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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
likes. No End.

Up at New Haven, w. Va, there are
SO many people named Isaac Roush that
to avoid confusion they are thus desig-
mated:
Big Ike, Gentleman Ike, Spectacle
Ike. Ike on the Hill, Ike In the Hollow,
Rosa's Ike, Little Ike, Soldier Ike, Lazy
Ike, Thirteenth Virginia Ike, Fifer Ike,
Aunt Cassy's Ike, Drummer Ike, Fourth
Virginia Ike, Hartford Ike, Dam 1t Ike,
Kanawha Ike, Sally's Ike, Helliky Ike.
Trotter Ike, Fiddler Ike, Ten Mile Ike,
Mart's Ike and Aunt Betsy's Ike.-Gal-
lipolis Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Cheap Excursions.

Via B., Z. r. & N. Ry., on July. 5
and 10, Aug. 2 and 16, Sept. 6 and 20,
Oct. and Is. On these dates tickets
good p days, will be sold at rate of
one fare plus So to all points on this
line in Iowa, Minnesota and South Da-
kota, north of and including Shell
Rock and Abbott Crossing, and to
Waverly. Tickets at this rate will
also be sold by all agents of this COM
pany to large numbers of cities and
towns in southern, western and north
ern states. For full particulars call on
agent B., G. r. & N. Ry. or address
j. Morton, 6. p. & Il. A.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
His Only Opportunity.

Hattie" said the clerk at the blan-
ket counter in the department store.
speaking rapidly and in an undertone,
"just moment. Will you-what is it,
sir? Harness department? Six aisles
down-Hattie, do you think you could
furniture, madam? Third floor. Take
the elevator-Hattie, I'd like to know
handkerchiefs, ma'am? Third counter
to your right. Blankets, sir? Right
here. Wait ON you in a moment-Hat-
tie, will you marry me?''
Eyes, Tom," whispered the girl at
the notion counter, still tapping with
her pencil ON the showcase. "Ca-a-a-a-
a-ash p'-Chicago Tribune
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
His Distinction.

The following is said to have occurred
to distinguished but modest divine
who had undertaken the duty of a
brother clergyman at cathedral church.
II am come" said he, addressing the
silk gowned verger. Ito take Canon
Blanks place this morning
Pray, sir, replied the official POM
pously. "are you the man who is to read
the prayers or the gentleman who is
to deliver the sermon?'-Household
Words
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Look at This Excursion G. A. X. And
Everybody.

On Monday. Sept. 5th, at 2:25 p. M,
the c., M. & st. p. Ry. will start q
sleeper from DEBORAH for Cincinnati.
This sleeper reaches Cincinnati Tues
day p. M, at 900 o'clock. The round
trip rates good 80 days is S14.4S. No
change of cars from DEBORAH to Cincin
natl.
The c. M. & st. P. Co. will also run
special sleeper on same train from
DEBORAH to Newport News, Fortress
Monroe and Old Point Comfort. The
excursion rates from DEBORAH to these
points will be $28.95 for the round trip,
good for 80 days.
The C. M. & st. p. Co. will also run
a special sleeper on same train from
DEBORAH to Chattanooga. The excur-
sion rate will be S19.45 for the round
trip. For complete information obtain
circular from s. V. POTTER,
24-5t Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Grass For Wet Lands.

To request from Burlington, Kan,
to name the best grass for lands subject
to overflow The Prairie Farmer replies:
The exact answer to this question would
depend upon the nature of the soil, the
depth Of the overflow, the season of the
year at which it took place and the
continuity of the same. Light sandy or
gravelly soils do not sustain clovers as
we'll as clay or loan soils. Deep water
everything grasses for any considerable
length Of time will destroy the Guilt
waited varieties, but some of them are
able to live for long time when the
water is shallow, SO long as the weather
is not unduly warm, and deep water in
winter will kill good grasses when ice
gets thick and remains long. The best
cultivated grasses for lands subject to
overflow include redtop, blue grass and
timothy, and alsike is the best clover by
far. Alsike clover will not take harm
though covered with shallow water for
some weeks in cool weather, but in
very hot weather it would be different.
OF the four varieties named redtop and
alsike clover should succeed in the lati-
tude named
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Marketing Tomatoes.

A correspondent of The Country Gen.
tleman recommends a package which
exposes the most fruit to view. Provid-
ing it is not larger than half bushel
it gives better satisfaction and obtains
better prices. He says: / am using
crate of my own devising, which ex-
poses one-third of the contents and
holds half bushel. In packing we put
the firmest fruit at the bottom aud the
ripest on top, packed in layers very
much as California fruit comes to our
markets. Some of my readers will say
they cannot afford to take the trouble
to pack tomatoes in this way. Neither
could if ] had to market them in
bushel baskets in the open market in
competition with some careless, sloven-
~ market gardeners who have no repu-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
A HAY DERRICK.

In length can be used for the whole, Of
H cutting pieces in half for the top
4&rt of the frame. The illustration
shows three sides cross braced. The
fourth side is not, as it makes it more
nYenient,to take the pole down.
sThe sills for the frame are q inch by
1Q6nch by 10 foot joists, with the ends
Hoped from under part up, SO that they
u. slideilike sled when it is desired
@imove the derrick by hitching team
&yit. The pole is 25feet long. 1t should
68a7. inches in diameter at base and 8
Inches at top. Across the runners at
#6ter use piece Of timber 2 riches by
Ia inches, 10 feet long, with inch
8nle--or larger-in center for tenon,
6nt at end of pole to rest in, the shout
der around the tenon resting ON the
Hmber.
The long arm is 10 feet long, and the
correspondent thinks it should be two
369t longer. Short end is 511 feet long,
long end liz feet. This long arm
60uld hel2 inches by inches, IL feet
long, good solid timber, using brace for
3IxX<O Cuu o ACCt Aod6, % AhSA Wy AAOh
staptling, and long brace same kind of
material, ID feet long. Two pieces, Q
inches by 6 inches, feet long, should
Is used across the top of the frame with
circular notches to fit the pole and hold
1t IN place. The braces on the long arm
should both be fastened on the same
4de of arm and pole then when the
rope is in the pulleys it will run direct
II beneath the long arm and between
the braces and the pole.
About three feet from the base of the
pQle will be noticed projecting rod.
This is one inch iron about four feet
long, fitting in an anger hole in the
pole. This is used as lever to turn the
ann around over the stack when loaded.
The high end of the long arm as shown
ID the illustration is about 80 feet from
the ground. The frame must set close
to the butt of stack or rick, the bulge Of
the stack coming out against the frame.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
The brooklyn Bridge.

The greatest suspension bridge in the
world is the Brooklyn bridge. which
also leads the world in the number Of
its daily passengers. Its length, includ-
ing approaches, is $3.50 feet, the dis
lance between the towers $50 feet, tho
weight of the structure is 6.470 tons. it,
cost was over $l5. 900. 900. The bridge
cars carry over 10. 900. 600 people every
year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Electricity and Medicine.

These two great curative agents, when scien-
tifcally used, will cure many OF the socalled
incurable diseases. Phi ysicians who have
pronounce their cases hopeless, after telling
the poor sufferers that nothing more can be
done for them, not always, possibly, fIom lack
pensive Instruments. The small batteries so
frequently carried from one patient TO the
other, are OF little use TO say the best, and be-
cause they fail to cure the sufferers is no good
reason TO condemn electricity in general. We
have the largest and best Office batteries in
this part OF the state, and are curing many
sufferers who had been given up in despair
Our office is supplied with the best X-Ray
machine made, and has proven of incalcul-
able value In diagnosing obscure diseases
he On ST " seen
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
ISci War Atlas. Isci

Contains 16 pages of new and COM
plete map of Cuba, the West Indies,
the Philippine Islands, Spain and
Portugal, City and Harbor of Havana,
double page map of the world, etc.
Published by the B., G. r. & N. Ry.
and for sale by all agents of this COM
pany for Is cts,or sent postage paid for
Is cts. Address j. Morton, g. p. & I.
A, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

When a man owns blooded horse he
is always careful of his health. He
looks after its diet and is particular that
the feeding shall be regular and right.
When he is doing this it is likely as not
that he is himself suffering from some
disease or disorder. When the trouble
gets SO bad he cannot work, he will be-
gin to give himself the care he gave the
horse at the start. Good pure, rich, red
blood is the best insurance against dis
ease of any kind. Almost all diseases
come from impure or impoverished
blood. Keep the blood pure and strong
and disease can find no foothold. That
is the principle upon which DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery works. 1t
-cleanses, purifies and enriches the blood,
puts and keeps the whole body in per-
feet order; makes appetite good, diges-
ton strong, assimilation perfect. 1t
brings rudy, viriIe health. 1t builds
up solid, wholesome flesh mot fat
when, from any cause, reduced below
the healthy standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Remedies For Cabbage worm.

Cabbages are often much injured by
10 called cabbage worms, which feed
upon the leaves and if undisturbed may
destroy the heads. They often appear
early in the season before the heads
have begun to form, and at that time
can be reaf ly killed by the use of paris
green or other arsenites mt the rate of
one ounce to 10 gallons of water or
with plaster or -four at the rate of one
pound to 100 Care should be taken not
10 use these poisons after the heads have
formed, as the danger increases as the
time of ripening approaches. Should the
worms appear late in the season pyreth.
rum or saltpeter at the rate Of tea
spoonful to a gallon Of water can be used
with good results and without danger.
The worm can also be destroyed by
pouring hot water upon the leavea-
Michigan Station Bulletin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

The Specialists ofthis association have been
at the head OF the largest hospitals in the
country. They have been teachers in great
medical colleges and have had unusual adj
eases to which they devote their entire time.
Theirlong experience, remarkable skill and
universal success entities them to the conf
dence Of the afflicted everywhere.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Applying Paris Green to Potatoes.

For the potato beetles, which are
thick with him this season, an Ohio
correspondent of The National Stock
man prefers to use sitting cans in ap-
plying the paris green, leaving the "air
gun" and the sprayer slowed away in
the Toulouse. He says: The sifters put
the arsenite where it is needed-down
in the bud of the plant-and when -four
is cheap enough for diluent little
bit of the strong mixture remains in the
top of the stock long enough to catch
all the larvae as they hatch and crawl
up to the tender leaves Flour is too
high for potato top this year, and we
use slaked lime. A paper sack of slaked
lime weighs about the same as sack
Of flour, and so the old ratio of 10 to
holds good for 1t as well as the -four. A
mixture of that strength does the work
quickly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Free Examination
roRTURED0N1RNY YEARS.
MIR. Tobiason. an old Resident Tells
His Experience.

DEBORAH, IOWA, July %, 1895
Ihave had hydrocee for Is years. and my
doctor has tapped me every months during
that time. / had to go 10 bed afterwards. At
geon at the Decorah Medical and Surgical In
stitute examine me, and was surprised when
he told me could be cured easily. L had him
operate upon both sides. for / had lately got
the trouble on the other side. Am much
pleased because am well now and cannot
thank the doctors enough.
OLE l.. TOBIASON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Weakness.


vitality may be attributed the cause Of many
diseases OF the nerves, stomach, heart, kid
neys and bladder.
Ladies'.
We have long given careful attention to the
treatment OF the diseases peculiar to women
and our method OF treatment has been nni-
versally successful. No lady, married or
single, need hesitate to call for consultation.
either alone or with friend.
Remarkable Cures
perfected in old cases which have been neg
lected or unskiufully treated. No expert
ments or failures. Parties treated by mail or
express, but where possible, personal consul
tation preferred.
Free Examination
Of the Urine, chemical and microscopical, in
all cases of Kidney Diseases, Bright's Disease
Diabetes and Spermatorrhoea. Bring speci-
men of urine. Cases and correspondence
strictly confidential and medicine sent to any
part OF the United States. List of questions
free Address with postage.
TORTUREDeMBNY YEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
CURE WHEN OTHERS FAIL.

Diseases OF the Eyes and Ears, Gmnulated
Lids, Cataract, cross.eyes Strengthened with
out pain or danger. DIscharging Ears, Deaf
tarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma, Diseases OF Stom-
ach and Liver, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Head
ache, Billiousness. Jaundice, Kidney and
Bladder troubles, Blood and Skin Diseases,
scrofula, Pimples, Blotches. Eczema, Ulcers,
Insomnia, Lack of Vitality, Nervousness
Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Functional Heart
Disease, PalpitatioD, Dizziness, Dysponea or
Shorness of Breath. Heart Pains. etc. Gland
ular Diseases, Tumors. Abnormal Growth
Cancers cured without pain-new method
Hcmorrhoids or Piles and all Rectal Diseases.
Diseases of Women. reformities and lack of
development OF any organ. Small and weak
parts enlarged and strengthened.
Middle-Aged and Young Men
suffering from Lost Manhood, Nervous or
Pvsical Debility, Seminal Weakness, Lost
Vigor. Decline OF manly powers, Drains, Dis
charges and Losses. Varicocele and all the
train OF evils resulting from Excuses. Errors
OF Youth, etc, producing some Of the follow
sions, Pimples. and Blotches, Debility, Dizz-
ness, Defective Memory, Absence of VIII
Power, Confusion of Ideos. Aversion 10 So
ciety, Sexual Exhaustion, Pain in the Back,
hopes, rendering marriage unhappy and bust
ness a failure; sweeping thousands To an I'M
timely grave. No matter who has failed, con-
suit the doctor. He has cured thousands
Restoration Guaranteed. Consultation sacred
confidential Delays are dangerous.
Married persons, or those contemplating
marriage, who are aware OF physical defects
or weaknesses, which would render marriage
n disappointment, would do well tocall ON u.s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
szRE{EgllAa|ggeH
A HAY DERRICK.

&asily Moved and Can BE Taken Apart
After Use and Put Under Shelter.
This hay derrick for field stacking,
pt which The National Stockman and
Farmer gives cut, is reported by a
correspondent of that journal as having
worked satisfactorily last year. The
hame can be bolted together il the
maker wishes to take it down and put
under shelter for use in after years or
spiked together if he wishes to let it
Stand in the field. A pulley is used at
&ch end of the long arm across the top.
The pulleys can be best attached to the
aEm by clevises of suitable size. A third
pl1ey is attached to one Of the lower
6ners Of the frame as most convenient
when the derrick is in position for stack
6g. The base of the frame illustrated
$40 feet square. 10 feet high and B
tbet'square at the'top Lumber l0,feet
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

The Oregon station, which is doing
some experimental work with hemp,
says it is one Of the best crops known
to rid land of noxious weeds and Is
easily handled, requiring less hand la
Dor than many other crops which are
being recommended It is q crop which
gives good returns for the labor expend-
ed, where it is now grown. Those who
are best informed say there is no dan
ger of overproduction. There are only
comparatively few localities where it
can be grown successfully. Hemp fiber
is entering into many manufactured
articles, such as blankets, clothing and
other everyday uses, besides the vast
amount that is used in the manufacture
of cordage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
National Encampment Union Veterans Union
Rock Island, ILL.,, Aug. 9 to "a.

For the above all agents of the B.,
G. r. & N. Ry. will sell Round Trip
tickets at Very Low Rates. For par
ticulars call on agents or address
]. MORTON, G. p. & Il. A.
23-8m Gid. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

Pleased With the Treatment.
This is TO certify that / have been treated by
the physicians of the DEBORAH Medical and
Surgical Institute during the last few months.
seem to be cured of my chronic trouble, and
am pleased with their treatment. signed
ELISE JOHNSON, Ridgeway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
MiddIe-Aged and Young Men
Marriage.

Married persons, or those contemplating
marriage, who are aware OF physical defects
or veal nesses, which would render marriage
n disappointment, would do well to call on us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Several Years ofAgony From skin
Dfsease
DEBORAH June l0. h

DEtOitaii, june ~. 1870.
was troubled with "a severe chronic skin
disease for several years. Had tried several
doctors but they failed to cure me. finally
had the Decorah Specialists treat me and they
nothing left OF IL. am pleased with their
treatment and can recommend my friends to
them for treatment.
JOHN IvERsON, Ridgeway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

DEBORAH, Iowa.
l have been cured of kidney and other
troubles by the DEBORAH Specialists, and am
pleased with their treatment.
ANNA HANSON, Nasset
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
VICTORIA ASKS 1T.
Royal Family Approves Anglo
American Alliance.

London, May 19.-(Copyright. 1898, by
W. r. rst.)-Queen Victoria herself
seems to have given the signal for a
general AnglO-American outburst.
have reason to believe that the British
royal family, as we'll as the actual gov
ernment, earnestly desires to bring
about a cordial understanding between
the United States and Great Britain.
kilograms from every part of the Brit
ish empire emphasize the spirit of gen.
uine friendship for the United States
and a recognition of the fact, suddenly
impressed in an hour of mutual peril,
that in spite of the differences on local
issues the English speaking people of
the whole world stand for practically
the same ideas and the same ends.
The Prince of Wales has sent me word
through his secretary that he cannot,
as a member of a neutral nation, con-
sent to speak to the American public
Just now, but the Prince of Wales SON
in-Iaw, the Duke of Fife, has responded
to my request for an opinion as follows:
I cordially share your desire for
peace and anity among the nations
There is nothing which can conduce
more effectually to that happy result
than a hearty and complete understand
ing on all international questions be-
tween the two great peoples who have
sprung from the Anglo-Saxons."
This is a voice which seems to come
actually from the throne of the British
empire 1t is not an accidental utter
ance as the members of the British
court do not speak by accident at
time like this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
INVASION DELAYED.
Plans Are Unchanged-RecOn-
centradOs Not Yet Relieved.

New York, May ia special to the
Times from Washington says:
The plans of the invasion of Cuba by
the United States forces remain un-
changed. The elusive performances of
the Spanish squadron have prevented the
execution of a part at least of the
progress, but it has been altered in no
important particular. The determine
ton to dispatch to the island as soon
as practicable an army of not less than
80, 900 men competent to meet and cope
with the forces of Blanco still stands.
But the time has not yet come when 1t
is practicable to do this, for the simple
reason that the army is not ready to be
sent to Cuba. The $4,000 regulars mass
ed at Tampa are prepared to go at any
time. The majority of volunteers gath
ering at Tampa, New Orleans, Mobile
and Chickamauga are not prepared to
go anywhere, and won't be until they are
uniformed, armed, equipped, and have
some training in the art of war. All of
this will take time. The best judgment
of military experts is that it will re-
quire not less than month under the
most favorable circumstances to put
$4,000 volunteers in condition to REIN
force the regulars for the army of Gu
ban invasion.
1t is thought by many trained officers
that more time than that ought to and
is likely to be taken.
1t is recalled that Gen. Scott spent
six months training and drilling his
army before he invaded Mexico, and it
is not contended that the invasion of
Cuba is any less formidable undertake
ing than the conquest of Mexico. The
inglorious experience of Bull Run is a
favorite Illustration Of the wisdom
OF putting recruits to the serious busi-
ness of war too soon.
There is one portion of the Cuban
programme, however, which may not
be delayed much longer That is the
dispatching of an expedition, made up
at most, if not entirely of, regulars
from the Tampa camp to make a land
ing on the Cuban coast, throw up for
and clear the way for the
coming of the army proper later on.
1t is not settled that this will be done,
but strong arguments are being used in
favor of the project. 1t is urged that
We went into this war largely in order
to save the reconcentradOS from StarV-
ing, but that, as a result of our present
plan of campaign we are making their
starvation sure, and rendering it likely
that many of the insurgents will suffer
something akin to the same fate. To
make some move toward relieving these
people is, it is urged, commanded by
every consideration of humanity even
if it be at great risk. A force of 5000
regulars, landed at an available spot
on the coast of Cuba, would, it is con-
tended, be able to do something toward
relieving this suffering by ablishing
a depot of supplies which could be
drawn on by the insurgents. Further.
it is argued in favor the seizure of a
landing place without delay that the
is becoming more difficult
every dav