizing Camela Club, and his
thought worked out, for now it is one
OF the most popular clubs in our
school. AS we'll as entertaining, it is
very instructive There are twenty-
two members, with Howard Kaiupska
as president; Raymond Adams as
yice-president; Elizabeth Kuenzl4 rs
secretary, and Monroe Toussaint as
treasurer, The first regular meeting
will be held October 10 at 3:15 o'clock.
The program will consist of two talks
by members, one, the taking of pic
lures. the other on the developing of
negatives.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

The high school Military Company
holds its weekly drill every Wednes-
day night, The company is composed
of three full squads and file-closers.
The boys are under the instruction of
Mr.. Postell. For the next few weeks
the more experienced men will take
a turn at drilling the new men. By
this method Mr.. Postell expects to Sc
lect the most competent for the COM
missioned, and non-commissioned of
ficers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

Tryouts for the Girls Dramatic
Club were held last Thursday night
Each person interpreted two or more
characters in some chosen play The
Dramatic Club guided by Miss Cum
mock and Mr.. Postell selected the fol
lowing new members: Eleanor Frag-
stein, Virginia Ragsdale, Betty Cogge-
shall, jeanette Barry, Margaret Hail.
ny Elizabeth Behner, Francis Bart
lett, Evelyn Schmidt.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

Friday, September 30, a rousing
mass meeting was held in the assem-
bly,. After poppy speeches by mem
bers of the team and of the faculty
Charles Ackley, our live wire cheer
leader, proceeded to instill into our
souls the spirit needed to win the
victory.
full quota of ESQ voices joined in
the singing of our snappy new song
Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, 'aint we got
fun.
Waukesha, Waukesha, Wen make you
run
We've only started to roll up a score,
but
There is going to be lot more.
Our team sure is hummer, 'aint we
got fun.
Yours is bum and getting hummer, so
we've got fun.
We have the coach, we have the team,
Wen win the game.
In the meantime, in between time,
amt we got fun.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

Miss Sanders, our new music super
visor, entertained the assembly Mon
day morning with several delightful
songs. Her program consisted of:
"At Dawning" -Cadman.
THE Lilac -Gartlan.
"Rockin' in de -Niedlinger.
by the Waters of Minnetonka"-
Lieurance.
Classic O'Mine' Walt,
Miss Sanders was assisted by Miss
Metcalfe at the piano and by Harrison
Robinson playing a flute obligato to
the last two numbers. Another OF
these entertainments is looked for
ward to with great eagerness.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

The high school orchestra under the
sumed it's work for the coming year.
There are now twenty members. The
instruments played are violin, cello,
flute, saxaphone, clarinette, cornet,
trombone, drum and piano. The or
chestra did splendid work last year
and we are confident of even better
work this year.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

On October a banquet will be
given in the Domestic Science rooms
to all members of the Hi-Y. Mr..
Brandenburg. the State Boys Work
Secretary viii speak. Rev. Dunkley
spoke to the boys at their regular
meeting last week. An e1. client talk
was enjoyed by all. At present there
are thirty members in the club with
their faithful leader, Mr. Babcock.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-10-07

A football game was played between
the Wauwatosa Eighth Grade team
and the Hi-Mount School team Friday
afternoon at Washington Park, The
opposing team won by seven points,
the score being 1912, The Eighth
Grade team will play return game
with the Hi-Mount School at an early
date on the Wauwatosa field.