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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15

the world think, the masses OF the
people, who pay the taxes, have the
vital interest in this subject"
U. S. Behind Britain.
Secretary Daniels laid before the
house naval affairs committee what
he described as approximately COM
plete data on the relative sea power
of the three principal powers, request
ed by the committee in connection
with the consideration of it's ques-
tion of international disarmament. In
appearing before the committee on
Tuesday, the naval secretary eX-
pressed the opinion that no time
would be more propitious than the
present for a movement toward limi-
tatiOn of naval ornaments.
Tables submitted by the secretary
show that while the present effective
fighting strength of the British navy
includes 53S ships, of 1.5SS,4 ,442 tons,
as compared with $50 ships of 779, 1913
tons for the American navy, compile
ton of the authorized building pro-
gram of this country in 1925 will give
it a tonnage superiority in the ratio of
1.35 to l. with approximately an equal
number of ships.
Our Strength Doubles Japan's.
While the present strength of the
American navy was shown to be more
than double that of Japan, should the
latter country complete its projected
program of 1927, in addition to CON
structiOn already authorized, and this
country terminate construction with
its present program, it's naval supe-
riOrity over Japan in that year, it was
shown, would be reduced to a ratio of
IA to l.
In major ships and gun power the
American navy at the completion of
it's present program will have an ac-
tual superiority over the British fleet
Secretary Daniels said in discussing
the figures, but it will be consider
ably weaker" he added, in point of
light cruisers and other ships needed
to protect the main fleet and to carry
out blockading and other strategical
operations.
The data submitted by the secretary
showed that with the completion of
all present authorized building the eff
fective battleship strength of the Brit
ish navy will be 26 ships aggregating
635, $50 tons American navy, q ships,
aggregating 857 $50 tons. and Japan
ese navy, nine ships 290,37O tons. The
battle cruiser figures will be: Great
Britain six. aggregating IT'S, 400 tons :;
United States, six, 261 900 tons, and
Japan. eight 270,OO0 tons.
Japs TO Increase Strength.
If Japan's projected program for
1927 is authorized, however, it will
raise her battleship strength in that
wear, according to the figures, to 13
ships, aggregating 439, ,72O tons, and
increase her prospective superiority
over the American navy in battle
cruisers, giving her II ships of that
class, aggregating 100000 tons. This
program already has been approved
by the Japanese government Secre-
tary Daniels told the committee, but
there has yet been no appropriations
for IT.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15

Efforts to force delay in the carry
ing out of the Chicago plan commits
sion's comprehensive scheme to make
practical city failed before the council
finance committee.
Alderman Henry D. Captain led the
fight to upset the vast improvements
approved by the voters and contem-
plated under the plan that has been
copied by every large city in the
world.
When he charged the Board of LO-
cal improvements and the plan com
mission had not given thorough con
sideration to the projects involved,
President Michael J. Faherty replied
Every move taken by us has been
within the law. The public sentiment
in favor of the plan is growing. This
is indicated by the increasing over
whelming approVal given to the bond
issues. Would you say that the city
made a mistake in widening and ex-
tending Michigan avenue?,,
Gentlemen you don't propose to
allow Chicago to- slip backward, dc
you? l recently made a visit to st.
Louis, Kansas City, Omaha and other
points in the Middle West, and they
are working rapidly in carrying out
schemes which were copied from u.s. y
John A Richert, chairman of the
finance committee, expressed fear that
the improvements could not be com
pleted because of the city's limitations
to issue bonds. Mr.. Faherty, however
said the legislature could remedy any
such trouble The commissions re
quest for an appropriation of $4,000
was taken under advisement. 1t had
$4,000 last year
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15

miles of wire in Illinois are placed un-
B. E. Sunny, for twelve years resident
of the Chicago company, becomes
president of the new concern.
Edgar S. Bloom for seven years
president of the Central Union, is
made president, and w. R. Alb
bott, former general manager of the
Chicago company, becomes a vice
president and general manager of the
new statewide phone company.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15
~
CITY IS BROKE

The city comptroller is advertising
for sealed bids on $11, ,455,0OO munich
pal bonds. The bonds are exempt
from the income tax and draw per
cent interest. They comprise bridge
bonds, health department bonds, po-
lice department building bonds, Mich
igan avenue, waste disposal building,
house of shelter for women and West
ern avenue improvement bonds. The
bids will be opened January 20.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15
ABOLISH THE JOB
The City Clerk Should Be Elect
ed by the City Council.

Probably the most useless Office In
the city except in the matter of
printers bills and salaries is that of
City Clerk.
The City Council should elect its
own City Clerk and the city charter
should be amended accordingly.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15
THE PHONE TRUST

Chief Fitzmorris forwarded request
to the Chicago Telephone Company,
asking that the company readiust its
police districts to coincide with the
city's precincts. Confusion arising
from Main 13" calls going to stations
far from the place where policemen
are wanted is behind the request
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15
CITY Fights
PHONE TRUST

The city of Chicago has commenced
a popular fight on the Telephone Trust.
It is alleged that the state telephone
merger endangers the $1S,OO0,O 900 de-
probation reserve fund built up by
Chicago nickels.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15
The Wonder City of the World Is Liable
to Lose Out On Account of
Opposition
The City Council Committee Hears Kicks From
Property Owners on the Subject of Local
improvements

ton before. Feb. 1, Chief Fitzmorris
announced and automobile drivers
found without the cards after that
date will be subject to arrest, he said.
The cards are being issued to own
ers and drivers of automobiles in an
attempt to curb the theft of automo-
biles and reckless driving. A charge
of 81 will be made for each card,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15

which will bring the city about $780,
900 additional revenue
One side of the card will bear the
photograph of the driver with his
name and address and description
of the automobile The other side
will be used to record the arrests of
the driver and the disposition of the
case by the judge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-01-15

Well, the Chicago Telephone Com
pany is in for it.
A spectacular coup, aimed to pre-
vent Illinois public utility corporations
from collecting rate increases of more
than $1O0,O0O,O00 a year authorized
by the Lowden state public utilities
commission, has been planned by the
Lundin-Thompson-Small combination
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

August 3, 1921
The meeting of the City Council was
called to order by Mayor Conover.
Members present, Reed, LANCE, Istad
Anderson, Bernatz, Dale Alderman vii.
lett was absent.
The minutes Of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Resolution of the Finance Committee
Whereas. the following claims have
been examined and approved by the Fl
nance Committee, therefore be it
Resolved, that they be allowed. and
the money necessary to pay the same be
and hereby is appropriated and the
mayor and clerk are directed to issue
orders on the CJty Trea S,lrer as folIo,,-s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
Moments Names

There is a tendency, an outgrowth
perhops of the feminist movement,
for women to use their own name
instead of their husbands in their
public relations. Mrs. John Smith
becomes Mrs. Mary Smith.
As long as men are more promin-
ent in business and politics, this of
ten causes confusion. The general
public will not usually know what
Mrs. Smiths first name is, though
it may be familiar with her hus-
bands. When you see in the news
paper that Mrs. Mary Smith has been
elected president of a society, you
may think of a dozen Mrs. Smiths
of your acquaintance, and wonder
which it is. Perhaps women who are
not anxious to famiiarize the public
with their personality as a matter
of advertising, may be content to be
known by their husbands name for
a time yet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
NOTICE IN PROBATE
In The District Court of the State of
Iowa in and for Winneshiek
County, September
Term, 1921.

In the Matter of the Estate of Maggie
A. Folkedahl, Deceased.
To Maggie r. Ask, Arne j. Arneson,
Matilda Dina Bryant, Edna Mag
rite Anundson, Clara Maria Anund-
son and Harold CLAUS Anundson.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED,
That there is now on file in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court, of
the State of Iowa, in and for Winnie
shiek County, at DEBORAH in said
County and State, Final Report and
Petition for Discharge of John J.
Arneson, as Executor of the last
Will and Testament of Maggie A.
Folkedahl, deceased, asking that a
guardian adj Item be appointed for
Harold CLAUS Anundson; that the
said Final Report be approved and
that he be discharged and his bonds
men released.
You are further notified that the
said Final Report and Petition for
Discharge will come up for hear
ing before the said district court of
the State of Iowa, in and for Winnie
shiek county at the court house, in
the city of DEBORAH, Iowa, at 2
o'clock p m. of the first day of the
next term of said court, commencing
on Monday the 10Th day of Septem-
Der, A. D. 1921, at which time and
place you are notified to be present
that you may be heard in relation
thereto.
Dated August 16, 1921.
WILLETT & NELSON,
Attorneys for John j. Arneson,
Executor of the Last Will and Test
ament of Maggie A. Folkedahl,
Deceased. 33-4w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
AVOID MISTAKES,
No Need to Experiment With De-
cOrah Evidence al Hand.

There are many well-advertised
kidney remedies on the market to-
day, but none so ELECTROMAGNETIC
none so DEBORAH recommended as
Doan's Kidney Pills. Ask your neig-
Dor. Read this DEBORAH case:
G. Gullickson, blacksmith, Main ST.,
saws: " | have found nothing better
than Doan's Kidney Pills TO relieve
me of backaches, soreness and lame
muscles and other kidney disorders.
NY work is a strain on my back and
caused my kidneys to get out of or
der. At times my bach has been so
lame | could hardly stoop over TO
shoe a horse but since | have known
about Doan's Kidney Pills. I take
them when any Of these troubles
come on and they always give fine
results. Doan's Kidney Pills are all
that is claimed of them
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney PilIs-the same
that Mr.. Gullickson had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, \. Y. a.
advertisement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
SALES TAX DODGERS
Base Ball Teams and Chautauquas
Must Pay Tax.

Dubuque, Iowa-Delinquent sales
taxes drives on the part Of the inter-
nal revenue collectors Office for Iowa
has revealed more than 1900 delin-
quents, according to Chief Field
Deputy Presly r. Baldridge, in
charge of the drive.
Orders have been received to
show no mercy towards those viii
fully evading the law and prosecution
will no doubt follow every case show
ing a willful violation.
Chautauquas, semi-pro baseball
teams and sundry other enterprises
of entertainment are being touched
up by federal revenue officers, re-
sulting in many organizations be-
ing called upon to pay the regula-
ton tax and stiff fine because
Of ignorance or evasion Of the
statute.
In one instance, a chautauqua
management assured the hackers of
the enterprise that war tax on
tickets was not required and that
chautauquas being of an educational
nature were not supposed to pay
tribute to Uncle Sam.
After the big show" was over,
along came a revenue man with
another Interpretation of the law
and advised the hackers of the chau-
tauqua to dig up. The tax on the
tickets was figured and the inspector
agreed to compromise if half of the
tax was paid.
Otherwise, the hackers would
have to pay the full tax and
penalty, so the compromise was ac-
cepted and the hackers of the edu-
cational" enterprise are wiser but
poorer men.
In another town, it was found
that the ball team which was the
pride of the local fans, had failed
10 come across with the required
tax for such organizations, namely
SIS. The payment of such a sum,
grants the ball team a license, per-
hitting it to operate. The revenue
and penalties totaled S26.4S, which
was paid, although the receipts from
games for which charge had been
made only amounted to S4S. In
the future ladies and children, who
have been admitted to games free,
heretofore, will be required to pay
a war tax of cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
NOTICE OF APPRAISEMENT
State of Iowa, Winneshiek County,
IS. In District Court.

In the Matter of the Estate Of
Celia Steyer, Deceased:
To the Treasurer of State, w. j.
Burbank, and Maria X. Eberhart,
of Elkader, Iowa, George P,
Steyer, of Galena, H., Lewis j.
Steyer, of Fort Dodge, Iowa
Magdaline McCraney, of st. Paul,
Mimi, and Frank J. Hanson, of
DEBORAH, Iowa.
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that the undersigned, duly
appointed and qualified appraisers of
property charged, or sought to be
charged, with the payment of an
Inheritance Tax
will, at 1000 o'clock a. m, on the
oath day of September, A. d. 1921,
at the Office of the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, in said county and state,
proceed to appraiSe the property Of
the estate of said decedent subject to
the Inheritance Tax, as provided by
law.
Please take notice and govern
yourselves accordingly.
Dated August 18th, A. D., 1921.
c. w. FREEMAN,
C. CHRISTEN,
LUTHER REED,
Appraisers.
83-4w
Ty-v- r7yy want cOlup1n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
The Beard in Dreams.

To dream you have a long beard
denotes long life. If black, you will
have great troubles. If red, shame
and disgrace will follow you. II white,
cunning and success in your undertake
ings. To pull or shave the beard be-
tokens loss and disappointment. If a
young lady dreams she has a beard,
she will marry WELL To dream you
are beardIesS is a sign Of riches. To
wash the beard is an omen of sadness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24

| Motion by LANCE. seconded by Ander-
son. the resolution of the Finance Com
mittee be adopted. Roll call vote. ayes.
Reed. LANCE. Istad, Anderson. Bernatz,
and Dale. No nays Motion was car
ried. Resolution declared adopted :
Prof. Oscar /. Olson was present and
petition the council to make the same
tax levy for library purposes as was
made the year 1920.
Mr.. Robt. Bergeson and John Bernatz
representing a committee of the Com
mercial club. We're present and made
proposals TO the City Council relative 10
numbering the houses and placing II
street signs at intersecting streets.
Motion by LANCE. seconded by Dale,
the proposition of the Commercial club
of numbering the houses and placing Of
street signs be accepted. Motion was
carried
Motion by Reed. seconded by Dale.
the street committee, in conjunction
with the street committee Of the Com
mercial club investigate the advisable
! ity of oiling certain streets not oiled
this year and purchase more road oil If
necessary Motion was carried.
Motion by Reed. seconded by Ander-
son. the city council in conjunction with
! the DEBORAH Commercial Club secure
property along the crest Of Pleasant hill
lby condemnation if necessary and in
struct the city engineer TO make a prop
er survey for the proposed driveway
Motion was carried.
4 communication from Marshall Barge
was read. Moved and seconded the COM
mmication be received and placed on
file. Carried
A petition from F. A. Keeper for a
cigarette license was read and granted.
A resolution and notice of the street
oiling assessments was read. Motion
! by Istad, seconded by Anderson. the
resolution be adopted and the notice be
published. Roll call vote. Ayes. Reed.
LANCE, Istad. Anderson. Bernatz and
Dale. Six ayes, no nays. Motion car
ried
Motion by Istad, seconded BY Reed.
that City Attorney W. W. Jewell and
Alderman NJ. A. LANCE be selected as
delegates TO attend the state municipal
convention 10 be held at Sioux City,
Iowa, Aug. lG. Il, IS. Motion was car
ried
II was moved and seconded a cement
crossing and culvert be ordered in at
the intersection OF Hill and Center SITS.
in the Fifth ward and crossings at
Franklin and Grove streets and Vernon
and Upper Broadway streets. Motion
was carried.
Moved and seconded that man be
employed 10 do sewer inspection and
other work by the city. to be selected
! by the mayor. Motion was carried.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
Not a Chance.

A stranger reported to a police Of
fcer that his grip, overcoat and UNI
brella were stolen before he was IN
town two hours, and he said: There
will be an awful reckoning in this
burg when Gabriel blows his hosn over
It. '-Lackawanna Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24

Try our want column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24
On the Greek STAGE.

On the Greek stage q drama, or
acted story, consisted in reality OF
three dramas, called together a triL'
ogy, and performed consecutively in
the course Of one day.-Coleridge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-08-24

Ii was moved and seconded to adjourn
to August oath, at 1880 p. m. Motion
was carried.
F. NJ. HUGHES.
City Clerk.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
january Sale Of Silks

We bought big LOT Of Silks in November the low
prices. We expect to close out all Silks this January
Sale.
10, yard-widc Shirngs, sale per yard 800
! lot lOinch Crcpcdc Chine Shrns per yard ..$149
lot 40inch CrepedcChinc per yard 81 80
lot lOnch Pussy Willow Tafcta, per yard $189
lot black and navy Chamnclsc, per yard $179
lot yardwidc Mcssalmc, per yard .... 139
piece black Tancta per yard .... .99c
piece black pc3-dc- Sole, per yard .. ...... S179
Yard wide Slcsine SILK Der ward . 49c
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-01-19
BABY RUTH WINS A CUP
Little Miss Virginia Ruth
Frankel Second in Baby
Contest In State.

Virginia Ruth. the twent y-six
months old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Frankel of Eagle River
was the winner OF a silver cup in
the Wisconsin Daily News Honor
Baby contest Just closed last
FRIDAY. Little Miss Frankel
stood first in Class B of second
prize winners and therefore places
Villas county in the ranks OF
prize winners once more. First
prize OF $1,000 was won bv a
Milwaukee baby. In speaking
of the contest, the Daily News
has this II say of the Villas coun-
ty baby:
Virginia Ruth Frankei. daughter of
DR. and Mrs J r. Frankel. Eagle Riv-
er. Villas county. who came from the
farthest northern part of the state to
De present at the finals, was rewarded
with the highest position in her class
The fact that the majority Of the
prizes were taken bv Milwaukee chill.
dren cannot be construed as evidence
Of the superiority OF the Riddles from
this city, as the greatest number Of
children entered in the contest and
those on the honor list were from Mil
waukee. The children from the state
at large made a fine showing and al
most without exception were given
high scores. The judges were abso-
lutely fair and impartial at all times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-01-19
TWENTY WILL REPORT
Boy Scout Troop in Process
of Formation at Three
Lakes This Week.

\ Boy Scou; troop is in pro-
cess of organization at Three
Lakes. twenty BOYS, it is said.
having SD far reported for duty.
Miss Quinnell. principal in the
village schools is the moving
spirit.
With Boy Scout troops in every
village in this section of Oneida
and Villas counties. the average
youngster will certainly be given
a place where he really belongs
that of a builder of clean charac-
ter and manly methods in every
day life. Such organizations
make for the better the average
American lad now budding into
manhood.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-01-19
FOR FATHERS AND SONS
Boy Scout Banquet and Boost
Meeting at Eagle River a
Winner.

Monday evening the Boy
Scout move nent was given an
impetus that landed it into the
going" class of Eagle River
institutions.
To begin with, a banquet for
t e fathers and bows was carried
of at the Commercial Hotel
This was a donation of the
ladies' auxilaries of the Congre
gational. Episcopal and Luther
an churches. About forty-6ve
sat at the tables. every boy be-
side his father (Some being
adopted fathers for the occas-
ion
The presence of Judge Reid of
Wausau and Attorney O'Melia
of Rhinelander gave the proceed
ings a prestige that was evident.
The meeting which followed the
banquet was held at the Social
Clubs room. Here the boys
were put thru the Tenderfoot
degree by Scout Executive
Guthrie of Rhinelander and
presented with their badges by
Judge Reid.
The very fitting addresses of
Messrs Reid and O'Melia were
enthusiastically received and APP
plauded. La the business session
it " as decided to organize the
scouts in the council, court OF
honor. sec 1t commissioner and
scoutmaster form. A committee
of FIVE consisting of Rev. w. ].
Davies, Principal H. E. Marshall
of the High School. Father Ellis,
p. J. Gaffney and Amos Radcliffe,
was chosen to name the council
which is to be made up of repre-
sentative citizens.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-01-19
A CIVIL WAR VETERAN
]. N. McCreary, Aged Three
Lakes Resident, Died Last
Saturday.

]. n. McCreary, aged eighty
years. and for the past thirty
years a. resident of the village oil
Three Lakes. died Saturday after
an illness of about two years.
Mr.. McCreary served during
the Civil War as a scout and has
an enviable record as an Ameri-
can patriot for services rendered
his country.
Six veterans of the Worlds
War acted as pallbearers at the
funeral held Monday. interment
being made in the Three Lakes
cemetery. Mrs. b. NJ. Louk OF
that village. a step-daughter,
and the aged wife of the deceas.
ed, are the only relatives living
in Three Lakes.