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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

come to their aid and talk sensibly
on the matter of carrying wheels by
train. While it deprecates the enact
ment of laws compelling railroad COM
panies to carry bicycles free, it never
theless thinks that the companies are
largely to blame for any injustice that
may be done them in this direction.
I'VE believe" says this journal, that
railroad companies have adopted
yery short sighted policy in throwing
obstacles in the way of bicycles being
carried. 1t Is safe to say that every
bicycle on a train means an extra fare
20 the railroad company, and the few
companies that have encouraged the
carrying of bicycles have received sub
stantial benefits from the increase of
travel. If railroad companies doing
suburban business would adopt a more
liberal policy toward bicycle riders
they would profit from the same. 1t
would cost very little to put UP houses
at the leading stations, where bicyclers
could leave their wheels going to bust
ness in the morning and find them safe
on their return. This privilege would
enable the wheel rider to live further
from the station without inconvenience
and the tendency would be to draw
more patrons to the railroad COM
pany. Under existing conditions the
wiser and craftier communities have
discovered that by taking their wheel,
into the city with them every day
they can get free storage for it at the
suburban terminus and ride home
from their own station every night,
with no more trouble to themselves
than if the thing were done in sim
pier way. This practice is rapidly
spreading in commuter circles, and it
causes a vast amount Of wholly I'M
necessary labor"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

he declares that he began his racing
in earnest in 1888 as an amateur. He
was then II years of age. His first no.
table victory was over Harry Roberts,
of Sheffield, in five-mile scratch race.
The latter at, that time held the Bird
lington Plate. In 1888 and 1889 he
met with good success. and until 1893
he rode as an amateur, winning some
big races. Occasionally in his late
amateur days Stocks would win four
and five tirsts at one meeting. 1t was
in 1898 he began to ride in record
form. In that year he rode % miles,
$50 yards in the hour, which then stood
first time % miles had been ridden in
side the hour. Later, in trying to Gre
ate a new record for 100 kilometres, he
rode 20 miles go yards in the hour,
and 4S miles 500 yards in two hours,
which also stood as worlds records.
With G. e. Osmond in 1898, he rode &c
miles 165 yards, unpaced, on tandem,
in the hour, indicating clearly that
distance riding was his speciality. All
these records We're made on the uerne
Hill track, and, barring the 100-kilo-
metre record, were accepted by the n.
C. /. In 1894 he did little riding ex-
cept to lower the 50-mile road record.
In 1895 Stocks raised the worlds hour
record to 20 miles As yards. In 1895
he became a professional. Last year
he made records at short and long dis
tances. Stocks rides ten to twenty
miles every day while training. His
diet consists of plain, wholesome food !;
he smokes occasionally and also takes
an occasional drink. His gear varies
from &c to 119.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
That Big Race.

The preliminary arrangements for
the big $1,000 race, to be held at Bos-
ton on September Is, are about COM
plete. The management is anxious to
secure Michael and Lesna and two OF
the best American long-distance riders
to take part. Limiting the entries to
four riders is done with the object of
creating new records. The conditions
of the race are as follows: Distance
undecided, but likely an hour contest;
number of competitors limited to four;
pacemakers and machines unlimited
purse $4,000 guaranteed, $4,000 to first
man, 81 500 to second and $500. to third ;
entries closed on August 20; no en-
try accepted unless backed by guar
antee of $500 that the men entered will
be fully equipped with machines; the
men to ride the entire distance, unless
an unforeseen accident occurs or they
shall fall so far behind that they will
be called off the track by the referee.
All men riding under the latter con-
dition will receive their money back.
Entries are open to the world. The
management reserves the right to re-
ject all but four entries, which in their
judgment will make the best race. The
contestants will be allowed TO have
only two machines ON the track at a
tins.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Photography Akin.

There is at least one class of dealers
that has not as yet registered a pro-
test against the popularity of bicycling.
While theater managers, liverymen,
jewellers, furniture makers. and thou
sand and one others have been groan-
ing because of the effect of cycling up
on their cash drawers, the dealers in
cameras and Photographic materials
have been smiling over increased BUSH
ness and consequent prosperity. The
combination of camera seems to be a
perfectly natural one. The camera en-
thusiast has adopted the bicycle as by
far the most convenient means of
transportation available for his pur-
pose. In this way the love for the
camerl preceded the love for the wheel
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for CSC. in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen ).
Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
NEW INVENTIONS.

A newly designed writing pen IS piv-
oted in its center with a clamp at the
upper end, so it can be moved laterally
to any desired angle with the holder.
A new shoe lace which will not wear
out quickly is woven very heavy
throughout nearly its entire length,
leaving only the ends small, so they
can be tied easily.
Bicycle bells for attachment to the
pedals are being placed on the market,
a side turn of the foot throwing out a
lever to engage the clapper on the
crank and ring the bell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Real Rest and Comfort.

There is n powder to be shaken into
the shoes called Aliens Foot Ease, in
vented by Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy,
n. Y, which druggists and shoe deal
ers say is the best thing they have ev-
err sold to cure swollen and tender or
aching feet. Some dealers claim that
it makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t certainly will cure corns and bum
ions and relieve instantly, sweating
hot or smarting feet. 1t costs only Il
quarter, and the inventor will send a
sample free to any address.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

and had little effect upon the camera
trade. On the other hand in many
cases the possibilities and attractions
of the camera were first made known
to the cyclist through the trips into
the country. His desire to recall the
pleasant scenery OF the rural districts
after the image in his mind has faded
away has resulted in countless in
stances in the purchase of a camera
For the camera expert the bicycle
multiplies the range over which he may
travel comfortably on his photograph
ing expeditions. For the bicycle rider
the camera is attractive because OF
souvenirs of enjoyable trips and occa-
sions. The demands of the increasing
number of cycle-photographers has
led the luggage carrier manufacturers
to design carrying devices that are es-
pecially convenient for carrying the
camera on the bicycle. Some Of the
camera makers also supply bicycle at
tachments with their goods. Some cy-
clists carry the camera upon the ham
die bar and others strap it upon the
rear forks just above the wheel,
while peculiarly cycling cameras are
so construed that they may be sus-
pended from the upper bar Of the frame
near the steering head. A days ride
through the country will show plainly
how often the attractions of cycling
and photography are combined. Hand
cameras Of the snap shot variety are,
of course, the most satisfactory for
makes quite an appreciate encup
brance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
TRY Grain-O,

Ask your grocer to-day 70 show you
a package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without
injury as we'll as the adult. All who
try il like it. GRAINO has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. a the price of coffee.
Is cents and % cents per package.
Sold by all grocers. Tastes like coffee.
Looks like coffee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Venom Inhaled With the Air.

And im bibed with the water of a malar-
ious locality, has still a certain antidote.
Experience sanctions confidence in Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive of
this scourge. All over this continent and
in the tropics it has proved itself a certain
means of defense, and an eradicant of in
termittant and remittant fevers, and other
forms of miasma born disease Nor is it
less effective for kidney troubles, constipa-
sion, rheumatism, and nervousness
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication
much better if you will get into the
habit of reading the advertisements.
They will afford most interesting
study and will put you in the way of
getting some excellent bargains. Our
advertisers are reliable, they send
what they advertise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

By using the Flag Brand Chicory, manu-
featured by the American Chicory Com
pany, of Omaha, Nebraska, you can cut
down your coffee bill 25 per cent, beSiSes
improving the drink. You will find il
economical, wholesome and agreeable.
Ask your grocer for Flag Brand Chicory
put up in pound packages. If he does not
keep it, write the factory. Samples mailed
free on application
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Iowa State Fair, Sept. o to Is.

Half rates to Des Moines and return from
all points on the Minneapolis q st: Louis
II. K. in Iowa. The Iowa State Fair will
eclipse all previous efforts. Greater and
all events superior to anything heretofore
attempted. Half rate tickets on sale at NJ.
q st. l.. offices, Sept. s to Is inclusive, linn
tied to Sept. 90,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Stocks, Work.

]. W. Stocks, the English crack, who
now holds the one-hour worlds record
of 80 miles 448 yards, is the most en-
WED of the distance riders. Stocks is
only &c years of age, but has been rid
ing a bicycle since he was II. While
racing in small road and boys races
with good success in his early career
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Prosperity of Farmers in Tfdewater
Virginia,

There is cause for rejoicing among the
farmers of Virginia. The crops of melons.
potatoes, peanuts, general grain and truck
have been unsurpassed and the prices OBJ
tanned in the Washington, Baltimore Phil
adelphia and New York markets have been
the highest ever paid.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each
month, Settlers tickets will be sold from
Chicago and the Northwest over the Big
Four and Chesapeake q Ohio Railroads at
greatly reduced rates. For particulars and
descriptive pamphlet of Virs mia, address
U. l.. Truitt, n. W. z. A. No, 234 Clark
street, Chicago
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Manager Bert C. Whitney has en-
gagged for Miss Mathers support Mark
Price, Ben Ringgold, Eugene Eberte,
William McVay, Mary Breyer, Dorothy
L'Hote, Catherine Murray and Gene
We've Murray.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
A Considerable Admission.

"Of course, all my aunts say that the
baby looks like me" said the blushing
young man. What does your wife say
to that?" asked the elder man. We'll,
she admits that perhaps l may resem-
Bile the baby little. indianapolis
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
NOTES OF THE WHEEL
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DE-
VOTES OF THE BICYCLE.
How the Progress of the Wheel is
Viewed by Railroad Publication
A New Device to Record Finishes and
Time In Cycle Races.
View by u Railroad Publication.

lIEERTO 1t mas
remained for the
bicycle papers to
carry on the agita-
ton in favor Of
increased facilities
being given to eye
lists travelling by
trains. n c W a
railroad pu b lica-
ton, Locomotive
Engineering" is to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Sympathy.

At wedding ceremony several women
present were moved to tears by the address
of the clergyman.
Papa whispered a little girl to her
father, what are those ladies crying for?"
mo doubt they are married themselves"
was the reply
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

"Simpkins has new scheme for keep
ing the wolf from his door"
What is it!'
He moves so often that it cau't keep up
with
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Zone never knows what to expect from
a women" "Alas no, l expected a for
tune when / married"
Women load and unload vessels in the
ports of Japan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Would Not Refuses Higher Salary.

Friend-That article of yours in yester-
days paper was great. old map l read it
with the keenest interest.
Reporter-Thank you. WoIA you mind
saying that now to the business manager
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

DR.. Rays Renovation never fails to cure
nervousness, constipation, dyspepsia or liv
err disease 1t renovates mildly but Ger
tainly. 25c. See advt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Cycling War in Chicago.

"Who is the kid on the other wheel?
Your golf boy!"
Golf boy, nothing! take him along to
carry my license tags"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Too Technical.

Owe threw that man into the lake,
what for!'
He was getting off a lot Of CAB about
it being humidity and not heat that makes
people suffer SOL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Don't Tobacco Spit ana smOSe four Life iway.
To quit tobacco easily aud forever, be MAJ
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No.
To- Bec, the wonder worker that makes weak
men strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure
guaranteed. Booklet and sample free; add
Slerling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

r. c. James, of Mayfield, KY, left an I'M
corked jug out in the yard last fall, and
now there is big frog in the jug that he
cannot get out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

We love handsome women from inclina-
ton, homely women from interest and vir-
tuous women from reason.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Just the Opposite.

Kilduff--I hear that Teuspot is cultivat-
ing his garden religiously this year.
Mullins-The report is wrong. l heard
him swear while wedding the other day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Paper flooring is in use in Germany
1t is laid in pasty mass, smoothed and
then pressed. Footsteps on il are noiseless
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Diamonds have been discovered in rare
instances, in meteoric stones which have
fallen to the earth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Enlarged Joints, from
Rheumatism.
Such Condition Indicates a Chalky
Deposit and is Seldom Cured-There
is Hope In Some Cases, However,

Is nope In some Cases, However,
From an Enriching of the Blood.
From the Record and Union, Rochester, MINI.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, wife of Mr.. John
Pratt, one of the oldest settlers in Ohm
stead County Minnesota, for many years
has been painfully afflicted with rheuma-
tism in its most aggravating and incon-
venlent form. Mrs. Pratt is well known in
the vicinity of Viola, having during one
administration held the responsible posi-
tion of postmistress. She tells the tale of
her aff1iction and subsequent restoration to
health, which is printed in order that others
similarly suffering may read and adopt tho
same remedy she did.
VIOLA, Olmstead Co, Mimi,
August "a, 1895.
ga little over ten years ago / discovered
that the joints OF my fingers were enlarg-
ing, and very sore. l consulted many
physicians, with some slight relief at times
from pain, but the joints grew larger and
larger, and my neck, shoulders and limbs
were so stiff that | could not move them
without great pain. My toes were swollen
out of all shape, and my fingers were SO
drawn, aud the muscles so contracted that
l could not use them. / had given up all
hope of cure. when my attention was called
about three years ago TO the wonderful
cures affected by the use of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, and l procured
a supply.
1T was not long after 1 began taking
them before ! experienced considerable re-
lief, and continued using them according
to directions until have taken altogether
about three dozen boxes. Ny fingers are
now straight and flexible, and the joints
reduced to their normal size, the rheumatic
pains are almost gone and now, though
always keep Pink Pills by me, / never use
them unless | catch cold, or get wet through
| am willing that this testimonial shall be
published in order that the extraordinary
curative powers of DR. Williams medicine
may be known to rheumatic sufferers.
(Signed) "MRs. +. A. PRATT"
DR., Williams Pink Pills contain in a con-
densed form, ell the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also q
specific for troubles peculiar to females, such
as suppressions, irregularities and all forms
of weakness. They build up the blood, and
restore the glow of health to pale and sallow
cheeks. In men they effect a radical cure
in all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses of whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold in boxes never in loose bulk
at 80 cents box or six boxes for &. 80, and
may be had of all druggists, or direct by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, n Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

An Abilene, Kars man Is suing for di-
vorce because his wife drank thirty gal
Ions of wine which he had stored in the
cellar for himself
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Freddie-Ma, what's the baby's name'
Ma-The baby hasn't any name. Freddie
Then how did he know he belonged herel
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

We will forfeit 81 600 if any of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. THE PIso Co, Warren, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Don't Tobacco Spit ana Smoke four Life luay.

The United States has 1900 fruit and
vegetable canneries
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Coc'n Gorgh nn;sap

A Mexican railway advertisement prom
Uses Strawberries every day in the year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

In Japan the locks are placed upon the
lamb instead of on the door.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

John Stellar, a Nebraska farmer, who
went into debt for eighty acres of land,
has raised enough wheat on it this year to
clear the debt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

President Folks old family mansion in
Nashville, Tenn, was sold recently for Sl5.-
SIS. The estate was divided into fourteen
lots
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Is the oldest and best 1t will break up a cold Quick
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Seven -eighths of the familie; of Phiiadel.
phia occupy entire houses as residences.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
A GREAT SAVING.

A mustard plaster will not make bis
ter ii mixed with white of an egg
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

To Cure Constipat ton Forever
Take Cascarets Candy CathartiC l0c or Pc. II
{. c. {. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums reduces nam
nation aays pain cures wind collie, 20 cents bottle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets,
Candy Cathartc. cure constipation forever. l0c.
II c. c. c. tail. druggists refund money
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

NO-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak men
strong, blood pure. zoe. 81 All druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

w. w. Hamilton, One-Mile Champion.
w. w. Hamilton, the bicycle rider,
who holds the worlds record for one
mile, flying start, paced, in 1889 is, is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-07

IN his way to the east. and, it Is said,
will race on the Manhattan Beach
track on September 5 and 6. His best
forte is said to be following pace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-07-29
MILES OF SALT.
Immense Saline Reservation in Wood
ward County

The immense saline reservation in
the northeastern part Of Woodward
county Is a remarkable sight Ia the
summer. The reservation is many
square miles in extent and the surface
OF the earth, so far as the eye can
reach, is eucrusted with salt from
hsl. an inch to more than foot in
thickness. The absence OF dust storms
this year has left this plain OF salt as
white as snow and at distance it re-
sembles vast lake OF water. The
salt comes from the evaporation Of
water from countless salt springs that
bubble up in theLow, marshy land
The reservation was leased from the
Cherokee Indians in 1ssl by syndi-
cate of politicians, Senator Manderson,
of Nebraska, being one Of the num-
ber The syndicate was to pay a
royalty on all salt taken from the res
ervation, but not pound has ever
been shipped away. Stockmen scoop
it up by the wagon load and feed 1t TO
their cattle. The reservation is about
twenty miles from railway.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-07-29
ver, Enoournrinr. Indeed.

Weather Prophet Hicks says: at is
my opinion that we will have a very
warm summer, extending through Sep.
tember. think that the conditions
are favorable for long heated term
hotter in fact, than last year. The
warm spells may be broken by light
rRinfalls, but / think July, August
and Septem Der will be worse this year
than usual
1t Is sincerely TO be hoped that the
gentlemsn will not hit the mark Sc
we'll as regards August and Septem Der
as be has July. II he does, II is prob.
able that everybody, almost, will fol.
low the example Of the papers in west,
eTn Oklahoma, who have discarded IN
use OF the dash and spell hell straight
out