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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
added, or twice day. When putting

added, or twice a day. When putting
the cream in the churn. strain it
through a cloth strainer. This will re-
move all specks that would mar the
appearance of the butter, including bits
Of curd that may have formed and
hardened in the cream, and which, if
allowed to 90 into the churn. would
show as white specks in the butter. If
granulated butter is made-which Is
the best and most proper way-and it
comes too hard OF too soft, work it with
water warmed or cooled to suit the case.
II the butter is to be sailed with brine,
use water warmed or cooled to suit
the case. II the butter is to be salted
with brine, use warm or cold brine as
may be necessary to put the granules
in right condition for working. Get
into a regular routine of performing
all dairy operations and it will save
much time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
a stroke of Diplomacy.

Applicant have called to ask you.
madam. to use your influence in my be-
half. | am an applicant for a position
in your husbands private office, but
have one dangerous rival. He seems
to prefer. Madame interrupt
ing)-fm sorry, sir. but | never inter-
fere with my husbands business. APP
plicant-If | were as pretty as she is /
might. Madame-She? Applicant
Yes, madam; my competitor is meat
bewitching girl. Madame-Just call to-
morrow, sir, and may have the posi-
ton for Washington Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Poultry and Egg Prices.

A noteworthy feature in the egg
trade in Chicago during the ended year
was the phenomenally low prices real
lied. The greatest production of eggs,
or the beginning of the egg season
proper, which usually occurs in March
and April, took place much earlier in
1896, and eggs fell to 1919 cents doz-
Ell in the month of January, and dur
ing the spring the capacities of the
several cold-storage houses were taxed
to accommodate the eggs stored. Prices
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
STRAY ITEM s.

The total cultivated area in the
United Kingdom is nearly fifty million
acres.
To get into the Kansas legislature
ii cost Samuel Ernst of Atchison only
1886.
The demand for low-heeled footwear
is increasing every day. according to
the reports of shoe dealers.
Ii the whole sky were filled with full
moons. the light would be no brighter
than that of ordinary daylight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

have been low, but dealers in this prod
uct have had fairly successful year,
and, though all the cold-storage eggs
have not been disposed of, Chicago en-
ters the new year with $4,000 cases Of
eggs less than were carried over one
year ago. The supply of poultry has
been smaller, proportionately than in
past years. 1t is estimated that the
crop of turkeys was one-third less than
in 1895.
Below are average prices for the year
for eggs and poultry:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
The Rapid Transit Car.

The Rapid Transit Car.
1t has one inconsistency, mournfuliy
great,
And it's useless to ask them to drop
1t.
It's too slow when we're riding and
fear We'll be late,
And too swift when we're trying to
stop it.
Washington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
WORTH KNOWING.

The strongest known wood is kranji-
wood, of Borneo, but the Canada rock
elm is stronger in proportion to its
weight.
st. Louis is the largest street-car
manufacturing city In the world. The
output last year was about three thou
sand cars.
Charleston. S. c., has commission
on shade trees. In four years 1t has
planted more than one thousand trees
In the city streets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
Conflicting.

II think we are not cultivating the
new neighbors as we should" said Mrs.
Blykins.
Well" replied her husband, there's
no use of trying TO do too many things
at once. 1t stands TO reason that we
"a t expect TO be successful in cultS
rating the neighbors and Millicentt
Toice at the same time. "-Washington
Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
InreaSOnahIe.

There are three dead flies in the
SOUP" said stranger to the waiter in
a Dallas restaurant
Far de Lawd sakes! After flies is
billed in de soup fur half an hour. yer
don't specs 'em ter be erlive yit, does
yer?"-Texas Siftings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON x, MARCH 7 ACTS g.
26-4O-"THE CONVERT"
Golden Text: Then Philip Opened His
Mouth and Began at the Same Scrip
ture and Preached Unto Him jesus
From Acts. Chapter 8, Verse So.

CCURRENCES re-
lated in today's les
son took place in 81
A. ID. Places, road
between Jerusalem
and GAIA. The text
follows:
%. And the angel
of the Lord spake
unto Philip. saving.
Arise. and so to-
ward the south, UNI
to the way that
goeth down from
Jerusalem unto Ga
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
DAIRY AND POULTRY,
CHAPTERS FOR
OUR RURAL READERS.
How Successful Farmers Operate This
Department of the Farm-A Few
Hints as to the Care OF Live Stock
and Poultry.

I MAY not be
amiss to suggest to
inexperienced but
ter-maters t h a t
they will save
themselves a good
deal of trouble, loss
of time and damage
to the butter if they
will bear in mind a
few simple rules
that apply with
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

One hundred and forty-six thousand.
five hundred and ninety-nine tons OF
wool were exported from Argentina
from Oct. 1, 1895, to May l, 1896.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
HINTS TO THE TEACHER.

God burieS his workmen. but carries
on his work" AS Stephen falls Philip
catches up his mantle and labors in his
spirit We see in Philip the traits of a
successful worker. He lives in the at
mosphere of heavenly communings No
tice how closely these men walked and
talked with God-Stephen G. So, 56), Philip
Is. 26-29, Peter 90 Is. 10. POI. Every step
in the onward movement of the Church
is taken under a divine direction. The
worker Keeps in Geographic communica-
ton with headquarters. He is obedient
and self-denying. Verses %, q. 1t is 4
strange command, to go from the city
TO the desert; from a loving congregation,
To preach to one foreign man riding in
his chariot. Yet at the call of God the
true worker never hesitates; and i'm the
end he finds an abundant reward. He is
aggressive Verse 30. Not sharp or Sc
we're. for he opens with a pleasant sem
tence; but earnest, eager for his work.
He runs to meet the man: he begins the
conversation without waiting for an in
vitation. The worker must seek men,
without waiting for them to seek him.
He is scriptural. Verses 90-35. He finds
his text in the word of God. and finds
from his text a path straight to Jesus
Christ. The worker for Christ needs to
be familiar with his weapon, the sword
VI the spirit, Ine WOfu OF NTOu ne Is
practical. both in his aims and methods.
Verses 35-37. He seeks to lead his in
quirer directly to Christ and TO union with
the Church. No merely theoretical knowl-
edge. without heart experience and pro-
fession of Christ, satisfies him. lie is
broad minded. Verses 81, So This man
was Gentle. and at that time most peo-
pie, even most apostles, would have hesi-
tated to receive him into the Church.
But Philip had learned from Stephen that
in Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentle.
Another example might be shown in the
Ethiopian treasurer, as the sincere seek
er. l. \ noble seeker 2. \ dilgent seek
er. 3. A teachable seeker. 4. A believing
seeker. 8. a confessing seeker. 6. A re-
joicing believer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

Put no faith in the moral nature Of
rata.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

"a. which is desert. q. And he arose and
went: and behold, a man OF Ethiopia
eunuch of great authority under Cam
uace. queen of the Philippians, who had the
charge or all her treasure, and had come
10 Jerusalem for to worship. 2S. Was re-
..rhlhs' and sitting in his chariot, read
Esalas the phophet. 30 Then the Spirit
SAID unto Philip, Go near and join myself
10 this chariot. 80. And Philip ran thith-
TO MN, and heard him read the proph-
et Esalas. and said. Understandest thou
what thou readest? 81. And he said. How
can l, except some man should guide me?
ana ne desired Philip that he would
come up and sit with him. 3d. The place
OF the Scripture which he read was this
ne was led as a sheep to the slaughter;
ana IKE lamb dumb before his shearer
so opened he not his mouth: 49, In his
humiliation his judgment was taken
away ana who shall declare his genera
o,o" Tor MS life is taken from the earth.
Of ana the eunuch answered Philip, and
Said' L pray thee. of whom speaketh the
prophet this? OF himself or of some other
man? 30. Then Philip opened his mouth.
and began at the same scripture, and
preached unto him Jesus. SO. And as they
went on their way, they came unto GER
tam water: and the eunuch said, See,
mere Is water: what doth hinder me 10 be
Daptized? 81 And Philip said. II thou be-
newest with all thine heart, thou mayest.
ana ne answered and said, believe that
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. IS. And
ne commanded the chariot to stand still:
and they went down beth into the water.
both Philip and the eunuch: and he bap-
tized him. 49, And whtn they were come
up out of the water. the Spirit OF the
Lord caught away Philip. that the eunuch
saw him no more: and he went on his
way rejoicing. 40. But Philip was found
at Azotus: and passing through he
preached in all the cities, till he came to
Cesarea.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02

They say you jest made half a crap,
an things is loollin' slim;
That the squire closed out the mort
gage we've been a'owin' of him;
An thars mighty little ter keep us
warm in the winters cold an
snow;
Gut you look after the house. Molly,
an I'll take keer o. the hoe
I've been half-round the country, work
in from sun ter sun;
Bet all l had on Jinkins, an johnson
1t wuZ that won!
An I've come home like the prodigal
an the veal won't have no show;
but II you'll take keer % the house,
Molly, I'll take keer o the hoe
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-03-02
THE JOKER'S CORNER.
WIT AND WISDOM. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
overcoming Obstacles or the Tragedy
or the Theater Smashed His
Trunk. or the story of Near-Sighted
Farmer and an Elephant.

OILY, I'm glad
ter meet you;
how air the chill
dren all?
I've been away
sence the fust o
May, clean up ter
the gates o fall:
But I'm done with
'lectioneerin'
no matter how
times may go;
SO, you look after
the house. Molly,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

awful experiences? Yes" said tbs
tramp AS he sat at Holland street
kitchen table and cut into the second
piece Of custard pie.
was sleeping soundly in box car
out in Iowa one night last summer, and
the wind was blowing like thunder
across the plains. Suddenly that car got
ioose the brakes broke or something, and
1t began 70 crawl along out Of the siding
and on TO the main track. 1t was nuts
for me. | thought the wind wouldn't
blow me far, and so / kept on. | stood
III the door and saw the houses and
fences go by faster and faster, till all Of
sudden | realized was going too fast
TO get off, and no way Of stopping it.
Half an hour after we-the car and l.
dashed through little station, and I
had just time 10 see the telegraph oper-
ator run out and look after us and then
run back to telegraph down the line to
clear the track. We were going more
than mile minute, and my hair was
standing on end. Forty miles down the
line we went through another station,
and on siding caught sight Of an en-
glne with steam up, and Il man with a
rope on the cowcatcher That engine
chased us 20 miles down the track. The
man with the rope threw il around the
bfake wheel on top Of our car and grad.
aally stopped it, while all the time the
wind was blowing u gale.
1--WE had just got headed back toward
the depot when an express train showed
mp where we should have met it kerr
chunk-that's good pie" And he took
another piece. Lewiston Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

barbarous methods of warfare. A
Spanish force under Capt. Marteli, Gu
tered the place which had been the
camp of the insurgents, and before 60
ny away secretly poisoned the wells
and tine spring noted for its extra
pure water. A Spanish band of guer-
rillaS entered the town after the other
had left and used the water. from which
over twenty-five men died The guer-
rIlla captain charged the Cuban resi-
dents with poisoning his men. He took
the principal residents prisoners, shot
them dead and burned the village. He
then turned the women To the tender
mercles OF the men, who shot young
boys who attempted to save their moth
ers and sisters. The next day some of
the Spanish troops told the guerrillas
the story of the trap they had set for
The Cubans and learned that their own
companions in arms had been caught
by their own barbarous plot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
How Sidewalks Are Calked.

A New Yorker who when boy was
accustomed to frequent shipyards and
watch the construction Of fine clipper
ships was astonishcd as he neared Wall
street, when walking down Broadway.
to hear the familiar sound made 10y q
hammer and maui ringing out on the
air Itwas welcome sound and brought
TO mind "a food Of recollcctions Of his
boyhood.
On investigating the cause Of the
sound, he was somewhat surprised to
discover ship calker sittiL. On the
pavement carefully calking the cracks
between the fa.stODa7 Of the sidewalk
with oal;um. while another man fol-
lowed with a pot of tar. Inquiry brought
out the information that it was neces-
sary to make the sidewalk waterproof,
owing to the vaults which extended out
under the pavement. At certain periods
the cracks must be rocalked, and the
operation is quite an expensive one
The trade Of ship calking, like many
other things. is not enjoying the most
prosperous time in its history.
The decline Of wooden ships, brought
about b. the demand for those Of iron
and steel, has caused many calkers to,
turn TO other trades for work. New
York Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

We know Of but one community i'm
the world where dyspepsia is practically
unknown. and that is the Shakers of
Mount Lebanan, n. Y. These good
people have been studying the subject
of digestion for more than hundred
years, and that they understand it
pretty well thoroughly, is evidenced i'm
the foregoing fact. Their Digestive
Cordial Is the safest and best remedy
in cases of indigestion that we know of
A trial bottle can be had through your
your druggist for the trifng sum of 10
cents. The Shaker Digestive Cordial
supplies the system with food already
digested, and at the same time aids the
digestion of other foods 1t will al
most instant y relieve the ordinary
symptoms of indigestion. and no suffer.
er need to be told what these are.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

A Forest and Stream correspondent
tells South African story. Two snakes
were at the bottom of 60-foot mine
shaft. The snakes were each about ten
feet long, and Of one of the most poison
Gus species, known as mambas. Now.
miners and ten-foot mambas do not
egree very well, and this is especially
-ue when both are at the bottom of a
mining shaft. The miners whose claim
had been jumped sent message down
to the snakes with orders to come up.
The message was bottle of dynamite
with lighted fuse attached The
snakes obeyed the summons at once.
They came up the perpendicular shaft
with such speed that they shot up 30
feet above the opening OF the shaft.
When they came down they were some
what mixed. The two tails had in some
way got tangled into square knot.
such as sailors tie. The snakes wanted
to go in opposite directions, but the
efforts were in vain, ~ d they fell to and
stung one another - dcnth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Tte Scent Of the Roses.

Agood story is told of an English fam.
lily living in Norfolk county who pos
sessed the euphonious name of Bug. -
As that term in England is never men
toned in polite society, aud signifies a
minute insect noted for its power OF
jumping, the family of that name did
not appreciate its uniqueness. Upon
coming into possession of some money
they at once petitioned to have il
changed to Howard" Their request
was granted, but, alas for them. the
bugs of that portion of the country were
hencetorth known 10y the more refined
title of the "Norfolk Howards.-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness. and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube getslinhamed
you have rumblng sound or imperfect hear
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
which is nothing but an inflamed condition of
Gfe mucous surfaces.
w will give One Hundred Dollars for anv
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
So Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Accom- modatinr.

The following is told Of an old lady
who had her hair cut off in a severe
illness, and wore a wig in its place. She
was staying in continental hotel. and
one day noticed a gentleman looking
curiously at her hair. Soon after. on
some excuse, he crossed the room to
behind where she sat. She calmly rot
up turned around, and. lifting her hair
from her head, said: Eyes, sir; IL IN
q wig"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
An Application.

A man one morning at fumily pray
ers prayed for good neighbor in great
restitution. After the prayer his boy
said to him, Papa, give me your peck.
etbook, and l will go over to Mr..
Sanith's and answer your prayer my.
self. "-Louisville Western Recorder
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Put an end To misery. Doan'o Oint.
ment will cure the worse case of Itch
ing piles there ever was. and do il
almost instantly. Years of suffering
relieved in a single. Get Doans Oint-
ment from your dealer. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Road Philosophy.

Because there is mud III cur streets, a
surplus of mud, is no reason why we
should throw it at each other.
Times are hard with the farmer in
proportion as the roads are soft.
Hard roads tend to make easy money.
The most precious stones are those
suitable for good road building.
WiSdOnl aud Trap rock make a strong
>"ulip"ts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Give years ago" saws Anga A
Lewis. Rlcard, y. Y, IL had con
slant cough, night sweats, was greatly
reduced in flesh. and had been given
up by my physicians. began to take
Ayers Cherry PectOral, and after using
two bottles was completely cured"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Cleaning White Felt.

Clean white felt hats by brushing
carefully over the hat with paste
made of magnesia mixed with cold wa
ter. Allow this to dry thoroughly, and
then brush off. Two applications may
be necessary if the hat is very much
Soiled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
puvls

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~ VolVM 10 pooh LaSuoI on sbM oL5u5
e6us snqdosof so luQl sI9qWuu Vons M
suoWoH Gun 40 p7UouIo oI9M sM9r oAlld0o
sql SNAIL 40 uf0IusuL9c 10 eSsls qua Nv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

LaxOl is the best medicine for child
rem: Doctors recommend it in place of
Castor Oil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
A mirror Could mr.,

a mirror could NOS
lie if it wanted to.
The glass has moth
ing to gain by flat
terry. If the roses OF
health and plump
ness of beauty are
leaving your face,
your mirror will tell
you so. You can see
for yourself you are
III danger of losing
I h e a d III iration
which is every wo-
nj a ms d ne. You
may not really real
lie it, but health is
the greatest bcauti-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Why suffer from lndigetion. Bur.
DOC Blood Bitters cures Dyspepsia
and all diseases of the stomach, liver
ana bowels. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

for excluding aliens from temporary
employment in the United States, reads
as follows: That it shall hereafter be
unlawful for any male alien who has
not in good faith made his declaration
before the proper court of. record, of
his intention to become a citizen of the
United States, to be employed on any
public works of the United States. or
To come regularly or habituaily into
the United States by land or water for
the purpose of engaging in an mechan-
ical trade or manual labor for wages or
salary, returning from time to time to
a foreign country" That it shall be
unlawful for any person, partnership,
company or corporation knowingly to
employ any alien coming into the Unit
ed States in violation of the next pre-
ceding section of this act provided,
that the provisions of this act shall not
apply to the employment of sailors,
deck hands or any employees of vessels.
railroad rain hands, such as conduct
ors, engineers, brakemen, iiremen, or
oaggagemen, whose duties require them
to pass over the frontier to reach the
terminus of their runs, or to boatmen
or guides on the lakes and rivers on
the northen border of the United
States" Violations of these sections
by aliens or citizens are made misde.
meanors, punishable by $500 fine or
Imprisonment not exceeding one year
or both, and persons coming into the
in violation of the sections are
to be deported to the country whence
hey came, The Secretary of the Treas
lry is authorized to permit the entrance
II aliens for the purpose of teaching
lew arts and industries under such |
'ules as he may provide.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Representative-elect Todd. he of pep
permint fame, is in the city quietly
looking over the situation and becom-
ing acquainted with the ropes. 1t i,
said that the representative elect Me
sick of your district will be here the
first of the month.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
SO lbs.
of Coal

A day would keep your rooms
warm in winter. Bot that
small stove will burn only
twenty-five. Hence, discomfort
and misery.
A certain amount of fat,
burned daily, would keep your
body warm and healthy. But
your digestion is bad, and you
DON'T get it from ordinary fat
food. Hence you are chilly,
you catch cold easily, you have
coughs and shivers; while
pneumonia, bronchitis, or con-
sumption finds you with no re-
sistive power.
Do this. Born better fuel.
Use SCOTS EMULSION
of Cod-liver Oil. Appetite and
digestive power will revive;
and soon a warm coating of
good flesh will protect the vital
organs against the cold and the
body against disease.
I Two sizes, SO cts. and $I.00
Book free for the asking.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New Yorh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29


The following are some of the i'm.
portant provisions; The first section OF
the senate bill is retained which ex.
cludes from the United States all per
sons over sixteen years of age who can
not read and write the English Ian
guage or the language of their natD G
country, but is amended by the words
cor resident before country For
the purpose of testing the ability of
immigrants to read it is provided that
they shall draw from a box printed
slip containing between twenty and
twenty-five words of the constitution
instead of five lines of it required by
the senate bill, and read these words.
A clause is added to the bill that, if
the slips are not at hand for use the
officers shall make the test by the most
appropriate means at hand, add state
in writing the reasons the slips are
lacking and the substitute test en-
ployed. Representative Corliss' plan