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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
aIanures In the Soil.

In plant growth there are mechanical
nanipulatiOns as we'll as chemical. The
mechanical conditions pertain largely
20 the soil. its supply Of plant food and
moisture. A correspondent of Rural
World says the active agents in pro-
ducing growth are nitrogen, oxygen,
hydrogen lair and water), phosphoric
acid. potash and sunshine. Few plants
grow we'll in the shade. A most valu-
able agent is humus-the straw-maker.
The great strawstacks Of our country
are mainly humus; ditto haystaclIs
and cornstalks. These are the gross
products Of annual plant growth. What
remains OF q rotted down straw pile or
its ashes is humus. This element must
exist in the soil or be supplied # plant
growth is to be produced. The 1nechan-
zeal action OF humus in tho soil is ia
vorable TO large plant growth. 1t abb
serbs water and holds it like sponge.
For this reason straw mulch is good
on all sandy soils-On ali soils where
drouth is usual. Sandy soils can use
profitably q vast total OF straw. il il Is
worked under before the rains are over
in spring, or If spread on the surfaca
as q plant mulch. Even dry straw, or
leaves lying upon the surface, serves
TO maintain the needed supply of moist
ure, and does much toward stimulating
plant growth. The large growth Of
plants or grass, reeds, canes or weeds
on alluyiai soil is due as much to the
abundant presence Of huinUs as to wa
ter. Low grounds get not only the hu-
mus they produce annually, hut much
Of that washed from lp!ands. 1t is
very important that lands be so plowed
as 10 prevent washing, as It is the most
valuable particles which the water car
ries away. For this reason many slopes
near streams should rarely, if ever, be
plowed. The frozen lands OF the north
are much less subject to loss from the
action Of winter rains than those far
Their south. When the plant has formed
the necessary clements TO its growth,
and has approached the season for seed
production, it requires lime, saline mat
ter and the grasses above named to
perfect, stiffen and enable It to COM
plete the work OF reproduction. IL
these are lacking In the soil, the plant
Will be failWre-wili be barren, seed
less. Every farmer boy should under
stand these underlying principles of
plant growth. They exist in every
plants life. as in every animals, ard
must be supplied 10 the plant where it
stands. as it cannot make 4 Journey
daily to the springs tor water or 10 the
marsh for humus,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
Primitive Incense.

In ancient days sweet odors were
obtained by burning aromatic gums
and woods: hence the word perfume.
which il from the Latin. per, through
iumus, smoke or vapor. From this
arose the idea of incense in primitive
worship. Ii was used by the orientals
long before il became known to the,
western world. People Of the cast util-,
lied it for sacrifice in their temples.
At feasts it enhanced the pleasure Of
the senses. At funerals it was n bribe
TO appease the names of the dead, and
later IL theategs disinfectant against
the unpleasant odors OF crowded
building. Pliny assures us that incense
was not employed IN sacrifice until
after the Trojan war, when fragrant
woods were applied TO give an agree
able smell. In AN ancient magical.
manuscript il is directed that three
grains should be taken, with three fin
gers. and placed under the threshold
TO keep away evil spirits which might
come i'm the form OF Offensive odors.
London Society.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
BACHELOR BUTTONS.

A girl is known by the company she
doesn't keep.
It is curious that a thing which win
lose man n wOman's friendship won't
lose him her love.
Somehow the witticst girl isn't the
one man picks out to marry, says
the New York Press,
They are called intelligence bureaus
because man never has any when he
gets through with one.
AS soon rs man shows that he
knows much about women q girl be-
gins to think he has a past.
When girl makes up her mind that
she wants a man she begins to pretend
10 be interested in his work.
Some well-meaning people go
through life as badly misunderstood as
cross-eyed girl under tho mistletoe.
When q woman Is said to be good
housekeeper il is meant that she has
a place for everything except her hus-
band.
After girl has been married six
months she's good deal more likely
to talk about the weather than about
communion of souls.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

small. The narrowing injured the
growing clover. that which was har-
rowed made good stand, that which
was not narrowed had most OF the
plants Of the first sowing in ii. The
crop was worth crop OF corn. A
nelghbor had field last spring which
had been sowed to clover the previous
spring, about half OF which was fail
IRE. He resolved without narrowing.
IL made fair pasture and now there is
on 1t n good stand. Last spring / had
4 held of siXty-fve acres in clover,
about half had been sown with oats
the previous spring and the rest had
been sown in the corn before the last
blowing. That in the oats made half
stand, that in the corn mostly fair
stand. The corn stalks were cut with
a double row stalk cutter, the hay was
raked with a side delivery rake when
quite green, the stalks were not much
IN the way, the rake left the hay loose
so that it cured better than that which
mad been stirred with a hay tedder.
What stalks are gathered with the hay
DO not hurt for home use. but To sell.
They can be got rid OF by drawing back
anu forth on the rows q railroad iron
or piece OF timber when they are dry
and the ground frozen. Then rake
crosSwise with hay rake and burn
them. Many times and especially on old
or thin hilly land, L. would pay to raise
no crop the first year with clover or
clover and timothy, but prepare the
land well and SOW as soon as the land
IS dry and harrow it in. Glover and
timothy sowcd in corn before the last
planting usually does better here than
with any other crop. II IL could have
the whole season 10 grow in it would
be all right. In scorching Sums and hot
winds the growing corn seems 10 be Il
protection. A ton Of good clover hay
is worth more now here than 4 ton OF
corn. On most farms more corn can be
raised by keeping them one-thira of the
time in clover and some farms will pro-
duce more corn by keeping them half
Of the time in clover than to keep them
all the time in corn. In the past dry
season clover did best disked in, in 4
wet season ii is best narrowed in. One
piece disked in, on which came Il heavy
rain, and the ground baked and the
clover could not get up. Glover in
growing corn does not ki,fin dry hot
summer, but as it does in oats. When
L heavy crop OF oats is cut Off, it is
cheaper TO raise clover to get nitrogen
from the atmosphere than it is to buy
fertilizer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
he Orchard.

Spread manure literally over the
orchards and in small fruit plantations.
Manure is what is wanted, and if il ex-
lists in abundance In the neigh5orhood
Of the roots OF plants, il is generally
safe to expect good things. Trees need
pruning. No doubt about that; but
there must be reason in every cut. The
great secret OF successful pruning lies
ia doing the work early and removing
surplus shoots and branches while yet
small. There can surely be no Wisdom
in permitting the twig and small shoot
to develop into mighty limb before
removal is made, when the same never
should have been allowed to grow at
all. The head OF a tree needs TO be
fairly open TO admit sun and air for ful!
growth perfection of fruit. Further
more. moderately low head on a tree
Is desirable inasmuch as il fayors the
economical gathering OF the crop of
fruit. II is considered good plan to
occasionally put on trees coat OF
strong soft soap during warm spell in
winter. II aids In destruction of in
sects and parasites that are harbored in
the back OF the trunk and larger
branches. OF course the soap vii!
eventually be washed of by rains. The
eggs Of the tent caterpillar arc now to
DO found readily upon the naked
branches Of tho appletree. They appear
Id bands glued on near the ends of
;ny lt,,S ~
burn them. thus making sure OF tina de-
struction OF the eggs. How many orch
ards appear. especially among our older
settlements, that are really improfit-
able and useless. The trees arc starved,
run out. and show but poor. mean
scraggiy growth. Manure literally and
orune severely and ofttimcs these
seemingly worn trees will be induced
&c take upon themselves new lease OF
life. Tillage, manure, care, are all i'm
portant with an orchard. A man can
not expect to receive paying crops If
he does not work and labor and strive
and plan for the same. Do not hest
tate to give the orchard at least as
much attention as you would n crop OF
corn and potatoes. Not only is it wise
to take care OF what trees 4 farmer may
have, but it will usually be profitable
to set out new orchards. The man
who makes q business OF orcharding
and uses all modera appliances to aid
him in his work practiced, follows the
best idea in spraying, care of trees,
marketing fruits, etc, and studies mod
ern papers and books on horticulture,
will, we think. find he has an industry
that year In and year out will yield as
good returns as any branch OF agricul-
ture.
W. p. Perkins.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

His horse, unfortunately, was dead
lame, and having no fancy for driving
the poor teams turned out by the local
livery stable, DR.. Dane resolved to walk
the four solitary miles, bounded by
pine forests and surrounded by DESC
late. hills that lay between the village
and Owl Glen.
He had not gone far, however, be-
fore he became dimly conscious,
through the snow. OF little blackboard
wagon In front OF him drawn by q
stout, gray pony and driven by q wom-
an in dread-naught gray sacGue,
with fur cap, pulled down over her
ears.
''Some farmers wife returning late"
he thought. II wish she would be po-
lite enough to offer me ride"
He spoke mp briskly Madame" he
said, 81 am DR.. Dane"
The pony was abruptly checked II
am going to Owl Glen to seek a sick
woman" he added. IF You would
kindly allow me 10 ride with you as
Jar as our ways lie together"
"Oh, certainly" said the solitary
driver; Jump in. ! am going to Owl
Glen myself"
Perhaps you know Hannah Hop
kinsr' hazarded the doctor, who was
rather pleased by a something quick,
lively and energetic in the tone of his
interlocutor.
"Oh. yes, ] know her very we'll
That's where | am going" said the
.woman-no farmers wife. rs DR.. Dane
began dimly to comprehend. Now
che touched up tie pony at full speed.
1T must be Miss Martineau, the rec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

DR.. Spencer, In q recent publication
on Niagara, says that, III his opinion.
the Niagara river was formed $4,000
years ago. and that 1000 years later
the falls We're in existence-for some
1920 years their height was about zoo
feet. He says the drainage of the lakes
first flowed through the Niagara gorge
1890 years ago, and that the water in
Lake Ontario first rose to its present
level 5000 years ago. Prof. Lyali es-
t'mated the Niagara rivers age at 35,-
600 years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

ter. now. for having so heartily de-
spised each other before. And one day
DR.. Hal told Miss Durande that he
liked her better than any one else in
the worid-and. in return, Miss Du-
rande confessed that she loved him
CHI. so dearly"
And when he heard of it, Col. Ven
dycke laughed as il it were supreme
joke.
Didn't 7 tell you. long ago." said
hc.--Ncw York Ledger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
Gods Love and Mercy.

Console thyself with His word OF grace,
And cease thy wall of woe;
For His mercy never an equal hath.
And His love no bounds can know.
Lean close unto Him in faith and hope
How many like thee have found
In Him shelter and home of peace,
BY His mercy compassed round.
John Greenleaf Whittier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

snip at her shrine"
"A dear, gentle little girl, with just
spirit and sparkle enough to redeem
her from the charge Of insipidity,"
protested Col. Vandyckc. Come, fore
40 your preiudlces, Hal. and accom-
Dany me to Miss Freyling's reception
tonight. and / will present You to our
little Queen OF Love ANA Beauty"
Hallcck Dane shrugged his bread
shoulders deprecatingly.
Il have always said" he declared.
with quiet obstlnacy. that my wife
should not be selected IN the glare
and glitter OF q ballroom. My regrets
10 Miss Frcying. and my thanks 10
yourself, but I have some letters to
write this evening, and / must make
hermit OF myself for the time be-
ing"
Col. Vandycko shook his head
Go, then. Hermit of the Wilder
ness, said he, but IL you die a
wretchcd bachelor, lay not the blame
20 me-"
M. Dane laughed. but the smile
died away from his lips, as he entered
ne twilight solitude OF the village
street.
VIII not be introduced to Miss Du-
Tande." he said TO himself. "A mans
ilme and individuality are his yet, |
nope, but have no surplus leisure 10
spare in heiress-worship."
Halleck Dane had been physician
IN charge OF the Lindley hospital for
three months now. Lindley was a gay
little town. with military station
lose by, half a dozen churches. u
ioWn hall, an atheneum, and several
manufactures.
Dane avoided making tho acguaiat-
ance OF Miss Durande. the belle and
beauty of the place. In fact, he had
not even seen her as yet.
Il came here to work. not to firt."
he said. bruSQuely.
Miss Dorclla Durandc did not under
stand this in the least. She was a pret-
~, sweet natured young girl, who liked
all the world, and expected all the
world to like her. And at last she
reluctantly made up her mind that DR..
Dane did not want to cultivate her ac-
Guaintance.
Let him go" said Dorella, pretend
Ing not to care n pins point. There
are plenty of pleasant people in Lind
ley without him.
And after that she was careful TO
time her visits to the hospital so that
she would not meet the physician in
charge.
Il can't give up my poor, sick peo-
pie" said Dorella, but / won't. have
any sneering scientist contemptuously
overlooking me-
Miss Freyling had chosen an unfor-
tunate evening for her reception.
"Of all nights in the year for old
Hannah Hopkins TO fall sck-on the
edge Of Owl Glen" said Dr. Dane, look
ing doloro,sly at his order tablet, as
he shook the snow of his coat collar
in front OF the fire. But | suppose
there's no help for fishes old and
poor, and has no troops OF friends to
rally to her aid
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRICULTURiSTS.
Some Cp-tO-date Hints Abont Cul.iYa-
fion of tho Soil and Yields Thereof
horticulture, viticulture and Flori-
culture.

FEW acres of my
clover was killed
badly last spring.
writes o. NJ. Gull
yer in Iowa State
Register. l had it
resolved in March,
ard some OF it har-
rowed. The ground
was dry and loose
and the living clo-
Var niants upra
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
Rubbing on Eudiui's Red.

Roines heralds' college has discoy-
cred that the Marchese di Rudini, the
Italian premier. has no right to his
title, which belongs TO another branch
of his family, He is properly only Sig.
Antonio Starahba. EXCHANGE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
How It Was Divided.

Mudge-"Oh. yes, we had real live
Is time, Simmons and J. II cost us
nearly $50" Wickwire-"Yes, | saw
Simmons this morning and he told me-
he spent Sio. indianapolis Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON VII.-SECOND QUARTER
SUNDAY. MAY is.
Golden Text: II Have Set Thee tn he %
Light of the Genti!cs' Acts 13:4s--
Paul Preaching to the GentiIcs at Ly-
stra and Derb".

y order to fully COM
prehend to-day's les
son il is necessary
TO read Acts 10: A.
and "A: %. To-day's
lesson IN full in
Guides verses II To
22. Acts Ii. as fol-
lows:
II. And when the
pie saw what Paul
had done, they lift
81 up their voices.
saying in the speech
OF Lycaouia. The
Gods are come down
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

Rotary snow piows are being used
with some success in throwing water
off tho railway tracks il South Da.
kota.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11
LOVE AND PREJUDICE.
by AMY RANDOLPH.

Ut, Hal. you would
like her" said Col.
Fandyckc. Il am
certain Of it,"
THAT il where
| disagree with
you,' remarked
Halleck Dane. "A
proud, naughty
heircsS, accustomed
To have every one
fall down and wOr-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

For thousands OF years the farmer
has been working with his hands and
others have TO too great extent
reaped the reward for his toll. Now. he
Is beginning to work with his brain,
with the result Of reaping the reward
himself.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-11

Do not feed too much corn.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Federation of miners.

Salt Lake, Utah, May I2.-For the past
two days delegates to the convention OF
the Federation of Miners have occupied
themselves mainly with the committee
work. This afternoon President Boyce' 5
address was discussed. Afterward (.
V. Debs made short address Congratu-
latory to the order for its accomplish
ments for labor All the proceedings
are held behind closed aud barred doors
and the most compIete secrecy is observ'
ed by the delegates as to their dongs
within the convention hall.
Its admitted that there is a schism in
the order and that Boyce's violent speech
has united the opposition to his leader
ship. 1t is more than probable that he
will be able to maintain his control Of the
organization, but in this event there will
be numerous Withdrawals of members
if the Statements of opposition delegates
are to be credited.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
A SIGNIFICANT CONFERENCE.
Senators Davis, Foraker and Morgan Con.
fer With the President on Cuba.

Senators Davis, Foraker and Morgan Con-
fer With the President on Cuba.
New York, May ia special TO the
Herald from Washington says that i'm
portant things may be expected as an
outcome of the visit of Senators Morgan,
Davis and Foraker to the White house
yesterday, when the senate committee
on foreign relations went Into confer
ence with the president on the subject of
the situation in CUBA. The president
went into the subject very fully and ad
vised the members to confer further with
Secretary Sherman and examine the Of
fetal reports. ,
Consul General Lees official reports
reveal state OF intense suffering on the
island, and the complete paralysis of
commerce. The president told the COM
mittee that he did not intend to do any
thing to support Cuba which would
arouse the accusation from Spain of i'm
partial actions.
If Calhoun's reports tally with Lees
the effect on the senate will be strongly
in favor of Senator Morgan's resolution.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
CRIPPLE CREEK NEXT.
The Session of The Junior Order Closed
Last Night With AN Initiation.

The two DAYS session of the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
was concluded last night at clock.
The election of officers was last in the
order of business and resulted as follows:
State Councll-H. H. Eddy.
State Vice Council-A. Rex Mollette.
S. c. Secretary-C. H. Peters.
S. c. Treasurer. P. Madden.
S. c. Conductors. H. Smith.
S. c. Warden-Josephus Harvey.
sc. Inside Sentnel-O. M. Abbott.
S. c. Outside Senunel-T. K. McClane.
National Representatives,. J. Walk
er and E.E. Booth.
Cripple Creek was selected as the city
in which to hold the Rext annual con-
ysntlon.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Harmony Wui Shut Down.

Fort Collins, Nav I3.-The Harmony
mill, which recently passed into the
hands OF w. Sullivan of Denver, has
been shu. down Indefinitely, Mr.. O. H.
Carleton, the lessee, having failed TO
make satisfactory arrangements with the
new owners OF the mill Th- capacity OF
the mill is 300 sacks Of -four per day, and
its closing down is something of a blow
to the city
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Radical Reforms in KANSAS.

A Kansas WON L has proposed tbs a
law be established making 1t an ofense
10 wear corsets in that state, says the
Woodland Park Times. Such a law
might work 50 far as woman residents
are concerned, but 1t will be rather tough
on those passing through the state on
trains, when the porter comes down the
aisles crying, Ladies. remove your cor
sets, please"
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
HOLGIST6R ELECTED.
Thee a. II. Encampment Concludes t

Thee. a. Il. Encampment Concludes the
= Session and Selection of Commander.
ColoradO Springs, May I3.-The G. A.
K. Encampment spent a great part of
the DAY in deciding where the next an
nual session would be held. Cripple
Creek was nnally selected. U. S. Hollis
ter was elected as department COM
mander and Mrs. Fanny B. Hardin was
elected president of the Woman's Relief
Corps.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
The Midget Wedding.

The midget welding, TO which the
public is invited, will take place at the
Methodist church tomorrow night. Ad-
mission 10 cents, or reserved seats, now
on sale at Boeck's drug store, 20 cents.
The participants In the wedding will
be the following:
Bride-Helen Giller.
Groom-Barton Casaday.
Father of Bride-Alva Paddock.
Mother OF Brlde-Elinore Brown.
Maid of Honor-Bessie Nicholson.
Bridesmaids Pauline Mckenzie, Bes-
sic Johnson, Mildred Harding, Phebe
Metcalf, Esther Osborne.
GrooInsmen-Leo Wills, Guy Mason,
Milton Wolf, Carl Griffin, Chauncey
Frazier.
Best Man-Ernest Wyl N.
MinIster-Charles Payne.
Flower Girls-Elinore Giller and Nina
Johnson,
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Damage From a Waterspout.

Knoxville, Tenn, May I3-A water
spout occurred here this morning when
three inches of rain, tell within few
Street cars are blocked and
trafnc suspended The damage to crops
will run into the thousands.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Salonica Blockaded.

Salonica, May I3-The Greek squad
ron is maintaining close blockade of
the Gulf of Salonica. The British tank
steamer, loaded with oil, was refused en-.
trance yesterday. 4
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
A DAS TARDlY DEtD,

A Twelve Year Old Girl Cruelty Assaulted
and Killed.
Evansville, Ind, May I3.-The II year
old daughter of Fred Bune, a wealthy
farmer, was criminally assaulted early
this morning by an unknown man and
died shortly after from the effects.
Bloodhounds are being used in the
search for the man.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Silver Fusion.

Des Moines, May I3.-A complete
fusion of the forces of the Democrats,
Populists and Silver Republicans has
been effected and a convention called
for June 2. Ex-Governor Boies will
probobly be nominated for governor.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
The Greeks Occupy Philipiades.

Athens, May I3-Despatches from
Arta state that Greek troops have occu-
pied Philipades. and Isnaret and that the
Turks have fallen back.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Want the Encampment.

Cincinnati, May I3-The Chamber of
Commerce is making strong effort to
secure the national encampment OF the
G. A. R. for next year. About $4,000
will be raised for the purpose.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Preparing a Message.

Washington, May I3.-President Nc
Kinley is preparing message on the
Cuban situation which he will present
Monday.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
An Immense Coal Combine.

Knoxville, Tenn, May I3-One of the
largest coal combines in the country was
announced this morning after a four
days conference. The trust will control
the output of the Jellico district.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Two and a HaIf Million.

New York, May I3-Heidlebach, IkIe-
heimer & Co will export sI,ooo,ooo in
gold on Saturday, and Lazard Freres
ST, 500, 90.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Killed His Hrur1asr

Paris, KY, May I3-Two boys, Henry
and George Wilmington, had a quarrel
this morning and the former shot and
killed the latter.
Daily camera., 1897-05-13
Reduced Its Discount.

London, May I3.-The Bank of Eng
land has announced reduction of its
rate of discount to per cent.