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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
Daubney.Smith NuptialS.

At high noon last Wednesday, Au-
gust 9Th, at the residence of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mis-. Ammi
Smith, in this city, occurred the cere-
mony which united for life in the
bonds of wedlock DR.. f. w. Daubney
and Miss Altha Smith, Rev. K. W.
Robbins officiating, only the immedi-
ate relatives of the couple attending.
The marriage was somewhat in the
nature of surprise to the friends OF
the couple, who departed on the after
noon train for the west, on wedding
trip which will include visits to
Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and
other points in the west.
From all parts of the county will
come expressions of congratulation
and best wishes for a happy welded
life. Few men are better known in
this section of the state than DR..
Daubney, who has spent his life in
this county, is now serving his third
term as Mayor of the city of Decorah.
and is popular favorite in the homes
of the people of the county. AS a
physician he ranks high in the pro-
fession, and is prominent socially,
and has for several years been closely
connected with the public interests Of
1 this community. His chosen bride
has grown to womanhood in this
city, is charming lady of grace and
refinement, and will make a most ex-
cellent helpmate for him through life
A host of friends join us in wishing
them the choicest blessings that can
be bestowed upon them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

their supplies at the stores much In
the same manner as is related in
Bellamy's Looking Backward; nc
money is used in the transactions,
the persons. account is charged up
with the amount purchased.
The people dress very much alike,
and the variable STYLES are not imi-
tated. Dwelling houses are comfort
able and we'll furnished, but all frills
are dispensed with. "Games and all
frivolous and worldly amusements
are not countenanced. This life
would not be satisfactory to the
great majority, but it has some re-
deeming features. Among them is
the fact that no one need walk the
floor with anxiety as to the future
success of a business venture. AS
their articles of incorporation state,
Each member is entitled to free
board and dwelling, to support and
care in old age, sickness and infirm.
ity.' Whether or not this would
be sufficient compensation for the
puritanical, uneventful life led by
the members of the community the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
A Reconstructed City.

Everywhere throughout the city
may be seen evidences of the recon-
struction of that portion devastated
by the recent flood A person riding
about is really surprised at the vast
amount of work which has been ac-
complished and the great improve
ment over former conditions. Where
the food did the most damage, east of
the Milwaukee tracks and south of
Water street, the great change is most
apparent. Here there were many cot
tages which were so low that the
water came up over half way to the
roof there were struggling, broken
fences, unsightly barns and outbuild-
ings, dilapidated wooden sidewalks
and general slovenly appearance
Now, these cottages have been raised
from two to four feet, good solid
foundations placed under them, new
porches built, repainted, the lawns
filled in, graded and seeded, fences
removed altogether, new cement
walks laid, and a general air of i'm
provement pervades the atmosphere.
Now the houses are practically out
of the reach of high water, and
feeling of security exists among the
people. Out of the ruin of the waters
will rise new city, mnch safer,
cleaner and happier than before. In
all parts of the city there seems to be
general disposition to improve
The city council has been especially
diligent in clearing up the wreckage,
regarding the streets and causing side
walks to be repaired. Work is being
pushed ON the new bridge ON Winnie
bago street and the others will rapid
ly follow. so that year from now
will see the city in much better condi
tion than before the awful catastrophe
came upon US.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

Secretary Shaw is getting criticism
from one class of people and thanks
from another for his new ruling with
referenceto the examination by custom
house officers of baggage brought over
from foreign countries. He has been
endeavoring to put stop to the un-
satisfactory petty examination of lug
gage and place the matter upon COM
mon sense basis. Heretofore every
little souvenir purchased by foreign
tourists not an absolute part of the
wearing apparel of the person bring
ing it into port was taxed under the
revenue law. The new ruling provides
for greater leniency in this particular
and meets with the approval of the
tourists, while dealers in wearing ap-
parel, etc., in this country are claim
ing that it effects their business by per-
mitting the purchase of such goods
abroad, as we'll as reduces the rev.
enue receipts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

he worked in us according to His free
grace and mercy.
"The control and management OF
the society shall be vested in board
of thirteen trustees, to be elected an
nually ort of the number of elders.
The trustees shall annually elect out
of their number a president, vice
president and secretary, who shall
have full power to sign all public and
legal documents in the name of the
society
every member is in duty bound to
give his or her personal and real pro-
perty to the trustees for the common
fund, at the time of joining the so.
ciety. For such payment each mem
Der is entitled to credit thereof on
the books of the society, and to a
credit signed by the president and
secretary, and is secured by the pledge
of the common property of the so.
ciety."
Each member is entitled to free
board and dwelling, to support and
care in old age, sickness and in.
trinity, and to an annual sum OF
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

In the death of DR.. w. M. Beard
shear, president of the agricultural
college at Ames, Iowa loses a grand
man of sterling character, broad learn
ming and tireless industry. Through
his efforts the state agricultural col
lege has been raised from the level of
apparent obscurity to position unex-
celled by any other like institution.
He died in the harness, nervous pros
tration following overwork his life
was given up in his chosen field of
labor, and there he was laid away,
covered with the flowers of love and
affection of thousands who knew the
great work he was doing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

maintenance, the amount of which is
to be fixed by the trustees. All chill
dren and minors after the death of
their parents and relatives shall be
orphans under the special guardian
ship of the trustees during their mi
nority. All credits, if not disposed of
by will, or any debts left by the parents
are to be assumed by the children.
Members leaving the society, either
by their own choice or by expulsion,
shall receive back the amount paid
into the common fund without any
interest or allowance for services dur
ing the time of their membership"
The society operates two woolen
mills. One of these mills is located
at Amana, and the other at Middle
Amana. A factory for the manu-
facture of cotton prints is located at
Amana. Through canal seven miles
in length water is obtained from the
Iowa river, which furnishes portion
of the necessary power. Steam en-
gines are also used. There are -four
mills at Amana and West Amana.
Each of the seven villages has a
general store where everything needed
by the communities may be obtained.
Each family has apartments by
themselves, but the cooking is done
in large kitchen houses where two
or three score of people eat together.
This obviates the necessity of cook
ing in individual families. When
the people assemble in these eating
houses the men are seated at one long
table and the women at another.
Transient visitors are given a table
by themselves. The writer has eaten
at South Amana a number of times,
and can assure our readers that they
set out good meals, nothing..fancy but
we'll cooked, wholesome food.
They have graded schools, and the
children between the ages of 8 and
IA attend the year round. Instruction
is given in English and German.
Two religious services are held on
each Sunday in large meeting houses
in the villages, and prayer meetings
are held week day evenings. The SER
vices are presided over by elders.
German is the prevailing language in
every day conversation and in meet
| ings.
Should member of the community
desire to take a trip to some distant
point. he will ask permission of the
elder who has direction over his
work. If his book account shows that
he has been faithful worker, and
that consequently he has a balance on
the right side of the book, the elder
will probably hand him the funds me-
cessary to make the trip, and charge
the. same to him. Members purchase
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
REPUBLICAN TICKET

For Secretary of State
w. b. MARTIN, of Adair County.
For Auditor of State
B. f. CARROLL, Of Davis County.
For Treasurer of State
G.S. GILBERTSON, of Winnebago
County
For Attorney General
CHARLES w. MULLAN, of Black hawk
County
For Judge of Supreme Court
SCOTT NJ. LADD, OF O'Srien County
For Judge ofSupreme Court ito fill vacancy
CHARLES A. BISHOP, of Polk County
For Clerk of Supreme Court
JOHN c. CROCKETT, of Hardin County
For Supreme Court Reporter,
w. w. CORNWALL, of Clay County.
For Railroad Commissioner,
E. A. DAWSON, of Bremen County.
For Representative in Congress, Fourth
District of Iowa,
GILBERT N. HAUGEN,
Of Worth.
For Judges Thirteenth Judicial District:
l.. E. FELLOWS,
OF Allamakee
A. N. HOBSON
Of Fayette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

The Presidents sincerity in desir.
ing legislation to control trusts with
in legitimate bounds is undoubted.
1t is more than probable, however,
that he will have herculean task on
his hands should he undertake to limit
the power of the Pennsylvania r. R.
The influence of that corporation is
not confined to one party. When they
wish legislation they get it. To carry
out Improvements in Washington, rem.
dered necessary by their enormous
traffic, will cost several millions.
Sure of their power, they have bill
before congress which is to become a
law at the next session. Under this
it is proposed to give that corporation
additional rights and privileges and
valuable land, and requiring the Dis.
trict of Columbia to pay large parl
of the contemplated expense. Unless
the President vetoes tine measure wheI
it is presented to him there is little
likelihood of an effective check being
put upon the rapacity of this gian,
corporation. 1t might be made tt
serve as an object lesson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
DEBORAH wNNEsHEIK COUNTY IOWA WEDNESDAY 1902

tablish branch places of business.
The place where their headquarters is
established, must, according to the
attorney general, be the only Offices
maintained by such corporations.
There has been good deal of inquiry
upon this subject of late and the audi
tor, in order to prevent mistakes aris-
ing, appealed to the attorney general
for his construction of the law,
which he gave out as above.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

W. A. Northcott has notified the
head camp of the Modern woodmen of
America that he will not accept an
other nomination for the Office of head
consul. His present term expires in
June, 1908, when he will pass the
reins over to another man. There
will no doubt be some tall hustling
for his position, in fact several candi-
dates are already in the field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
Democratic Congressional Convention

The democratic congressional con-
vention for the Fourth district was
held at New Hampton last Wednesday.
M. j. Carter. of Ossian. presided. The
routine business was transacted and
Col. A. L. Sortor, of Mason City, was
unanimously nominated as the demo-
cratic candidate for congressman
Col. Sortor is not so we'll known in the
eastern part of the district as in the
western. He is the founder and presi-
dent of the board of regents of the
Memorial University, being establish
ed at Mason City by the Sons OF
Veterans of the United States, and is
a brilliant young man, an active poll.
tician, and prominent speaker. He
will, however, have hard task if he
attempts to overcome the 1000 repub-
licau majority in this district.
Hon. James III. Eckels the brilliant
young Comptroller of the Currency
during the last Democratic admins
tration, is quoted as saying that the
party can make nothing out of its cry
of imperialism. In fact Mr., Eckels
believes that the acquisition of the
Philippines is good thing for the
country, which view seems to be shar-
ed by good many men prominent in
Democratic circles. Senator German,
for instance, has expressed himself as
being entirely out of accord with the
views shared by the contingent of
which Senator Carmack is the most
voluble spokesman. 1t looks as
though Mr.. Eckels might repeat his
experience of 1900 when he admits
he voted for the Republican candi-
date as a patriotic duty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

The democrats of the Third district
are endeavoring to persuade Louis
Boise, son of Ex-Governor Horace
Boise, to run for congress against d.
B. Henderson, the present speaker of
the house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

Will one of those sixty-four page
Sunday papers kindly furnish the pub
lie with list of the things in which
Iowa leads all other states, some week
when news is scarce?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

Attorney General Mullan has render
ed an opinion to the state auditor in
which he holds that Iowa banks and
loan and trust companies doing bust
ness in this state cannot lawfully es-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

Republicans can be depended upon
to take care Of the American tariff in
the future, just as they have in the
past, and to the benefit of the coun-
try. The Mckinley bill was enacted
for the purpose of adjusting the tariff
to the real conditions of the country,
and it has since been proved that its
schedules were drawn on most wise
and scientific lines. Through quiet
campaign, however, of misinforma-
tion and deceit, sufficient number of
people were led astray to secure a fol-
lowing Democratic victory with a
promise of tariff reform and greater
prosperity. The result of that So
called tariff reform is we'll known.
The same old cry is now being urged
by the Democrats, and the promise is
being made that if Democratic
house is elected there will be speedy
action. Any such statements are ne
cessarily devoid of truth. Even should
the Democrats gain control of the
next congress a republican senate and
a republican President would prevent
them from putting into execution any
of their free-trade principles. Should
an unexpected cataclysm sweep over
the country in 1904, electing demo-
cratic house, senate and President, it
would, of course, be possible to enact
Democratic tariff law which would
plunge the United States into busi-
ness disaster such as followed the
enactment of the Wilson bill; but
there is absolutely no possibility of
any Democratic tariff legislation as
the result of this. falls election.
Long before there can be any posi-
bility of Democratic action the Repub-
licans will have adjusted the tariff tc
the exact needs and requirements OF
the country
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

The recent anti-imperialist propa-
ganda contains such large amount of
exclusive information about horrors
in the Philippines that some people
have been led to unkindly remark
that it had a home made appearance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
THE NEW cAsTAL1A SAVINGS BANK.

reader may judge The majority
would prefer the competitive life,
but there is no question but what
the communistic scheme has advant-
ages,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
The Castalia Savings Bank.

On this page we present cut Of the
Castalia Savings Bank, which is now
in process of erection at Castalia, the
bustling little town in the south
west corner of the county. The bank
was organized lastFebruary and began
business in March. The officers are
L. A. Meyer President; Fred J.
Figge, Vice President D. @. Malloy.
Cashier; A. w. Kramer, M. ]. Carter,
G. G. Oyloe, l.. A. Meyer, Fred ].
Figge, Directors. 1t has started out
with much better business than was
anticipated, and its deposits are now
over $l0,OO0 The new building will
be of brick, 22x40 feet, with all modern
improvements. The front is of stone
and pressed brick with plate glass
window 90x106 inches, plate glass
doors and arch. There will be tile
vestibule about seven feet square,
handsomely finished with marble
wainscoating, and large plate glass
window in the sid looking into the
bank proper. Double doors swinging
both ways take you into the patrons
corridor twenty feet long and seven
feet wide. Back of this corridor is
the directors room, twelve feet
square. The counting room will be
large and pleasant and fitted with
nice furniture. In the rear of this
will be the vault, 51ax10 feet. The
cost of the building exclusive of the
lot and fixtures will be about $500,
and it is an institution that the peo-
pie feel just pride in. 1t is represen-
tative of the progressive and enterpris-
ing spirit of the residents of that part
of the county. Nelcott & Donan, of
Independence, are the architects, and
]. M. Reading, of Ossian, the contract
or for the structure.
Some of our smallest gauge editors
appear to think we are verging on the
brink of national system of effete
plutocracy because the President is
using one of the government boats,
which has been styled the Presidents
"yacht. Why should not the chief
executive of the greatest country in
the world have at his disposal, when
he wants to go anywhere by water,
the use of small government vessel?
Probably some of our friends would
prefer to see him go around from port
to port ON raft.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

Attorney, General Knox precluded
his investigation of the trust problem
last Thursday by taking fall out of
one or two millionaires who talked
insultingly before party of ladies
with whom he was lunching at cafe
in Atlantic City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
Of eggs.

Two hundred thousand dollars per
week is the value Of Iowa's shipment
Of eggs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13
CURRENT COMMENT.
At last the king is king, indeed.

Kinder pears like there'd be no.
thin doin' in county politics this
year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

There are eight candidates for the
republican nomination for recorder in
Howard county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-13

Only one brand of five cent straight
cigars sold in Decorah. the "San
Felice" at Brunt & parman's.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-09

NICELY Furnished rooms, with modern
eonyenlenecs, at S1i Main street IL
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HOTELS, SUMMER RESORTS

P0TRNF-The coolest resort In Texas. a
favorite summer retreat among the hills;
The Boerne Hotel ofers pleasure seekers
ana the travelling public superior accom-.
nodaflons, Clarke, proprietor. Sls
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FOR sALE-Two lots and cottage In Fair
Ground addition Handsome residence GA
Milan street. Choice lots In Third ward.
CAL on Us IL you desire 10 purchase real
S. II
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Oeat sslyamto"
' ars- cheaf.
HELP WANTED.

WANTED cook At iTiO DALLAS ave
nue.. 81
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ROOMS Fok Nr., - 50 Main street Il
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WANTED Good woman; give wages aud
references. Address Section Foreman
Dccoy, Texas, il
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Ribs WANTED

BIDS WANTED.
Bids are wanted for the repair with
shell OF three and oue-halt miles, approx
mately of the Fast montgomery road and
two and One.halt miles. approximately,
of the Washington county road.
Bids are also wanted for the drainage
grading and repair Of that part OF the
Houston aud Red Blum public road be
ginning at the town of Pasadena and
ending where said road interseets the
Seabrook public road
Bids are also wanted for the construc.
ton OF six miles Of paved road snid
work being on the Houston and Crosby
the Cedar Bayou and Lynchburg road.
Bids are requested for the st-aighten-
ing clearing and deepeHing Of Harris
bayou for. approximately, two and one
half miles
Bids are also requested for the con
struction Of an iron or steel bridge over
Harris bayou on Main street road
All Of the above work to be done in
accordance with plans and specifications
on file In the office of the county sur
veyor.
BIDS vii be opened at at 70 o'clock m,
Is reserved TO reject any and all bids.
Each bid must be accompanied with
certified check In the sum OF $50, made
dorsed; and each bid must be sealed In
an envelope and addressed to the com.
mlssoners court. and upon the envelope
should be written the name OF the bid.
e, II. Nasmer. County Judge.
IL
Y0TTCT FOR BIDS on RICE TRRTGA-
HINERY-Northern Irrigation
company OF Bay City, Texas, invites bid
OH sufficient machinery 10 furnish 5000
gallons OF water per minute on a mini
mum lift OF nfteen feet and a maxi
mum lift Of twenty feet: wants
the greatest economy at eighteen
feet Address all communications TO
Northern Irrigation company, care of NJ
L. Elken Rice hotel Houston. Bids will
be opened at Rice hotel August Is. 1880
n m Profile OF pumping site can be
Lplldiuc. Company reserves the right 10
reject any or all bids. IL
N0TTCF TO CONTRACTORs-Bid Will
he received nj Brennan, Texas. Septem-
her 4 1902 for the construction OF a two
story brick cotton mill plant, foundations
excepted. according to plans, details and
snecIhcntious, which can be seen at Bren-
ham Texas at the office OF John Hill,
1Prudentlal buildlngl. Atlanta, Ca, and at
the office Of II. w Fairbanks, Dallns
cotton mllls), Dallas, Texas Bids must
be accompanied by a certified check OF
800 payable 10 D. g. Giddings. Jr, presi-
don't of Brennan Cotton Mil company
Ia be forfeited. In case bond In the sum
~ 5000 is not made In ten days from
datc ~ award OF contract All building
material will be furnished by the com
many on side track at the mill Right Is
ssscyved 10 reject any or all bids. F. w.
WOOD chairman building committee
Brenham. Texas. s-lI
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FOR SALE-$GCO In cash VIII buy good
corner grocery and beer saloon stock, on
CommeIce avonue, No. 2lV9. ~
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HAVE n customer for lot ~ two IN walk
ing distance from Polk and Caroline; alse
a house and lot Ia same neighbothood.
Have you a real nice home FOR sale at
sag $4,000 10 S20,00O7 We have Gus
toners every day for homes for rent;
lst your property with MS, and we viii
do the rest. oliver Cranston & Co. II