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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Popular Book. Unread.

Some light Is thrown on the position
which a public library should take in
regard to the fiction of the day by the
recent statement of London librarian
as recorded in The Library World. Ac-
cording to his experience, many Of the
books most conspicuOusly advertised
are in great demand, but are not read.
This one huge book. which could hardly
be read inside a week, was drawn
eleven times in month, and it is a
common thing for one Of these books
OF the moment to be drawn one day
and returned the next, the consumer
evidently finding the goods not up to
the advertisement. This shows that an
artificial demand can be created for
book just as for any other article Of
merchandise If sufficient effort and
skill are used in advertising it, But
public library can well afford to wait
little and see how much real worth
there is in a new novel, and librarians
are more and more coming to this
point Of view. The statement that
snch and such a novel has been "re-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Some High Priced Horses

When you stop to think of it, what
a high priced lot of horses have taken
part in previous June races here in
DEBORAH. Sphinx Lassie 2231 was
owned here, and sold this spring for
$1,000, Willie Glenn 2. 11A, winner of
the g. 20 trot here last year, sold at
the end of the season for SO, 900, Kiowa
215 "a, that one the 2. 40 pace, sold
last winter for So, 000 G. w. 2.22 y,
that won the 2. 40 trot, was not offered
for sale at all, but his owners refused
an offer of So, 900 for him and refused
to put price on him. Jennie Belle
2 % "a is held at $4,000, and Crawford
2.24 "a is priced at the same figure
Baby Kidd 2. 10 q is owned here and
is not for sale, but if she were, she
would readily bring $4,000. Tommy
Wilton 2. IL "a, winner of the free-for-
all pace last year, has just been sold
by F. J. Figge, of Ossian, to a New
York man for $4,000. There are many
others that raced here that have been
sold for large prices, and there will be
many more of the same kind here in
June No lover of good horse can
afford to miss the races this year.
The dates are June 10-11-12. Admis-
sion 35 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Congressional Convention June 10Th.

The Republican Congressional COM
mittee of the Fourth Congressional
District met at Charles City Monday
afternoon, and after some discussion
decided to call the convention to NOM
mate candidate for con-
gresham to succeed Congressman G..
N Haugen, of Northwood, for Thurs
day, June 10Th. This will precipi-
tate brief, spirited contest and pre-
vent long drawn out struggle for
control of the convention. The call
ing of the convention at this early
date is considered favorable to the
candidacy of the present incumbent,
Mr.. Haugen, inasmuch as the closely
contested campaign in Cerro Gordo
county between Mr.. Blythe and Mr..
Rule will demand their attention, and
prevent either of them from doing
much campaigning outside of their
home county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
MAA 18th IS CELEBRATED
Enthusiasm in Norske Selskab, Luther
College Observes the day with
Festivities.

Friday evening, Norske Selskab held
an enthusiastic meeting in their rooms,
in commemorative of Norway's day of
freedom. A very social evening was
enjoyed, patriotic speeches were
listened to-, and at late hour the
members adjourned with rousing "Ja
vi elsker dette land A telegram
was sent to Norske Selskab of Washing
ton, d. O., which society was then
celebrating it's first 18th of May. At
Luther College the day was observed
as usual Herman Baalson, student,
delivered a neat speech in dialect, and
the speaker of the day, Peer o.
Stromme, Madison, Wis, gave those
present treat in his customary bril-
liant and witty style. The programme
was completed with music and song.
Prof. G. Bothne presided.
In the afternoon a large crowd saw
Luther's second ball team defeat the
Spring Grove boys by score of 90 to
6. The promenade concert promised
for the evening was prevented by rain;
but the pleasure was merely postponed,
and the concert will be given Saturday
evening of this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Held Up in Chicago.

An item which was somehow over
looked last week was the mention of
the attack upon the person of Miss
Tilla Marsh, of this city, who is study
ing music in Chicago. A week ago
Sunday evening, when returning to
her boarding place, she stepped off the
car and was attacked by colored man,
who took her purse, containing a few
pennies, and attempted to secure her
watch. In scuffle with him she re-
ceived bad cut ON one thumb, from
a razor or something similar he had in
his hand. 1t is particularly unfortun.
ate for her, as she is soon to graduate
in music. Her brother, L. A. Marsh
visited her at Chicago last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Strong MonosxlIahle.,

Instructors in the art of literary com.
position usually condemn a string OF
monosyllables, but In the well known
hymn Lead, Kindly Light" written
by a master of the English language,
you may count thirty consecutive
words Of one syllable only. They Of
fend neither the eye nor the ear.
Milton often uses a series Of mono
syilables. In the second book of para
disc Lost" we have:
The fiend
DER bog or steep. through strait, rough,
dense or rare,
With head, hands, wings or feet, pursues
his way
And swims or sinks or wades or creeps or
flies.
Such lines are not uncommon in the
book:
Rocks. caves, lakes. fens, boys, dens and
shades OF death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
DOINGS OF THE COURT
Continued from first page. }

J
Iowa Homestead Co. VS.. McAdam
and Beard ct al-Settled and costs
paid.
Ida Bergman, a minor, by Ernest
Bergman, her next friend VS.. Almon
Rice-Law-Continued by consent.
Martha Rud VS.. Ammon Olson Anu
ndson-Equity-$20 allowed referee in
full of services.
Martha Rud VS.. Ammon Olson Am
undson-Petition to appoint guardian
IN. Willett appointed guardian ad
litem.
j. l.. Cameron, plaintiff, B. f.
Newcomer, relator VS.. Peter Meyer
Proceeds of Supreme Court of Iowa
now ON file.
j, j. Seegmiller VS.. ]. B. Demerer
-Equity-Settled and costs paid
John Wagner VS.. John Pealson ct
al-Equity-Default against all de-
PENDANTS, decree as prayed.
Christen Fisher VS.. Christian
Herzog ct Northumberland against
all defendants save the minor. J. B.
Kaye appointed guardian ad litem for
minor. Sale of premises ordered, J.
J.. Haug, sole referee; G. Christen, K.
Thompson and J. M. Akers appointed
appraisers
In re M. l.. Hill, plaintiff, B. F.
Newcomer, relator VS.. Theodore
Tinker Observation-Disclosures adjudg-
ed guilty and a fine imposed of $3.50
and costs of prosecution including at
torney's fee of $25. Imprisonment in
case of default of payment.
The trustees of George Frasier's
estate VS. A. M. Perry ct al-Equity-
Default, Judgment and decree of fore
closure.
Mary J. Skinner VS.. VIM. J. Skinner
-Equity-Defsult, and decree of
divorce granted, at plaintiffs costs.
Mccormick Harvesting Machine Go.
VS.. Diebold Stoskopf-Law-Default
and judgment against defendant.
Ruth Whitbeck VS.. Henry E. CLARK
ct al-Equity-Default, decree as
prayed.
Sophia McAndrews VS. P. W. Nc
Andrews = Equity withdrawn at
plaintiffs costs.
Olaf Tolstad VS.. George Johnson,
Law, settled at cost of defendant.
Chris. Fisher VS.. Mary Kordes ct al,
Equity, J. B. Kaye appointed guard
ian ad Item for minor Default
against all defendants except minor.
Judgment as prayed and sale of prem
Uses ordered ]. j. Haug, sole referee
to make sale; K. Thompson, G. Chris
ten, andJ. M. Akers, appraisers.
Dan Shea VS. ]. J. Skoda, Law, de-
fault and Judgment against defendant.
Patrick Knox VS.. Thos. l.. Fleming
ct al, Law, Default against all defend
ants and Judgment.
E. J. Riley vs. Edward Larson, Law,
Default and Judgment. 1t
Lula Potter VS.. VIM. Halse, Law,
Settled.
B. Anundsen VS.. Ragnar Monrad,
Law, Defendant adjudged insane, and
b. Anundsen appointed guardian.
j. T. Hancock & Sons VS.. Nels Ell
lingson, Law, default and judgment.
Spragne, Warner & Co., vs. Nels
Ellingson, Law, default and Judgment.
Josephine Meyer vs. Mary Citek,
Law. defendant adjudged insane and
W. M. Strand appointed guardian.
Earn Emery VS.. Geo. A. Bieber ct
al, Law, settled and costs paid.
M E. Cameron VS.. George Allen,
Equity, action abated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Luther Commencement.

Graduating exercises at Luther col
lege will be held June 18th; pro-
gramme not yet arranged. Eighteen
young men will then receive their
Bachelors degree, and will raise the
total of Luther's graduates to 39S, the
first graduating class being that of
1856. A large number of visitors are
expected this year, as it is the year of
the General Synod meeting. The
Alumni will hold its annual meeting
and social on the Afternoon of the 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Parsons superintendent at Sibley.

Prof. L. b. Parsons, the genial prin-
cipai OF the DEBORAH High School, re-
ceived telegram last Thursday in
forming him that he has been elected
superintendent of the city schools at
Sibley, Iowa. Prof. Parsons in his
two years work here has given the
very best of satisfaction, and there
will be general regret at his depart
ure, although all will congratulate
him upon deserved promotion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Death of E. E. Kennedy.

The Death Reaper is always busy
and now we record the death of E. E.
Kennedy, of Perry, Iowa, at the age
OF 81 years. Deceased suffered two
weeks from severe attack of pneu-
monia, and on the 18th inst, was called
to his fathers. Mr.. A. L. Abbey, his
father-in-law, was with him the last
six days of his illness, and Messrs Will
and Ed. Abbey arrived there in time
to attend the funeral. Mrs. Kennedy
will make her future home with her
father, Mr.. A. L. Abbey, in West De-
corah,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Married Fifty Years.

The fiftieth anniversary of the mar
riage of Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Tykeson,
of Springfield township, occurred last
Friday, and they invited few friends
to dinner. But the neighbors and
many friends prepared a surprise for
them and in the afternoon a large
number assembled at their home, and
the day was very pleasantly spent. 1t
is the wish of all that this estimable
couple may live to enjoy many more
anniversaries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Inconsistent.

Brown-Its curious about peoples
beliefs. They will give entire credence
to the most absurd things and put no
faith whatever in the most obvious
truths.
Black-Yes, I've noticed it. There's
Greene, now. He hasn't the least con-
fdence In hash, but he'll eat all the
croquettes and mince pie you can set
before him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
Land! LandI

Any one wishing to invest in land,
large or small investments, call at the
Inter-S State Land office, Ossian, Iowa,
and get prices ON the finest in Red
River Valley and the best that there
is in the market 21-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21

the stock buyer, is said to have
lost two carloads of hogs. Over
a dozen horses and a number of
cattle are reported drowned.
Two deaths are reported up to
the present writing. Mr.. John
Carver was found floating in his
yard, and a child of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Clark was carried
away by the stream.
A fire broke out in the lime
storage building next to the Ing
voldstad lumber yard, but the fire
boys, working in waist deep water,
managed to get it under control.
The railroad tracks for some
distance are entirely swept away.
The wires of both telegraph and
telephone companies are down and
outside information is not obtain
able, A stormy shower fell again
at 6 o'clock, and further rise of
the creek is not an improbability.
Heavy rainfall in the north was
reported late last evening. The
river is steadily rising, and the
end of flood havoc may not yet be
in sight. Look for a full and
complete report in our next issue.
1t will take some time to get a
correct estimate of the damage
done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21

jected" by library is usually an error.
the truth being simply that the library
has not selected 1t. No library could
afford to buy everything, even If 1t had
the funds
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
COnYincluR.

"Oh, that's a very poor paintingw
exclaimed Aunt Sue at the art gallery.
Eagerly we asked how she knew, for
no one believed Aunt Sue to be an art
critic.
'The signature of the artist is so
small" she replied convincingly.--
Judge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
IN DEcORAH'S HISTORY


City, county and railroads sustain heavy loss by
giving away OF bridges. Washington street
bridge only one left on Dry Run. This bridge
the only means of communication between
North and South DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21

And again:
OF neither sea nor shore nor air nor fire.
Notes and Queries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21

Wall paper, new and beautiful de-
signs, prices the lowest, at Brunt &
Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21

! Most disastrous food in the history of DEBORAH
occurs between and o'clock Dry Run goes up
in hurry and creates great destruction Loss of
life, and untold damage to real property and
general effects Fire. and good work by the
Rescue companies.
Early this morning. the adon from their foundations
ing country again visited by blockadng the Traf
heavy Dry Run fc standsti Several
before unherd Of and at barns
o'clock at it's highest 1t and all bridges save that on
Hooded all of south and east De- Washington street. carried
corah and brought trouble to the away the railway
dweers The amount of damage As showing the force the
done be accurately mention
tmated at the present writing, couple of incidents
but that will be enormous The Mrs Havorsen on
burden both for city and nd Day carried bodily
vidua evident es up against corner of
Inmates range $4,000 up Main and Day The Buckne
Residences under the Lloyd ST. swpaon
urnturs being destroyed and and braced up against
mud deposited Curtin place Broadway and
to the depth Day The inmates
The streets flooded with ed enjoying the ride In
water running almost rapidly short houses and rubbish
as the main current itself choke the The lumber
number of houses yards Washington and Broad
tally destroyed many swept heavy sufferers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-21
THE SECOND ANNUAL MEET
HELD HERE THIS WEEK FRIDAY, MAY 70
Inter.IHgh School Athletic Association of
Northeastern Iowa Will Compete
for Prizes.

The second annual field meet of the
Inter-High School Athletic Associa-
tion of Northeastern Iowa will be
held on the fair grounds in this city
on next Friday afternoon, May 23rd.
The Association comprises the high
schools of West Union, Waukon,
Cresco, New Hampton and DEBORAH,
and the contest will undoubtedly be
an interesting one. The handsome
silver trophy which is on exhibition
in M. I. Torsen's jewelry store window
will be presented to the high school
scoring the most points, and medals
will be awarded the winners of the
different events. The admission for
adults will be % cents and for
children 10 cents. Following is list
of the events:
/. 100 yard dash.
g. 440 yard run.
8. 100 yard hurdle.
A. Running broad jump.
5. 10 lb. shot put.
6. 1-2 Mile bicycle race.
z. Pole vault.
8. 90 yard DASH
9. 1 mile bicycle race.
10. 220 yard hurdle race.
IL. Running high jump.
IL. $50 yard run.
10. Running, hop, step and jump.
IA. IA mile bicycle race.
Is. Discus throw.
16. 220 yard dash.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-10
CHICAGO GRAIN
WHEAT OPENS STEADY, BUT WITH 4
WEAKER FEELING, -

Chicago Oct 10-Wheat opened steady to-
day, chiefly on foreign news, but the feeling
early In the session was one of weakness. Re
ceipts in the northwest We're larger than at the
same time last year, and this fact, combined
with the favorable weather, we're bear features.
Trading was light during the first part of the.
higher, at 69N @69Mc, but on commission house
selling slight decline followed, the price drop
ping to G95sc.- Minneapolis and Duluth reported
receipts of 903 cars. which, with local receipts
of 81 cars with one Of contract grade. made
total receipts Of 094 cars, against 900 last
week and 1913 year ago.
Later on good commission house buying the
market rallied and the close was firm with De-
cember closing 1s@Ac higher at roc, after
Close: Wheat, October. 6sssc; December zoe;
May, II Ac: Cash wheat No. red, SS7O@71c;
No. 3 red, G6@70c; No. 2 hard winter $50 d zoe;
No; hard winter G41a @6ec; No: northern
No. 8 spring, 66QG72c. -,
Lower cables and continued good weather west
and southwest. caused weak opening in corn
The volume of trade lighter than that ex-
perienced lately, with commission houses again
on the selling side. The buying was scattered
Decsmbsr opened nee shade to H@Ae lower at
to the market to maintain the price, which soon
declined to 47Ac. Local receipts were 123 cars,
20 contract.
y cont illaiion of yesterdays selling pressure
developed toward noon and the close was weak
After selling down to Also, December closed
Close: Corn-october, SIC; November, 551c;
Cash cor NV :, 5 5sHa5oc; No. 8, 5sh
! Gl59c
Oats opened easier, in sympathy with corn and
on favorable weather. Outside of fair demand
for May which steadied prices, the market
unchanged, at 32Ac. but sold down to 31Hc.
Local receipts were 162 cars. T.
ceG GSss SEC os old 9st ax old 2e De
Cash oats-No.: 2, 3o@3ohc;: No. g. 29@
29Ac.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-10
GRAIN TRADE GOSSIP

Paris-Close: Wheat, unchanged to 10 cen
times lower; flour unchanged to 5 :centtmes
lower
: Thomas & Dunnet from chicagoLThere is
very little wheat for sale. Market much
stronger than anticipated Crowd expected: "a
break on weak corn market, but. 1T looks as
If wheat would cut loose from corn and advance
L. r. Sowle & Co. from Chicago-Heavy sell
ing of oats by Darlington, Patten and B: F.. &
Co. responsible for break in oats. '~-''
Weather map is again good one but not quite
SO favorable past three days. There was
a light rain at Wi1liston. N. d., and few
scattered rains in the extreme south.
Chicago to Charles Z. Lewis Weather con.
tinues clear in the west and southwest; favor
able for moving and grading grain.
| There is, possibility of small decrease in
the wheat visible Monday. which will be bull
ish.. though last year the increase only 734,
900 BIZ. Minneapolis has absorbed whole lot
of wheat this week. p:
Clearances:> Wheat and flour, $50, 900 blu; corn,
1000 bl; oats, $1,000 hu.
Berlin close: Wheat. &c lower; Budapest
closed Nc higher. SO r,..s.~ .,-.::: -
Liverpool close: Wheat, va lower; corn. SD
lower. ~ - 80 y
49, Argentine shipments: Wheat, none; corn,
9G4, 900 bu; fax, 141 90 bu: >~*feT7". 4 -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-10
THE CASH TRADE
CORN AND OATS ADvANCE-FLAx STEADY
FEED HIGHER

FEED HIGHER.
ILAx-The market was steady to-day and
at $1.2l; rejected at S1.1s1a@1.19. There was
an active local demand.
d shpnsG ntn b agan af 81 last
arrive, $1.2l, October, $1.1oA; November,
CoRN-Corn was strong and higher No 4
selling up to 01aMGoc. Corn to arrive was in
demand and No. yellow sold to arrive at 50 re;
shippers were b.yers. No. yellow closed at
5o,Ac: Receipts, . cars; shipments, none.
OATS-An active market with higher prices
general. The rang" was wide in the low grades
but choice lots Wore firm and in closer range;
white, 80 re to &314c was the range. No. 8
'oats sold from 3o#c to 2oc, while no grade went
all the way from Bic down to PC: At the close
lcepts n cars: shipments, II cars
FEED AND MEAI--Thc strength in anG
oats has brought the first change for some time
Ier. Coarse corn meal and cracked corn. $21 q
q 20; No. ground feed 2-8 corn, 1-a oats, s21
SCI; No. 3 ground feed 1-3 corn, 23 oats, $21 25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is fair demand and the
market is steady as quoted: Bran in bulk 81 .5(
S155o; red dogs, 19.750I2o b: feed in 2OO-lt
sacks, 81 per ton addition; in 1oolb sacks, 81 5(
Per ton additional Shipments, 1,459 tons.
KYE-No. 2 rye sold again to-day at 4G1ac ant
the market was firm. grade selling up t.
doc No rye closed at 45Mc. Receipts,
cars: shipments > cars
RARLEI-rhere fair market and firm
price range although no fancy prices were paid
Trade was not so heavy of late. No 3 bar
ley sold from 49c TO SOC. Mating grades ar,
quoted 33c to 45c, and feed grades, 45c to SOC
Receipts, Sc cars: shipments. Al cars. At tn,
close the market little easier.
HAY-Prices firm and the market bette
IN general tone. Upland. choice. $S6lS.5O: up
land No. I, S7.500ls: midland, S6m7: medium
SlmG: off color. s2M4: timothy, fancy S11 500
~ timothy, choice, $11 so; tomothy. No !
ri"-G, 1o4 tons