public fltyuuflu. BY HARRY J. GREEN. DECORAH, IOWA, JUNE 30, 1915. LOCAL ITEMS. —John Curtin departed on a trip to Chicago Thursday. —Mrs. S. F. Fraser went to Wat- erloo today for a ten days’ visit with friends. —Miss Cora Osland returned to Chester, lowa yesterday after a visit with friends. —Miss Ella Treat departed yes- terday for a visit with friends in Oshkosh, Wis. —Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham re- turned to Dubuque Monday after sev- eral days’ visit. —Miss Esther Kendrick arrived home yesterday after a visit with friends in Fayette. —Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siihring went to Minneapolis Thursday for a visit with their son Will. —Miss Grace Curtwright of Chica- go, is a guest at the J. H. Bradish home. She arrived Sunday. —Mr. and Mrs. J. Borlaug went to Creseo Monday to see her sister Em- ma, who is in the hospital. —Martin Nelson, of St. Paul, has been a guest cf his brother Atty. J. A. Nelson for several days. —Miss Emma Hovey went to Ridgeway Monday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. W. L. Bachmann. —Miss Nettie Otteson departed yesterday for visits with friends in Albert Lea, Minn., and Vienna, S. D. —Dr. Carsten C. Smith of Scan- dinavia, Wis. arrived last Thursday for a two weeks’ visit with his fath- —Miss Bertha Royee of Naperville 111., arrived Monday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. C. Gammertsfel- der. —Mrs. A. A. Darling and son Ray departed yesterday for a visit with their sons and brothers in Montrose, S. D. —'.Mrs. T. S. Meyer concluded her week's visit with her sister, Mrs. C. Rosendal and returned to Lyle, Minn Monday. —Mrs. P. S. Reque went to St. Paul Thursday for a visit with her sen and daughter and numerous friends. —F. P. McCaffery, one of the en- terprising farmers of Bluffton town- ship, was a Decorah business visitor yesterday. -—Mrs. A. R. Christopher and son Karl departed Monday for Mineral Springs, N. D. where they expect to make their home. —Miss Mary Rupple concluded her four months’ visit with her brother John and departed yesterday for her home in Caldwell, Ohio. —Mrs. W. H. Pollitt arrived home yesterday after a visit wth her sister, Miss Minnie Porter of Chicago, who accompanied her. —Mrs. P. Gjerus and daughter Miss Lina of Willmar, yes- terday for Minneapolis after a week's visit with old friends. —Mrs. Stewart Rudolph and two daughters of Hutchinson, Minn, ar- rived Thursday for a visit at the R. F. B. Portman home. —Misses Ruth and Grace Holstad came down from Northtield, Minn., yesterday for a few weeks’ visit at the A. T. Holton home. —Mrs. John Ringdahl and daugh- ter Jennie arrived Monday from Red Wing, Minn, for a visit at the John Rygg and Peter Jenson homes. —Mrs. O. Juve arrived home Mon. day after a couple of weeks’ visit with her daughter in Chester and relatives in Spring Valley, Minn. —Mrs. L. B. Willis and daughter Kitty departed yesterday for a two weeks’ visit with her mother, Mrs. E. J. Hammond of Boscobel, Wis. —Mr. Wilhelm Twenge conclud- ed his week’s visit at the H. Holver- son home and with other relatives and returned to Minneapolis Satur- day. r —Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Thune, ac- companied by her sister, Mrs. F. T. Kjorlein of Minneapolis, went to St. Olaf yesterday for a visit with rela- tives. —Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Kirkeby and daughter Doris of Souris, N. D. arrived Saturday for a visit wth his parents and relatives in Glenwood township. —Mr. and Mrs. Chas. R. Montgom- ery of Pittsburgh, Pa., arrived unex- pected the latter part of this week for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Montgomery. —Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Miller and two daughters departed Thursday for a month's visit with relatives in Mo- bridge, Esabel, Aberdeen, Mitchell, and Sioux Falls, S. D. t— Editor Harry Boyd of Canton, Minn., autoed down to Decorah Sun- day afternoon with a party of friends. Editor Boyd publishes the Canton Re.» porter and he is giving the people of that community a fine paper. —Nels Haugen departed on a busi- ness trip to Chicago Friday. —W. W. Loomis returned from a business trip to Aiken, Minn. Thurs- day. —Miss Inga Holm departed today for a short visit with friends in Wau- kon. —Mrs. Laura Nali went to Post- ville Friday for a visit wth her son, Magnus. —Miss Gladys Anderson went to Algona, lowa Saturday for a visit with relatives. —M. P. Moran went to Calmar Saturday to attend the funeral of William Becker. —Miss Alice Flannigan to Dubuque Friday for a week’s visit with home folks. —Mrs. E. N. Logsdon went to Calmar Saturday to visit her parents, Her father is quite ill. —Misses Ruth Seim and Theressa Schlitter went to Fayette Saturday to attend summer school. —Mrs. A. Pederston and children went to Minneapolis Friday for a visit with Ed Pederson. —Miss Evelyn Reed of Burr Oak visited with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Reed a few days last week. Minnie Bailey went to Owatcnna, Minn. Friday for a visit with her son Theo. and wife. —Miss Anna Lillegaard of Bede, lowa, arrived Saturday for a few days’ visit with Miss Edna Lynne. —Mrs. A. S. Chase and Mrs. G. Doherty of Berlin, Wis. arrived Fri- day for a visit wth Mrs. F. E. Bailey. —Miss Marvel Williamson came up from Hawkeye Saturday for a vis- it with her sister, Mrs. G. H. Hatha- way. —Mrs. C. L. Dahly and children went to Creseo Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Fuller. —Special review courses in the common branches at Valder College, Decorah, Aug. 23. Send for beautiful ca'alog. —Miss Abbey Amy arrived Mon- day from Cleveland, Ohio for a va- cation visit with her mother, Dr. H. B. Amy. —Mr. and Mrs. John Ringdahl and baby arrived today from Stoughton, Wis. for a month's visit with relatives and friends. « —Miss Ruth Montgomery arrived home last Wednesday after an ex- tended visit with Mrs. John Day of New Orleans. —Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Siortz re- turned to Creighton, Neb. Friday af- ter a visit at the Chas. and John Stortz homes. —Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Johnson re- turned to Clear Lake, Wis., Thurs- day after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Grover Hamlet. -—..Mrs. Joseph Walton and son John, of Cresco came down Saturday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Christen. —D. S. Benjamin and wife return- ed home to Springfield Monday, after a visit at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bear. 'v. —Mrs. J. G. Krog arrived home Saturday after several days’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. T. An- derson of Ridgeway. —Mrs. W. J. Gehl returned to Ma- son City Thursday after a ten days’ visit with her mother, Mrs. Jensen. Her sister, Carrie, accompanied her. —Mrs. R. L. Reynolds and daugh- ter and Miss Dora Hess of Omaha, Neb. arrived Friday for a two weeks’ visit with their sister, Mrs. W. M. Strand. —Miss Edna Lynne returned to duties in La Crosse Hospital today after a month’s vacation visit with her parents. Miss Ann Lillegaard who has been visiting her the past three days, returned with her. —Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Morley and daughter came up from Fayette Fri- day for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goltz. Mrs. F. S. Kendrick, who had been visiting in Fayette the past week, arrived home with them. —Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Norby and Mrs. G. Johnson of Parker, S. D. and Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Nosby of St. Olaf, lowa returned to their homes Saturday, having been called here by the death of their mother, Mrs. Bertha Norby. —Miss Sigrid Ode concluded her year’s visit with relatives in Winne- shiek County, having spent the past week! at the O. T. Thompson home, and departed Saturday for visits in Madison and Beloit, Wis. when she expects to return to Norway. —Mrs. Larry Keefe and son Fritz went to Anoka, Minn. Saturday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Helene Nolte. Mrs. J. Bollinger and son departed on Monday to join them, also Mrs. Pat Keefe. Mrs. Keefe will also visit in Duluth before re- turning home. —Every Bth grade graduate should send for the new catalog of Valder College, Decorah. It contains infor- mation regarding Two-Year Business Shorthand courses, prepared especi- ally for graduates of rural schools. Fall term Aug. 23. 4th of July Fireworks Headquarters! REPEATING POP GUNS. (made of wood) 25c BALLOONS. 3, 4 and 7 feet ....10c, 15c, 35c JOSS STICKS (u*ed as punk) 10 in a package, per pkg lc SKY ROCKETS. 6 ounce 5c 8 ounce 10c 1 pound 10c PUNK. 1 doz. sticks in a package, per package 2c SALUTES. 3 in. (12 in pkg.) per pkg.. 6c 3H in. (15 in pkg.) per pkg. 9c 5 in. (20 in pkg.) per pkg.. .15c Several articles at lc each, such as Nigger Chasers. Pin Wheels, Pearl Showers, Vesuvius, etc. COLORED FIRE. Green and Red. No exhibtion is complete without one of these. Burns several minutes. Per package 25c ROMAN CANDLES. 2 ball 2 for lc 10 ball 2 for 5c 15 ball 5c 25 ball 10c SPARKLERS. The safest, sanest kind of fire- works for small children. I doz. sparklers in a box. . . . 5c per box Large sparklers, burns a long time 5e eacfi MANDARIN CHINESE FIRE. CRACKERS. Forty and fifty-two crackers in a package. Loud report. SANFORD’S 5-10-25 c Store Marlow Bldg., Decorah R. P. SANFORD, Proprietor STUDEBAKER NEW MODELS OUT Price Reductions Announced That Are Startling to Motoring Public. HIGH STANDARD MAINTAINED. Greatly Increased Power, Roomier Bodies and More Accessibility to Parts are Important Features— Quality of Material Also Im- proved Upon. By announcing for 1916 a seven- passenger, 40 horsepower FOUR at SBBS, and a seven-passenger, 50 horsepower SIX at SIOSO, Studebak- er has once more startled the mo- toring public. And once more Studebaker has proved that quantity production, sci- entific manufacturing methods and a wealth of manufacturing experi- ence can reduce prices and yet main- tain high standards of quality. That these are high grade cars in every essential will be evident from the most superficial examination, and the specifications as given by the Engineering Department at the De- troit factory indicate that the quali- ty is even higher than with la; t year s cars. They show that finer steels have been used; that the up- holstery is of the highest grade of leather the market affords; that the finishing operations have been in- creased to twenty-five in number, while numerous other details of man- ufacture are still further indicative of quality. Yet despite all these improve- ments and changes, the prices have been radically reduced in comparison with those of last year. No FOUR of this size and power has ever been offered at anywhere near the price of SBBS. No seven-passenger 50 horsepower SIX ever came within hundreds of dollars of the new price of SIOSO. The new cars illustrate more con- clusively than ever the accepted Stu- debaker policy of dignity in design. The Studebaker has never gone in for unusual lines, believing that the public does not care for cars that fellow the fads of style that each new r season sees. Accordingly, in this year’s cars, Studebaker has adhered to its cus- tomary lines, simply improving them in some slight details that add to ef- fect. The line of the hood melts in- to the cowl, and the cowl itself has been made longer. The crown fend- ers are of a deeper design than ever and cling more closely to the curves of the wheels, and the lines of the entire car flow in unbroken curves from the radiator tack to the tail- lamp. Grace is the dominant note of the whole design, and while the new cars are larger than ever and more massive in looks, they are among the handsomest cars that have ever been produced. One of the notable features of the cars is the new unique arrangement of the seats. The driver's seat, for example, is shaped so that both the driver and the passenger riding with him have separate seats. This is a change that owners who drive their own cars will greatly appreciate. The tonneau is roomier than ever, and the auxiliary seats are of entirely! new design, developed by Studebak-; er within the last year. Instead of; folding back against the sides of the: car or up against the back of the' front seat, they sink down into reces- j ses in the floor, completely disappear- j ing when not in use. And thus ex-1 tra room and ease of entrance and exit from the tonneau is provided. Exceptional care has been paid to the upholstery of the new cars. The leather used is the finest grade of genuine, hand-buffed leather on the market. It is the Studebaker claim that no better leather can be bought at any price. It is a straight-grain, semi-bright finish, and is tufted with a high grade of curled hair. Deeper coiled springs give more resiliency. The principal feature and that of deepest concern to motorists is the greatly increased power of the new Studebaker motor. Hills and rutted roads will have no further terrors for the proud possessor of a new Stude- :’baker. Brake tests on the FOUR have developed 41 Va and on the SIN 5 4.5 horsepower. This added power has been secure ed in one way by enlarging the bore of the motor to 3% inches. For an- other, the carburetor has been trans- ferred to the left side o” the motor, lessening the distance for the gas to travel and giving it freer passage. A separate intake manifold is another important factor in securing a wider range of ability for the motor. The electrical system for starting and lightng the new cars is the well known Wagner two unit type, which was developed four years ago exclu- sively for Studebaker cars, and which has been wonderfully successful on more than 150,000 cars since then. The switches are rotary and have been placed on the instrument board with provision made for locking the ignition control. All wiring is car- ried on the chassis with connections in a junction box conveniently placed under the hood. Wiring is enclosed in metal conduits, proof against wat- er and mechanical injury. Silence in the operation of the car has been made another all impor- tant feature by various changes. The timing gears and accessory drive gears have been real ranged, giving more quietness and adding to acces- sibility. Changes in position have been made In the generator and igni- tion distributor wth the same pur- pose in view. The substitution of a gear pump l at the end of the cam shaft in the oiling system not only gives a positive feed, but also elim- inates noise. Lengthening the muf- fler tail pipe is another feature in producing quietness and greatly les- sening vibration. Rubber bumpers and secure fastenings everywhere there might be a discommoding rat- tle shows the careful attention that has been given to detail. Modifications in the lubrication system with an easily read pressure gauge on the instrument board, leave little opportunity for troubles from this source. All piping except the lead to the gauge is inside the motor. The bodies of the new models are finished in what is becoming famous as “the Studebaker blue,” its lasting richness having teen attained only after extensive and costly experiment. This is set off with a pin stripe in white. The hood, fenders and mold- ings are enameled in lustrous black. The spokes of the wheels are blue withe black rims. Twenty-five differ- ent operations are required for the painters to finish a Studekaker car, but the striking effect secured goes far in substantiating the claim for a quality car. It is also of interest to know that every portion, bolt and nut, of the Studebaker is painted before going into place, as a guard against possible weather damage. Noteworthy in the long list of me- chanical improvements that the new Studebaker cars display can be men- tioned the following: The clutch collar is ball-bearing, making the disengagment of the clutch much easier than before. The propeller shaft has been en- larged from 1 Vg to 1 5-16 inches, do- ing away with any possible “whip’’ that the longer shaft might other- wise tend to develop. Chrome-Vanadi- um steel is also used in the new shaft in place of a forging steel as is cus- tomary. The rear axle is the same design as usual—the SAFETY-insuring Stude- baker FULL floting axle. But the axle housing is larger and larger Tim- ken bearings have been employed. The brakes are larger, easy-acting, tight-gripping, with 15x2 inch drums, faced with anti-friction Multibestos, and are of ample size to stop the car within a few feet. They are equal- ized and the brake equalizer, which is of the most improved type, is set on the axle housing, elimina'ing the jolting of the brake-rods and pedal. The springs are the usual Studeba- ker design—long and powerful. Semi- elliptic springs are used in front, 33 inches long, 2 inches wide, seven- leaf type. In the rear, the springs are three-quarter elliptic, nine-leaf springs, 51 inches long and 2 inches wide, fitted with shackles at both ends to take up the end-play. Another detail that evidences the general improvement in quality that has been made in the new cars is the new rim used on the wheels. This rim has a unique interlocking device that springs the tire off when it is desired to remove a casing. And any motorist who has ever had to chisel off a tire that has rusted on a rim will apprecia*e the greatly increased convenience. The windshield is of special Stude- baker design, built integral with the body and so fitted as to make the front compartment rain and storm proof. An addition to Studebaker equip- ment that is found on the highest priced cars is the Sparton electrically driven horn, the button in the cen- ter of the steering wheel. The top is an improved one man “SEE WHAT THE STAR HAS FIRST” STAR TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY PARAMOUNT-LA SKY PICTURES Presents The Favorite Broadway Comedian, VICTOR MOORE in “SNOBS” The story of a milk man who becomes a real Duke. Rut he elopes in the milk wagon, after all. A cracking good comedy fea- ture all will like. Also, as ADDED ATTRACTIONS: PARAMOUNT TRAVEL REEL A very interesting number this week. Visit Havana and see their banana groves, tobacco plantations, etc. AND A NEW CARTOON COMEDY A TRIPLE PROGRAM, for 10 & 15c. Week THURSDAY and FRIDAY SPECIAL VAUDEVILLE. COL. MACK & CO. :l People and the trained bulldog “Lady". A Harrell of Fun. Sl»ecial Scenery and Effects. Col. Mack Is the I vest proportioned giant on earth, his height l>eing seven feet and two inches. WITH 0 REELS GENERAL FILM CO’S. PICTURES. This is an extra big program but we had the six reels order- ed* not expecting to run vaudeville, so we’re going to put them all on anyway. 10 and 15c. ~ , THIS WEEK SATURDAY PARAMOUNT-BOSWORTH PICTURES Pre- / sents the celebrated stage star || DUSTIN FARNUM in “CAPTAIN COURTESY” A grand 5 act production, beautifully staged and finely acted. The tinted and colored scenes in this will surprise you. You will remember we PUSTIN faknum had DUSTIN FARNUM in “The Squaw Man” and 1 The Virginian.” ALSO AS ADDED ATTRACTIONS Two Clever Comedies and The Weekly. AN 8 RF.EL PROGRAM THIS SATURDAY. Matinee 2 to Evening 7:30 to 11. 10 cents and 15 cents. WATCH FOR OUR STH OF JULY OFFERINGS. —F. P. Adams departed Saturday on a business trip to points in North Dakota. —-Mrs. C. J. Johnson, of Sioux City, is visiting at the John Austad home. —Frank Crawford, of Orleans township, was the guest of George Daniels last week. —Banker E. J. Weiser, of Fargo, N. D. arrived last night on a visit to his mother, who has been very ill. —Mrs. Edith Gibbs and Mrs. S. F. Fraser w-ent to Waterloo today for a visit with the former’s son, Dr. Harry Gibbs. —Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Olson of Minneapolis came down in their car last week for a visit with her moth- er, Mrs. H. N. Larsen. —Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis of Hitchcock, S. D. arrived Monday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. N. Goddard. —Rev. F. G. Steele, of Postville and Cyril Meade, of Chicago, have been guests of Rev. Father Whalen the past few days. —Ole Quam, of Glenwood town- ship, arrived home Saturday from his trip to the San Francisco Exposition. He also visited his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Rude, of Oakland. Luther Reed arrived home from Rockwell, lowa Monday, where he had been for a few days on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Philip Brisbin, who has been very ill. Simon Torrison concluded his eighteen months’ visit in America, spending the past six months at the Fred Sorenson home, and departed on Monday for his home in Mandal, Norway. —The Misses Marian and Marjory Green and brother Harold came up from Des Moines Friday for a visit at the home of their grandparents, Rev. H. H. Green and wife and Mrs. L. L. Couse. The Week in History. Monday, June 28. Ashantee tribes of Africa ask for British pro- tection, 1883. Tuesday 29. —Prussians bombard Alsen, (Denmark) and take 2400 prisoners, 1564. Wednesday, 30.—Theatre Royal, Edinburg, destroyed by fire, 1 884. Thursday, July 1. —Twenty-five Irish members suspended from British Parliment for wilful ob- struction, 1882. Friday, 2.—1100' cases of cholera in North Egypt, ISB3. Sunday, 4.—Bartljoldi’s statute of “Liberty’’ presented to America by France, 1884. Economy. Helen: “Please, Mrs. Smith, Ma wants to know if you’ll lend her .a half dozen eggs. She wants to put them under a hen.’’ Mrs. Smith: “Under a hen?” in surprise, “I didn’t know she had chickens.” Helen: “She hasn't; we’re going to borrow a hen to set.” e. h. McMasters Specialist IN PLACE OF KARL D. FISK WILL BE AT WINNESHIEK HOTEL TUESDAY, July 6 Mr. McMasters ha£ arranged to take care of the practice of Karl D. Fisk until such time as Mr. Fisk may be able to resume practicing again. Reed the following state- ment from the lowa Optical Co., of which Mr. Fisk is Vice-President: “This is to certify that we have authorized E. H. McMasters of West Union, lowa, to take care of Mr. Karl D. Fisk’s business throughout his territory until such time as he is able to resume his practice. We be-speak for Mr. McMasters your liberal patronage, with the statement on our part that he is thor- oughly competent and absolutely re- liable. IOWA OPTICAL CO. J. G. McMasters, Mgr. Any one needing glasses will do well to see Mr. McMasters. All work guaranteed, and the higu standard of work as carried on by Mr. Fisk will be maintained. type. It is of silk mohair on selected oak bows; has metal bow holders, rubber lined, to prevent rattling oi* cutting fabric. Summing up the increased power, added comfort, more accessibility and greater conveniences, with a more handsome appearance than ever be- fore, these cars at the prices are epoch making in the history of the industry. The wheel base of the FOUR has beer, increased to 112 inches. The seven-passenger touring body is to sell for $885; the three-passenger roadster at SBSO, and the three-pas- senger Landau-Roadster at sllßs. The wheel base of the SIX is in- creased to 122 inches. The seven- passenger touring body is to sell at $1050; the three-passenger Roadster at $1000; the three-passenger Lan- dau Roadster at $1350; the four-pas- senger Coupe at $1550 and the sev- en-passenger Lomousine at $2250. In addition to the pleasure cars, Studebaker will also manufacture three commercial cars. Adv. —Try Our Want Column.