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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13
LET JOHN D.
BUILD OUR ROADS
Iowa Tax Commission Considering
Tax on Gasoline to Take Place
of Mills on Real Estate.
VOTERS OR THREE STATES
APPROVED BOND ISSUES
Tax Two Cents Gallon on Gasoline
Would Pay OF All the Bonds
in Twenty Years.

The Iowa tax commission is con-
sidering tax on gasoline to take
the place of the 8 mills on real es-
tate now levied for county second
airy roads.
Ames College and the Dominion
government of Canada have been
making some experiments as to the
amount Of gasoline it takes to move
one ton one mile on dirt, gravel and
paved roads from which it appears
that one gallon of gas will move
two times as much weight over
paved road as over a dirt road and
one and a half times as much over
graveled road.
State Engineer White takes these
figures as to gasoline costs and APP
plies them to roads where an actual
count of vehicles passing over the
road has been made and find that
a graveled road will pay for itself
in ten years in the gas it saves over
what it takes to move the same num-
Der of vehicles over dirt road and
that a paved road will pay for itself
in the gas it saves and in lower
maintenance cost in from eight to
fifteen years according to the num-
Der of vehicles using the road. The
more automobiles and trucks on the
road the sooner will the pavement
pay for itself in the gas it saves.
The voters of three states adjoin-
ing Iowa have approved state bond
issues for state roads as follows,
Missouri $60,OOO,000, Illinois $780,
100000, Minnesota $75,OOO,O00 anc
they are getting some roads.
Iowa has $500 miles Of state pri-
mary roads. Approximately 300
miles are paved now and 1000 miles
graveled. A state bond Issue of $780,
600, 900 would pave all of the roads
that ought to be paved and WOULD
gravel the rest if we would take
traffic counts in every county and
pave only the road that exceed
600 vehicles per day in traffic. 1t
would require FIVE years TO complete
the work.
A tax of 2 cents per gallon on gas
oline would pay off all these bonds
and their average interest in twenty
years. If the federal government
should keep up its federal aid for the
entire period this gasoline tax would
nearly maintain the roads as well as
pay for them. In any event at least
half the automobile license money
could be devoted to the graveling OF
county secondary roads.
Let's let John d. build our roads
If one gallon on paved road viii
! go as far as two on dirt road OF
one gallon on a grveled road will &c
as far as a gallon and half on 9
dirt road who is afraid of tax Of
/ 2 cents per gallon on the gas We
have saved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13
Groom as and Bride rs

Red Oak, IoWa--Michael l.. Muir
ray, 46 years old, and Miss Opal
Shay, aged 10, were married in Red
Oak by Justice F, P. Greenlee. Mr..
Murray is a farmer living near
Malvern, and his bride Is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shay,
Of Red Oak. Not much greater dis
parity in ages was shown in the re-
cent international marriage Of the
Swiss riding master and the heiress
of the Mccormick millions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13
Wants Divorce Because Hubby
Kisses Dog

Davenport, Iowa-Because her
husband has insisted on lavishine
his affections upon the family pet
Newfoundland, and has tainted his
wife with the remark that the dog
was better than she was, Mrs. Goldie
May johnson yesterday brought
suit in the district court here for a
divorce from Oscar A. Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson claims that johnson
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13

kissed the dog on the mouth, and
because of his actions and taunts her
nerves have been shattered 20 the
point of impairing her health.
The Johnsons We're married
July 81, 1915, at Muscatine. The
court granted a writ Of attachment
at the request of the plaintiff so that
johnson may not dispose of the fam
lily home or automobile until after
the divorce case is heard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13
Society's Real DANCER.

The danger to society is not merely
that ii should believe wrong things
though that is great enough-but that
it should become credulOus, and lose
the habit of testing things and inquir-
ing into them, for then it must sink
back into savagery.-W. X. Clifford.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13

III. w. Bankers Prescription is
the medicine for coughs, colds, and
sore throat. THE FARMERS
STORE. 43-tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-12-13
500 Pounds of Honey Found IN
Single Tree

Oskaloosa, Iowa-Six hundred
pounds Of good honey were found
stored in huge tree by Milton Til
ton while he was cutting trees. The
honey was no doubt an accumulation
of years of work Tor the bees.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
YET THEY WONDER WHY?

during the first of the the
Steamer Red Wing and Barge Mantou remarked to the
that the by Cooed people
always glad and ready take
For other he claimed that the conduct of
the Coord decent the
hands little trouble at ALL Anyway he expressed him.
self being pleased to do business with and know
good reasons why he should remain
We like to hear these things about ourselves from Others
most of show appreciation harder to get good
things said about but usually along and either
does something something to nure the good precedent
already set
And Monday the element that caroused INDUCED
shine freely fought and made pretense of refinement decen
besides changing the color of the boat mans opinion of
affair extent dark shadow the
ant trips down the Mississippi this summer Many d.
and respectable people who attended the affair enjoy the
days outing irrespective of its either trusting to the
that the affair conducted orderly
absolutely disgusted with the and
allowed to act in public and the the whole affair
conducted.
responsibility this place part
the for their failure take adequate steps enforce
decent conduct when they knew only well that there
certain element to patronze them who would surely
them trouble The policeman they did bring from Mnneapo
could have well left his uniform at home for all the
it did He the friend of too to do justice to his task
MOosne will share the responsibility for the action OF its
And certainly evidence according various reports
That particular affair 1t has gone down in tn
book of Things Against U.s. Just such people who caused to
the who do the decent respectable people harm
than good Then should the of the boat refuse let them
the boat for excursions they would wonder why No. it
would be they Coored merely because they
did know how how to behave decent and especa
BILE public hamng the goodname of his boat and then be-
they COored
Many things hinge conduct in public which
when get the worst end of it, that responsible for
the results 1t behooves always play best hand The
repetition of affairs like that of Monday nothing
credit. 1t hurts Then some of us wonder WHY?
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Friendly IS
DoAL -By-
Il am wslts !. Robin''a j:
BE FRANK.

TT ALWAYS pays to be frank.
l But 1t Is just as important that
one be frank with himself as with
others. Too many are unappreciative
of the privilege of having others help
bear their burdens. II they recog-
nized the happiness and benefit which
is certain to come through a frank
statement Of the true conditions
which cause them worry, great
many would gladly face the world
openly and find 1t always anxious TO
help them through rough pathways.
Stevenson, doubtless, had this In
mind when he declared:
II we find but one to whom we can
speak our hearts freely, with whom we
can walk in love and simplicity, without
dissimulat ton, we have no ground for
ouarrels with the world or with God.
1t Is doubtful If anyone--regard-
less of their position socially and
financially-is without one sincere
friend or more In whom he can place
absolute confidence. To such friends
there Is certain to come feeling OF
sympathy for those they love In event
they are familiar with the problems
causing unhappiness and pain. If
everyone, when In trouble, would go
to such friends and frankly state their
position and the difficulties with
which they are faced, 1t is more than
probable that the response would be
immediate and sure. But, by eva
sion, Indifference and deceit, no one
is likely to gain the sympathy and
aid Of those who can do most to make
their burdens light.
IT Is folly to go about constantly
complaining and making life miser-
able for oneself as well as everyone
with whom he comes In contact. Most
of the difficulties are of each indi-
viduai's own making and the remedy
rests almost entirely with the indi-
vidual who suffers or thinks he does.
But there are times in every ones life
when he needs and deserves the com.
forting sympathy and aid Of friends.
And 1t Is at such time that no one
should hesitate to come out In the
open and request the helpful cooper
alton required. But at such times
lack of frankness is serious handi-
cap to the working out of plans which
will clear the pathways of disturbing
rocks.
No one is perfect. True friends
will forgive missteps and help one to
follow the happy path. But little help
can come when one lacks frankness
with himself and those whose aid he
seeks.
60 by the Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.)
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
THE RIGHT THING
at the
RIGHT TIME
B, MARY MARSHALL DUFFEE
CANDY MANNERS

THERE is really very nicely bal
= anced table of etiquette concern
ing candy. OF course, the keynote of
1t is not to be greedy and not to be
selfish--that Is. not to be greedy If
the candy belongs to somebody else,
and not to be selfish IL 1t Is yours.
That's the whole case In a nutshell.
So If somebody opens a box of
candy in your presence and passes it
to you, you naturally take but one
piece. If the pOssessOr of the candy
places 1t open on a table and says
help yourself, you help yourself very
charity. One or two pieces more are
all that you really would take without
further invitation. For you to eat
half the contents Of the box, as some
persons do would be the height Of
rudeness,
And, on the other side of the ques-
tion, If you have box of candy you
should generously open 1t and pass
1t to your guests. Candy is a passing
Joy, anyway, and If you keep the box
unopened and eat it all yourself, you
will quite likely suffer headache
for your selfish indiscretion.
If young man brings a young wom-
an box of candy when he calls on
her. it is customary for her to open
1t Immediately, and pass 1t to him
and to anybody else who may be in
the room.
20 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicata)
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05

Marcus Garvey has again got into hot water His southern
speeches. his interview with the Ku Kux imperial wizard at At
an have caused him to be hssed at by of his most
faithful followers Apparently Gavey losing every day.
The of his annual convention however, will tell
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
THE GET-TOGETHER MOVEMENT
(By Horace S. Scurry)

In opportunities
this
leaders namely,
the
world while if not he will
Sunday night services
that night To combat this aty the
church should institute containing
bers instead of the regular Sunday
in
civilization she
who looking things
people The time not far distant
in
vain for daily bread for themselves families
not this Church how to live
To make
wilderness that
should
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
BULLETIN CITY EDITOR
VISITING IN SEATTLE

Mr.. George Manning. City Edi-
tor of The Northwestern Bulletin is
spending his vacation in Seattle with
his mother and is incidently working
in interest of the Bulletin in that
city, the Star of the Pacific Coast.
Mr.. Manning has been away from
st. Paul for more than a week now
and from the reports received, he is
making a success in talking Bulletin
to the citizens of Seattle.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05

Too of people always looking for something for
nothing perhaps the best why of them haven't
any than they have.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05

President Wilson time the other day thank
lawyer for saving the life of Negro from the mob He
should also send Rep Dyer similar letter for his efforts
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05

The young girl of today is good she thirty
ago" bishop Yes but how did she keep young?
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
Bear This In Mind, Ladies'.

"You are not afraid Of the lady can
didateY
"No," said the experienced politi-
clan. For years she has been social
ly superior In these parts and has
made some pretensions to being high
browed. I have the men lined up and
she has enough enemies among rne
woman folks to make my election q
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Age-Heraid.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05
A LINE O. CHEER
BY John kendrick Bangs.
LAUGHTER

0F COURSE laugh when trou-
~ bles rise.
To turn my hopes to char.
For I am old, and fairly wise,
And know when darkened are my
skies,
And scalding tears suffuse my eyes,
Then Is the time to laugh,
And keep the woes that round me
spin
From striking In.
20 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05

Washington, d. c., Aug. Am
drew Thomas, former owner and
manager of the Howard Theatre, has
become manager of the Lincoln The
atre. of which Rufus Byers was man
ager. The Lincoln is new building
and probably the most pretentious
in the country.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-08-05

The ST. Paul Pioneer Press the other day cited Bob Henderson
big notorious expame of the kind of the State Parole
Board has fit to set free after doing little time for crime
committed.
We believe that Henderson, like Bradgon and Schaer
dangerous to society For committed justice must
take its We have nothing enedson defense
and not commentator for the board that freed him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
ED. HOWE'S FAvORITE STORY g.,
Weii-known Kansas Editor Takes
Pride in EffectuaI Way He
Squelched Bore.

+. w. Howe of Kansas has been
something of Il traveller. He made IL
number of trips abroad and went
twice around the world. 1t was on
his first trip abroad that he encoun-
tered one of the sea hounds whose
chief boast is concerned in the num-
Der of times they have crossed the At
lantic. Mr.. Howe tells the incident as
his favorite story.
rs this your first trip the e
hound asked Mr.. Howe on the occa-
sion Of their first meeting. Mr.. Howe
admitted thai it was. well" said
the sea hound. i've crossed the Allan
tic 40 times" On the second day the
sea hound again put the question to
Mr.. Howe and again vouchsafed the
same observation. He repeated it at
frequent intervals during the trip.
1t was on the sixth day. after the
sea hound had again spoken of the
number of his crossings that Mr..
Howe said to him: by the way. have
YOU ever been to Omaha?' The sea
hound said he never had. Well re-
torted Mr.. Howe. II 90 there every
week."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
MOTHER, QUICK! GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR CHILD'S BOWELS

Even q sick child loves the "fruity"
taste Of "Caiifornia Fig Syrup" IT the
little tongue is coated. or If your cllid
is I~istiess, cross, feverish, full Of cold,
or has colo, a teaspoonful will never
fail to open the bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself now
thoroughly ii works all the consliDa-
ton poison. sour bile and waste from
the tender, little bowels and gives you
a well, playful child again.
Millions of mothers keep "CnlifOrnia
Fig Syrup" handy. They know ii tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
.California Fig Syrup" which has di-
rections for babies aud children of all
ages printed on bottle. Mother! You
must say "California' or you may get
al imitation liz OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
SHOULD Be- FINISH TO THIS
Probably Some Readers Would Like 70
Know Just What the Lieutenant
Colonel Said.

Private Washington Lee Johnson had
just come up with the requirements
ana. not never having had no luck
a-tall. went on sentry duty the first
night in the new camp. In the wee,
sma' hours along blew the lieutenant
colonel who had a reputation for be-
ing n hard boiled guy.
Halt Who goes dar?" beloved Pri
vate Johnson.
"Oficer'of the post"
There was a long and painful silence
while the sentry racked his train
for the proper thing to say. Then the
officer snarled
"Well. why don't you say Om
thing? Are you going to leave me-
standing here like this all night? p
"Nossuh," answered Private john
son in relief rs Il flash Of inspiration
anne. NO. indeedy. sub. At easel
American Legion Weekly.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
DIVULGED SECRET OF PAPA's
Small Daughter Of Story Writer Quite
Unwilling to Make Exhibition Of
Family Skeleton.

A little girl. whose father is widely
known as IL writer of humorous stories.
was recently approached by Il visitor,
who said:
at must be nice to have a papa who
knows SO many fine StorieS.'
The little girl blushed and hung her
head.
Aren't you proud of your papa?"
the visitor asked.
YES" the little girl answered, but
| think | ought to tell you sonnet hing"
what is it,"
"The stories by my papa aren't
stories at all"
Not s1ories!"
NO"
And in a deep, hoarse whisper, the
child confessed:
He makes them all up out of his
own head"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
DYED HER SKIRT, DRESS.
SWEATER AND DRAPERIES
WITH "DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions SO simple any woman can
dye or tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats. stockings, sweaters.
coverings. draperies, hangings, everything,
even if she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then
perfect nome dyeing is sure because Dla-
mond DYES are guaranteed not to spot,
fade, streak or run Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye -
wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cot
ton or mixed goods.-advertisement.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
,uticura Soothes Baby Rashes

That Itch and burn, by hot baths
Of Cuticuya Soap followed by gentle
anointings Of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better. purer, sweeter, espe-
cially if a little of the fragrant Cnti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the nm
ish. 25c each.-Advertisement.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Attention. Mr.. ariaos.

II cannot replied the lad to Old
Mr.. Washington. tell a lie. | feIled Il
with my little Ratchet. But" he added,
with a thriftiness that helped make
him Virginia's richest man, 'inaamuch
as I did fell it, | should like to sell
the motion picture rights to the fell>
ing incident. under the title. when ..
Feller Needs a Friend."-Ife.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Sunburned Steel.

A marine outfit was undergoing in
spection in a tropical region. The in
speeding officer was "hard-bOiled."
Selling Private Murphy's rifle like a
lion going after IA round eff raw beef.
he beloved:
whats this, rust?'
"Oh, no." said Murphy. 'That's sun
urn."-From the Bulletin. organ Of
the D. G.. Branch of the Second Di.
vision Association.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
A Crusade.

The Old RefOrlner-There are lots
Of things in this town that need at
tention. For instance, the young men
here spend all their spare time in
shooting craps.
The Neophyte-I don't see how
they have the heart to shoot them. !
propose that we start a society for
the prevention Of cruelty to craps.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Shocking Him Into Action.

Youth-Last night in my dreams
[ proposed to you, Miss Eva. What
do YOU suppose that signifies?
Eva (impatiently)-lt shows that
YOU have more brains when asleep
II an YOU have when you're awake.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Social Distinctions.

Samuel Untermeyer. the noted New
York lawyer. at a dinner at the Ritz
Carlton said:
Social distinctions are all right.
no doubt, but they make me think of
q certain war profiteer.
"This chap gave a party in his
e Fifth avenue house and, of course,
there was an orchestra to play for
the singers and dancers.
AT the evenings end. when sup
per was served, the butler appeared
before the orchestra and said:
1.-The first and second viOlins eats
in the dinin' room and the rest of
the instruments in the servants
ALL"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
The Rea! Test.

"A Speechmaker nowadays said
Uncle Ehen. ''ain't satisfied wifi ap-
plauSe. De real test Of his eloqua-
ciouSneSS come at de conclusion
when he takes up a collection"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
How's Your Liver?
Health IL Your Most Valuable Asset
Here 10 How to Take Care Of It

Here 10 How to Take Care Of 1t
Superior, Nebr.-"Some years ago l
VA troubled greatly with liver trouble;
] would become dizzy and dark spots
would appear before my eyes. l took
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
AID one bottle cured me. l have never
had a return of this ailment but have
always had good health since. l am
clad indeed to be able to recommend
such q good medicine. "-Mrs. Chas.
Vents, al So. Bloom St.
Obtain the Discovery in tablets Of
liquid at your nearest drug store or send
lOc to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in
Buffalo, N. Y, for trial pkg, and write
for free medical advice.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Will Make It Fly.

Madge-"Helen is engaged to that
millionaire. She wont have to worry
about money any more Marie-"NC.
hut he may"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22

Why is the business in which we
know we could make money always
monopOliZed by other people?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Artificial.

Her cheeks are like roses" Aren't
you laying it IN pretty thick No;
but she is"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Slow Process.

"Does your wife practice economv?'
"Oh, yes. she practices it. But she
doesn't seem to learn very fast ~
Judge.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
True. Perhaps.
TABLETS OR LIQUID

Nathaniel-"What does 'cOllegebred'
loaf, Nathaniel"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-22
Naturally Qualified.

Naturally Qualified.
"What makes you think vonr hoy
Josh will be a good jazz performer"
Because" answered Farmer Corn
tossel, 'he can stand most any kind
of "A noise without getting nervous"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-08-23

largely responsible At the present
time paracites are numerous but pos
sibly not sufficient unless the
time of sowing is rigidly adhered to
by farmers throughout the state. Be
sides sowing wheat at the proper time,
every wheat grower should be sure
that his ground is in the best possible
condition, that fertilizers are added to
meet the needs and that good seed is
used"
Agricultural Notes
Wisconsin's potato crop promises to
be a record breaker of nearly 3S,000,-
900 bushels, according to the state
crop reporting service. This great
crop is viewed with apprehension by
the growers who fear low prices dur
ing the winter months, when much of
the potato crop is ordinarily moved
from the northern states.
Wagon wheat prices as paid by In
diarapolis mills and elevators climbed
back to 81 on Tuesday. owing to a
price advance at wheat market CEN
tiers.
j. F. Bechtold, living near Wabash,
holds the wheat record for his county
this season. He harvested 420h
bushels from eleven acres, all 81
pound grain. Albert Kiser of Grant