Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-10

The whole matter Of giving advice is
summed up in the fact that person
who needs advice hasn't sense enough
to take it, and one who has sense
enough to take advice doesn't need it.
Sam Sloane.
William Larrabee Jr., of Clermont,
a member of the last house from
Fayette county and son of ex-
Governor Larrabee would like to
succeed James H. Trewin in the
senate from the Allamakee- Fayette
district.
In the event of DR.. Won Holleben's
retirement as ambassador at Washing
ton, which is considered possible
within year, Emperor Williams
choice of his successor is Prince
Henry of Pless. The prince returned
from the United States, where he at
tended the opening of the new build
ing OF the New York Chamber of Com
merce, keen for appointment at
Washington if it occurs. His desire
was conveyed to the emperor, who APP
proved it. His majesty attaches
considerable Importance to the social
side of the embassy at Washington
and considers that the wealthy prince
and princess of Pless are especially
fitted to dispense German hospitality
at that capital.
Every one in the Fourth district
who loves to see deserving young
man succeed will be interested to
know that w. E. Dunn of Cresco, who
last spring received the appointment
! to West Point from this district, has
made such an excellent record in his
preparation that he will be required
to take only the physical examination
for his final entrance to the academy.
ment in view for ten years or more,
bending all his efforts to preparing
himself for it and at the examination
at New Hampton last spring won
easily. Since then he has attended
the State Normal, where he is
lieutenant in the cadet battalion and
this winter and spring he will teach
school up to June. when he enters the
academy. This district has reason to
be proud of him and may look forward
to his career with much pride.
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in the gross and net earnings of the
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to $40, ,266, 1896. SO in 1902. The net