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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

GAS easy as an old shoe, is o ia.
miliar saying. I" said Mr.. Staybolt, land
there can be no doubt that an old shoe
is mighty comfortable thing. After
we lave worn the new shoes, close fit
ting, hard and formal, how gladly we
put them off. and with what Joy we put
ON the shoes that are old and worn and
familiar to the feetl Old shoes, how
ever, are not the only things old that we
like. We like an old bed, if it is not
too old, but just old enough, so that
while still soft and comfortable it is
also shaped somewhat to the body,
which it supports at every point. yield
ing degree Of comfort which not the
finest of beds can afford when it is new.
"But it is so with all things old, that
are not too old, including old habits.
We cling to them SO long as they give
us comfort, and we hate to change. We
are creatures of habit. who would if we
could follow to the end along the first
comfortable rut we fall into and never
look out above its sides. And it is well
for Ms that our shoes wear out and that
we have to buy new ones and wear
them, that we are in various ways
compelled to change, that we are root
ed out now and then and set going
anew. New York Sun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
FRANKvILLE.

Aug. 20, 1898.
tFrom our regular correspondent
Fair this week.
Honest Tom" Is dead, politically,
and died hard didn't he?
A goodly number of our people will
be in attendance at the fair.
Farmers report good yield of all
crops in our vicinity, especially oats.
Miss Emma Valleau of Sanborn, Ia,
is visiting at the home of VIM. HI.
Smith.
Geo. belmont is first-class as con-
tortionist, mind-reader, and an all
round athlete.
Mrs. Emma G. Letchford antici-
pates taking trip to Chicago soon, to
visit relatives.
F. A. Hoyt spent goodly part of the
past week soliciting insurance in and
about Ridgeway.
The Cartwright Comedy Co. gave a
very interesting show in our town
Friday and Saturday, of last week.
frankie Wilcox left Saturday for
Cedar Falls where she will be in at
tendance at school for some time. Her
many friends and associates will miss
her very much.
Henry Kiesau Jr. and Miss Kruger
were united in marriage at the brides
home Friday afternoon of last week.
A happy and prosperous life may be
their lot is the wish of their many
| friends.
Did you smoke one of those cigars
that Geo. Kneeskern was passing
around so generously? If not you
ought too, for those are better wed
ding cigar than we usually smoke
Many congratulations to George.
We notice that our correspondent tt
the Republican of last week made
mention that the delegation from
Frankyille to the republican county
convention expected to go to the CON
vention and find Blythe the only peb'
BILE on the beach, but after getting
there did not have a chance to say
anything. Would gently remind this
correspondent that the Blythe dele
gates in the county convention were
much more prominent than the Up
degraff supporters in the Frankvillt
caucus. Not one Updegraff supporter
in our caucus having backbone suffi'
cient to stand and show his colors fol
Honest Tom"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
NAssET.

August 20, 1898.
(From our regular correspondent
A great call for sugar at Nasset last
| week.
Erik Wangsness visited at DEBORAH
over Sunday.
Nels Woldum has gone to work for
John Anderson, at Ridgeway.
Ole Evans held picnic. for his re-
latives near Iowa River last Sunday.
Miss Julia and Lena Anderson from
Lenora, Mimi, are visiting relatives
at Nasset.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingel Mikelson from
Madison visited at Jens Kallevang's
over Sunday.
julius Sherpi has recently traded
bicycles with Ole Lysne.
Halvor Woldum ST., is putting up q
new house for his fowls.
Four of our boys will go to Wiscon-
sin this week, on their bicycles.
A burglar was caught at fresh work
last Wednesday night at the Nasset
store. 1t was short time before mid
night when the alarm began to ring at
Ole Nasset's and woke nearly all the
people of the house. They all started
for the store as soon as they could.
Ole Nasset was the first one TO arrive,
and looking through the window un-
der the curtain, could see the burglar,
who had lighted lamp, at work in
the post Office. The next one to ar
rive was Ole Woldum, and then came
Haaken Nasset with pistol and a
rifle. Finding themselves too few ia
enter and capture him, and at the
same time prevent his escape, Mr..
Woldum went on his bicycle for
Andrew Stee who also telephoned to
Ramsey's for the proprietors and the
clerk, and they were all on the place
in about ten minutes. With guns and
pistols leveled part of them now
entered the store, and after an obeyed
hands up, bound the thief hand and
foot, and took him to DEBORAH where
they delivered him to the county
sheriff at his Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
The birthplace Of Josephine.

Fort de France, Martinique, is the
strongest fortified point the French own
in America. 1t is both a military and
naval station, and fort was erected on
a mountain top there years ago, which
has since been improved and strength
ened by some of the most modern guns
known in warfare.
During the civil war the United
States cruiser Kearsarge chased the Con.
federate blockade runner Alabama into
the harbor, and was ON the point of
opening fire on her when the authorities
forbade it. Here they remained for some
time, and during a stormy night the
Alabama slipped out and disappeared in
the Caribbean sea.
Several times the place has been bad
ly damaged by tropical cyclones, during
which hundreds lost their lives It is
noted as being the birthplace Of the
Empress Josephine; life size piece Of
statuary of her adorns the principal
plaza. The fort has had for years but
one family-the king Of Dahomey and
his six wives whom the French captur-
ed after great trouble In the African
wilds and imprisoned philadelphia
Record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Hunger Madness.

The sufferings Of pellagra are those
well known in times Of famine. The
effects sometimes do not entirely disap-
pear. A woman of my acquaintance
near Mona, who had the pellagra some
years before, was considered cured. She
was the wife of prosperous shopkeeper
when knew her. The only remaining
trace Of her malady was that from time
to time she stopped in conversation. a
look of anguish came into her eyes. and
she would say in her dialect: III pan
l'e bon, IL win lie bon ma II pan lie
bonr'-Bread is good, and wine is good,
but bread is goodl The horror Of that
suffering from starvation had never left
her. Hunger and Poverty In Italy"
by Mrs Dario Papa In North American
Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Stained Floors.

Floors that are stained and oiled are cas-
fly kept clean. The material costs very lit
tie, and any one can apply it. For an oak
stain take raw sienna, add little lumber
to 1t and mix with half pint of linseed
oil and one quart of turpentine. A table
spoonful Of Japan drier put into the tur-
pentine viii make 1t dry quickly. A cheap
dark brown stain, which is better for old
floors than lighter color, Is made by mix
ing one-fourth Of pound of permanga-
nate of potash in one quart of water. APP
ply with an old paintbrush and give the
floor two coats II one does not make 1t
dark enough. After the floor is stained
give it q coat of boiled linseed oil II the
oiling is repeated every spring or fall, your
floor will always look well.-Exchange
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

g. r. Baker has been on the sick
list the last few days.
Bert Adams of DEBORAH was a
Ridgew caller Sunday.
Misses Cora Allen and Mabel Dorm
are spending fair week with friends.
Messrs Johnson and Ole Anderson
attends ed the convention at New
Hampton last week.
Miss Angie Tuck went to West
Union Friday for visit with Rev. and
Mrs. Gammons She will visit Decor
ali friends also e'er she returns to
Ridgeway.
Or. Lewis drove to Waukon Sunday.
He received the sad news Friday OF
Bert Stewards death at Jacksonville,
Fla. Bert was one of the Co. 1 boys
Many Ridgeway people will remember
Bert as bright, pleasant boy, who
has visited in Ridgeway many times
and all extend sympathy to the be-
reaved relatives and friends
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
RIDGEwAY.

August 20, 1898.
from our regular correspondent
Miss Bess Kaye of Calmar visited at
l.. H. G. Larson's several days last
week.
Lew Larson spent last week at
home.
John Aaker was a DEBORAH caller
Friday.
Mr.. Miller of DEBORAH was in town
Wednesday.
E. A. Hoyt and John Martin drove
to DEBORAH Friday.
Mrs. Galley and Miss Josie were
Cresco visitors Friday
Will Blackburn of Cresco was in
town. one day last week,
J. w. Griffith spent a couple of days
in Minneapolis last week.
The l.. A. s. will meet with Mrs.
Eberhart, Tuesday p. m.
The social at l.. II. Fosse's Wednes.
day night was quite a success
All of the Ridgewayites will attend
the fair at DEBORAH this week.
Lars Rue goes to N. OAK, Wednes-
day, where he will teach school this
year.
Mr.. Brant of Brant, S. OAK, visited
at Mrs. Galby's Friday and Saturday,
then went to DEBORAH for visit.
John Martin has purchased the Wal
ton farm about p miles west OF
Cresco and will move in March.
They will be sadly missed in Ridge.
way, but we are glad they do not &c
any farther away.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Norwegian church had very pleasant
social at the residence of M. r.
Ringeon Friday night. About fifty
young people were present and the
evening passed pleasantly, playing
games, enjoying a nicely rendered
program, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

II say, pa" began little Clarence
Callipers, with the rising infection Of
one who earnestly desires to acquire
important information, what
"Oh. I don't know, replied his long
suffering sire YEARLY.
eyes. But the question ! wanted to
ask isn't foolish, pa
"H'mi II it isn't foolish, you may
ask it. But remember. just one ques-
ton and no more"
"Well, pa, there are two Of 'em that
I want to ask. One is, which is the
smartest, the man who knows enough
to know that he don't know much OF
the man who knows enough to look as
If he knew everything9 The other is, II
the end of the world was to come and
the earth be destroyed while man was
up in balloon, where would he land
when he came down? And, pa, ! don't
know which one Of 'em to ask. Pear.
sons Weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Electricity and Medicine,

These two great curative agents, when sclen-
tifically used, will cure many OF the so-called
incurable diseases. Physicians who have
never studied the use ofeectricity frequently
pronounce their cases hopeless, after telling
the poor sufferers that nothing more can be
done for them, not always, possibly, Iom 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.
With it the innermost organs of the body may
be easily seen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

ings called skyscrapers, in our large
American cities, which are being duplicat-
cd ON minor scale in Europe. What is
responsible for these lightninglike changess
Why, our cosmopolitan population. 1t
had great variety of ideas, some of which
are exceedingly startling, showing great
originality of mind. Others are a reviyi-
flcation of arts practiced many hundred
years ago. In Europe the various cities
seem to have given style Of architecture,
and it appears to be quite novelty, out
of the ordinary, II one should get away
from any of these well beaten paths.
The cottages of America are the most
amusing and picturesque OF the many
styles of architecture now in vogue. Lum-
Der Of all kinds being so cheap and acces-
Hble has undoubtedly made these odd
characters of the building group such an
interesting study.
There are homes at all prices. for the
millionaire and the mechanic, all made Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
CORRESPONDENCE.
News Furnished us by an Excellent
Corps of Writers From Neighbor-
ing Cities and Towns.
CASTALIA.


From our regular correspondent
N. s. Wales spent Sunday in Prairie
Du Chen.
The Juvenile Templars win picnic
next Friday.
Bloomfield will be well represented
at DEBORAH this week.
Mrs. T. w. Hazelton of Calmar visit
ed friends here last Friday.
J.C. Garland and wife left last Sat-
urday for their home in Dubuque.
IF. Paine, OF Fayette, was trans
acting business in town last week.
ssWeary Willie" Abfalter embarked
with the C. & w. show last week.
Rev. Dickensheets held quarterly
meeting at West Union last Sunday.
DIR. Toye was looking after the dem
tai needs of the community last Satur-
day.
s. A. Hunter and family went to
McGregor Heights today for a few
days outing.
Frank Deming of Big Stone Lake,
Mimi, came down last week to visit
the old home.
Miss Retta Mcdonald came home
from the summer school at Dubuque
last Tuesday.
Jas. Floody had a bee yesterday to
haul his goods to Clermont. Success
to him there.
The Epworth League will give a
"Peace Program" at the M. E. church
Monday evening.
; Miss Kate Deming and her father
came down from Fort Atkinson last
week sor short visit.
A youth of very tender age came to
gladden. the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
o. Riggs last Saturday.
A bevy of young ladies from Post
vile wheeled up Friday evening and
took in the League social
Misses Pearl Tatro and Bertha Hun
ter will leave for Minneapolis Satur
day, for visit with friends.
Mr.. James of Monona was looking
after the interests of the N. w. Life
Insurance Co. here Friday and Satur
day.
Mrs. Nellie Thayer and Miss Eva
Pennington, of Fort North, Texas
visited at the Kramer residence last
week.
Darwin Buchanan and his sister and
Miss Radshaw, of Riceville, drove
down last week for a visit with old
friends.
Misses Blanche Riggs, Bessie Rath'
Dun and Zoe Cornell left yesterday tc
attend the State Normal School al
Cedar Falls.
Allie and Grace Baker and Dora
Daubney stopped off between trains
Saturday on their way from Mcnons
to DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
PERSPECTIVE VIEW.

OF. They do not know the power Of mod
ern guns and projectiles They are not
sure about the efficiency Of the present
styles of battleships and gunboats. The
destructiveness of torpedoes that we have
heard SO much about has 10 be proved
America has led the world up to tho pres
emit standard of arms, and 1t behooves her
to establish them as essential factors in
modern warfare. 1t win probably remain
for American ingenuity TO again revolu'
tionize certain things pertaining to war
and its deadly effects and how to inflict
them upon the enemy.
In architecture, as in many other things,
we have accomplished wonders. Some
thing which 20 years ago would have
seemed utterly ridiculous, but which now
seems quite ordinary, are the high build
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Anchovies.

Sir Walter Scott used to tell story
of one. of the nursery gardeners of his
day: "An old friend of mine having
asked him to supply him with dozen
anchovies, he replied, He had plenty,
but being delicate plant they were
still in the hothouse. 80 Household
Work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

The library Of congress ranks sixth
among the libraries of the world in its
present contents. France has the largest
England next; then comes Russia, and
Germany follows with her libraries in
Munich, Berlin and Strassburg. tho last
named holding almost equal rank with
ours In Washington.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

frame, such as the one we here represent,
which is o handsome cottage. The first
floor contains three large working and
living rooms, with a large veranda- The
second floor has four bed chambers and a
spare room. A finished room is found in
the attic. The cellar is cemented, and the
exterior is neat In design. All possible
room is utilized. This design is one Of the
average American homes Of the mechanic,
is comfortable and something any man
might DO proud to call "home"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

The Specialists of this 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 ad-
vantages for the study and treatment OF dis
eases to which they devote their entire time.
Their long 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, 1898-08-31
Care Of China.

A point to give the new waitress is that
china plates, cups or saucers should not be
piled one upon another while they are hot.
They must be cool before they are packed.
Otherwise the glaze cracks easily.--Ex-
change.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
A CHARMING COTTAGE.

Extsrisr Il Neat In Design and the Into
rior Il Carefully Planned.
copyright, 1898, by George Palliser, 20 Park
place. New York;
There are several important things to be
observed while this war with Spain Is
waged. Some say that hostilities viii not
be prolonged for more than two or three
months, but none of us can say how long
It will last. We do not know what other
European powers may become interested
In this Cuban affair They are all holding
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
CURE WHEN OTHERS FAIL.

Diseases of the Eyes and Ears Ganulated
Lids, Cataract, cross-eyes Strengthened with
out pain or danger, Discharging Ears, Deaf
ness, etc., Diseases of Nose and Throat, Ca
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,
etc. Nervous Diseases, Headache, Hysteria,
Insomnia, Lack OF Vitality, Nervousness,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Functional Heart
Disease, Palpitation, Dizziness, Dysponea or
Shortness of Breath, Heart Pains. etc. Gland
ular Diseases Tumors, Abnormal Growth.
Cancers cured without pain--new method.
Hemorrhoids or Piles and all Rectal Diseases.
Diseases of Women, peformities 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
Pysical 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, Dizzi-
ness, Defective Memory, Absence of Will
Power, Confusion of Ideos. Aversion to So
ciety, Sexual Exhaustion, Pain In the Back,
Dreams, etc., blighting the most radiant
hopes, rendering marriage unhappy and busi-
ness failure; sweeping thousands TO an I'M
timely grave. No matter who has failed, con-
suit the doctor. He has cured thousands
when they had given up in despair. Perfect
Restoration Guaranteed. Consultation sacred
confidential. Delays are dangerous.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Weakness.

In many cases drains occur unobserved by
the sufferer. To this hidden drain upon the
vitality may be attributed the cause of many
diseases of the nerves. stomach, heart, kid
neys and bladder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Y()lJ

Who are in need Of strictly scientific and expert
medical treatment should certainly investigate the
reputation Of the physicians you employ. The De-
corah Specialists have undoubtedly the best ofpro-
fessonal references and are recognized as
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL
THE MOST PROGRESSIVE,
THE MOST SKILLFUII
THE MOST EXPERIENCED
THE MOST POPULAR
Physicians and Specialists in the successful treat
ment Of Chronic and Nervous Diseases ofall kinds.
Diseases of the Eyes and Ears Diseases of Men
land Women.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
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.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
TORTURED MBNY YEARS.
Mr.. Tobiason, an old Resident Tells
His Experience.
DEBORAH. IOWA. July %,

DEBORAH, IOWA, July 49, 1898.
Ihave had hydroceie for Is years. and my
doctor has tapped me every months during
that time. had to go to bed afterwards. At
last he told me that nothing more could be
done except an awful operation. ! had a sur
geon at the DEBORAH Medical and Surgical In
stitute examine me, and was surprised when
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, 1898-08-31
Remarkable Cures

perfected in old cases which have been neg
lected or unskillfully treated. No expert
ments or failures. Parties treated by mail or
express, but where possible, personal consul
tation preferred.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
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.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

Marriage.

Married persons, or those contemplating
marriage, who are aware OF physical defects
or Weaknesses which would render marriage
o disappointment, would do well to call on us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

DEBORAH, Iowa.
l have been cured of kidney and other
troubles by the DEBORAH Specialists, and am
pleased with their treatment
ANNA, HANSON, Nasset.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Pleased with the Treatment.

FIeHseu WHIT thS HrSHthhiSht'
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, 1898-08-31

was troubled with q severe chronic skin
disease for several years. Had tried several
doctors but they failed TO cure me. / finally
had the DEBORAH Specialists treat me and they
nothing left of it. lam 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, 1898-08-31
DECORAH. June 10. lso8.

Several Years ofAgony From Skin
Disease.