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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

vt Is gratifying to see so many Amer
ican farmers putting their waste places
or spare pieces of land into rutabagas
and turnips for early fall or long win
ter feeding. They are getting the Eu-
ropean idea ofroot crops. There the tur-
nips and rutabagas are sown broadcast
as are almost all grains, and if not de-
sired as roots, the foliage then is used
for green food. Just imagine the results
of a twenty-acre oatpatch treated in
this way! Think of the tremendous
amount Of green fodder, magnificent
fodder too, coming into full play dur
ing hot August and September. Why,
a field of rutabagas and turnips, there,
for cattle food is worth almost as much
as the oats gathered therefrom! An
other good plan is to SOW rutabaga
seed, especially the variety known as
Salzer's Lacrosse, Wis. Mammoth Rus
sian variety, or his Milk Globe turnip
sort, at the rate of one-half pound per
acre, into the cornfield, just before the
last cultivation. This will give you
two good crops-one of corn, the other
of roots from the same land! One ad-
vantage of the rutabaga is that it can
be sown at any time of the summer for
green food, while a sowing the latter
part Of July is the best in northern
states for big, sweet, juicy roots for
winter storage and use.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

Chinese birthday is never observed
until after the age of go has been
passed. But then lost time and pleas
ure are made up and a feast extend
ing over ten days is INDUCED in.
Chung is a very rich man. He en-
ploys $4,000 of his countrymen in his
tin mines, is a member of the council
of state and a mandarin of the empire.
His dollars are counted in the millions
and he has the title of "Kaya," or the
wealthy. His recent birthday celebra-
ton cost him about $4,000, but then
it was q great affair shared in by his
poorer neighbors and many Of his de-
pendents. For that sum-a vast one
in China-many thousands of guests
may be regaled. The first ceremony
was tremendous discharge of fire.
crackers, after which the old man
seated himself in state to receive the
congratulations of the male members
of his family. On the second day
Chung received his rich and influential
friends. The interior Of the house was
profusely decorated and little square,
red-covered tables were everywhere.
These were equipped with all sorts OF
sweet stuffs, fruits. melon-seeds and
other oriental dainties. After tre-
mendous discharge of firecrackers, the
favored guests sat down to Chinese
stews of birds-nest soups, sharks lin,
seaslug and other delicacies. Liquors
of all kinds were dispensed IN pro-
fusion. The remaining days OF the
feast were devoted to the enjoyment
of the humble friends Of the great man,
among whom was scattered his bounty
in the way of eating and drinking,
theatrical amusement, fireworks. and
other modes Of pleasure dear to the
Chinese heart. The Chinese, for OBJ
yious reasonc. do not celebrate birth
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

Religion requires the extirpation Of
all those passions and vices which rem
der men unsociable and troublesome to
one another.-Tillotson.
Severity carried to the highest pitch
breaks the mind; and then in the place
of disorderly young fellow you have
low-spirited, moped creature.-Locke
II l were to trust 20 my observation
and give verdict on it, l must depose
that, in my experience, l have found
that those who were most indulgent to
themselves were Tin the mass less kind
to others than those who have lived a
life nearer to self denial. l go further
In my experience I have observed that
a luxurious softness Of manners hard
ems the heart, at least as much as an
over-done Observation-Disclosures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
A MUSCATINE WOMAN,
After Great Annoyance From Sciatie
Rheumatism, at Last Finds Relief and
To-day Is Enjoying Full Use of
Her Once Afflicted Iimhs

Her Once Afflicted Limbs.
From the Journal, Muscatine, Iowa.
On the second floor of one of our neatest
business buildings, located at No l25 West
Front street, is the home of Constable and
Mrs. NJ c. Briggs, and it was visited to-day
for the purpose of speaking to Mrs. Briggs
on question of considerable weight to her.
The reporter, upon calling, TO und Mrs.
Briggs little indisposed mot however with
her former complaint), but neverth eless in
a very congenial mood. Upon inquiry as
to the benefit she derived from the use Of
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she
said:
about eighteen months since was taken
down with sciatic rheumatism in my lower
limbs, especially my right leg, and SO fierce
was the attack that could not walk at all,
After trying various remedies, all without
avail, a neighbor of mine, Mrs. John Yoder,
who, think, is now living in Eldon, men,
toned DR.. Williams Pink Pills and said she
had used them for similar trouble and
found them very benencial. purchased
box of pills at F. Nesper & Co.'S drug store,
and before had taken all of the first box
began to feel much improved and the pain
began to ease. l continued to take them,
and when i bad nearly finished the second
box l was able to walk about as ably as
ever, and have not had an attack since.
heartily endorse Dr. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People and l feel confident that
anyone afflicted as / was could be easily
restored TO their usual health by their USE"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the hood
and restore shattered nerves. They are an
III failing specific for such diseases a loco
moter ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus'
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism
nervous headache, the after effect of la
grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations. Pink Pills are sold by
ali dealers or will be sent post paid on re.
ceipt of price 80 cents box, or six boxes
for g. 80, by addressing Dr. Williams Med
Co., Schenectady, n. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
MEANING OF FLOWERS.


Mint IS symbolic Of virtue.
The bell flower is symbolic Of graft
tude.
A horse chestnut is indicative OF
luxury.
The American cowslip Indicates de-
votion.
The honeysuckle symbolizes q bond
Of love.
The peach blossom indicates SUBJ
mission.
The candytuft is an emblem of in
difference.
The white daisy is an emblem Of in
nocence.
The box is regarded as symbolic of
constancy.
The Gala lily is emblematic of femi-
nine beauty.
The primrose is in England an en-
blem of INCONSISTENCY.
The arbor vitae is indicative OF un-
changing friendship.
The china astcr is set down as in
dicative Of remembrance.
The oat plant is in Italy regarded as
emblematic of music.
The red carnation is regarded In
Spain as an emblem of despair.
The myrtle plant has always been
regarded as an emblem Of love.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
NOTES OF THE DAY.

German coal from Westphalia is now
being shipped at profit from the Rhinf
towns to London.
Since the new excise law went into
effect the number of hotels in New
York city has been tripled.
Most Of the medieval kings wore and
used signet rings because they were
unable to write their names.
The Munich opera-house has a new
rotating stage by which any scene can
be changed in twelve seconds.
All Of the corned beef aid picked
pork for European armies and navies
goes by way of Canada and crosses
the border at Vanceboro, Me.
The coal fields of the United States
have an area of nearly 100000 square
miles, or ten times that of all other
oal-producing countries in the world.
New York state has new law, just
passed making 1t a misdemeanor for
any man to wear the badge or regaiia
Of any society Of which he is not a
member.
A Cambria shirt worn by Louis XVI.
on the day before his death realized
$3.50 and the napkin used at mass on
the morning Of his execution $500, at
a recent London sale.
A chameleon flower" has been intro
duced into Europe from the Isthmus
of Tehuantepec. The blossoms of this
newly discovered plant are white in the
morning. changing to red at noon and
again to blue in the evening.
Last year thirty-seven towns in Con-
necticut were engaged in improving
their roads, and now eighty towns are
reported to have joined in the move
ment. The Improvement made is thor
ough and scientific. The cost is borne
equally by the state, the county and
the municipality.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
When the Summer Breeze

Blows through the trees, most of us who
can set off for country jaunt. Fewer
cross the Atlantic. Whether it is business
or pleasure calls one from home Hostetters
Stomach Bitters is the best accompaniment
OF a voyage or an outing. Yachtsmen,
sea captains, commercial travellers and
emigrants concur in this opinion, The
Bitters is unrivaled for bilious, malarial
dyspeptic or liver disorder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
All About Western Farm Lands

The Corn Relt' is the name of an
illustrated monthly newspaper pub.
Quincy r. r. 1t aims to give informa-
farm lands of the west. Send 25 cents
in postage stamps to the Corn Belt, 200
Adams St., Chicago, and the paper will
be sent to your address for one year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

ooh, doctor, / have sent fer You, Ger.
tainly; still / must confess ] have not the
slightest faith in modern medical science. :"
"Oh, that doesn't matter in the least.
You see, mule has no faith in the veteri-
nary surgeon, and yet he cures him all the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
A Summer Resort Book Free.

Write to c. s. Crane. general passen.
ger and ticket agent Wabash Railroad,
st. Louis, Mo-, for summer resort
book, telling all about the beautiful
lake region reached by the Wabash
Railroad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
Remarkable Animal.

s'The giraffe has tongue eighteen inches
long" said Mrs. Garill And knows how
to hold it, too" snapped Mr.. Garrill, who
had had a long curtain lecture the night
bafOra
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
A BIG GUN in CHINA.
CHUNG All XVI ONE OF THE
MiLLIONAIRES OF THE EMPIRE.
Recently Celebrated His Sixty Third
Birthday in Royal Styie-Twenty
Thousand Dollars Expended on En-
Ecrtninmeuts for His Visitors.

APTAIN CHUNG
All XVI, one of the
mining kings of the
Chinest island, Pc
nang, recently cele-
brated his sixty
third birthday. Is
occidentals t b e
celebration OF a
natal day is an or
binary a n n u a !
event. With the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
On Notes.

s'Why so glum2" asked his friend,
"Aren't you doing roaring trader"
Yes, am" admitted the basso, "but it
is all on notes"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

Amateur Rider-l should like to take a
ride-but please give me horse that
doesn't know me yet
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

In its course of 100 miles the Jordan
plunges over twenty seven rapids, and
from its source to its mouth has descent
of 5000 feet
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
How She Would Vote.

Maude-Have you decided how you are
going to votel
Miss Quiver-Oh, yes. Pm going to vote
in my new black gown with pearl buttons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

Hegemnn's Camphor Ice with Giycerine.
the original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
vndFace Cold Sores, &C. @. G. Clark Co.. NJ Haven, CT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
God-send to me.-Wm b. McCleliand, Ches-
ter, Florida, Sept IL 1895.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

A frigate bird can remain an entire week
On the wing without stopping TO rest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

One hundred persons have been fatally
shot, during the past twelve years, on the
main street of Jackson, Ky.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

T,T~-All Fits stopped free by Dr. X lines Great
Nerve kestorcr. No Fits after the irsI days use.
Marvellous Treatise and s.. trial bottle fire,
tiL cases. Scnd TO Dr. Kline .93l Arch ST., tLia Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

An ordinary tortoise lives from 100 to $50
years. Instances are on record of some Of
them attaining the age of 200 years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

The Gear of Russia has two hobbies-the
collection of postage stamps aud birds eggs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

In France, when a railroad train is more
than ten minutes late. the comp any Is fined
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

The art of prophecy is to foretell the fu-
ture in such n manner that it will come
right either way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

Advice is like physic: we will never take
unless we are obliged to do so.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

The most effective KruRp gun has range
of seventeen miles and can fire two shots a
minute
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

"a Cup Of Parks Tea at night moves
che bowels in the morning"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

In Wyoming the women have the right
to vote for oil officers, even for presidential
electors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09

1t is said that the Greenland whale some
times attains the age of 400 years
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
cf the Baby Is Cutting

BE and use that old and we'll tried remedy. MRS
WISsLow's SooruISG SYRUP for Children Teething.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-06-09
PURE CALIFORNIA WINES. L. APPEL

Wholesaler. Los Angeles, Cal, 2 cases. ass d,
freight paid, S7-SS-S0 Eastern shipments my
cna
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-25
Commissioners Notice.
CHARLES P. HATCH's ESTATE

CHARLES P. HATCH'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Charles
p. Hatch, late of Danville in said dis.
trict, deceased, and the term of six months
allowed by said court to the creditors OF
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
spective claims before us Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the dwelling house of George B.
Davis. in Danvie, in said district, on the
I'd day of January and the 2Sth day of May
next, at O'Clock in the afternoon. on each Of
said days
CHAS. D. BRAINERD,
HARVEY S. DOLE,
Commissioners
Danvlle VT, Dec Sth, A. D. 1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-25
Commissioners Notice.

HENKl NJ, GUSS' ESTATE.
The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict OF Caledonia, Commissioners to receive,
of ali persons apain s The estate ate of Henry
NJ. Goss, late of Waterford, in said district
deceased, and the term of six months from
the 9th day of December, 1896, being allow
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Give notice that we will
attend to the duties of our appointment at
the late residence of Henry M Goss, in Lower
waterford, in said district, on the 9th day of
January and the 9Th day of June, next, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon, on each of said days.
=. W. BROWN,
FRANKLIN w. BROWN,
Commissioners.
Waterford Vt, Dec ID, A. d. 1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-25
Commissioners Notice.
WALTER ABBoTr's ESTATE.

WALTER ABBOTTS ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF Walter Abb
bott, late of Barnet in said district, de-
ceased, and the term of six months from the
18th day OF December, 1896, being allowed
by said Court to the creditors ofsaid deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims
before us: Give notice that we will attend
to the duties of our appointment at the
store of George P, Blair. in West Barnet,
in said district, on the 4th day of Janu-
airy and the 4th day of June next, at
O'Clock in the afternoon, on each of said
days.
CLOUD HARVEY,
WALTER G. DARLING,
Commissioners.
West Barnet, Dec. 10, A. d. 1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-25
Commissioners Notice.

JOHN FELCH'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of John
Fetch, late of Barnet, in said district,
deceased, and the term of six months from
the Sd day of December, 1896, being allowed
by said court to the creditors of said de-
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Givenotice that we will at.
tend to the duties of our appointment at the
Office of E. T. & H. X. Ide, in Barnet in said
district on the 18th day OF January and the
3rd day of May, next at 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon on each of said days
FRANCIS w. MASON,
BEVERLY S. DOW,
Commissioners.
Barnet, VT, Dec. 4 A. d. 1896.
The herald., 1896-11-23

| the New York Herald, the well known
Philadelphia horseman, Cyrus Lukens,
writes: Every one will agree that as
trotting results nowadays. under the
three in five heat system which is often
drawn out to six, seven or nine heats,
it benefits no one except the associations
who receive a percentage upon what is
supposed to be greater number of pools
sold the more the race is prolonged. That
this system ruins horses so rapidly that
only few of them are good for, at the
best, but a few meetings, will not be
disputed. OF course. there is more time
to sell pools than if the contests were
narrowed down to a three heat basis
and there is more time for A, 3 and C
to use up the favorite, d, the best horse
in the race, by A going at him the first
heat, b the second, the third. and SO
on. eventually the least meritorious
horse, perhaps, winning three heats out
of six or seven. The American and Ma
tional associations members are direct
ly responsible for this condition of our
trotting races.
"By the privileges they allow under
their present rules. do they not condone
fraud? For years the general public
has been disgusted with tiresome long
drawn out races. Everyone practically
admits that something should be done
to reform the entire system as it is az
present conducted. Joseph Simpson was
cacy of the new rule that he framed last
winter. But the use, or non-use, of the
same rests with the judges in the stand
and the use of that rule during the sea-
son of 1896 has been the exception.
mo one need ask why crowds go to
see the runners. The enthusiasts are
pleased by the short, sharp, decisive
racing; the bettor wins quickly, or loses
quickly, and is ready for the next race.
All are satisfied with that rapdity of ac-
tion. 1t would take but a short time to
inaugurate new, popular system with
the public. There would be a little
quibbling at first. but they would soon
come to it. and the attendance would
undoubtedly be increased.
/ make new rule that only three heats
are to be trotted or paced in any race,
the winner to be the horse sat stands
the best at the finish of the third heat;
the one next best second, the next third,
the rest nowhere. The distance would
take care of itself Every heat would be
a game race to the finsh.'
The herald., 1896-11-23
OAKLAND ENTRIES

The following is the list of entries and
weighs for the races at Oakland, which
are posted at the Los Angeles Turf Club,
212 South Spring street. Commissions
received on these races, and full de-
scriptions of the events given Races
begin at 2 p. M; first quotations re-
ceived at 80 u. m.
First race. five-eighths of a mle-Sir
Phillip 105. Allessandro 10. Nic-Nao 80.
Vrgie A. 103, Nabopolasser 80. Jack At
l<ins 90, Badger 10. Mabelle 100. Don Pho
Pico 80, Rejected 10, Palmerston 1N.
Second race, tifteen-sixteenths Of mile,
selling-Thelma 92, Kamsn 105, Salvable
1Os Howard 1O4. Red Glen 92.
Third race, eleven -sixteenths Of mile.
selling Ricardo 92 Cadenza 80. Model SO,
Petrarch 10S. Hueneme 10l. Tonino 80.
Edgemount 81, Irma "a, Joe Hill 1O6 Myron
101 Vernon 10o.
Fourth race. three--quarters Of a mile;
selling, -year-ods-Osrio III. 1N, Rey del
Terra 10s. Principle so, Billy Vice 1OO Mar
ciea 81, Lady Looram 81.
Fifth race, eleven-sixteenths of a mile,
selling-Shield Bearer 107. Sport McAllister
1O7, Excuse 80, Jim Bozeman 100, Babe Muir
ply 9S, Grover 1922 Sir Reginald 104, Quick
silver 1o5. Chartreuse II. 102, Banjo 1O4