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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
BONUS To CREATE
MUCH new WORK
Large Force Will Be Required for
Administration Of Law. Get
ting Ready Now to Take
Care Of the Work.
BOARD To CONSIST OF
FOUR STATE OFFICERS
These Officials Must Organize and
Supervise New Department
Bonus Bonds to Draw
Interest OF
Per Cent.

The work of administering the
soldier bonus law voted by the peo-
pie Nov. Z is now looming ahead
Of the state officials.
Perfechng the organization Of a
department to take care of the work
will be begun at once. But it will be
some time after the first of the year
before the board will be able to func-
ton, in the opinion of members as
expressed today.
There are legal technicalities which
must be passed upon before the
bonds can be sold in order to insure
that there will be no bitches in dis
posing Of the bonds once they are
put up for sale.
The state executive council as a
board of assessment must certify
out for collection in next years
taxes sufficient levy to take care
of the annual requirement of ST.
10000 0needed next year. This sum
will be needed each year for twenty
years in order to pay the interest
and principal of the 22,000,000 bond
issue authorized by the law.
A big clerical force will be re-
quired TO take care of the huge task
of receiving and checking up the ap-
plications and making the payments.
1t is estimated that there are 120,-
900 soldiers, sailors and nurses who
enlisted or We're inducted into the
service in this state who will be en-
titled to the bonus.
The Jaw fecvidey that the adllins
haiids u a Doafu comp6seu or me
state auditor, state treasurer, adju-
tant general and the adjutant Of the
Iowa department Of the American
Legion.
The bonds are to be sold to the
highest bidder. They will bear an
interest rate of . per cent payable
semi-annually.
After perfecting its organization
the board will issue instructions as to
the mode of procedure to secure
the bonus. 1t probably will be some
time after Jan. /, before payments
can start.
The experience of Minnesota and
Missouri in administering a soldier
bonus law have already been looked
into by State Auditor Haynes ana
State Treasure w. j. Burbank
These states have found it big task
involving much clerical work.
As has previously been pointed
out, the bonus will amount to 80
cents per day for each day served
with a maximum of $3.50 to any one
applicant. -....
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
OOKCRESCOFOR
THANKSGIVING
Special Train and Odd Fellows Band
To Cresco for Big Football
Game Between DecOrah
High and Cresco.
ROUND TRIP FARE
WILL BE S1.S6
Train Leaves DecOrah About Noon
Hour and Returns Again About
500 O'Clock.

Its all abroad for Cresco on
Thanksgiving day to see the Decorah
high school football team trounce
the Cresco high. The team and their
friends, if plans all go as antici-
pated now, will go to Cresco in
style on a special train, accompanied
BY the Odd Fellows Band, AZ musici-
ans.
A committee will go about the city
this week and sign up all those who
care to make the trip, and from
what we hear now there is going
to be some crowd accompany the
team. The special train will leave
Decorah around II o'clock noon and
return about 600 o'clock, and the
fare will be only Sl.S6 for the round
trip.
Make your plans now to be mem-
ber of this big party. There will be
plenty of fun for everybody, and
YOU win see what a real football
game Is like. Cresco and Decorall
are old rivals, both on the base ball
and football field, and you are al
ways sure Of some excitement wher
these teams clash.
SO remember turkey day and &c
over TO Cresco and see the Decoraf
boys "gobble" up Cresco.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
NELSON GETS
BIGGEST VOTE
County Attorney J. A. Nelson Top
:, ped the List of Candidates in
Winneshiek This Year.
GOV. KENDALL
AD SECOND LARGEST
Christen's Plurality for Sheriff Was
1929 and Severson for
Auditor ell.

The table of votes cast in Winnie
shiek county on Nov. is now be-
ing canvassed by the board of super
visors. The vote was a heavy one,
and the vote showed that all the
republican candidates were elected.
County Attorney j. A. Nelson
topped the list of candidates with the
largest vote getting 5247 to 242S for
Mrs. Nora Goheen. Governor Ken
dali came second with 5064 to 1872
for Files the democrat. Brookhart
ran behind the governor some, get
ting 50l3 TO Herrings 1894.
Judges Springer and Taylor were
accorded big vote, Springer 50S4
and Taylor 5024
Hon. G. N. Haugen's vote was
1889 and Schanke's 1902. Haugen
carried every county excepting Clay
ton.
Hon. 0. Gilbertson was accorded
big vote 4S75, with no opposition.
The fight for state senator result
ed as follows: Reed Bill, Kuhn
2467, Ruen 1886, and Gross 5S2,
giving Reed plurality of GA.
Frank Christen's plurality for
sheriff was 1920 and Clarence Sew
erson plurality for auditor was oil.
Christen received 1862 votes, Cooney
2542 and Anderson 1879.
Treasurer Seim received 4971 to
Wingates 2237, and Clerk of Courts
Moore received 43i5 to Whalen's
-ovoc.---s ---srasrnvrs snrs1rv---~--.
cefved 5f9f and MISS NIFTY esv-'-rterr
2544.
l.. b. Willis for coroner received
1927 and DR.. Fritohen 2463.
In the supervisor contest in the
fifth district A. T. lstad received
1899 votes and +. F. Bakken 1874.
In the first district Peckham re-
ceived 69S and Martin Bergan 5SS.
In the second district Supervisor
Bockman was elected on the indep-
endent ticket getting 1910 to Sweh-
las 1913.
| In the third district Supervisor
Burgess was elected getting 63l
Votes to Griffith Sal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
MRS. RICE TALKS
ON KNEESKERN.
Mother of Mrs. Irene NarBrockiin.
the Murdered Girl Quoted as
Defending Kneeskeru.
VISITED kNEESKERN
IN JAIL HERE
In Waakor Interview Mrs. Rice
Points an Accusing Finger at
Another Man.

A recent issue of the Dubuque
Telegraph Herald prints an article
dated Waukon, Iowa, which pur.
ports TO be an interview with Mrs
Rice, mother of Mrs. Irene Van
Brocklin, who was found murdered
in the Moneek district last Decem-
Der. We print the article in full
and our readers can draw their own
conclusions and the meaning Of such
propaganda.
Waukon, lowa--Mrs. Rice, Of Sho.
pierre, Wisconsin, mother of Irene
NanBrockli1 WHO was shot to death
with her husband, Charles, in their
log cabin home in the Moneek dis
trict in Winneshiek county last De-
cember announces that she has made
a thorough investigation of the case
and she believes that b. F. Knees
kern, the Castalia stock buyer did
not kill her daughter.
Kneeskern was found guilty Of
Mrs. VanBrocklin's murder last April
by a jury in the Winneshiek county
district court, thejuiy's verdict was
life imprisonment at hard labor in
the Fort Madison penitentiary. Pend
ing descision on his appeal for a
new trial he is confined without bail
in the Winneshiek county Jail at
Decorah.
The crime was one of the most
brutal i'm the annals of northeastern
Iowa, and kneeskern's arrest and
conviction created sensation as his
family is prominent in this section
of the state.
She came to Iowa 10 gather evil
dence i'm the case and went to the
Decorah Jail and confronted Knees
kern but refused 70 speak to him un.
Ill -she 81 look 80 him y ten
ingly and through, 9eR @fer 'fif-
stinct she decideosr sseurs,t&ot the
murderer.
She states that Kneeskern had no
motive in killing her daughter ani
her husband as he had always been
kind to them and was their benefac-
tor.
She had spent about four months
at the cabin and had good chance
TO study his actions while there ana
saws he always deported himself as
gentleman aud had assisted these
people in many ways.
Kneeskem has a stock farm ON
the ground where the cabin stands
and often had as many as one nun
dred head of cattle on this darm
and a number of horses and made
trips to the place to l,ok after the
stock. 1t was during these trips that
Mrs. Rice became acquainted with
Kneeskern and observed his actions.
She stated to The Telegraph-Her-
aid correspondent that she knows
Kneeskern is innocent but points an
accusing finger at another and gives
MANY reasons for her decision.
-O----
I'm the human forest lot of ouI
old family trees are badly riddleo
with preventable disease.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
OIL INDICATIONS
ARE VERY BRIGHT
Prospects at Bakke Lease No. Are
Now Better Than at Any
Time Since Drilling
Started.
NOW DRILLING
IN GREY LIME
The Well is Now Down Over 5000
Feet and the Formations Get
ting Better Each Day.

The indications for oil at Bakke
Lease No. /, now being drilled by
the Decorah Pioneer Oil and Gas Co.
east of Deeorah are better than ever,
as they have had several showings
IN the past The formations that
the bits are driving Through have
softened up somewhat and the drill
lers are now drilling in the grey
lime, as previous reports show they
have been drilling in the black lime.
The same has extended to a depth
of 1900 feet and has been very hard
with few exceptions where it had
softened once at these pockets, they
produced n small showing Of oil.
The depth of the well as it stands
today is "A fraction over 5000 feet
and TO those familiar with this form
alton in which they are drilling now
are practically the same found in
the North Central field OF Texas,
and this strata produces very high
grade OIL the same having para
fine base and a high gravity test
ranging between 3S and ~ Baum.
Biologists who have been out to
the lease in the last few days have
been highly elated with the folma-
ton they have seen and very en-
thusiastic about striking the grey
lime, as this is very consistent
producer in the Central field, both
as to oil and gas.
One Of the geolgists who visited
the well stated that the citizens of
Winneshiek county and northeast
Iowa may ut any time have the
surprise of their lives handed TO
them by the kissing and howling
Of this wild cat well, the pioneer of
its class for oil and gas in the state
of iowa.
.s.ssrsrn...ll- :. u -, is--
about the formation, they are drill
ing in today, more so than ever.
Several leases were bought IN the
last few days by biologists repre-
senting their parties in the east, also
some from Wichita, Kansas. Several
Of the largest oil companies have
sent and are sending their rock
hounds and scouts into northeast
Iowa and Winneshiek county. 1t Is
the firm belief of these men who
are associated with these large oil
companies that they expect to see
this territory producing a high grade
oil and gas in a very short time.
The Decorah Pioneer Oil and Gas
Co. has ordered an additional drill
ing cable, which will be here within
a week, and operations will go ahead
fast.
The Martin Thompson Co. OF
Philadelphia, "A large concern, havs
had their representatives in Decorah
for several days going over the ter
ritory Of Winneshiek county in the
interests Of the oil development.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
new IA. SENATOR
SA MODE" MAN
Brookhart Never Took 70 IT
Liquor aud Does Not SmoA u.
Is Farmer, Soldier 2
and Lawyer.
NOT INTERESTED IN
EDUCATIONAL SPORTS
Wholly Unecneerned Regarding
Bridge, Golf or Baseball
Native Of Missouri. Be-
comes Farmer.
Teacher and
Lawyer.

Des Moines,-S Smith w. Brookhart,
of Washington, Iowa, who was elect
ed United States senator from Iowa,
is farmer, a soldier and lawyer
He raises Duroc Jersey pigs and
prunes apple trees on a farm at the
edge of Washington, he is a nation
ally known instructor in rifle and
small arms shooting, and he as one
Of three brothers who conduct a
modest law office on the main street
of Washington.
Mr.. Brookhart is not native of
Iowa. He was born in a log cabin
just south of the Iowa line in Mis-
Souri in 1869 Before he was old
enough to go to school, however, his
parents settled on a farm near
Bloomfield, Iowa. He was graduated
from the Bloomfield high school,
and later from the Southern Normal
School, also at Bloomfield. Before
and after classes he MIXED the cows
and cultivated corn on his fathers
farm. Following his normal school
work he became q school teacher.
For number Of years he "reac
law and in 1892 he was admitted to
the bar OF Iowa, settling in Wash
ington. His hobbies are rifle shoot
ing, self education and politics. He
has carried off medals in all parts OF
the country for Workmanship. He
has learned TO read French, Spanish
and German, since leaving school,
and he has been in politics, generally
allied with progressive" causes,
since his teens, when he campaign
ed in First district for John +.
Lacey for governor.
BIookhart's biographers state that
he has never taken drink in his
life, does not use tobacco aud is
wholly usriuterc~tc.t t--in--- ivrissrry gvfr'
or baseball.
In past years Brookhart has had
more than a state wide reputation as
a railroad rate lawyer. He has APP
peared as co-counsel with Clifford
Thorne, his fellow townsman, and
one Of his opponents for the repubil-
can senatorial nomination last June,
against the railroads in several im-
portant rate cases.
Two years ago he opposed Senator
A. B. Cummings for reelection and
was defeated. I'm field Of six can
didates for the republican nomina-
ton last June he ran first, receiving
Al per cent Of all the republican
votes cast.
There are six children in the
Brookhart home: Charles f., who is
now employed by the state in an
anti-barberIy campaign; John r., a
student at Ames; Smith w, high
school student; Florence and Edith
who are school girls, and Joseph
aged 7. Mrs. Brookhart formerly
was Jennie Hearne, of Washington
They were married in 1897.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
TOOK KNEESKERN
OUT To VOTE
Sheriff Ellingson and Deputy Walter
Buclnell Took Him to Cas-
talia on Nov. Z.
TAKEN OVER THE
co. ATTORNEYS OBJECTION
Sheriff Was Informed by Atty. Mel.
son in His Opinion Knees
kern Was Not Entitled
to Vote.

II will no doubt be a surprise to
good many people to know that
Frank Kneeskern recently found
guilty of murder in the district court
here, and who has been reposing in
Jail in Decorah ever since last April
pending decision from Judge Tay-
lor as to a new trial in his case, was
taken TO Castalia to vote on election
day. Kneesken was taken there by
Sheriff Ellingson and Deputy Sheriff
Bucknell.
County Attorney Nelson was con-
suited by Sheriff Ellingson regard
ing kneeskern's right to vote, and
Attorney Nelson told the sheriff thai
in his opinion Kneeskem had no
right TO vote. The county attorneys
opinion didn't seem to hold with the
sheriff and he consulted couple of
other local attorneys and they gave
as their opinion that Kneesken had
the right to vote.
County Attorney Nelson also call
ed up the attorney general of the
state at Des Moines regarding the
matter and the attorney general held
the same opinion as Atty. Nelson
that Kneeskern had no right to vote.
Article 2, sec. 5, constitution of
Iowa, reads as follows:
"No----person convicted OF
an infamous crime, shall be
entitled to the privilege of AN
elector"
If that article of the constitution
Is quoted correctly, then it looks as
IT ~xxnces1<er wouIu nor ne 'crsvass---s
TO. -rfrr -rrtyfTes- ~oenss, -----s-..- efit'
average person the transporting OF
him to Castalia looks wrong, es-
pecially so when the states attorney
gave his opinion on it and denied
the privilege being extended TO him
Sheriff Ellingson has statement
printed in another column, giving
his version of the affair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15

The automobile accidents in the
United States in 1921 caused the
death of 1880 persons--one person
killed every fourty two minutes,
day and night. More than 100000
persons were injured. The fatal
ties on our highways last year We're
more than the American dead in the
Spanish American war while the m
jured far outnumbered our 22l 900
wounded in the world war.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
Vote ON Senator in Howard

Cresco Times gives the following
table of votes on state senator for
Howard county. Hon. Carl w. Reed,
of Cresco, carried the county strong,
getting plurality of 551 over three
opponents;
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
That's Another Good Idea

. Mrs. Youngwedd-"And how long
must you be- away, dear"
Youngwedd-""About two weeks. I
"Wen, ! think I'll learn to cook
while you are absent"
That's a good idea. And I'll take
the dog over and leave him with one
OF the neighbors."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
SOLDIER BONUS CARRIED
Had Majority Of 1855, Five Town
ships Voting Against 1t.

The soldier bonus proposition car
ried in Winneshiek county at the
recent election b. a majority of
1866. Only five townships in the
county voted against it. The vote
in the various precincts is as fol
lows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15

I'm the human forest lot of our
old family trees are badly riddled
with preventable disease.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15

Man is not put into the world as
a music box, mechanically set to
play fixed number of tunes, but
as violin with infinite possibilities. y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15

The Martin Thompson Co. OF
Philadelphia, large concern, hayes
had their representatives in Decorah
for several days going over the ter
ritory OF Winneshiek county in the
interests Of the oil development.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15
Hallman Buys Decorah Cafe

Eugene Halman purchased the
Decorah Cafe on East Water street
from Messrs. Edwin Haugen and
Emil Brown last week. Mr.. Hall
man has closed his restaurant in the
st. Cloud basement and moved his
goods to the Decorah Cafe,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-11-15

We need nation full Of tender
consciences and calloused hands. The
thing seems to be reversed at pre-
sent.-Richmond News Leader,
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
MISCELLANE EOUS

NAILS TRANSFER - Always at
your service. Haul anything. If
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
.ALVA NEWS NOTES

Miss Myrtle Wade spent last week
end with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. wilkins left last
Monday for their home in Wayne,
Pennsylvania, after staying a few
weeks at the Wade Inn. They were
delighted with the Florida climate.
Mr.. Ed Parkinson is the owner of
new tractor.
Mr.. Herzoz has bought the place
owned by Earl Murry, near the river
Mr.. BegIey, travelling salesman of
jacksonville, is spending a short
while with his wife and daughter.
Mrs. A. S. Byle. accompanied by
little Richard and Billie, went to Iona
Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Pixton.
Miss Hutchinson gave a splendid
Interpretation of "Rebecca of sunny
brook Farm" Monday night at the
auditorium. She held the attention
of the audience from the beginning
to the close.
The Parent-Teachers Association
met last Friday night. An interest
ing program was given followed by a
short discussion. The association
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

will meet again on the fourth Tues
day of the month, March 2Sth.
The Civic League met at the nome
of Mrs. Charles Foster Where al'ei
a business session they had a very
nIeasapt and sociable time. Miss JOY
and Mrs. stanley were visitors OF the
club Refreshments OF punch ana
cake We're served.
Mr., and Mrs. R. NJ. Cox motored
n Fort Myers Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Edna Porter spent two days
in Fort Myers last week.
Messrs. Trissey. Sprout and Simms
and Mesdames Trissey, Sprout and
Hill, accompanied by Mr. Milton Por'
ter and family motored to Crescent
Beach Saturday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
Notice of Executor

Letters Testamentary having e n
rranted the undersigned by the County
Judge Charlotte County. Florida, this is
to notify all creditors, legatees, distribu
tees, and all other persons having claims
or demands against the estate of Reuben
Frederick Fellows, deceased, to present
them to me within two years from date
WITNESS my hand and seal at Punta
GOrda. County of Charlotte, State of
Florida, this March 9th 1922.
JOSEPH T. FELLOWS, Executor.
10-9t H. J. Spence, Attorney
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
Sherih's Sale.

Under and by virtue of an execution
issued out of and under the seal of the
Circuit Court of Charlotte County, Flor
ida in case, the City of Punta Gorda,
a municipal corporation, and against j.
D. Stetson, ct al dated the 23rd day of
February 1922, l have levied upon and
will offer for sale to the highest and best
bidder for cash at the front door of the
Court House in Punta GOrda, Florida,
during the legal hours for sale on the
first Monday in April. 1922, the following
described land tO-wit:
Lot in block 10, lot in block II,
lot II in block u and lots 2S. 20, 80 and
80 in block IS, all in the City of Punta
GOrda, Florida. and said property levied
upon as the property of the defendants
and will be sold to satisfy said execution
and all costs. Purchaser to pay for deed.
Given under my hand and seal at Pun
ia Gorda Florida, on this the 9th day of
February, 1922.
j. H. Hancock. ]. H. IIPSCOMB
PLAINTIFFS Attorney Sheriff charlotte
9-st. County, Florida
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

in accordance with law. Said certificate
embraces the following described proper
ty situated in Charlotte County, Florida,
to-wit: Northeast Quarter "a of the
Southeast Quarter (l4) Section 49,. Town,
shin 40 South, Range "a East. The said
land being assessed at the date of is
suance of such certificate in the name OF
Unknown. Unless said certificate snail
be redeemed according to law, tax deco
will issue thereon on the 2lst day OF
April A. D. 1922 r. G. BLOUNI,
Clerk of Circuit Court, Charlotte County,
Florida. lo-ol
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

"Barnyard golf" by which name
pitching horseshoes is known IN
some parts of Florida. has become
yer popular in Fort Myers among
tourists. and the Tropical News is Of
fering prizes for the best scores made
in every ten-day period Quoits is
as old as most games now played
and is practically the same as horse
shoe pitching, but the implements
used are different, and Florida tour
lists appear to prefer the footwear OF
certain auadrupeds to the regularly
made circles of iron.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
LOST

LOST-1921 auto license tag CA
$50. Reward 81. H. l.. BLAKE
LEY. 9&-2t
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
4 Smiler Too

Not Ever-Rastus Ito Sambo, IN
an undertone): amt the man
useter wuz. Time wuz when l could
whip the OF woman in fair, stan up
fight. The Old Woman toyerhear-
ing): You's black liar, Rastus
Johnsing. Time wusn't, time amt
an time amt gwine to wuz.-Eash-
Vile Tennessean.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

The man who isn't inspired to plant
something in the spring OF the eyar
s practically immune TO all varleties
OF work.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

r. Advertisements inserted under this
head for cents per line each insertion
six words counting a line
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
Tax Deed Notice

Votiee is hereby given Juav > ...-
dan, purchaser of Tax Certificate No 36i
dated the 1th daE OF .,I l..ly, A. A.. 1913, has
flled hlS certificate in my office and has
made application for tax deed to issue