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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

Miss Prim-Who is that distin-
guished-looking man over there?
Her Nephew-That's Plunger, the
betting man.
Miss Prim-How sinful!
"They say Plunger won 5000 yes
terday."
Dear, dear; can't you contrive to
introduce him ?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
His Saving Grace.

II am not without my good points,"
said the tramp.
What are they, | should like to
know" asked the gruff citizen.
"Well, for instance" replied Mean
dering Mickey, IL am the original piece
of labor-saving machinery. "-Pittsburg
Chronicle-Telegraph
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
How the Modern Girl Converses.

The extravaganza of expression COM
mon to certain young ladies of an en-
phatic habit leads them into queer
statements. For instance, a contem-
porary reports this fragment of CONVEX
sation between two girls:
Il was just dying TO see It,"
"Yes?"
And whom l saw it it was perfect.
ly killingr'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
His Observation.

did you know" said the man who
was reading an article about the con-
traction Of metals, that clock ticks
faster in winter than in summer"
mo. I never noticed that about q
clock. But l know a gas meter does. "
indianapolis Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

Shell would not marry you If !
we're to live a hundred years.
He-Well, should say you wouldn't,
II | had anything TO say in the mat
ter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
His Triumph.

III Is DONE!
The man who uttered these words
wiped his dripping knife, while his eye
cleaned with triumph.
His exultation was but natural, for
surely no steak had ever before been
Drowned So artistically. New York
Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
Evidences OF Prosperity.

Jasper-Jones must be getting along bet
ter and making more money now.
Jumpuppe-Why9
Jasper-He owes me money and he
lodges out of my way now, instead of meet
ing me brazenly as he used to.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
A ROYAL Ambition.

Seeker wonder why it Is that tn,
male cycler always follows in the wake
OF his female companion?"
Sageman-"It is the prompting of a
royal ambition. He feels that he may
become successor to the thrown. Dos
ton Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

For lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure il
the best medicine we have used.-Mrs. j.
l.. Northcott Windsor. Ont Canada.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

THE poor will many n care forget,
The debtor think not of his debt,
But as they each enjoy their cheer.
Wish il were Christmas all the year"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
Followed Him.

Tuttle-"The professor finds it i'm
possible to get away from his work"
Newton-'is that so?"
Tuttle-'Yes. he went to the seashore
and the first thing he struck was a
school of fish."-Texas Siftings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
Actions Speak Louder Than Looks.

What thoroughly mean and con-
temptible looking fellow that man in
the front seat is. Did you notice he
sneaked out of paying his fare?"
Hush. that's the president of the
road. "-Cleveiand Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
FIRST QUARTER. LESSON
JANUARY 3.
Golden Text: while He Blessed Them
He Parted from Them and Was Car
ried Up Into Heayen''--Luke "a: 81
On Christ's Ascension.

IME.-According to
the usual reckoning
Jesus rose from the
dead on April 9, a.
ID. 30 (Which day we
would call Sunday.
a n d assembled t o
heaven forty days
later, May IL. Place.
The lesson circles
around the Mount
of olives near Beth
any, whence our Lord
a 5 c G n d G Il. (Read
text from the Bible.D
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

"Your daughter, Mr. Banker, is very
cold and coy toward men. it seems to me-"
Quite so. She is brave defender of my
millions"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

II making a speciality of eggs for
table use, keep all the early pullets
you have room for and get them in
good laying condition before winter
comes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

Illinois has the largest number of
acres of land under tillage of any state
in the Union, namely about 10000, 900
acres.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

Always put off till tomorrow bust
ness that does not concern you.-Tit-
Bits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money II il fails TO cure. 25s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AGRICULTURlST
some Cp-to-date Hints About Cultiva-
ton of the Soil and Yields Thereof
horticulture, Viticuiture and Flori-
culture.

ELOW we give an
illustration of the
grapevine flea
beetle. OF it Will
liam S a u n d e + S
says: This pretty
but destructive lit
tie beetle forces it
self upon the atten-
ton of grape-grow-
ers very promi-
nently in the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
An Empty Title.

Hungry Higgins?" said the kind
lady. "Of course, that is not your real
name"
Nome" answered Mr.. Higgins.
Its wot might be called an empty
title. Indianapolis Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
THE JOKER'S CORNER.
WIT, HUMOR AND SATIRE ORIG
INAL AND SELECTED.
Would You Learn the Only Way Safely
to Resist Loves Sway:---The Mischie-
vous Child Gives the Truth Away The
Bicycle Thicfs Repentance.

GUILD You learn
the only way
Safely TO resist
loves sway?
Listen, then, while
it's related:
You must be in
noculated.
Let Dan Cupid
W oun d y Ii
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

"Wot did ye get fer tn bike We
swiped?"
Had to take wot dey give me-"
"Wot wuZ thet?"
six months"
The advocate., 1896-08-12
The Uses Of Responsibility.

Every mother should remember that
the making of her daughter is of far
greater Importance than the administra-
tion Of things in her house, and every
daughter should realize that she can
learn to avoid mistakes only when she
sees them. She enjoys most seeing her
mothers mistakes and resolving that
when she has house she will ''never do
So" A beginning may be made with q
small and comparatively unimportant
responsibility, and tits to be remembered
that responsibility, and not mere work, is
the great thing. The very little girl may
have the care Of one plant, a hardy one
to begin with, but system and neatness
may be practiced in it's care to great
advantage. If the plant should be q
blooming one a small vase for the break
fast table would give an additional bit Of
care and pleasure to both child and
parents. Regularity, thoroughness,
quietness in labor may be practiced under
wise mothers influence till they be-
come q part of her daughters character.
Ladies' Home Journal.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Education in Morocco.

A Moorish college" is a simple affair
no seats; no desks; few books. For
beginners, boards about the size of fools
cap whitened on both sides with clay,
take the place Of book, paper, and slate.
On these the various lessons, from the
alphabet to the Koran, are plainly written
in large black letters. A switch or two,
a sand-box in lieu of blotter, and book
or two complete the paraphernalis.
The dominic squats on the ground, tailor
fashion, as do bis pupils before him.
They, from ten to thirty in number,
initiate him as he repeats the lesson in q
sonorous singsong voice, accompanying
the words by rocking to and fro, which
sometimes enables them to keep time.
A sharp application OF the switch TO bare
pate or shoulder is wonderfully effective
in recalling wandering attention, and
really lazy boys are speedily expelled.
Girls, as rule, got no schooling at all.
On thendmizsiOnof apupi' eparents
The advocate., 1896-08-12
WatermelOns.

The watermelon is often considered un-
heslthful - the forerunner of cholera
morbus and kindred diseases-when in
reality, If eaten when perfectly ripe and
fresh, it is very wholesome, the juice
acting on the kidneys in q very salubri-
GUS manner, and during its season itmay
we'll find a place on the table three
times day.
A sweet, luscious watermelon makes o
delightful substitute for soup as a first
course for dinner on hot day. A pretty
way to serve it is to cut through cross
wise with q narrow -bladed knife, in
deep points or notches, then slice
off each end and stand on a platter
in place Of the soup tureen. With a
sharp knife it can easily be cut in slices
from the points downward, and served
on plates with fork or spoon.
For dessert, the rind and seeds should
be carefully removed, and even, regular
slices OF the rich, red meat served on
dessert plates. To be at its best, the
melon should be kept on ice for some
time before being served, and should go
to the table Immediately from the ice
chest. Frozen watermelon makes a nice
dessert, and may be made as any frozen
fruit would be.-FGrm and FjreStde,
The advocate., 1896-08-12
HOME READING
FOB THOSE WHO WAIT.

Beloved, who Of us 80 wise
That does not sometimes lit his eyes,
In quest grown old, perhaps, and say,
"Will fortune never come this WGyP
And yet, for US the years shall bring
The sweet insistence Of the spring.
The summers dear delights unfold,
And autumn store her garnered gold.
What need we, then, that we should say,
fortune has never passed this way"
Is hope deferred or love denied2
Ambitions dream unsatished?
Content we wait, while slowly swings
The gate where beggars stand with Kings
'Tis we'll, dear heart, and soon or late
Shall all things come to those who walt
-MGvtka j. FdrWeu IN Boston Transcript
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Rich without Money.

Many man is rich without money.
Thousands Of men with nothing in their
pockets and thousands without even a
pocket, are rich. A man born with a
good, sound constitution, good stomach,
good heart, and good limbs and a
pretty good hesd-piece, is rich. Good
bones are better than gold; tough muscles
than silver; and nerves that flash fire
and carry energy to every function are
better than houses and lands. 1t is
better than landed estate to have the
right kind OF father and mother.
Good breeds and bad breeds exist among
men as really as among herds and horses,
Education may do much to check evil
tendencies or to develop good ones, but
1t is a great thing to inherit the right
proportion Of faculties to start with.
The man is rich who has a good dis
position, who is naturally kind, patient,
cheerful, hopeful, and who has flavor
Of wit and fun in his composition.
The hardest thing to get along with in
this life is a mans own SELF A cross,
selfish fellow, desponding and complain
ing fellow, timid and care-burdened
man-these are all born deformed on
the inside. They do not limp, but their
thoughts sometimes do.-FGrm and
FireSide.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Obedience to Rlghtful Authority.

A bit Of candy or cake, surreptitlously
given to a child, from whom these un-
necessary articles are usually kept, not
only disturbs the stomach-that would
be the least'part of it-but suggests a
course Of conduct, which is unlimited in
its possibilities Of evil, for a luxury,
harmless and even advantageous in
itself, given in disregard Of rightful
authority, becomes an evil. Reverence
for law, obedience to rightful authority,
are most necessary in these days Of
independence, and anything which dis
tuFbs such reverence and obedience,
however harmless in itself, should be
scrupulously avoided. So far as on out
slider is concerned, parental rules for the
child are absolutely inAexible, and
obedience to his fathers and mothers
directions should be made as easy as
possible TO him. A similar principle
should be recognized in regard TO teach
ore. Pa1onte arc too careless IL speaking
The advocate., 1896-08-12

disrsspectfully Of school rules before
their children. A mistake in method Of
discipline is not likely to be SO mis-
chievous in it's results as a spirit Of
rebellion against authority nourished in
the child's heart. Discussion of teachers
and their measures should be held in
private; if they are thoroughly wrong
the child should be removed from the
school; il on the whole good the errors
should be excused. - Mrs. Lyman
Abbott in Ladies' Home Journal.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Recreation In Variety.

No one has any conception of how
much Of pleasure and recreation there
is in variety until after having some
experience in careful attention to such
things. The utmost pains should be
taken to vary meals as much as possible.
The number Of dishes served at each
meal need not be increased, but much
thought should be given to making the
different breakfasts, dinners and suppers
Rs unlike as can be. 1t is much less
monotonous to have moderate number
Of viands varied in every way each day
than to have a fuller bill Of fare from
which to choose, knowing in what form
each article Of food will appear. Ladies'
Home Companion.
The advocate., 1896-08-12

when it charges in a squad, It is easily
vanquished if you can bring it into line.
You may rave often seen the anecdote
Of the man who was asked how he had
accomplished 80 much in his life. "My
father taught me" was the reply, "when
/ had anything to do, go and do it."
There is the secrst-the magic word
nowl Make sure, however, that what
is to be done ought to be done. "Never
put off till tomorrow what you can do
to-day" is a good proverb, but don't do
what you may egret.-MerchGnt
Sentinel.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Prompt People.

Don't live a single hour of your life
without doing exactly what is to be done
in it, and going straight through it from
beginning to end. Work, play, study
whatever tits, take hold at once, and
finish it up squarely; then to the next
thing, without letting any moments drop
between. 1t is wonderful to see how
many hours these prompt people con-
trive to make of day; it is as IL they
picked up the moments which the
dawdlers lost, And if ever you find
yourself where you have 80 many things
pressing upon you that you hardly
know how to begin, let me tell you q
secret: Take hold Of the very first one
that comes to hand, and you will find
the rest all fall into file, and follow after,
like company OF well-drilled soldiers;
and though work may be hard to meet
The advocate., 1896-08-12
No Freedom for Children.

"The young of the human race alone
are bound over to keep quiet" writes
Florence Hull Winterburn in August
Ladies' Home Companion. "They are
taken out to walk in the beautiful parks,
and compelled to restrain that natural
impulse which makes them want to roll
over on the velvety grass, and climb the
trees, and dig in the tempting clay.
There is no help for it as things 60. If
children were allowed these liberties,
the beauty OF the parks would soon be
spoiled. They would become mere play
grounds. Poor little ones! What life
they lead between the restrictions of the
police and the riotous nature in their
breasts!
"But since the laws of society are so
hard upon children, it would seem that
we ought to tighten the pressure some
what by our sympathy and indulgence.
1t is charged against American children
that they are boisterous and self assert
ing in public. / have myself often been
panied at the surprising lack Of con-
sideration and Difference for their elders
shown by our young people in the way
Of grasping oar-seats, taking possession
OF the easiest chairs in the pRrlor and
the choicest bits at the table; in their
inclination to argue and their greed Of
attention. But all this is part of another
subject. If children are selfish, unman-
nerly and impertinent, bad training is
clearly the cause. They are NAL eleree,
90 the French always say Of a rude young
person. 1t is quite possible to be happy,
spontaneous, overfo wing with good
spirits, and yet be docile and sweet
tempered. To sit still is not to be
virtuous. Sitting still may be required,
but running about, climbing, twisting
and stretching every muscle in his little
body is much more natural and con-
genial to the child, and every opportu-
nifty ought to be given him thus to work
off an activity that certainly will turn to
fretfulness if restrained. 1t takes kind
ness and consideration from his
guardians to enable Tot to subdue his
impulse to run riot, and exercise his
limbs and his lungs in the way nature
suggests to him."
The advocate., 1896-08-12
PopulIst Paper iOr Sale.

A half interest in one Of the best Popu-
list papers in the State can be bought at a
reasonable price and on good terms. Is
the official county paper, and has no Popu-
list opposition. Is located in one Of the
best counties in Kansas. Has good adver-
tislng business, and largest circulation in
the county. It is a snap. VIII sell whole
thing. Address B. 7. H., this ofice, for
particulars.
The advocate., 1896-08-12

The first step toward creating a good
complexion by Natures own method is to
get the blood clear and the circulation free
and active There is no complexion so sal
low, muddy or pimply but it win be cleared
and frightened by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t is the best natural
complexion-msker on earth. Itsends the
fresh glow of real health to the cheeks by
thoroughly clearing all bilious and erup-
tive humors out Of the blood. 1t strength
ems the digestion and regulates the bowels
in mild natural way. 1t gives brighter
color to the blood, and not only beauties
the complexion but makes the eyes brighter
and the breath sweeter.
The advocate., 1896-08-12


ing to their means; and every Wednes-
day, which is half-holiday, payment
is made Of from half cent to five cents.
New moons and feast days are made oc-
casions for the giving of larger sums, as
are also holidays, which last ten days in
the case Of the greater festivals. Thurs
days are whole holidays, and no work is
done on Friday mornings, that day being
the Mohsmmedan Sabbath, or at least
meeting day." as it is called.
After learning the letters and figures,
the youngsters set about committing the
Koran to memory. When the first chap
ter is mastered-the one which with
them corresponds to the "Pater Noster"
Of Christendom- it is customary for them
to be paraded around the town on horse
back with esr-splitting music, and some
times chsritably disposed persons make
small presents to the young students by
way Of encouragement. After the first
chapter the last is learned, then the last
but one, and so on backwards to the SEC
ond, as, with the exception of the first,
the longest chapters are at the beginning.
Though reading and little writing are
taught at the same time, all the scholars
do not arrive at the pitch Of perfection
necessary to indite respectable letter, 80
that there is plenty OF employment for
the numerous scribes and notaries who
make profession of this art. These sit
in little box-shop, with their appliances
before them-reed pens, ink, paper, and
sand, with ruling board with strings
across at regular,intervals, on which the
paper to be lined is pressed. They usually
possess also a knife and scissors, with a
case to hold them all. In writing, they
place the paper on the left knee, or upon
pad or book in the left hand The plebs
who cannot read or write, and all who
wish to make declarations or arguments,
appear with their statements before two
Of these-these are usually four in Rshop
and after it has been written out and
read over to the deponent, it is signed by
two of the notaries. Such document
is the only one recognized by Moorish
law. Individual signatures, except of
high officials, are worthless, and even
then the signature of the local Judge
(kadi) is necessary to legalize the others.
These signatures are nicknsmed by the
natives "beetles," being absolutely
undecipherable scrawls, crossed and re-
crossed till they are almost a blot.
Naturally this system, like so many
others in Morocco, is open to serious
abuses, as notaries often make more by
twisting a statement to suit client be-
hind the scenes than ever a simple fee
could amount to-. E. Budget
MeGkin, in HGrper'S Magazine for
AlLgILSt,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-03-20
HISTORIC DOUBTS
REMOVED.
Rsy JAMES \. WESTON. T-|Eh-T1-b.
AS FOUND A SON OF HA3SEkm
NEY IN KENTUCKY.

Rev. JAS. 4. Weston has re-
turned from Kentucky, near
Louisville, where he went to sec
and met and talked with a son Of
Marshal Ney of France, who was
Napoleon s" Bravest of the. Brave"
and who was Peter Stuart Ncy,
the school teacher of South and
North Carolina, whois buried i'll
Rowan county, n. c., says the
Press s. Caroi,nian. He found
the old gentleman who was SS
years old on last Saturday, the
2oth of February, in perfect good
health, being now SS years of
age. He came to North Carolina
i'll 1887 and met his father, who
gave him s. 900 and sent him to
Philadelphia, Pa, and there he
entered Jefferson Medical College
and graduated and practiced
medicine. He however, went
under an assumed name which is
long one. He has a written
history, which lie has consigned
to Rev. Maj. Weston, who will
not divulge any of the particulars
about it. They are not to be
divulgcd until after the death OF
the old gentleman.
This makes the connecting
link certain and sure that Peter
Stuart Ney was really Marshal
Ney! The old. gentleman says
his father called for few min-
utcs, at his mothers house in
Paris the night after he was sup
posed to have been shot that
morning. The old gentleman
himself seems TO be involved III
some sort of international com,
plication between the United
States and Mexico, and hence he
will not even now allow his
identity to be known. He was
in the Mexican war. He had
Mai. Weston'S book on Historic
Doubts as to the Execution of
Marshal Me- in his library and
had read it. He received Rev.
Maj. Weston very cordially when
he learned who he was, and then
subsequently talked with him
freely but not overly freely. He
held back much and told him lie
would learn it Ill from his mans
uscript. after he died. Rcv. Maj.
Weston says lie is the perfect
image Of the published photo
graphs Of Marshal Ney and he
never had such a piercing glance
from mans eye iii all his life
as he had from this ma! when he
presented himself and his ere
dentialS.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-03-20
Spanish Cruisers Oh The
Watch.

Since the reported departure
of the Commodore from Charles
ton, the Bermuda from New
York, and of other vessels from
Florida with arms and ammuni-
ton for the Cuban insurgents,
this coast has been closely guard
ed by three Spanish cruisers. 1t
is reported that these vessels
patrol the coast from Sand Key
to Cape Florida. During the
day they keep we'll out to sea,
coming in shore during the
night. They keep within hail
ing distance of each other and
their search lights at night make
it impossible for any vessel to
pass without being seen.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-03-20
Welded In The Great
Storm.

While the storm was raging
the hercest on Wednesday even
ing and the roads were choked
with snowdrifts and the air filled
with clouds of icy particles,
driven before a bowling gale,
which swooped down from the
Catskill Mountains. Miss Nettie
Griffin and James Winnie, of
Sawkill. n. Y, drove six mil S
to the parsonage Of the First
Baptist Church, in Kingston, N.
Y, to get married. The bride
wore a white satin gown and
white slippers, aid a path had to
be shoveled by the Rev. {. K.
Storey from the road to the par
sonage before she could get
through the snowdrlfts, or even
out of the carriage. Or. Storey
speaks of it as the oldest expe-
rience III his recollection. When
the two had been made one they
faced the storm again and return
ed over the same road to their
home.