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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
msr05RtEs IND INSURANCE RISKS
Applicants With Big Iowa Company
Must Stand Character Test.

Here is something rather new, yet
easy to understand, as not all new
ideas are. A big Iowa insurance
company held its annual convention
in Chicago. One of the officers of
the concern announced that the lat
est addition to the long list of re-
| quirements which must be met by
applicants for its life insurance with
this company must stand the test as
to character. The company COM
piles its own reports on the morals
of prospective policy holders. A
few Of the moral requirements of
applicants are interesting.
Among others, a reckless motorist
has difficulty in acquiring a policy
with the Iowa corporation. When
an automobile owner is listed as an
applicant his record as a driver is
investigated. That man who is
known as fool at the wheel"
stands little chance of getting his
policy. His death always must be
considered as imminent.
More interesting than the forego-
ing requirements is one which de
mands that policy holders refrain
from excessive use of "home brew.
Thus is the danger. from that source
recognized in commercial circles.
The habi.ual users Of "home brew"
think it is harmless, Of course. But
the insurance company has an idea
to the contrary. And, so FAR as
insurance policies are concerned, the
company's idea is the one that
counts.
OF interest to the married man is.
the requirement that applicants who
have participated in marriage VOWS
must respect them if they wish to be
insured with this organization.
Married men with a fondnesS for
women who are not in their own
home, are considered poor risks.
The company might have gone one
step farther and put the ban on sin
gle men who are interested in mar
ried women. In all probability,
whenever information on situations
of thac kind is to be had, the COM
pany acts with caution.
1t is easy to understand why those
who do not respect marriage are
viewed as dangerous risks. Beleton
Kennedy, who broke up the ODER
chain home in Evanston and was
murdered few weeks ago in Los
Angeles, thus appearing on the first
pages only after he was dead and
didn't know of his prominence, fur
| nishes q conclusive example of cause
for the insurance concerns attitude
as to philanderers. The are too
many guns with willing trigger pull
ers to make the insuring of home
| wreckers a good investment.-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
STUDENT is BURIED ALIVE IN
CLASS
Upper Iowa Sophomore Helps Beat
Freshmen.


Fayette, Iowa,--By allowing his
classmates to bury him alive and re-
naming underground for nearly five
hours, Alvin Edgar, a sophmore in
Upper Iowa university. smashed all
the college traditions by thus win
ming for his class the annual class
scrap with the freshmen.
|. This is the first time in twelve
years that the second year men
have won the scrap and the second
time in the history of the school.
The scrap this year was tof the
nature of tie up. The freshmen
were given until a certain hour to
tie all the Sophs hand and foot.
During the preliminaries of the
scrap, which were held from a.
m. until $50 p. m. with the city
limits as boundaries for the con-
testants, the Sophs had little diff
ficulty in eluding the first year
men. The final thirty minutes of
the scrap had to be fought on the
football field and the Sophs out
numbered more than three 10 one
had little chance. In about nine
minutes all were securely hog tied.
They continued to entertain the
yearlings by struggling until the
signal shot announcing the end of
the scrap was fired and then to the
dismay of the Freshmen, cheerful
ly dug their classmate from his
living grave in the corner of the
gridiron.
Edgar when removed from the
ground was in weakened condi-
ton, but rest, food, fresh air and
the congratulations of his friends
brought him around in fine shape.
The Freshmen knew that Edgar
was missing and had the girls of the
class searching for him, thinking he
might be disguised asa girl. Failing
to find him however, they accepted
the rumor that he had gone to Iowa
City to attend the Notre Dame foot
ball game.
The vault in which Edgar was con-
cealed was prepared several nights
in advance by the Sophs, the dirt
being carried to a eighboring gar
den in grain sacks. He was provid-
ed with food, water, blankets, books
and fiashlight when he was inter-
red and a girl classmate communi-
Gated with him eYeryfew minutes
to make sure he had not been over
come.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
453,999 IOWA AUTOS
Ten Car Loads License Plates Re-
oeived by Motor Vehicle De-
partment.

Nearly all of the new 1922 au-
tomobile license plates will be in
the hands of county treasurers on
Nov. /, according to w. McdColla-
day, superintendent of the state
meteor vehicle department. Ten
carloads already have been received
in Des Moines and the remaining
eight cars are expected in the next
few days. The plates are being
sent to the counties as fast as re-
ceived.
Mr. Colladay, in figuring the
needs oG Iowa motorists for next
year ordered 100000 sets of auto
mobile licenses; 10000 for trucks;
1900 for agents, used car dealers
and official plates; 5000 motor
cycle, and 1000 single plates for
trailerS.
The automobile registration for
this year is now 453,999. A total
VI fUV,AOD " etS lSSuCt lOIT IoZU.
Motorcycle licenses issued so far
this year total A,l40. Fewer, mo-
torcycles are being used for pleas
ure purposes each year, according
to Mr.. Colladay.
Trailers weighing less than one
half ton are now exempt from IL
cense fees by an amendment to the
motor vehicle law.
The new license plates measure
5l2 BY Is inches, and q set weighs
one and one-fourth pounds. The
style is four-inch black numerals
on aluminium background.
The new numbering system gives
serial number to each county.
These figures will be followed by
numerals, starting from No. and
going up to the number of cars
registered in each county. Winnie
shiek county has serial number "97"
The license will read like this,
"97-2S01 IA.-22"
The five counties having more
than 10000 registrations were giver
serial numbers of one figure. The
other serial numbers were allotted
to the. counties in alphabetical or.
der. 9tR
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
IOWA HAS FIRST
JUNIOR ENROLMENT

Juniors Ia the Sioux City schools
are the first group In Central Division
to re-enroll for the current year. Their
membership cards were received at
headquarters in Chicago even before
the supplies were sent out
< Many activities are represented by
these busy little workers who strive
30 reach the ideal OF good citizenship,
and whose watchword IS I'VE Serve"
A contribution of $4,000 TO the
National Children's Fund, was made
by the Des Moines and Polk County
Junior Red Cross last spring. This
will help to provide schooling for
children from the devastated districts
Juniors in oskaloosa established a
dental clinic in connection with the
schools which met long-felt want
IN Clarinda applied citizenship has
been strong factor In the worl; in
the schools through the cooperation
Of the teachers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
FREEPORT


''The Old Nest, DecaFah, Nov. 3-4-5.
Club are enjoying a Halloween dance
at their club house near here to-
night.
Charlotte Roderick of jamestown,
N. Dak., is guest at the ID. H.
Leach home at the present writing.
Some from here attended basket
social at the Moore school house
last Friday night.
Arthur Young and family and f..
Young and family moved here from
Millville, Wis, flast week. The
former will occiIpyth Mill property
at Trout Run and Natter will live for
a time in the house formerly owned
by Mr.. Kirkland.
Mrs. L. Coughlin. spent a part of
last week at the Tyler home in De-
corah.
r. o. Jagerson and brothers are
building barn for their father, O..
A. Jagerson this week. 1t is being
built of cement blocks.
Some of the young people of this
vicinity are enjoying a party at the
hall tonight.
Hubert Funke and children tand
Mrs. C. A. Funke of Burr Oak were
Freeport visitors last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Stevens of
Centennial and Mrs. o. III. Stevens
of Cresco were calling IN Freeport
one evening last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Paddin from
near DEBORAH We're Freepert visitors
one evening last week.
Mrs. d. HI. Leach and Mrs. Maude
Switzer visited friends in Monona
Friday of last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
tn relatives.

IN relatives.
~~ and Mrs. H. H.. Meyer and
1aughter Marie and son Helma au-
toed to Garnivilla, Friday to spend
the day with relatives.
Mr. Earl Baoelder was business
caller at Postville Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ross Winn and daughter Doro-
thy and Mrs. Anna Uqwd We're bust
ness callers at 0ssian Saturday.
Miss Blanche Harvey was a pass
enger to Postville Saturday.
Mr.. Fay Harvey came up from
Randalios Saturday evening to spend
Sunday with home folks, he returned
10 Randalia Monday morning.
Mrs. M. Stee and daughter Anna
We're business callers at Ossian Sat
urday.
The dance which was to have heer
given Saturday evening was called
lions. ooii'l
Mr. Lawrence Schultz of PostviIIe
and Lucille Long were entertained al
me Joe Wlrching home Sunday.
Is. ). hneeSkern and Co. received
a carload Of salt Monday.
Mr. Barriet ard daughter accom-
panied by f. f. Mailoy departed ON
their trip last week. :,
Mrs. Floyd Harvey entertained the
club at the home Of Mrs. George
Balnhardt Friday afternoon. ~. -.
Mr.. Ray Hunter and family, Mrs.
George Buchanan and Miss Dorothy
Buckman autOed TO Usage FRIDAY.
They returned Sunday -
A number from here attended the
movies at Ossiaal Sunday night.
The Embroidery cluh met. at the
home of Mrs. Earl Reeves Friday
afternoon.
Miss Florence Thompson spent the
week end with home. folks
Mrs. Fred Rarries was called to
Postyille Thursday on account Of
her brother, Chss. Meyer. 49,.
Albert Barries came up from Ames
tf@ay to attend the funeral of Chas.
Miss Marie Meger was a Postville
shoppers Saturday.
Misses Maree Harvey, Marie Haef-
ner and Mr., Arlie Hopkins, and John
hroeder of McGregor were entertain
ed at the Simmons home at DEBORAH
Sunday.
M. Ava VIM spent the week end
with home folks.
Misses Lila Jones, Julia Kabriger,
Mr.. Blake Albright and Walter Rosa
returned TO Postyiie Monday morn
ing TO resume their school duties.
B. F. Kneeskern is putting up
barn on the feed lot. -
Fred O'Bpy was a business caller
at Ossian Thursday.
Mr.. Harold, Harvey was Post
vile calleftThursday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02

real snaps. $1,000 and up,
Some of them with the best Of
terms. Come and see me before
you buy. Geo. P. Ode, Office East
Water st. DEBORAH. 36tf.
FOR SALE-A few special good
bargains in farms around here
right now. Easy terms. A renter
should look into this. Come and
see me. Geo. p. Ode, Office East
Water st. DEBORAH. 36tf
FOR SALE-8500 acres for sale in
Mussellshell Valley, Mont, in the
heart of the oil district and will
be developed soon. $50 steam
plough land. write or call at my
Office. Ed. X. Hovden, DEBORAH,
Iowa. 33-tf.
FOR SALE-Second hand autonio-
biles; auto parts of all kinds, also
second hand tires, magnetos, etc.
Meyer Bros. West Water st. De-
corah. 31-tf. i,
FOR sALE-Purebred Hereford
bulls. Pedigrees furnished. En-
quire of G. 0. Daniels, DEBORAH,
Iowa r. No. 1. 13-52pd.
FOR SALE-Choice lot on Upper
Broadway. Price $500. Enquire
DIR. A. B. Wigdahl, DEBORAH, Iowa.
21-tf.
TO LOAN--on first real es-
tate mortgage. Winneshiek coun-
ty mortgages for sale. e. III. Nc
Masters, Winneshiek Hotel Bldg.
1877.
FOR RENT-Finest Modern flat in
DEBORAH, all newly decorated,
new Arcola heating plant just in
stalled. Now ready. cali early.
Fl. J. Hutchinson. 37tf.
FOR RENT-A FIVE room apartment
on Day street. Enquire Of F. E.
Hilsadeck, Cresco, Iowa. 32tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
COMMUNITY WORK
OF IOWA REDCROSS
Chapters Show Splendid Work
for Soldiers and in Health
Lines.

Red Cross memberships in the 12s
Chapters here in Iowa show total
of 41,023. The strength of this en-
rollment proves the value of the sery-
Ice which the various Chapters are
rendering throughout the state.
With the opening OF the Fifth An.
nual Roll Gallon Armistice Day
the work which these Chapters have
been carrying on Is of special interest
to the membership, past, present, and
future. First in Importance are the
activities in behalf of ex-soltliers,
which are meeting great need
throughout the state.
During the past year $2O4OOO has
been expended by Iowa Chapters in
this work. Ex-service men to the
number of 27,99l, have been assisted
in obtaining hospital treatment, voca-
tiOnal education. and in securing adj.
ditional compensation and allotment
from the government. The majority
of these men are the heads of fam
lilies. Many of them havef developed
various disabilities which have un-
fitted them FOR earning a living. Such
cases need the services of trained
workers, ready to adjust their diff
custies, and to procure the needed
help upon their change Of occupation
or their re-education to dit them for
civilian life.
Great as has been the volume Of
this work for ex-Soldiers, the problems
of the enlisted men in the army and
navy have also been cared for. There
have been BIS enlisted men and their
families served this year.
Activities of the Red Cross along
health lines are supplying a vital serv-
ice in the different communities. Dur
terest has been shown in the health
nurses have been employed by Red
Cross Chapters in this state. The en-
tire enrolment of Red Cross nurses
from Iowa is 905. In case of neces-
sity. these nurses are qualified accord
ing TO Red Cross standards for serv-
ice in war or emergency. Great in
tedest has been shown IN the health
program-especially the instruction in
Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick.
Women to the number OF 1,102 have
received certificates from the 101
classes held In every section of the
state.
A number of Life Saving classes
have been conducted throughout the
state. Two hundred and ninety-six
persons have passed the Red Cross ex-
animation and are members OF the
Life Saving Corps.
The Junior Red Cross program in
Iowa has created much interest
throughout the Central Division. OF
which this state is member. In the
last school year there were 1910 Ju-
Nor Auxiliaries enrolled with a men,
bership of 134.461 children. These
Auxiliaries have been of great as
sistanee in carrying on the health pro-
gram through the schools by financing
hot lunches, providing milk for Nutri-
ton classes, purchasing scales, and
doing other work among the children.
Every person in the state will have
an opportunity 10 support the Red
Cross program and assist the Chap
tiers in carrying on this work by re-
newing their memberships during the
roll CALL which opens on Armistice
Day and continues until Thanksgiving
Memberships will enable each of the
100 Chapters To. carry on its cOmmu-
nifty service and increase its useful
moss
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
The Hens Laid Small Eggs

Once very youthful chicken fan
cier had in his possession a couple
of bantam hens that laid very small
eggs. He finally hit upon a plan
to remedy this.
When the lads father went the
next morning to the chicken house
he was surprised to find an ostrich
egg tied to one of the beams and
above it card with this notice: 4
keep your eye on this and do
your best.'-The Truth Seeker.
Try Our Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
Have a Care

A great medica! scientist is au-
thority for the statement that hic-
coughs may be stoTtped Immediately
"by placing ones index finger or the
patients fifth CURVE llar nerve and
pressing hard"
But before you ~ this or any
of voo hiccoughioe arl friends, fei-
low End out where dat fifth curyic,
ula is, ard sound your Klax,
on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
CASTALIA

THE Old Nest, DEBORAH, Nov. 3-4-5.
Remember the first number of the
lyceum course, booked 10 appear here
November 26, 1921. The Du Mond
Male Quartet.
Miss Clara Muth and Professor
Muth spent the week end with home
folks.
Mr.. w. H. Haefner went to Cedar
Rapids Wednesday noon on business,
he returned home Thursday evening.
Mr.. George Vented returned to
Upton Friday.
Mrs. l.. S. Woolsey returned to
Des Moines Thursday after several
weeks visit with friends and rela-
tives.
Mrs. George Bamhaidt went to
Clermont Thursday morning to visit.
Mrs. Cora Harvey was business
nduer at Postville Monday.
- - Aup1lSt It,ynhishn went IN
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02
HoOting or HOoch

The inquisitive subscriber OF
Wharton desires to know why
whisky is called hootch. The ans
wer is, it is mot. Whisky is al
alcoholic distillation. Hootch is I;
compound of hellfre, campfire an
rnuleheel.--Huston Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02

It's awful to hear n tomcat te'
another tomcat to go to the devil.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-11-02

m never oi,renghly enjoys
he cant ay over.
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
WANT COLUMN

Rates-One Cent per word. Moth
ing less than twenty-five cents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-23

Lutte Jackson who is resident of
this city owns a ranch on Mud Creek.
five miles west of Cornish in jefferson
county. In speaking of water on his
ranch he says he has pools that have
never been dry but twice. once in 1881
and again in 1896. He says these
pools are now getting low and will not
furnish water for his cattle for longer
than three weeks more.
Should these natural pools become
dry Mr.. Jackson says he will dig wells
10 get water for his cattle.
Mr. Jackson in speaking of his long
residence in this section of the state
says that he was getting to be an "old
man" when Sherman JONES moved to
indian Territory. Mr.. Jackson came
with his parents to Montague county.
Texas, when he was six years of age.
He was born in 1857 and il was dur.
ing the Civil war that he lived in
North Texas. In about the year 1872
his mother moved to Indian Territory.
his father having died while they lived
in Texas.
The histories that are written Of the
early days in this country do not have
much of truth says MIR. Jackson and
1t is really difficult for correct infor
nation to be gathered. There are but
a few old timers here now and many
Of the incidents Of the early days have
been forgotten.
Mr.. jackson calls TO mind when the
raid was made by Indians in the IL
linois Bend community which is just
across the river from Leon in Love
county He was playing game of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-23
VOICE CULTURE TEACHER
STARTS CLASS IN WILSON

Mrs. T. l.. Wright OF Ardmore,
teacher Of voice. will be in Wilson
every Wednesday and Saturday to
teach voice culture. She will use the
room Of Mrs. +. +. Case. local musical
instructor, on these days. Mrs. Case
is devoting all OF her time teaching
the piano. Mrs. Wright comes very
highly recommended. She is an active
member Of the Philharmonic club Of
Ardmore and has studied under some
OF the best talent Of the East. Four
years she spent In Cincinnati under
Signor Limo Mattiol. In New York she
studied under Madam Teola Nigna,
who was with the Metropolitan Grand
Opera. She also studied under Nine.
Fox OF Boston and Won Ivans OF chi.
cago. Besides this she studied drama.
tic art under Nine. Munsenheimer Of
cincinnau and Nine. Gerard Of Boston
Mrs. Wright intends to put on a
play or two during the year and also
10 have community sings which she
viii pattern after Ardmore who holds
them monthly at Central Park.-wn.
son Gazette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-23
WHOLESALE ARREST
OF LAW VIOLATORS
in EAST EXPECTED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.--Number
Of arrests on charges Of bribery and
conspiracy 10 violate the prohibition
laws are expected to be made within
the next few days in New York, Phil
adelphia, and Baltimore ii was learned
today at prohibition headquarters.
The arrests, prohibition officials de-
clared, would be based on evidence
found by enforcement agents who
raided the Baltimore office of Samuel
Albrecht. charged in New York with
an attempt TO offer a $500 bride to
f. c. Yellowly, acting state prohbi-
ton director of New York.
Seizure of ninety dstilleries in
Maryland and Kentucky. offichls
said was TO follow the rest, evidence
having been obtained. it was said,
showing Withdrawals of large amounts
Of liquors. Names of the distilleries
were not disclosed but ii was indi.
Gated that several IN the vicinity OF
Baltimore We're involved.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-23

IN the original Hebrew he word
Nm meant delight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-23
Lutte JACKSON RECALLS EARLY
HISTORY OF INDIAN TERRITORY

ball with soldiers on Mud Creek when
Indians made rush upon the soldiers
and drove their horses away. The sold
iers had muzzle loading gums and
fired upon the Indians but the Indians
lay down upon the sides of their horses
and escaped the bullets and made no
effort to fight back. The Indians had
not come to give fight to the soldiers
but to rob them of their horses and
they succeeded. He states that every
horse was rounded up and run out of
the country and captured by the In
dians. The horses were used by the
Indians but the chief object in TAX.
ing them, Mr.. Jackson says. was to
put the soldiers afoot so they could not
trail them down and give battle.
As well as he remembers Mr.. Jack.
son there We're as many as 500 white
people slain in that one raid and the
soldiers were unable to get horses TO
follow their flight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-23
OLD RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. r. Z. Davis. aged 73 years,
months. 20 days, died Tuesday morning
at O'Clock at her home on South
Sixth street. Death was caused from
paralysis Of the stomach from which
she had been suffering for some time.
Funeral services were held from the
residence Tuesday at 1890 p. m, the
services being conducted by Rev.
Cole Interment was made in the Rose
HIM cemetery at Ardmore at o'clock.
Mrs. Davis was u very kindly old
lady, beloved by all. She was won
derful musician. even in her last years
and many party of Wilson folks has
been entertained by Grandma DAVIS at
her piano before she became belfast.
She came to Wilson in 1916 from
Brownsville, Tenn. and had resided
here continually since that time.
The deceased leaves seven sons and
two daughters: r. /. Davis, OF Du-
rant. j. r. Davis of Macone, Texas.
g. S. and W. ID. Davis OF Fox, Il. l..
Davis of Shreveport, a. ID. and r. W
Davis OF Wilson. Miss Betty Davis Of
Fox. and Miss Florine Davis of Will
son.
When Grandma Davis began 10
get worse she insisted that her old
doctor be sent for. This was DR.. w.
7, Ware OF Ashville, y. c., a former
Wilson physician. The wire was sent
Thursday and DR.. Ware wired back
that he would go TO the end OF the
world II he could serve her in any
way. He arrived here Saturday and
was in almost constant attendance
at the bedside until the epd--Wnson
Gazette.