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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
Everything from Barrel Attachments ia
BABY Carriages.

Everything from Barrel Attach ments to
BABY Carriages.
The patent office at Washington was
established in 1890, and the first patent
issued to a woman was in 1909, to Mary
kies, for method ur weaving straw
with silk or thread. Six years later
one was issued to Mary Brush for a
corset. 1t was not until 1928 that more
than one patent a year was issued to
women. In 1862 only fourteen patents
were issued to women, Cnat being the
largest in any year up to that time.
The war, however, developed the in
ventive genius of women and the an
nual number of patents issued to them
increased rapidly. Many of them were
for inventions for either fighting or
nursing devices. The annual issue in
creased steadily year by year. In 1870
1t was 60, in 1880 over 80, in 1890 over
200, and in 1898 over 800. From 1903
to 1888 women's inventions averaged
80 year, from 1883 to 1892, $50 year,
and since 1892, $50 a year. A recently
published pamphlet gives classified
ton of women's inventions. This shows
that wearing APPAREL leads the list with
100 different patents in thirty months.
Then come cooking utensils with 100
inventions, furniture with So, heating
or washing or cleaning apparatus with
40-odd each, sewing and spinning de-
vices and building apparatus with
about 80 each, educational and medical
apparatus, toys and trunks, about 20
each. Other articles in which women
have tried their inventive faculties are
baby carriages, barrel and bicycle at
tachments, printing and bottling APP
paratus, boxes and baskets, clocks,
flowers, horseshoes, motors, musical in
struments, plumbing and preserving de-
vices, screens, stationery, theatrical ap-
paratus. toilet articles, and typewriter
attachments. Few Of the patents is
sued to women were for entirely new
creations. Excluding those especially
concerning women's work, nearly all
the other patents were FOR attachments
to some previously existing device.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
A FILTER INSIDE YOU
HOW YOUR BLOOD Is KEPT PURE.
Health Comes From Pure Blood.
Pure Blood Depends on Your
Filter Inside You.
Your Kidneys Keep Your Blood Pure
If They Are We'll. A Few Facts
About Them, and How to Maka
Them Well When They
Are Sick.

Your blood is what nourishes your
| body.
New blood Is made every minute.
It goes to the lungs, gets fresh air, and
hen passes through the body. In pass
ing, it deposits new flesh, fat, bones,
| etc, and takes up worn out matter.
This worn out matter goes to the kid
neys. The kidneys filter it out of the
blood and throw it out Of the body.
That is, when they are we'll, they do.
When your kidneys are well, they
| act, as perfect filters, to keep your
blood pure. When they are sick, they
act imperfectly. They leave the bad
matter In. Sometimes they take out
the good.
There is nothing more poisonous than
bad blood.
A proof Of this is rheumatism. 1t is
simply lood-poisoning caused by the
| bad matter left in the blood by sick
Kidneys.
Brights disease is the kidneys work
| ing the other way-taking the good
| food out Of the blood.
Both kinds of kidney sickness are
| dangerous.
Both can be cured by DR.. Hobbs
Sparagus Kidney Pills.
One of the most wonderful facts OF
our body Is this natural filter inside
us. Our kidneys are very important
organs. We don't take enough care OF
them. We are sick oftener than there
is any need for. 1t is simply because
We take no heed to our kidneys.
Sick kidneys show their effects in
many different diseases.
Rheumatism and Bright's disease
gia, Pain in the Back, Dizziness, Blad-
der Troubles, Gravel, Diabetes, Sleep
lessness, Nervousness.
These are only few symptoms, OF
so-called diseases" Back of them all
are the sick kidneys.
Once the filters can be made to work
all these symptoms will disappear.
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills
are made principally from the roots OF
the asparagus plant, which has spe-
cial curative action on the kidneys. II
gives them new life and strength. II
helps them to do their work as it ought
to be done. 1t cures their sickness. II
cleans and renews the filter.
When the kidneys are well you will
feel great difference at once. Your
complexion will clear, and your whole
body will get renewed life and fresh
ness.
This is the effect of DR.. Hobbs Spar
agus Kidney Pills on the sick kidneys
of the re-vitalized kidneys on the i'm
pure blood.
With a course of DR.. Hobbs Spara-
gus Kidney Pills you will get new life,
They will cure you when other medi-
cines, which do not reach the real seat
OF disease, cannot help you.
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are
for sale by all druggists. price soc. per
box, or will be sent prepaid to any ad.
dress on receipt of price.
An interesting booklet, explaining
about the kidneys and their power for
good and evil, sent free on request
Address Hobbs Medicine Co., Chicago
or San Francisco.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

How Much u Windmill VIII Irrixate.
OF course the deeper the water Is be-
low the surface, the greater Is the
power required TO raise 1T. Conse-
quently, windmill of a given. strength
will raise less water and irrigate less
land when the water has to be raised
200 feet than when it has to be raised
100 feet. A twelve foot windmill Is
usually reckoned capable Of doing the
following, provided 4 suitable reser-
yoir Is attached:
Water 200 feet below the surface.
with q reservoir 30x6O and six feet
deep, will water one acre Of garden.
Water $50 feet In depth, with RESET
voir 40xS0, one and One-half acres.
Water 100 feet In depth and reser-
voir 5Ox1OO, two acres.
Water fifty feet In depth and reser-
voir 60x12O, four acres.
Where the soil is free from rocks
and well points can be easily driven,
it will always pay to put up wind
mill, il the water is within fifty feet
Of the surface, wherever there is a
sale or demand for garden truck and
where the necessary water cannot be
obtained by any cheaper method.
Usually arid land near enough to town
can be obtained for a very small sum,
and as the total cost of a windmill and
reservoir will not exceed $3.50, it is
like buying four acres of irrigated land
for this amount, plus the value Of the
land in its arid state.-Southwestern
Farm and Orchard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able TO cure in ali it's stages, and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
q constitutional disease requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Cstarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease and giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature IN doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars FOR any case
that II fails TO cure. Send for list OF
testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists: 75c.
Halls Family Pills. PC.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
A DUDE, BUT VERY STRONG.
Some Bad Men Get Into Serious Trouble
with Him.

Appearances are deceptive" said the
club man. II remember, several years
ago, was passenger on an ayece
car one evening. A gentleman, acc,m-
panied by two stylishly-dressed young
ladies, got aboard. He didn't box
much for size, but he was gotten up re-
CARELESS His linen was the wnitest,
his collar the highest, his clothes fitted
him to perfection, his tall hat was the
shiniest, and his trousers couldn't have
been creased more. He looked like
typical dude--nothing to him but
clothes. The car was not crowded, but
fairly well filled. On the rear platform
were a couple of toughs who had evil
IDENTIFY been drinking, for one ,of them
leered at the young ladies Jas they
passed and made an insulting remark
The young man passed into THE car ap-
parently without noticing the insuI
When the ladies were seated he pc
ly lifted his hat and asked to be exc'
moment. Upon reaching the
form he quietly said: You mad
remark as those ladies passed"
Well, what the - is that to youf
BIN! never saw such a quick blow
The fellow fell off the platform as
he had been shot out of gun. v
course, his companion jumped to nj
assistance, but he had scarcely move
before he was met with one straigi
from the shoulder. He, too, landed
the asphalt. But the young man wa
not satisfied. He jumped off, and a
one OF his victims attempted to get NJ
gave him settler, and there they botl
lay completely knocked out or cours'
the conductor had stopped the car, bu
1t was hardly necessary, for 1t was Tn
quickest fight to finish ever saw
heard OF. When the supposed dude
Joined the ladies his immaculate att
was not bit rumpled, he wasn't eV
breathing hard. You could ma
thought he had simply gone out
speak to some one. He apologized
having left them, and / don't belle
they had any idea of what he had do.
The next day saw the young man {
the street, and said to a friend, I
you know who that is?'
Why, yes. Don't you? l thong
all the boys knew him. He's the chan
pion all-round athlete of one Of the b
Philadelphia clubs, and has more me
ais and prizes for running, rowiI
jumping, and sparring than any m;
in Philadelphia
so say appearances are mighty d.
ceptiye. and I'm not picking quarrf
. with well-dressed strangers. "
ington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
PERSONAL.

The late Richard NJ. Hunt, the great
architect. left an estate valued at $780,
900.
Charles w. Campbell, a Philadel-
phian, has O mustache twenty-five
inches long from tip to tip.
Rev. FIR. Field. young Oxford bred
ritualistic clergyman, is devoting his
life to work In the negro slums of Bos-
ton.
William Ludham White of Jamaica,
N. Y, who will be Is years of age in
October, is feet 3 inches tall and
weighs 262 pounds.
J. G. Brown, the American artist so
famed for his street arabs, says his sue
cess comes from the fact that he was
once street boy himself
William Penn Stedman, who was the
man to capture Jefferson Davis when
he was about to make his escape, is
employed in one Of the departments at
Washington.
Joseph Dudley of Waterford, Me-,
seventy years ago built a big clock
over the entrance of his house. Neither
rain nor snow has affected it and it
still keeps excellent time.
Coquelin's LONELINESS Of face and his
large, turned up nose weighed strongly
against him when he presented him
self for admission to the French con-
servatory for stage training.
The due d'Aumale is credited with the
intention of buying the historic chateau
Of Amboise and using it as a soldiers
home for the benefit of such of his old
companions in arms In Africa as may
need It.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
Dividing the Pastures.

The same number OF sheep on the
same number of acres will do better
If the pasture, however small, is made
into two pastures by a dividing fence
AS a strong writer well puts it: IAN
unhappy sheep is an Improbable
sheep The sheep is an animal which
of all others enjoys change. The
two pastures permits OF this and they
are tresher, too. Bad odors will soon
leave an unused pasture. II vacated
but few days, particularly if the
weather is windy or wet. Again, by
changing the pasture. or rather the
flock from one pasture 10 the other.
the growth of the grass is helped and
the two pastures will actually
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
The Avalanche

The guide gave the word to lea
channel Of ice and take to the 70,
the side, for a SNOWFALL or tw
rolled down from above. and h
afraid more might follow. Scarcel
we got out of our trough and up
craigs, when down came an avals
with a vengeance, and we were
twenty feet of a tremendous disc
of thousands of tons of snow a.
which swept down the track tina.
had just assembled. We were perfec
safe, but somehow the half hiss, h
roar remained in my ears for sc
time, and for many nights aftery
when indigestible suppers or bat
beer produced evil dreams, tn
lanche was sure to figure in theI
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement anc
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; etiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in soc and ST. bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
.IENCE.
,mith OF California,
apartments IN cross
producing an entirely
o., nighiy scented and of great

VA Sdiitoi Hin,
experiments IN cross
producing an entirely
r., nighiy scented and of great
Lake Superior is in danger of losing
its distinction Of being the largest
fresh-water lake in the world. African
explorers begin to think Lake Victoria
Nyanza IL larger.
A trade journal says: Molasses as a
food for cattle In Germany is In great
demand, and the dairy interest has
been stimulated by this by product of
the sugar factories.
Prof. Holden OF Lick Observatory
writes that before the art Of photo
graphing the moon can be carried to
greater success there must be plates of
greater sensitiveness and finer grain.
One of the most remarkable features
OF earthquake pulsations is their great
duration. The originating earthquake
may last but few seconds, while the
ground at distance may rock gently
through small angle for hours.
Alfred =. zane writes that ten miles
above the earth the cold is far below
zere, while ten miles below the surface
everything is red HOT. This latter is
not so certain. 1t Is thought by some
that the heat OF the earth may be
wholly due to the absorption from the
sun, and so may decrease after a GER
tain depth has been reached.
That steam power is still, and will
continue TO be fop an indefinite period,
the greatest artificial force, and con-
sequently the greatest competitor of
human labor. is argued by an English
writer, from the standpoint that, as
estimated in England. horse costs ten
times as much as steam power, and
human labor ninety times as much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
Steam's Up! The MOorings Cast ON.

Majestically the great ocean grey hound
leaves the dock and steams down the river
outward bound. But are you, my dear sir,
prepared for the sea sickness almost al
ways incident to a trans Atlantic trip,
with the intallibe stomachic, Hostetter' 8
Stomach Bitters. liz not expect to suffer
without aid. The Bitters is the staunch
friend of all who travel by sea or land
emigrants, tourists, commercial travellers,
mariners. 1t completely remedies nausea
biliousness, dyspepsia, rheumatic twlnges
and inactivity of the kidneys
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
A Creamery Frame.

A strength saver for the creamery
that takes in several hundred cans of
milk daily, is worth having. Here it
is: A rough wooden crane that swings
a big tin funnel out of the door where
the cans are usually lifted in. 1t is
swung against stationary timber
and hooked to it, thus giving the team
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

ster a solid place to rest the neck of
each can while emptying 1t. 1t saves
the can from getting bruised also.
A stiff iron hoop is fastened TO the
top bar of the crane and the funnel
head sets in 1t. Where the funnel
tube passes the crane standard q
strong leather strap is passed over it
and buttOned on to screen, thus
binding 1t firmly. The milk flows into
the weight can instead of being there
and dumped into it. When the door
is closed it is swung in from the
weather-Orange Judd Farmer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

The wall map issued by the Burlington
route is three feet wide by four feet long
is printed in seven colors; is mounted on
rollers; shows every state, county. lmpor-
tant town aud railroad in the Union and
forms a very desirable and useful adjunct
to any household or business establishment.
Purchased III large quantities, the maps
cost the Burlington Route moro than fifteen
cents each, but on receipt Of that amount
in stamps the undersigned will be pleased
to send you one Write immediately as
the supply Is limited. j. FRANCIS. G. P. &
I. A., Burlington Route Omaha, Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
For Cooling Milk.

The accompanying illustration from
the Orange Judd Farmer represents a
device by which vessels containing
milk can be hung in well and kept
cool. 1t supports four pals which can
be raised and lowered by means Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
His Choice of yolleys.

"Whisky," said the temperance orator,
In tones of much earnestness, rs he point
ed his finger ut the audience, "whiskey has
killed more men than bullets"
.'Aii the same said the watery ed
citizen near the middle aisle, I'D heap
ruther man filed me with whisky than
with bullets
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
more stock than the single ONEIDA.
kota Farmer.
Making the brood. Comfortable.

Making the NrOOds COmfOrtnb bic.
Late-hatched broods Of chickens Of
ten suffer and appear weak not be-
cause they are late-hatched. but be-
cause they come at period when the
heat Is greatest, and because In many
cases there Is little or no protection
from it. A coop is placed in glare OF
sunshine, and both the mother hen
and the chicks suffer greatly, and the
latter do not thrive. Put the coops
under the shade Of trees II possible,
but if these are absent the illustration
shows how easily bit Of shade may
be secured. Simply nail two long
strips to the sides Of the coop, and
stretch piece Of cotton cloth from
one to the other. A little thing like
this is capable Of adding vastly to the
comfort Of the brood and its chance
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

How much an acre would you give for
rain Insurance? A farmers water TAX in
the Grand Valley il small in amount and IL
practically so much paid for insuring rain
or dry weather, which ever he may prefer.
at any time and wherever he wants IT. 1t
IL therefore never too Wet or too dry. l
shall be glad u send further particulars.
ZEPH. CHAS. FELT.
.07 Boston Building, Denver, Colo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

The Land of Big, Red Apples, is an at
tractive and interesting book, Handsomely
illustrated with views of South Missouri
scenery including the famous Olden fruit
farm OF :. 200 acres in Howell county. 1t
pertains to fruit raising in that great fruit
belt of America. the southern slope OF the
Ozarks, and will prove of great value, not
only to fruit gro wers, but to every farmer
aud homeseeker looking for farm and a
home Mailed free. Address, ). +. Lock
WOOD. Kansas City, Mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

The especial attention of our readers is
called tothe advertisement of the Southern
Texas Colonization Co., which appears in
this issue only. The high character of Mr..
John Linderholm, who is at the head of this
company, and the extraordinary offer he
makes to the home-seelicr, should prompt
every one TO write to him who desires q
home or investment in Texas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

one small windlass. l have used this
for several years and find it quite sat
isfactory. Stock Is watered from this
well. A pump is placed close to the
wall. and as the well is large one
does not interfere with the raising or
lowering Of the milk pals.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

The owners of large body of land on
WILDLY Island, in Puget Sound, Wash.
will divide it into tracts to suit buyers and
sell at $40 aud upwards per acre, on long
time, and no payments the first year. FRO
duces all staple crops has close markets
schools and churches; LOO population
mild climate. For further information adj
dress k. f. WORKMAN, Seattle, Wash.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

About the Burlington's new short line to
Montana, the wonderful country it runs
through, the time it saves TO Helena, Butte,
Spokane, Seattle and Tacoma. Our adj
vertising matter gives full information.
Write for it. j, FRANCIS, e. p. g. I. A,
Omaha, Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
A Grand Opportunity,

Mrs. Snapshot bursting into
bands snuggery )-"Oh, Henry, con
Mamma is having "a terrible titr'
Mr.. Snapshot dumping with ala
''l'll be there in q minute Where
der is my camera.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
III the Baby rs CURING

IL is estimated that, on an average, golt
in circulation wears out in 2i0 years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure.--RALPH ERIEG,
Wliliamsport, Pa, Nov -, 1898.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

Castleton-ls IL true that Miss Wiberly
referred TO me as an agnostic! Clubberly
She said you didn't know anything.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

Good reasons " by you should use Hindereorns
IL takes out the rms, and then you have peace nd
comfort surely good exchange. loo, at druggists
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

FiTS.-AllF Fits stopped free by DIR. X lines Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the first day. use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and g. trial bottle freetD
Fit send to Dr. Kline s3i Arch ST., fha. Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

Jess: They say heaven lies about us in
our infancy" Jack: Possibly; any way,
the world does when we grow up"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

France reports 2l3 centenariaus, all ex
cept sixtysiX being women.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

Every dollar spent In Parker'S q Inger Tonic
is well invested. ~ subdues pain and brings belize
digestion, better strength and better health.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
Rosf XOIiraeIf

The value of the vegetable oils exported
last wear was Sj000,000
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

God always makes the road in which III
wants His pilgrims TO travel.