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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

The July government crop report
shows that the crops Of hay, spring
wheat and rye are deficient this year.
All other crops are up to the average.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

The drink OF cold water from the
deep well, which is so pleasant and re-
freshing to the toiler on hot day, is
none the less so to his tired and sweaty
horse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

An automobile running quietly along
the highway will brighten the average
horse Just as much as would putting,
snorting traction engine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

Before man is fifty he cheerfully
gives days to get dollars and after that
time he is just as ready to give dollars to
get days, to live.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

There are but few weeds which sheep
will not hold in check, or completely
sxterminate, il given the chance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

We had rather have to drive horse
which will baulk once in while than
one which persists in getting its tail
over the lines 10 Ay time and holding it
there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

California is expecting crop of 1885,
100000 pounds of prunes this year,
enough, it would seem, to fill us all full
ct prunes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

A SOLDERING horse is not pleasant
animal to have to be with; still, it is no
more Of nuisance than SOLDERING
man
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

The best peach crop in ten years is
now ripening in all the peach-growing
sections. This most delicious fruit will
be within the reach Of us all this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

The chronic loafer Is a man who
sticks to one thing until he fails.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

100000 tons OF Alabama coal have 70.
Gently been sold for delivery at Glass
gov, Scotland
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

ake'the turnip away from England
and the sheep would have to go also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

The farmer who raises poultry is
reasonably sure of good crops.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

Men were deceivers ever" but
women can do a little in that line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

Even the temperate buzz-saw has
been known to take three fingers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

1t seems strange that any sensible
man would ever seek the office of road
supervisor. but still lots of men think it
an honor to get such office. A man
never really gets to know his neighbors
until he has held this office.
America produces the, cheapest ton of
coal, ton of pig iron, pound Of butter,
beef and pork, the cheapest bushel OF
wheat, oats and corn and pays the high
est wages in the matter of their pro.
duction Of any country on earth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

Ninety persons were recently made
seriously i'll at town in Germany by
eating sausage made of diseased horse
meat And these are the people who
are shutting out our fine Poland China
pork and bologna sausage. Such people
deserve 10 be sick
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

A worn out old farm is good deal
like worn out old man; you may dope
the old man up with some stimulant
and temporarily put little ginger into
him, and you may with fertilizers get
the old farm to maze showing OF a
crop, but you can never get the iasssws
and crows feet out Of the old mans
face nor bring back primsval fertility 70
the worn out soo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

In Ireland and Belgium period OF
not less than ten years is allowed to in
tervene before a second crop Of fax is
taken from field and still there are
plenty -of men who, each year in this
country, make the foolish att empt to
follow flax with fax.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-22

An effort which is likely to meet with
success is being made to get 10000
Beers from the Transvaal to emigrate to
this country. These people will most
naturally select the latitude of Texas as
one most nearly corresponding to that Of
the land which they leave.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
PARIS FAIR CURIoSITIEs.

An active volcano, with daily erup-
tions, and earthquakes.
Giant telescope, that makes the
moon look only a mile off.
The cosmorama, showing the earth,
sun, moon and stars.
The cloud gallery where visitors
walk above the clouds.
Palace in the sky, a huge house
shaped airship, that rises 1000 feet.
A fairy palace under the river
Seine, with mermaids and the Lorelei.
A sea beach with salt water pumped
from the ocean res miles away.
The bottom of the ocean, with a
sunken ship and strange submarine
life.
An American corn palace, with
walls of cornstalks and tower made Of
corncobs.
The Alps in miniature, with noun
tain guides and Swiss chalets in the
heart of Paris.
The panorama of the world, which
will represent trip around the
world in 60 minutes.
A restoration of old Paris of 500
wears ago, with its royal court, min
strels and tournaments.
Palace of light, with walls Of glass
and crystal, studded with diamonds
and draperies of pearls.
The enchanted house, in which
everything is upside down, and peo-
pie walk on the ceiling like flies.
The subterranean world, showing
how the richest gold and silver mines
look and how they are worked.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
NOTES ON FLOWER CULTURE.

The daisy, popularity known as
"Brown-eyed Susan" belongs to the
Compositae family.
Perhaps the best yellow flower where
brilliant show of color is desired is
the Eschscholtzia, or California pop
Ply. 1t is an annual of-iow growth.
Summer Care of Azaleas.-Put them
out-of-doors in a shady place. Water
daily and shower frequently. Never
let them get dry at the roots.
The proper name Of the vine common
ly known as wax plant is hoya. 1t is
called wax plant because its leaves are
thick in texture and look as if they
were fashioned from wax.
Hardy roses may be planted any time
before the middle of May. Dormant
plants are best, in my opinion, as they
have not been forced nor exhausted by
growing in greenhouse. Two-year-
old rose plants are much more desir-
able than younger ones.
Shirley peoples viii be found among
the most serviceable of our ANNALS
They are beautiful in the beds and ex-
eellent for cutting for use in vases.
Few plants have richer or more varied
coloring. They are of easy culture.
Sow the seed in a light, mellow soil.
Thin out if the plants come up too
thickly, leaving them about six inches
apart.
/ can most heartily indorse all that
has been said about the merits of the
new strain of hollyhock introduced I'M
der the name of Allegheny. Its flow
ers lack the formality which charac-
terizes the old hollyhock, because they
have fewer petals. These are loosely
arranged and deeply fringed, and the
flower is very dainty and graceful.
Heliotropes-Iwould not advise carry
ing old plants over the summer for use
in the house next winter. The old
plants l would advise you 70 put out
in the garden, where they viii bloom
until frost comes, furnishing a great
quantity Of choice flowers for cutting
during the summer. From them !
would root cuttings in June or July,
and these / would grow on, in pots,
for plants for winter use.-E. Rexford,
in Ladies' Home Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
THEY SAY

People don't always honor us because
our work is onerous.
of course there are striking differ
ences between pugilists-
A little polish won't hurt q man,
however bright he may be.
Somehow the man who procrastin-
ates habitually seldom puts of doing
wrong.
The blunt person should not get into
the habit of saying only unpleasant
things.
II wishes were horses the pound
master would be kept busy with those
their owners couldn't find.
There are two species Of beings who
bore a bachelor more than others-a
man who always talks about his chill
dren and elderly maidens who wax
.sntimental.-Chi Chicago Democrat
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
NATIONAL C0L0RS.

There are six countries that have
green as a color: Ireland, Brazil (the
flag of which is green principally,
Mexico, Egypt, Italy and Persia.
Nine countries have flags in which
the color is partly of yellow. These
countries are Austria, Spain, Belgium,
Egypt, Sweden, China, Persia, Brazil
and Venezuela.
Three countries have black as one of
the elements Of their ilags-Germany,
Belgium and China, but Germany is the
only one of the three that has black and
white together.
The countries which have blue as an
element of their flag are Great Britain,
United States. Russia, France, Holland,
Ecuador. Sweden, Chill, Venezuela,
Portugal and Cuba.
Countries with flags partly white are
the United States. France, Germany,
Russia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland,
Turkey, Persia, Japan, Mexico, Hol-
land. Denmark, Portugal Cuba and
Chilli.
Of25 countries, 10 have flags with red
In them. the list including Great Brit
ain. United States, France, Germany,
Austria, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Bel
gium. Sweden. Switzerland, Turkey,
Mexico, Chill, Portugal, Venezuela and
Cuba.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
A LASTING EFFECT.
This Evidence Should Prove
Every Claim.

Relief from the pains and aches Of
bad back is always welcome to every
backache sufferer, but to cure a lame,
weak or aching back is what's wanted.
Cure 1t so it will stay cured. It can be
done. Here's the strongest evidence to
prove it.
Mr.. H. P. Smith, blacksmith, OF Elm
street, Amesbury, Mass, SAYS: Mrs.
Smith, from cold which settled in her
loins, suffered so severely from backache
that she was unable 10 attend to the or
binary household duties, often finding it
impossible to even make bed for three
months l had read great many state
ments OF residents of Amesbury who pos
itively declared that Dosn's Kidney Pills
had cured them Of backache and other
symptoms of kidney complaint. This led
ME to make some inquiries, and as a re-
suit Mrs. Smith took thorough course
of the treatment. 1t cured her. 1t is so
long ago that l am confident the results
are permanent. We never lose an oppor-
tunity of advising others who suffer from
either weakened or over-excited kidneys
to procure Doan's Kidney Pills, and we
know Of scores in and around Amesbury
who have taken our advice and we're not
only surprised but gratihed at the bene-
FITS received"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers; price so cents box. Mailed on
receipt of price by Foster Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. ", sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no substitute.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
Did HI. Beet.

"Don't you know you are a very pre-.
suming young fellow?" inquired the
stern parent of the trembling appli-
cant for his daughters hand.
~ admit tn presumption, SIR the
youth stammered.
~ think" continued the parent Of
the beloved one IN his most sarcastic
tones, that in your youthful careless
ness you must have quite overlooked
the fact that am her father"
II tried TO overlook II, sir" STAN.
mered the youth.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
In HI. Great Act

"You examined the spots, you say,
said the attorney for the defense, land
found them TO be blood. did you?"
Yes" replied the expert, who had
been secured at great pains and ex-
pense 10 testify in the case.
"Will you please tell the jury how
you know IL was blood?"
ut was thicker than water."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
A situation Explained.

did you lose any money at the
races?
mot a cent" answered the patient
man.
THAT was lucky"
"WeH, l suppose so. But / was en-
titled TO some luck You see had my
pocket picked just before the first race
started. Washing Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

Tilted Lover-W Why why do you give
me up, Marguerite? Do / not carry
out your slightest wish? would give
up my last penny for you-my last
crust of bread-I would run my very
feet off TO do your bidding.
Marguerite-That's just it. I can
not bring myself to marry a man who
is SO easily led.-N. Y. World.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
Hone.t confe.sion.

young man." said the careful IA
Their, IF consent TO you marrying
my daughter, you will furnish her the
luxuries to which she is aecustomed2"
WELL" said the young man, 'it is
more than likely that won't be buy
ing her as many theater admissions as
/ have been doing for the past year"
INDIANAPOLIS journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

"Why did your cook leave so sudden
ly2"
"She baked two cakes last Saturday
one for us and one to take to her
married sister When she wasn't look
ing ! exchanged them and took for our
own use the one she had intended 70
give away."-Chieago Times-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
The Color Linz.

I'm not prejudiced, as a. general
rule" said Mr.. Poindexter, looking
fxedly at his wife, as she entered the
room, but the color line is drawn in
this house from now on"
4 "Why, what do you mean?" she
asked.
"Bleached hair doesn't CO." he re-
torted, Observation-Disclosures North
American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

Tess-Miss oldgirl is making up to
Mr.. Softly.
Jess-How do you know?
Tess--I saw her making up for him
last eycning.-Philadeiphia Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

"Jones, we want to hold a meeting
of the Octagon club at your house this
evening"
Il would be glad to oblige you,
Brown, but we are not in shape for
it.n-ChieaRo Tribune.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

"What is your idea of success in
life?" said the inquisitive man.
'NOh. | dunno" answered Senator
Sorghum. refectively. Il should say
anything over $500, GOO. Washington
Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

"why is it always said that rich
man has barrels OF money!"
Because he's got so many good
roIls. ~-Yonkers Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
An ImpertInent Question.

There's plenty Of room at the
top"
How do you know2 Ever been
there ?"-Town Topics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
Full House.

Eyes, he started hotel and he's
made a hit, too. You know the old
established place across the street adj
vertised itself as "a hotel with all the
comforts of home"
"Yes."
well, he advertised his place as "a
hotel without the discomforts Of
home. Philadelphia Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

You're Just a poem, May. ! said,
And ! was right, you see.
/ knew the way she tossed her head
She was avcrse 10 me.
PHILADELPHIA Press
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23
AInsi

Though love may make the world go round,
Our duty tbs to speak.
II won't repeat the miracle
With Cholly's ten per week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-08-23

Man-old hats! Any old hats?
Boy Say, amt der ones yer got old
enough Golden Days.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
Italian Paupers Not Wanted

Washington, July 12-Commissioner Gen. eral Powderly has received a telegram from the immigration officials at Eagle Pass, Tex, in which they state that they have information that about 1,200 pauper Italians are on their way north from Mexican ports with a view to crossing the Mexican line into the United States Forty-three of these Italians, it was said, already have been stopped and turned back, but in view of the large number on the way the off, cials ask for authority to appoint ten mounted men to patrol the Rio Grande and prevent their crossing. This authority has been granted and the additional men will be appointed at once.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
NEGEO LYNCHED
 NEAR CRESWELL. Killed White Man Who Attended Coal Chute-Much Ex-
 Citement Exists.

Creswell, July 12.-(SpeciaD-A negro named John Jennings was lynched near Smiths Mills. few miles east of here, Tuesday night. Jennings shot and killed l.. Martin, who attended to the coal chute of the Central of Georgia road at this place, several days ago, for which crime he had been arrested and taken to prison at Childersburg, from which he was taken by mob on Tuesday night. He was taken to Smiths Mills and swung to a limb.
 Jennings had been employed by Martin at the coal chute, and it is stated that they got into quarrel about a week ago, the result of which was that Jennings shot and killed his employer.
 Much excitement exists over the killing and lynching. The white people were much wrought up over Martins murder, and now that he has been avenged the negroes are equally wrought up over the lynching of one of their race. It is said that a great number of guns and considerable quanti- ties of ammunition have been brought into this vicinity since the lynching and an uprising of the negroes is believed to be among the probabilities.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13

stirring type. The leading role was played with unusual humor by MT W. T Robson, and his popularity was easily indicated by continuous applause and laughter.
 Miss MoIlie Nelson looked pretty Rose Morris, and her natural beauty greatly enhanced the merits of role which re- quired no great amount of acting on her part to make 1t stand out She was the recipient of a lovely bouquet
 Miss May Pfan played the part of boy with exceeding ease and grace, and her speciality took the house. Other new speeialties were introduced by MT. Frank Hall and Earl P. Adams. MT. Hall proved himself to be a coon singer of much merit, and made decided hit. Earl P. Adams was greeted with a round of applause be- fore he made his appearance by his many friends who awaited him, and his songs were well received. Altogether, the com pany gave a splendid performance
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
LEGATIONS ATTACKED
Prince Yuan Led the Assault July G.
 Began With Artillery

London, July 13-The Shanghai corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says the fol- lowing story regarding the position in Pe- kin emanates from Chinese official sources
 "The two remaining legations, the Brit ish and Russian, were attacked in tccee on the evening of July G. Prince Tuan be- ing in command The attackers were di- vided. Prince Yuan commanded the cen ter, the right wing was led by Prince Tsai Yin and the left by Prince Yin Lin. The reserves were under Prince Tsin Yu.
 ''The attack commenced with artillery fighting, which was severe, and lasted un- til o'clock in the morning, by which time both legations were destroyed and all the foreigners were dead, while the s:ss:. around the legations were full of the dead bodies of both foreigners and Chinese.
 Upon hearing of the attack Prince Ching and General Wang Wen Shao went with troops to the assistance of the for eigners, but they were outnumbered and defeated. Both Prince Ching and General Wang Wen Shao were killed 1
 Two foreigners are said to have escaped through the gates, one with heavy sword wound in his head.
 Prince Tuan, in celebration of the vic tory, distributed 100000 taels and huge quantities of rice to the Boxers
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
COMMISSIONER
 OF INSURANCE
Issues His Annual Report-State Derives
 S5,OOO in Revenues From the Com- panies During the Year

Ned R. McDavid, insurance commissioner of Alabama, has issued his annual report, which is neatly gotten up 300 page vol ume, containing the following information which is of general interest:
 There are forty-five American fire insur- ance companies and twenty-five foreign fire insurance companies authorized to transact business in the State. These companies re- ceived premiums during the year amount- ing to $1, ,4O1 176, and paid out for losses $S03,- 456, which is a fraction less than 5715 for losses.
 There are twenty eight life insurance in the State, which companies received $1,- 7S0,O17 in premiums, with death losses amounting to s652, ,439.
 Eighteen miscellaneous companies, such as accident, employees, liabilities, etc., hay ing authority to write business in Alabama, received during the year $150 $50, paying out $75,S39 for losses.
 While this is not what you might call a good year for the companies, at the same time it is a great deal better than most of the other States, as evidenced by the fact that only five fire insurance com panies in the United States closed their gain.
 Sixteen new companies entered Alabama during the year, only five withdrawing.
 The report shows the department to be in excellent condition, having paid into the State treasury almost 0,0OO net during the year.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
OPERA AT LAKEVIEW
Large Audience Greeted "Erminie" De-
 spite the Weather

Notwithstanding the disagreeable wealth. CT last night very good audience saw "Erminie" at Lakeview. The performance was by far the best of the week, and was carried through with snap and spirit from start to finale, the close of every song or chorus being the signal for prompt ap- plause.
 The favorites were Miss Martha Scruggs, charming in her rendition of the "Lul- laby," and Miss Minnie Crudup Vesey's beautiful Dream Song"
 A brilliant success was scored by the sextette, composed of Miss Versey, Miss Scruggs, Miss Carlese Lewis, Miss Elvira Lewis, Dr. McKenney and MT. Washburn when they sang Good Night" It is one of the very finest parts of "Erminie ' which is rich in melody, and fully deserved the generous applause it received.
 Tonight will be the last performance Of "Erminie," as this spectacular and melo- dious little opera will then make way for a Saturday night programme of concert numbers. This will give the public an opportunity to hear the principals of the opera in individual selections.