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Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-30

SUPERIOR Hens.-Every flock con-
tains a few hens that are superior to
the others. The flock as such may not
nav for its support, yet it may have
in It one or two hensSthat cannot be
surpassed as layers. But the few pro-
ductiye hens may have imposed upon
them the task of supporting all the
idIers, simply because the account is
kent with the flock instead OF with
them. AS the eggs gathered are from
the whole number Of hens, the idlers
soon disgust their owners, who send
the whole flock to the market stalls as
unnrofitable.- Farmer.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-30

California has the biggest crou ~
oranges In her history. Z /
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-30

Points About Ducks.-Ducks, while
laying, should be kept in an enclosure
during the night, and until such time
in the morning as they have dropped
their eggs. Many ducks do not repair
10 a nest for the purpose Of depositing
eggs. They drop them on the ground
and il is necessary to gather them up.
Great improvement has been made in
the variety of ducks during the past
few years. The most popular breeds
are the Pekin, Aylesbury and Rouen.
Birds of either of these breeds mature
early and grow to large size Their
plumage is beautiful and their flesh is
fine. There is money in breeding ducks
TO sell 10 persons who wish TO raise
them, as we'll as in producing birds to
supply the general market.-Ex.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-30

Corn in the Dairy Ration.-Professor
harrington says that roots and hay
supply only about one-half as much
food per acre as does the corn crop.
AS TO the best way TO feed corn there
is much dispute Some say feed It
in the fields and some say put II ir a
silo. The actual loss is about the
same whether the corn be cured in the
field or saved in silo, but the latter
gives more succulence, which in itself
is valuable.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-30

Scaly Legs.-This disease is conta-
gious, and one scaly legged fowl WIN
affect the whole flock. The disease Is
caused by a small insect which bur-
rows under the scales. The best and
most effective remedy is TO dip the
fowls feet and legs in kerosene clear
up TO the feathers. Some people say
that this is severe and think that kes-,
osene will burn and make the aess
sore. This is great mistake, and TO
satisfy yourself just take some kerr
sene and put it on your own flesh and
you will fnd It Will not hurt you 1t
all.--National Fancier.
Pure Food for Stock k--The Live
Stock Journal says. with much emphh-
sis ard with truth. that: "The meat
OF all animals is affected by the food
they eat; the ducks taste fishy that
live on fish; beechnut bacon from pigs
fed on beachnuts has the finest flavor.
and hogs allowed TO feed on stinking.
filthy slops and on dead animals must
produce meat that Is unfit for human
food. In this land of abundant food
we should feed sound, clean, healthy
food and fresh, clean Aop or clean wa
ter"
California has the biggest crop q
| oranges IN her history.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-30

Ohio's Acreage OF Wheat--The Ohio
crop bulletin says. The acreage OF
wheat seeded for the harvest OF 1899
Is the largest for number OF years.
larger by about 100000 acres than the
area of last year. Generally speaking
for the state, the plant is in good con-
dition, with the fields well and evenly
covered. There is considerable com
plant of fly and grub working on
some OF the early sown. and damage
will likely accrue from this cause.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Farmers Can Make Good Roads.

John Gilmer Speed, writing ON "How
to Have Good Country Roads" in the
Ladies' Home Journal, proposes "that
in each county there be founded road
improvement association, which shall
have one or two days meeting in the
autumn of each year. To the member
ship and to the meetings all the farmers
should be invited, while all those in the
county acting as road overseers or road
supervisors should be urged especially
to attend. At these meetings special,
definite, practical instruction should be
given in maintaining and repairing dirt
roads. Competent men to give such in
struction can be secured without cost to
such societies, for the United States de-
partment of agriculture has a road bu-
reau, and this bureau will always sup
ply competent instructor to tell the
people just exactly what they need and
how to do the work as it should be
DONE
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
REEDS BAKING CONTEST.

Twenty-eight little girls participated
in the baking contest at ID. T.. Reeds
hardware store last Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the prizes being two complete
miniature Bucks Steel Ranges. The
quality of biscuits bakedEby these little
girls, none of them over fourteen years
Of age, would rival that of many older
people, and was indeed surprise to
the judges. The prizes were awarded
to Ruth Siihring and Grace Hurd,
both little girls under eleven years OF
age.
Mr.. Reed has found this very novel
method of advertising:this justly popu-
larmake Of stoves, and will continue
to talk to you about their merits i'm his
advertisements in PUBLIC OPINION
Watch for them eachiweek.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Populists Fix "A Date.

DIES MONIES, April l3.-The Populist
state convention will be held in this
city on Aug. is. the same date as the
Democratic state convention. This was
decided at meeting of the Populist
central committee held yesterday. Gen.
eral James B. Weaver acted as chair
man. He was retained for temporary
chairman of the state convention. No
delegates will be admitted to the con-
vention except those who are in sym
pathy with the St. Louis platform and
the principles enunciated. The election
of delegates to the convention will be
one for each county and one for each
300 votes cast at the last general elec-
tion for the Populist candidate for gov
ernor. The fact Of the Populist state
convention meeting in this city ON the
same date as tho Democratic convention
II taken a. significant and possibly
means fusion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
CASTALIA.
April is, 1899.

April Is, 1899.
From our regular correspondent.
Farmers all busy.
School began yesterday.
Will Riley, of Mason City, visited
friends here over Sunday.
NJ. E. Ladies' Aid meets at church
parlors Thursday afternoon.
John Armstrong went to Rockwell
Thursday to be gone all summer.
l.. III. Gibbs and wife left for Chero
ke0 county today to visit relatives.
DIR. Pegg has decided to locate here
and will occupy the house and office
vacated by DR.. Small
Dick Morrison joined the Waukon
Bridge Company yesterday for
another seasons work.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Kramer visited
their daughter, Mrs. G. c. Toye, at
Northwood the past few days.
Floy and Mrs. Alspaugh left for New
Dlggins, Wis, last evening in response
to letter telling of the sickness of the
latter's mother.
Lottie johnson, the little three year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Johnson, died very suddenly Sunday
evening of spinal meningitis, after an
illness of but "a hours. The funeral
occurs this forenoon, Rev. Dicken-
sheets conducting the services from
the u. b. church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
RiDsiEWAY.
April II, 1899.

April II, 1899.
From our regular correspondent
Mrs. Aaker's mother is quite i'll.
The new firm i, ct r. Baker "
Son"
L. A. $. will meet with Mrs. Kello,
Wednesday p. m.
Mrs. Albert Anderson is..visiting re-
latives near DEBORAH.
Miss Cora Allen has been on the sick
list the last few days.
Mrs. o. A. Anderson was in Ores, O
shopping last Tuesday.
Miss Mae Svenson, of Cresco is the
guest of Mrs. Ole Anderson.
Mr. Sweebakken of Waterville is
canvassing in this vicinity.
Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. G. Il. Baker
We're Cresco visitors Saturday.
Miss Susan Martin, of Cresco.visited
Ridgeway relatives last week.
Joe Gilberlson went to Chicago yes.
terday and will be gone week.
Miss Cora Allen has nice line OF
spring millinery goods. Give her q
call
Mrs. Bakers brother, Mr.. Evans OF
Cresco died Saturday a. m. "a Funeral
today.
Mr.. Atkinson, student at the u
1. T., will be principal of our :schoo
next year.
Both the l.. A. S. and lodge expect
t. give entertainments soon. NJ Watcl
for the notice.
Miss Nell Heinberg came from De
corah Saturday, and will teach The
Kittleson school again this spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Anderson are rejoic
| ing over the arrival of a son andssheir
who put iu an appearance last week.
Invitations are OFT for the marriage
of Miss Nellie Kratz and Rev. Lang
Tuesday, April 20. Congratulations.
Miss Mabel Dorm returned last weel
Monday from two months visi
with her sister, Mrs. T. f. Fleming a
Maquoketa.
Leslie Dorm, Arthur Peterson, Wal
ter Fairbanks, Oluf Degrs and. Ro.
Armstrong left last Wednesday fo
Minnesota, where they are working
with the steel gang.
Prof. j. IT, Aaker has been "ifere,
two excellent positions at Albert IL;
and Red Wing, Mimi, for the neN
year. But Fergus Falls people hav,
decided that they cannot spare hin
and if raise in wages will be any in
ducement he will receive 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
WEIGHT OF ROAD ROLLERS
A Steam Machine OF About Twelve Tons
Best For General Work.

A Steam Machine OF About Twelve Tons
Best For General Work.
There are sections of the country
which pride themselves ON their mac
adam roads, but which fail to construct
them in scientific manner and do not
get the results that should follow such
heavy expenditures as they make. One
serious fault is the lack Of proper roll
ing, light rollers drawn by two or four
horses being employed. They cannot
compact the stone by such methods and
consequently resort to free use of clay
for binding" purposes. A smooth sur
face is secured at the outset, but it soon
wears and. ruts and gets muddy with
every storm.
In considering the best weight for a
roller The Municipal World states the
case fairly, as follows: "A heavy road
roller is without question an indispen
sable implement in the construction of
macadam streets. Macadam roads were,
Of course, built before steam rollers
were invented, but crops were harvested
before self binders were invented. The
effect of roller in roadmaking is as
great an advance ON the old results as
is the use of the self binder on the work
of the cradle.
"There are different kinds and classes
of rollers. The horse roller, weighing
six or eight tons, will do fairly well if
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Help to Reduce Taxes.

The wide tire measure passed by the
New Jersey legislature was due, says
Assemblyman Crispin, its originator, to
sits inestimable value to the taxpayers
who were constantly being called upon
for increased appropriations for road
improvements by both the farmers and
bicyclists, which call would be unneces-
sary if the broad tire was adopted, as il
would be of a twofold service-first, in
making the roads hard and smooth
second, in doing away with the COM
plant from bicyclists that the heavily
loaded farm wagons cut the road to
pieces, besides lessening the annual APP
preparation for the roads about 80 per
cent -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
PARLoR CONCERT.

Al the residence of n. H. Adams on
last evening, those who were present
listened to concert for the benefit OF
the Library Association, rendered by u
number of our leading soloists, besides
selection by the male quartette and
one by the Mandolin CluD. git was a
rare musical treat, and was heartily
enjoyed by all
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.

Davis & Bisby's UncleMTom's Cabin
Co., with f. f. Nickerson's Red Hus-
sar band will be the attraction at the
Grand for Saturday evening. This
company carries forty men, women
and children, besides hcrses, ponies,
dogs, donkeys and oxen, which will be
seen in their street parade on Saturday
afternoon. While this is an old play,
it is given by good company, and the
prices will be low, SO that our people
may take advantage of al opportunity
to witness!it!again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
UNFRAMED DIRT ROAD.

a steam roller cannot be afforded, but
the horse roller is not sufficiently heavy
and has to be used much longer ON a
given section than heavy steam roller
to produce the best results. The feet of
the horses, in exerting sufficient strength
to move the roller, sink into and dis
turb the road metal, and thereby injure
the shape and quality of the roadway.
There is danger, ON the other hand,
of having steam roller which is too
heavy. A very heavy roller will some
times sink into loose soil and create a
mound over which it cannot pass. The
same result will sometimes occur with
an excessively heavy roller on layer
of loose stone. The heavy roller is more
liable, too, to injure underground pipes,
catch basins, culverts, bridges or dis
turb sidewalks.
"For these reasons a roller exceeding
10 or ~ tons in weight is frequently
not desirable. In districts where the
natural soil is gravelly or of a stiff clay
heavy roller may generally be operated
successfully, but some municipalities
have made the mistake of purchasing a
too heavy roller and have found it
necessary to use light horse roller in
consolidating the subsoil and first lay
ers Nor if the stone used in the con-
struction of macadam street is of soft
nature is heavy roller, say of 20 tons,
desirable even in the finishing courses,
as the crushing effect has been found in
some cases to crumble and pulverize the
stone rather than merely consolidate it.
For new work, in which the dirt
foundation must be rolled, weight of
IL tons is generally the most service
able, but for picking up an old road
way and reconsolidating it or for finish
ing new work 10 tons is better.
Where town owns only one roller it
is generally advisable to consider very
carefully the work to be done before
purchasing a roller of over 10 tons
weight -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
MISS ADAMS ENTERTAINs.

Two of the most pleasant society
events of the season were the parties OF
young ladies entertained by Miss Grace
Adams on Friday and Saturday even.
ings, at her home on Broadway There
was quite a number present ! each
evening, and entertainment was pro-
vided for their happiness which kept
them in merry mood. Delicate re.
treshments were served,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Frank Kosak Acquitted.

Sioux CITY, April l4.-Frank Kosak
has been found not guilty of the crime
of accepting bride while acting as
juror For the last week this case has
been ON trial in Sioux City and great
deal of interest has been taken in the
result. Kosak had signed confession
of having taken the bride, but when he
was confronted with it he denied it was
the truth and said it had been fright.
ened out of him. The court held differ
emily, but still the jury discharged his
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Wheat Fields Lii. Barren.

DIES MONIES, April 12.-Winter wheat
is killed in Iowa, according to the re.
port of Reporter Sage of the crop service
of Iowa. The report declares: 1.-THE
fields of winter wheat have not as yet
shown signs of life and it is believed
that late sown wheat is about all killed.
The early sown fields have also suffered
material damage. Last years seeding
of clover has been badly injured in all
sections. Less hardy varieties of fruit
have been considerably injured. The
consumption of grain and forage during
the last winter has been greater than
usual"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Pomeroy In Hard Luck Again.

Fort DODGE, Ia, April 1.-The
town of Pomeroy was almost destroyed
last night by fire. The loss is esti-
mated at between $4,000 and 800, 900,
partially covered by insurance The
fire started in Carney's livery barn.
The fire continued burning all night,
destroying the Cullen photograph gal
lery, Barnhart shoe store, Anton meat
market and Wilson drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
"TANK KEGS LECTURES.

Gen. q. w. Bailey, otherwise known
jas "Tank Kee" the noted lecturer on
China, was greeted by very small
audiences at the Grand Monday and
last evenings. His discourses are in
structive and entertaining, but the
small audiences only again demonstrate
that DEBORAH is very poor lecture
town. He will give his concluding
lecture this evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Iowa Grocers Elect Officers.

DIES MONIES, April 14.-The Iowa
Retail Grocers' ASSOCIATION adjourned
today, after electing the following of.
ficers: President, Eugene Buttes, Bur.
lington; vice president, N. S. Johnson,
Bloomfield; secretary, Ira Thomas, Des
Moines; treasurer, w. HI. Ray, Des
Moines. Resolutions demand legisla.
ton against grocery peddlers and cata.
logue houses and pledge members not
to buy from wholesalers who sell direct
tn hotels etc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
After Dubuque Plants.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April l3.-R. A. Da-
wilson of Chicago and E. G. Gibson of
Philadelphia were here today with w.
d. Chapman, an electrical expert, in
specting the street railway and electric
lighting system, with a view of pur-
chasing all the plants. A conference
was held, but the re.ult was not given
out. The properties are worth prob
ably 81, 100000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Horse Thieves Ipfest iowa.

FORT DODGE, April 13.-Indications
are that an organized band of horse
thieves is working this part of Iowa.
The last theft occurred last night near
Hard Scrabble, few miles south of
Fort Dodge. where three horses were
stolen from George Woods. farmer
living near there. The police believe
they are on the track Of an organized
gang and are making strenuous efforts
to CAPTURE them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
500. DR.. E. Detchon's Anti Dieuretic

May be worth to you more than 500
if you have a child who soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. 1t
arrests the trouble at once. 81. Sold
by Engbretson's Pharmacy, DEBORAH,
Iowa. S-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19

If you have piles, CURE them. Nc
use undergoing horrible operations
that simply remove the results of the
disease without disturbing the disease
itself. Place your confidence in De-
Wits Witch HazelESalve. 1t has
never failed to cure oTHERs;it will not
fail to cure YOU. For sale by Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Good Road Essentials.

Three essentials of modern road build
ing are the road machine, for grading,
shaping and preparing the roadbed; the
stone crusher, which may often advan-
tageously be portable, with outfit for
breaking the. stone, and an efficient road
roller, preferably steam roller Of about
10 tons weight. These are at the bot
tom of economical macadam road con-
struction,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19

Dies MONIES, April 13.-The Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific will begin work
next week on the new $25O,0OO passen.
ger depot which it will erect here this
season. 1t will be the finest ON the
system outside of Chicago, 300 feet long
with 700 feet of train sheds
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19

j. ID. Bridge, editor and proprietor
of the Democrat, Lancaster, N. H.,
says: II would not be without One
Minute Cough Cure for my boy, when
troubled with cough or cold. 1t is
the best remedy for Group / ever used. {"
For sale by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Claims of River Land Settlers.

FORT DODGE. Ia, April l4.-Judge
Stevens of Boone, special agent for the
government. is in the city for the pur-
pose of passing upon number of new
claims that have been filed by the river
land settlers. The $l50,000 which was
appropriated by congress last year will
not be paid over until the present
claims have been passed upon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19

Don't think you can cure that
slight attack of Dyspepsia.by dieting,
or that it will cure itself. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure WILL cure it; it "digests
what you eat" and restores the diges-
tive organs to health. For sale by
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
SD. Louia.-Sioux CITY Lime.

DIES MONIES, April l2.-Projectors of
the Sioux City, Chicago and Baltimore
railroad met here yesterday, with prom.
inent people from points along the pro-
posed route. They design building a
line from st. Louis northwest across
Iowa to Sioux City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES.

Baptist church: Morning subject:
"The American Baptist Home Mission
Society. on Evangelizing Agency"
An pfl"rig will be received for the
work of'lis society. Evening subject
''Man Un(allen.n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19

BY allowing the accumulations in
the bowels to remain, the entire sys-
tenn is poisoned. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers regulate the bowels. Try
them and you will always use them.
For sale by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
S0TII a ANNIVERSARY.

The eightieth anniversary Of Odd
Fellowship in America will be cele-
brated bv the local lodge OF Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs on the evening of
April 26th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
FROM ALL OVER IOWA
For a Fireman. Tournament.

ONAwA. Ia. April 1.-The officers
and the board of control of the Maple
Valley Firemen's association will meet
here on Monday, April II, to arrange a
program for the annual tournament to
be held at Battle Creek the first week
in June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
SOCIAL AT FREEPORT.

Thee will be II shadow sociable at
the home of w. A. Leach, Saturday
evening, April %. Proceeds go to re-
pair M. E. church; everyone is Invited
to come.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19

Dies MONIES, April l4.-Jones county
has smallpox epidemic. j. thinner
man. aged 20, died April and public
funeral was held. The disease was
afterward pronounced smallpox Today
five more cases, all serious, were re-
ported to the state board of health and
officers left for the scene. The disease
is of highly malignant type.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Negro miners Reach Des Moines.

Dies MONIES, April 1S.-The first con-
tingent of 500 colored miners came yes
terday from Pana, Ills, to take the
places of striking whites in the mines Of
this district. Whites here threaten
fight if it is attempted to run the mines
with negroes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
Considerable Money.

A statistician says that the bad roads
Of the United States cost the public
$500, 900. 900 a year. This is consider.
able money, as the old lady said.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
WHERE THE PEOPLE GO.
Announcements and Reports Of Enter
tainments. Theatres. Public
Gatherings, Church
Meetings, etc.
UNITY SUPPER.

Supper will he served this (Wednes-
day. evening hv the Unity ladies, ia
their church parl"rs, from five to eight
o'clock All are invited