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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
Power for the Farm.

The wholesale destruction of windmills
this summer by cyclonic storms all
through the west is turning attention to
some less risky method of securing pow
er for pumping water on the farm. The
tread power operated by an old horse OF
bull, and the gasoline engine, each
have much to commend them as sub
stitute for the windmill. The tread pow
or costs less money to put in, and where
there is a suitable animal on the farm
horse or bull with which to operate it,
can be run easily at nominal expense.
The gasoline engine is now perfected so
that it does excellent work and is made
as safe as any motor can be, using in
fammable and explosive hydrocarbon
gases for power. While the cost to op
crate such motor is not heavy, it isstill
an expense. We know of two or three
farmers who have recently put in these
engines. and later on we will report on
their success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
A New Way to Raise Grapes.

Whether he planted the vines, OF
whether they just came in Of their own
accord, we do not know, but we this
week saw eighty rods of wire fence
separating two farm fields, covered from
end to end without a break by wild
grape vines, making very unique and
pretty sight. And as we looked at il
the thought occurred to us, why not
thus use the wire fence for the raising Of
tame grapes? Surprising Worden
Moores Early, or some other hardy
grape was planted by each fence post
say rod apart, what is to hinder &
valuable crop bring thus raised on ar
otherwise entirely unproductive strip o
land? Such vines could very easily b,
pruned, and laid down on the grounc
in the fall and little earth put on them
which, with the big snow banks created
by the fence, would give perfect winter
protection. This idea, original with us
is, we believe, entirely practical and
worth a trial,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
The Advance in Lumber.

Those who undertake to build at the
present time will very soon be made
aware of the fact OF very marked ad
vance in the price of lumber. 1t is prob
ably thought to be the work OF some
trust or combination and not a legiti-
mate advance. The facts are, that an
ever increasing demand, the continued
recession Of the pine forests from the
water ways, the great demand from for
iegn countries for white pine products.
increased price OF stumpage and wages
paid, has compelled the manufacturer to
advance prices to the retailer from 81 to
SO per thousand since March LIST and he,
the retail man, has no resource save to
put this advance onto the consul mer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
- -.
Az 10 GoaM.

The agricultural department is trying
to interest American farmers in the rails
ing OF goats. 1t seems that aside from
the goats kept by the secret societies Of
the country, and few foreigners in OIL
near our large cities, no interest is taken
in raising this beast. He has his place
no doubt, but it is hardly on our rich
western lands, where Percheron horses
black Doddies, Poland China hogs
Southdown sheep, and the creamery COW
are kept. Mountainous and sterile
sections of the country better suit him
then, he is not nice brute to have
around, anyhow. In old times, when
kept in Palestine, his reputation was
always bad. Poor oople on posr soils
can use him-we caa't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
Sweet Clover.

Sweet clover has entire and absolut,
possession of the unoccupied portion o
the railway rights-of-way through much
of the state of Illinois. During the
blooming season delightful fragrance
drifts through the car windows, and
then in literal sense such road may be
said to have bee line to Chicago. Not
withstanding the vast amount of this
sweet clover along the lines of railway
it still is not seen in the adjoining fields
indicating that it is readily controlled
The roots of this plant make goot
binder for the earth on the steep slopes
cuts and fills and prevent washing, and
for this reason, perhaps it is permitted
to grow to such an extent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
Can You Tell Why?

Did you ever notice that the peculi; r
irregular and very attractive patter"
displayed on the tanned skin of the ALI
gator is exactly duplicated wher var
nish shrinks on painted door, or whe
clay mud dries up in the basin of !
slough? What law governs the forma
ton of this singular geometric pattern?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
FARM, ORCHARD,
AND GARDEN.
EDITED FOR PUBLIC OPINION BY
J. s. TRIGG, Rockford, Iowa.
J. s. TRIGG, Rockford, Iowa.

We have some nice black5erries thi
year, thanks to the snowbanks for win
ter protection, the timely rams ant
heavy mulching. The blackberry is ,
capricious fruit, mean to handle and un
certain in yield, but it hits spot M
other fruit does. If water can be Sc
cured for it during it's fruiting seasor
we should say plant it by all means. J.
must have water.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Clover is always cutting up queer
capers. Here this year is field, three
years ago clover pasture, broken up
two crops of corn taken from it and tc
he plowed this spring for the third crop
of corn, showing up splendid stand OF
young clover, the product of seed which
had laid dormant in the earth for two
years. You ask, why? Well that is one
of the queer things which it is hard tc
explain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
The Price of Corn.

No matter what the market price o
corn may be, it is never worth less thar
twenty five cents to feed to somethin:
on the farm. The COW will give yo.
thirty-five cents; the hog, thirty cent :
the hen. fifty cents; the steer, thilt'
cents, year after year and often muc,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

High priced lands cannot profitably
be used in the production of low priced
cereals to be sold on the market. Nc
land is worth over $40 per acre, il that
to produce 20 cent oats and corn. The
high priced farm must combine manu-
featuring with the production Of raw
material-raise oats, corn and grass to
be marketed in finished meat and dairy
products. Just so soon as man learns
how to do this sort of manufacturing on
farm he is on the right road to prosper
itv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
Don't Keen Time.

A word to the girls when we meet
you on country road on your bike we
hate to see the working of your lower
jaw on your wad of gum exactly keep
time with the downward push of your
left foot on the pedal; a pretty girl Sc
doing loses all her grace and beauty for
the time being.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Our attention was called not long
since, in thrifty county seat town in
northern Iowa, to $4,000 school house
on one side OF the street and $500
jail on the other. The jail was empty
the school house full. This tells the
whole story Of Iowa's civilization.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

There are few things which Uncle
Sam is justified in Dragging on-the 30
Id steel rail made from Minnesota IRON
the Poland China hog. the creamery
butter and pretty girls OF Iowa; the
spouting wells aud the No. hard wheat
Of the Dakotas, but what's the use to 60
on, for as matter OF fact the old. fellow
has prize-winners in every state 10 the
Union
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

1t is good year for Iowa-good in
crop returns, good in prices, good in
marked and substantial improvements
in town and country, good in railway
extension. Thanksgiving should this
year mean more thar roast turkey with
trimming1.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Set hard maple, box elder or any
other of our shade trees in pasture
and If they can stand the tramping of
stock, which they cannot do on all soils,
perfect form and shape.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

A hackman in Chicago told us last
week that the rubber tires with which
all up to date city hacks are now equip
ped, cost $50 a set and lasted only two
years. thus creating an item of expense
in this business before unknown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Threshing outfits, which will take the
grain in the shock or stack, do all work,
boarding its own crew of hands aud de-
liver the grain at the owners wagon, are
meeting with much patronage. The
women all vote for them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Americas $4,000 President bought a
$1,000 pair of carriage horses last week,
and that is all right, for the chiof ruler
of the best country should of right ride
behind the best team be found
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

1t is now aaid that southern melon.
growers are crossing their melons with
the gourd to harden the hide OF the
melon-this to tho marked detriment
the quality OF the melon. There is
seemingly no limit to the genius and
inventive talent devoted to cussedness
IN this country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

We noted a red headed woodpecker
clinging to the base Of an arc light the
other day and found that he was max
ing meal from the bugs which had
been attracted by and fallen victims to
the light. He had struck snap in the
bug line, sure enough.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Europe is taking more and more Of
our best beef The carnivorous Eng
lishman gets nearly all OF our finest an
imals. 1t may be that it is the eating Of
SO much good American beef that has
won his good will for the American
peoDle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02
Agricultural department

The Agricultural department al
Washington says that honey is food il
che Of the most concentrated and health
f.l forms, and 1t would be blessing t.
,vr people IL more Of it we're consumed
people we're sure Of getting genuine
me, aud not the glucose product O.
corn raised In tasir own field, thsr'
would lie more OF it used,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

We saw over 1000 tons OF spoiled hay
last week. caused by rains catching it
between the mover and the barn. The
prime cause of this loss lay in cutting
down too much at time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

If you will give the currant bushes
plenty of water the last of July you can
hold the ripened fruit en- them well in
to'August, and fruit so held Is vastly
superior to that gathered earlier in the
season
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

II we could only be rid Of the extreme
cold and the billiards In the winter and
the flies in summer, the northwest
would be fine site for the next garden
of Eden.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

The farmers OF Chicasaw county have
been having good time over an egg
fight between dealers, which has put the
price of eggs six cents higher than Chi
cago quotations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

We notice just as many farm tool;
left in the fields exposed to the weather
on the 500 an acre Illinois farms as Oh
the $40 Iowa farms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

Northern Iowa and southern Mime
sofa have more big red barns to the
square mile than any other part of the
country. The COW explains it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

1t rains sometimes in Manila. Fol-
June the downfall was 81 inches. One
storm lasting four hours brought IL
inches.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

A trip of TOO miles last week e"rcss
the best part of Iowa and Illinois faued
to show us a single clover field which
had been cut for hay.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

When a commodity is selling ut o
price below the cost of production it is
always a safe investment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

4 Northern Iowa never raised bigger
or better crop of oats.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-08-02

We have not seen a single potato bug
or cabbage moth this year.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04
IS PARDONED.
Cjchise County Man Receives
 Executive Ciemency.

Merritt Gibbs, better known as ''TCbe" was released from the te:ri- torial prison iset Thurday. Tobe, be- fcre his sentence, was a colored soldier stationed at Fort Huschucs, where, in a drunken quarrel over woman, he killed d comra1e, also a colored solder, Tobe was sent to the prison to serve s term Of ten years but owing to his exemplary conduct his sentence has been reduced several years, having served about six wears of his time. He is an excellent worker and DO doubt made good soldier and will in sll likelihood live an honorable l;fe II late does not conspire against him, as heretofore. He left Thursiay eveu- ing for fucson.-Yuma Sentinel.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

4 Pleasant, Simple, but Safe and
 Eflectual Cure For It

Catarrh o! the stomach has long been considered the next thing to in cursble. The usual symptoms are a full or bloatirg seusstion efter eating accompanied with sour or watery rising., formation Of gases causing a pressure on the heart and lungs, ard difficult breathing; headaches hckle appetite, nervousness and general played out languid feeling.
 There is often foul taste ia the mouth, coated tongue, ard fl the in- teIior of the stomach could be seen 1t would show Q slimy :nfsmed condi- ton.
 The cure for tiil- common and oh- stina:e trouble Is found iu a treatment which causes the food to be readily thoroughly digested before i, has lime to ferment and irri;sta the delicate
 nCcus surface Of :he stomach. To se- cure pr r1mpt and healthy digestion l. the one necessary thing to do and when normal digestion Is SC cured the catarrhal condition will have Gisap- peared.
 According to Dr. Harlauson, the safest and best treatment is to u,e after zach meal s tablet. composed oi Diastese. A.epic Pepsin, little Nux, Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tablets can now be found q, s.l drug stores under the name Of S,uart's Dyepep.ia Tablets, and not being 0 ps,en, medicine can be used with per feet safety and assurance that healthy appetite will follow their regular use after meals.
 Mfr N. J. Bocher Of PHO Dearborn St., Chicago H.. says: "Catsrrh is 6 local condition resulting from a neg 'ecteG cold iii the head, whereby the lining membrane of the nose becOm es in asmed and the poisonous dischaI Ge therefrom passing backward into the throat reaches the stomach ttus pro- ducing catsrrh of the stomach. Med ical authorities prescribed for me for three ears Tor catarrh of t.se stomach without cure, but today l am the hap pie-t O! men alter using only one box of Stusrt's Dyspepsia Tablets. l cau- not find appropriate words to express
 my good feeling. I have flesh, a2pe- tite and souEd rest from their use. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tatlets is the | safest as we'll ga ths simplest and most
 convenient remedy for any form of in digestion, catsrrh of the stomach, bil.
 iousn ess, sour stomach, heartburn, and | bloalirg after meals.
 1 Send for little book, mailed free, or
 stomach tronbles, by addressing F. A Stuart Go Marshall, Mich. The tab'
 lets can be found ct all drug stores.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

MT. Leo Goldman returned 10 Phe- nix from an overland trip to the Sac a;on Indian agency. and tells the Phen;x Herald that the Indians are suffering greatly from lack Of water. He says their crops will be very short tbi. season and in all probability the government will be compelled to issue them ratiops this winter 90 prevent unusual suffering. IL seems to be the genera! impression that the new irrigation canals in the upper Gila vsl.ey have required co much water this secscn that 1t has made the sup ply exceedingly short at Sacaton. This too. in addition to tEe fact that there has been practically no rain this season.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04
LOWER CALIFORNIA.
Some ArizOnans Who Will
 Rush to the New Fl Dorado

The Cerro Pinto placer diggin's in Lower California has created consider -ble excitement and has extended to Arizona, Quite number of Arizona prospectors will head for the golden field in the hopes of making $50 to SlCO per day as IS reported is beir z done without any trouble. Frank Allison, Frank Shasier and 1hos. Fletcher, three well known prosrec- tors hereabouts, have started for the new k!Cndyke and others ere con- temp!sting following suit. The two former have been in the near vicinity o! the plscers before and therefore expect no difficulty in reaching their destination. They 50 to Guaymes from which poin, they g to the digging. in the santa Clara Mts. in Lower California.
 \ report from Guaymas, states that when the passengers left Elsensda. that place was in ferment over the gold discoveries In Lower California. It was impossible to get teams for hauling tho Ensenais people. and the IbOrra gold mine was compelled to close down in consequence Of all miners having desc rted and einigrsted to the nsw diegings.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04
STATE oy OHIo, CITY O TOLEDO,

STATE OF OH!o, CITY O TOLEDO, :
 LUCAs CoUNTY. Frank J. Chsyney makes oGth that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheyney S Co, doing business in the city of Toledo, county ard state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case O. Catarrh that cannot he cured by ithe use of Halls Caturiil Care.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day 0! Decem- Der, 1886.
 isKAL A. ". GLEASON,
 Notary Prhli Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter- nally and acts directly ,N the back and mucus su:faces ;e system Send for testimonislc free.
 F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.,,
 Toledo. o
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

A merry party of some 10 or F couple Of Tomtstone young people leave tonight for &. David 10 attend . grand dance thst is to be give there. The party have chartered the big six-horse coach Of the Tomb.tone Stage Co and lhe trip ail be made iu Rrsnd style.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Word was received here today that Mir. Lassater, a well known Ssflori butcher was killed at that city. NJ particulars was given and no further news received thusfar.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Captain Hoatson and Mr. Camp bell, who are exporting some mining property in the Dragons, are in the city. Like all others who have witt messed the decay Of western values they hope Tor the remonitiza,ion of the white metal.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

The Fourtl. of July committee were obliged 10 cancel the base ball en- sagemeDt with the Bisbee team to play here on !he 4th. This action was necessary because the committee was disapp einted ID arranging for an opposing team.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Quite a number of Bisbee miners former Tombstonites have made sp- plication for lease un the ICughnut mlpe. and it is understood qnite few others are expected over for the same purpose.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Jno w. Msckay recently visited his Grand Reef Eaine in thls county. Was we'll pleased with developments. It is understood large reduction plant is shortly to be erected on the p:Op- egty.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Morris Foley came over from 8isbce yesterday and has made application for lease on the Toughnut property Mir. Foley will return here with his family as scon as he has arranged matters.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

J. M. Bennett, @ we'll known cat tleman suffered the misfortune of having his leg broken, the injury being sustained by his horse falling on him. Mir. Bennett was brought ,o town and is under the care of Dr. Walter.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

JCs Bishop, wife and children, and Sam Roberts left l,s. evening for Grass Valley Cal. where they expect to remain several months,
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

J. J. Riggs, was Tombstone visitor today from Dos CGbezss. Mr. Riggs is here on come legal business and will make bn; & sh9st stsy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

WAHTED-Good reliable Oil shles- man on commission or salary. Ad- d,esa Q1ater Oil ( Implement Co. Cleveland, 0.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

A. R. English and family returned from Tucson yesterday where MT. English has been in attendance at court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Y. II. Igo, tie well-known Ft. Huachuca contractor, was a visitor yesterday. He will return with load Cf supplies.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Col. Mike Gay was oger from Pearce yesterday shaking hand. with bic many Ton. bs.one frieuds.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Jos Bishop expects to leave this week for Csli!ernis, his destination being Grass Valley,
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Tbos. York, the Huachuca cattle man. was at the county sea. yesterday on flying business visit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

lSo z N-=sac Fcr rIIty ~.a:s. ',G.-rJt.'cti ..:-r-o -.,-.,. cure. ,.aas -res. IL. sJ-cEs,, i.ts' "as". 5u..a.. 4 .'ru. tiStS
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

1 Kducats fer Bowels With CascareeS.
 Candy Cathsrtic, cure constipation forever D: 6s. HC.S . -." arasc'frs"- I'd nose-
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Jas Reilly returned homo yesterday frcm his professional vi,i. <o Trtson.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

R. D. Lusk and sister, Miss Hattie A. Luck are visitors from Ft. Huachu.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-06-04

Geo. Hsnniger Is over from Bisbee and circ culating among ffienas.