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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
What One HOY Did.

Although We have spoken several
times recently on the subjec. of poul-
try raising by the young folks, we can
not refrain from telling the boys and
girls what a gentleman in this city told
us not long since about his boy, says
the Poultry World. This account was
such an apt illustration of what We
have recently endeavored to impress or
our readers that we will give it to
them. At the age of ten years this boy
began keeping poultry. His father
built him a fowl house for which moth
ing was ever paid by the son, but this
was the only expense which was not
borne by the young fancier himself
He kept White Leghorns and his spare
time out of school was devoted to car
ing for and enjoying the flock. He
worked at the business and it was good
for him. 1t taught him regularity and
involved responsibilities in seeing that
his pets did not suffer. When he reach
ed the age of twenty he went into
his fathers office. His bank book at
that time showed a balance in his IA
vor of 81 900, cleared from his poultry
while he attended school. Those who
think it mot worth the trouble" may
ponder this result with edification to
themselves. That one thousand dollars
was worth more than one hundred
thousand cents to the land. 1t repre-
scented more than money. 1t was ma
terial evidence of much that could not
be expressed in dimes and dollars. To
begin with, it associated health and
, vigor with it's owner Business habits
also were necessarily formed in the
course of that decade which would be
useful in future. Independence was in
dicated, sense Of being of some i'm
portance and the means of doing for
himself were accompanying features.
All these are worth much. and many
worried father and distracted mother
who wish that the boys had something
to do that they like to do and amount
to something" would do well to follow
the course adopted by his father.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
Lincoin's Chance for = Shave.

John j. Janney, who was a personal
friend to Lincoln, called on the presi-
dent one day in behalf of the reinstate-
ment of Captain James. of the army.
who had been refused further hearing
by Secretary Stanton. About 100 per-
sons were admitted to the executive
private office at the same time. Mr..
Janney remained till the last. He
writes as follows of this visit to Mr..
Lincoln:
Finally they all left but two,
young woman and myself. She beck
oned me forward, and / saw she want
ed the last chance at the president.
| shook my head and she went forward.
Upon being addressed, instead OF re-
plying she produced a tablet and pencil
and commenced conversation with
the president in writing, proving to
be mute She occupied more than
half an hour and when she left arose
and went forward and was met with:
why, Mr.. Janney, have you been
waiting here all this time? Why didn't
you make yourself known sooner?"
W. lcplg was lndl ndu "dllcu lOT
the purpose of hearing and seeing him
try all those cases, and said it had
been the most interesting hour of my
life. He replied that it was sometimes
tiresome to him, and frequently very
trying, for he had to refuse appeals
which it would give him pleasure to
grant If justice would allow it. That
girl, he said, had no business that
brought her here, but she will live
happier because she has met the pres
ident; and it is better at times to let
woman have her way and so let her
talk. He said he had heard everybody
that wished to be heard, and usually
heard all they had to say.
He asked me il there was anything
he could do for me, to which | replied
there was, and commenced state
ment of the case of Captain James.
emitting the name to see if he would
remember the case. Before | had pro-
ceeded far, he said to me, why, that
is Captain James case. isn't it?"
replied it was. He said he had ordered
him reinstated, and finally asked me
to go over to the war department to
see how the case stood, and let him
know the next morning. ! left the
room, but after closing the door open
ed it again without knocking, for
which / apologized, and found that the
president had thrown his head back
in his chair, and his barber, who had
evidently been watching his opportu-
nifty, had spread a towel over his
breast, in order to shave him. said
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
Millions Of Cook hooks Given Away

There is one large house in this
country that has taken business on its
turn and means to ride in on the rising
tide. Alive to the signs of better times
and to the best interests of the people,
they are now circulating among fam
lilies valuable publication known as
The CHARLES A. VoGELER CoMPANY's
COOKERY Book AND Book OF COMFORT
AND HEALTH, which contains very
choice information on the subject Of
cooking. Receipts for the preparation
of good, substantial and dainty dishes,
prepared especially for it by leading
authority, will be found in it's pages.
Much care has been taken in it's prep
aration and distribution, with the
hope that it will be Just the thing
needed for housekeepers, and
just the thing needed also for the care
of the health and household. AS 4
Cookery Book it will be invaluable to
keep on hand for reference.
1t also contains full information in
regard to the great remedies of this
house, which provide against bodily
ailments. especially the Master Cure
for Pains and Aches, st. Jacobs Oil.
To give some idea OF the labor and
expense of this output, more than 200
tons Of paper have been used in its
publication. and at the rate of 100, 900
a day, it has taken several months for
the issue
The book can be had of druggists
everywhere. or by enclosing &c.
stamp to The Charles A. Vogeler Com
pany, Baltimore. Md.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
up against the poultry house. In this

up against the poultry house. In this
way the cold will be kept out. Iow-
ever, it must be looked after that dur
Ing a melting spell the water does not
run into the house. Drainage must OF
course be good. Unfortunate indeed
Is the family who cannot produce its
own eggs and thus have the satisfaction
OF knowing they are fresh and good,
ana OF tasting their delicious flavor.
There are many pleasures and Injuries
connected with fowl culture that
are independent of mere pecuniary ad-
vantages. AS the weather becomes
cold. collect the eggs oftener. For
them to freeze means the loss of their
SALE Really the poultry house should
be sufficiently warm and snug so that
the eggs will not freeze in any ordi-
nary winter weather. Frequent collec-
tons are still more essential when the
eggs are to be preserved for Matching
purposes. Wet, damp houses and yards
are the source of much disease and Ill
health TO poultry. After a shower the
drainage should be sufficient to take
CT all surface water The inside OF the
poultry house should be elevated slight
ly so as to admit Of no influx of water
from without. Fowls will stand cold
better by far than dampness and filth.
Lice are not so rampant at present as
they were last summer, but yet they
are still in existence The "red mites
will be found in cracks and holes on
and near the perches. Soak them in
kerosene occasionally and they will
give up the struggle. The dust bath
in a sunny corner of the fowl house is
an institution that should never be
missing, and it should also be replen-
ished and renewed from time to time.
w. p. Perkins.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

lower prices have prevailed. The UNI
usually large production of milk, and
therefore of butter and cheese, was
caused by the favorable weather con-
ditions throughout the summer ana
early fall. The year has been without
precedent for good pasturage through
out the hot season, and in consequence
there was little decrease in the make
OF butter until the latter part of Octo-
Der. While in former years there was
large falling off in the make after
June, enormous quantities of June but
ter were placed in cold storage in an
ticipation of the higher prices that
come with a lessening in the make,
and as the supply of fresh stock kept
up through the summer holders of
storage stock grew anxious, but the
fall developed a good demand for 1t,
and the year 1896 closed with cold
storage goods we'll cleaned up. Much
OF this overproduction of butter found
a ready sale in foreign markets. Hand
lers of butter are constantly on the
lookout for markets in which to ad-
ter. The causes of increased produc-
ward that end in the last year. This
trade is growing, as is shown by the
fact that in 1895 the United States ex-
ported 1851 800 pounds and in 1896
sent abroad 26,32OO00 pounds of but
ter. The causes of increased produc-
ton of butter apply also to the large
make of cheese in 1896. But in addi-
ton to this the passage of the "filled-
cheese" law was of incalculable value
to this industry, and also of great ben
eft to the entire dairy interests of the
country. While the data at hand show
marked improvement in the con-
sumption of cheese at home, there has
been but little more exported in 1886
than in 1895. Through and local re-
ceipts of butter, cheese, eggs and poul-
try by months for the year 1896:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
VARIETIES.

President Cleveland will bs sixty
years old two weeks after the expira-
ton of his present term Of office.
Mrs. Flightly-Tney say the woman
who celebrates Is lost. Mr.. Flightly
-Yes-probably eXtinct.-Truth.
Taking the world over, out of the l.
600 900 persons. $4,000 de Of scarlet fs-
yer and 10000 Of typhoid and typhus.
Smiths young Flyingwedge prac-
ticing law? Williams think not.
He was called to the bar. but / think
he's practcing economy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

A young lad presented himself be-
fore Lincoln in the famous Blue Room
in July, 1868. well, my lad, what do
you wish?" He wanted 10 go TO West
Point. How old are you?" On his
answer the president said, laying his
hand on the lads shoulder, oh, they
won't receive you at West Point. You
are not old enough" The boys coun-
tenance showed great disappointment.
Mr.. Lincoln asked him where he lived
and what he was doing. He gave his
residence and said he was fifer in a
certain regiment. How long have you
peen with the regiment" Ever since
the war commenced" The president
said, graspiug the boys hand, go back
to your regiment and do your duty, as
! know you will, and when you are old
enough come back here and will send
you to West Point" That seemed TO
add several inches to the lads height,
and he left with proud step.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

/ had forgotten to ask him at what
hour | should call. Call at 8 o'clock.
I'll be here" | went to the war de-
partment. and upon inquiry was told
they did not understand the president
as having ordered Captain James re-
instated, that they thought the case
had been referred to Assistant Secre-
tary Watson, but upon inquiry it was
found, as / suspected, that Mr.. Stanton
had pigeon hoi"d it, so that his decis-
ion should not be interfered with.
Next morning ! went to the White
House and took a seat in the anteroom
with newspaper, in a position that
would enable me to see the president
when he came mp the stairs. In a few
minutes the president came up the
stairs. and as he turned to go TO his
own room he looked over his shoulder
and saw me. with Come in, Mr.. jan
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

legal holidays in the full sense of the
word is the spirit OF greed that exists in
business men, who only become patri-
otto when it suits their best financial
interests. II we are to have real Holt
days in which the true spirit OF
patriotism finds full play. the plain
people will have to take some sort of
initiative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
Lincoin's Kindness to a Little Girl.

Many an act of kindness has been
| left undone because it carried with it
seeming loss of dignity, says an ex-
| change. The following letter of lady
OF Springfield. H., published in Nc
Clure's Magazine, shows the self for
| getfulness and kindness of the great
| men We delight to honor The Incl
| dent took place after Mr.. Lincoln had
been to congress. We might query
how many repr esentatives of 100000
men would forget themselves enough
to do the same thing.
THE very children" the lady writes,
knew him for there was not one of
them for whom he had not done some
kind deed. My first impression of Mr..
Lincoln was made by one of his kind
deeds. | was going with little friend
for my first trip alone on the railroad
cars. 1t was an epoch of my life.
had planned for it and dreamed Of it
for weeks.
THE day came, but as the hour Of
the train approached the hackman,
through some neglect failed to
call for my trunk. AS the minutes went
on l realized. in panic of grief, that
| should miss the train. / was stand
ing by the gate, my hat and gloves on,
sobbing as IL my heart would break,
when Mr. Lincoln came by.
Why, what's the natter he asked.
And | poured out all my story.
How big's the trunk? There is
still time if it isn't too big and he
pushed through the gate and up to the
door.
MY mother and I took him up to
my room, where my little old-fashioned
trunk stood, locked and tied. oh, oh"
he cried. Wipe your eyes and come
on quick
and before l knew what he was
going to do he had shouldered the
trunk, was downstairs and striding
out Of the yard. Down the street he
went as fast as his long legs would
carry him, / trotting behind drying
my tears as ! went. We reached the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
Table of the average prices on buttel
Poultry NOtes.

Cayenne pepper is doubtless bene-
fetal TO poultry, especially in winter,
provided of course ii is used with prop
er limitations. A teaspoonful, twice a
week, for fifty fowls is an abundance.
Still less will be required in summer.
There is no use in OVERRIDING the thing,
and one had better use no stimulating
spices than to feed an excessive
amount The only idea is to warm up
the system in cold weather, ward off
colds and chills, and promote digestion.
A little pepper is good Too much is
an injury. Snow is with us and the
poultryman will have considerable
work on hand, not only to shovel paths,
but also TO open up areas where the
fowls may come out, and exercise them
selves. A hen is very helpless in deep
snow. She cannot walk, nor can she
get upon the wing without much trou-
BILE. Hence it is quite important to
provide small space which has been
cleared of snow. The snow that is to be
moved may be appropriated TO bank
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

ney." At that some what familiar sal
utation all eyes We're turned on me
with wonder as to who I was that the
president addressed so Familiarity.
When l reported what l had learned
at the war department he took his
pen and wrote an order reinstatng
Captain James and handed it to me
and said to me to take that over to
the department and see if they would
understand it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
vibrating in Tuneful Accord.

Like the strings of musical instrument.
the nervous system in health harmonizes
pleasantly with other parts Of the system.
But weakened or overwrought it jangles
most inharmoniously. Quiet and invigor
ate 1T with the great tranquilizer and tonic
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which pro-
notes digestion, bilious secretion and q reg
ular action OF the bowels and prevents
malarial, rheumatic and kidney complaints.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR
OUR RURAL READERS.
flow Successful Farmers Operate This
Department of the Farm-A Few
Hints AS to the Care of Live stock
and Poultry.

HE receipts of
butter and cheese
in Chicago during
last year, as given
below, show an in
crease over the year
1895 of $4,000, 900
pounds of butter
and Is, 900, 0 0 0
pounds of cheese.
During the year
closed yesterday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
A Compre hensiye Word.

What's his profession" said the man
with the wide range of taste.
Hes an artist"
Yes, but what kind2 Does he dance,
paint pictures OF walk the tight roper
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

We will forfeit 81 900 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, 1897-02-16
Ia silly ReInedied.

He-I wish you wouldn't stop before
every milliner's show window
She-Weii. let's go inside.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

Party Mt the Doors the lady of the
house ins Cook-rm one OF thin sur
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

The public debt of France is the largest
in the world, and amounts to about 5000,
00O OOO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

CAsCARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
DO Hels Never sicken, weaken or grippe, l0c
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

Doubles tho Pleasures OF Drive.
A fine carriage doubles the pleasure OF
driving. Intending buyers of carriages or
harness can save dollars by sending for the
large, free catalogue of the Elkhart Car.
riage and Harness Mfg Co, Elkhart, Ind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

Florida Strawberries are being rushed ia
market in great quantities.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16
Butter.
.22O. 975.3O0

Local receipts of butter as reported
daily by railroad and express COM
panies to the produce exchange, by
months, for the year 1896:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

j. c. Marvel, who, for fifty years has
been the postmaster at Rehoboth, r. l., has
resigned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets Al
Druggists refund the money il 1t fails TO cure sc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

1t costs $500, 900, 900 every day to run this
worlds RAILWAYS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-16

station in time. Mr.. Lincoln put me
on the train, kissed me good-by and
told me to have good time. 1t was
just like him"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Real Tortoise Shell Hair
Combs.

925-l0OO Sterling Hair Ornaments. $50.
Heinrich's price was Il.
Large Elegant Cut Sterling Top Hair
Ornaments. ~. Heinrich's price was $3.50.
Extra Heavy Cut Sterling spanish
Combs. Sl.75, HeinrIchs price was $50.
Real Celluloid. Carved, Extra Size Spanish
Combs, choice, 25c. HcinFich's price was
81.
Cut Jet Side Combs, 75c. per pair. Helm
rieh's price was sl.5O.
Real Tortoise shell Side Combs. hand
somely carved, &c. per pair. Helnrlch's
price was sl.2j. n
Large size Real Tortoise S ell Gang
Combs. 81. lieinrich's price was -.
Extra Heavy Real Tortoise Shell Spanish
Combs. II inches tall. our price 81 10.
Heinrich's price WAS 80 3D.
Very Heavy Carved Tortoise Shell Span
ish Combs, our price Sc; Heinz chs price
was 81.
Hand-Cut Jet Hair Combs our price 81;
Ueinrich's price was $500
6-inch broad extra heavy and elegantly
carved real Tortoise Spanish Comb. our
price IS. Heinrich's price WAS go.
Plain real Tortoise Shell Tall Spanish
Comb &c: Heinrichs price was e1. 10.
Fancy and elegantly carved real Tortoise
Shell Hair Pins. Toe; henrich's price was
Sl.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Dixon, Bartlett Company,
Manufacturers Of Boots and Shoes.
Baltimore, January 10, 1897.

Messrs. julius Meyers Sons. Richmond,
Va:
Gentlemen. We understand that you are
having clearance sale of Shoes. aud as We
have stock of Ladies' Goods that we are
very anxious to dispose of. will be glad 10
have an opportunity TO do so. Do you think
you would be interested? They are inc
Shoes. and will be sold at great sacrifice.
Awaiting your response. we are. yours truly,
DIXON, BARTLETT COMPANY.
300 pairs of Ladies' $3.50 Shoes are here to
choose from at Sl.25-siZes - TO SC. ID.
and + last. They are made of Wei Kid,
both button and lace, and there are amongst
them both common and opera toe. They
surely will ind owners to-day.
500 pairs of Ladies' 81 Shoes that were told
OF in our Saturdays advertisement at s1.59
pair. IA pairs OF them were only found
Saturday-the balance will be for this week 5
selling. Such chances don't omefour times
wear They are in all sizes - to 7-E
last. Latest shapes of Hand-Sewed French
Morocco Shoes.
There are also new lots
LADIES Twentieth Century Button and
Lace shoes, the best of : 80 q 10
hAANSi AOi ss...ss.ss - - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Fine Leather Goods

were a specially with Heinrich Il Co. And
strange 10 say You have not caught on TO
the TACT that they are being closed out here
40 remarkable prices. There are Only one ~
a kind OF Ladies aud Mems Card Cases,
Cigar Cases. Cigarette Cases Pocket Books,
Writing Tablets. Folios & oupei together
with many OF the finest ones. on choice
9Oj ladies' Pocket Books of genuine alli-
gator leather. costing Soc, will be ......lac
The first thirty ladies re may pick from
the grandest Fan bargains we believe that
hive ever been offered 10 the history OF
Richmond.
All pure silk Fans, Of magnificent decort-
tions. sold 10y Heinrich from sl.5O to 3d. .
Also zoe. and Sc, Decorated Fans. ......zyc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Are You Ready for Waists ?

THEN COME TO-DAY OR TO-MOR-
ROW, OR SOME DAY VERY SOON,
FOR HERE is A SHORT STORY AND
SWEET.
About $50 ladies' Real Percale and Print
JAundered Waists. collars and cuffs. and
perfect fitting, too. in prettlest patterns.
The opening OF the season such Waists are
never seen under soc. You can buy ORo
frcm these now at a choice of ....... ~oO
About 20) Ladies' Waists OF Finest Dimi-
ties. Imported Lawns. and English Cam
brcs. in daintiest and finest patterns, with
and without separate collars. not solitary
one cost somebody less than a dollar, the
majority cost the same party ~ 20, W no
says there is not to DO great rush hOcp
for them here at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ ~
Plaid Cashmere Waists, dressmaker- made,
with velvet trimmed collars and cuffs. lined
completely. stylishly made. at low r76o
er price than you pay Tor making 'OO
Dark Gray Flannel House Waists, yoke
back and full front. $3.50. -. ........2 C
Pink. White. and Red Eiderdown An
Wool Trolley Capes. were Soc, 75c., and 81
-your choice Observation-Disclosures. 2Jc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
5000 Yards Ribbons

we're sold here IN n single day recently.
and the sale is to be repeated here to-
morrow. Lovers Of Ribbons far and near
who have heard Of the former Offering,
and We're too late TO share in It, are given
this opportunity tomorrow.
The lOt comprises:
S-inch Wide Taffeta Sash Ribbons. of most
exquisite quality. that cost 79c;
4-inch-wide Taneta Plaid Ribbons, that
cost &c.;
Wide Omhre Stripe Taffeta Ribbons. that
cost n l-2c.:
4 1-2-lnch-wide Warp-Prlnted Powered
Taffeta Ribbons. that cost 50c.;
5-inch wide Finest Satin Ribbons, that
cost &c
4 1-2-inch-wido MORE Taffeta Ribbons, Of
finest quality and texture;
4-inch-wide Douhle-Faced Satin Ribbons,
Of finest qualify onry:
Fancy Open-Work and Striped Ribbons.
for the first time shown IN Richmond
all az a choice OF