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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-09
STATE CONVENTION.

To the Republican Electors of the
State of Iowa:
There will be delegate convention
of the Republicans of Iowa held in the
city of Des Moines, Iowa, ON Wednes-
day, July 80, 1902, at II O'Clock a. m. +,
for the purpose of placing in nomina-
tion a candidate.
For Secretary of State,
For Auditor of State,
For Treasurer of State,
For Attorney General,
For Judge of Supreme Court,
For Clerk of Supreme Court,
For Reporter of Supreme Court,
For Railroad Commissioner.
And for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
said convention.
All voters of the state who believe
in Republican principles and who en-
dorse the policy of the Republican
party, are cordially invited to unite
under this call in the election of dele
gates to said convention. The ratio of
representation will be as follows:
One delegate at large for each county
and one additional delegate for each
600 votes or fraction of 100 or over,
cast for Albert B. Cummins, Repub-
lican candidate for governor at the
election of 1901
The representation to which the
several counties of the Fourth con-
gressional district will be entitled
l. G.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-09

The comptroller of the currency has
made statement showing that during
the year ending June 30. 1902, there
were added to the national bank sys-
tenn 437 national banking associations
with an aggregate authorized capital
stock of $50, 407, 600 Since the pass
age of the act March IA, 1900, there
have been organized 1,061 banks with
an aggregate capital of $62, 349, 90 and
with a bond deposit of SIS, 442, 500
Since the establishment of the system
there have been organized 6,325 banks
of which 4,546 are in active operation !;
1892 placed in voluntary liquidation
and 1897 in charge of receivers. While
the records show that the total author
lied capital stock of the national banks
increased during the year from S647 ,666-
695 to 1864, 061 sos, there have been de-
duction during that period of bonds
on deposit as security for the circula-
tion of $9,055, 700. The circulation
secured by bonds has decreased 1851,
872. The paid in capital stock of the
national banking associations increas-
ed:between April 30. 1901 land April 30,
1902, to the extent of $50, S97, 712,
surplus and other profits $44, 95S, 459.
The individual deposits were s2lS,
024, 746, and the total resources, 1891,
BAL ,0S4. The aggregate resources of
the reporting associations for April,
1901, and 1902, were s., $50, 794, 367 and
s 1862, 1876, 43l respectively.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
WEATHER PROPHETS.

Blow out q candle, and If the wick
continues long to smoider look for bad
weather. If It goes out quickly, the
weather will be fair.
The twelve days after Christmas in
dicate the weather for the following
year. Each day In order shows the
weather for one month.
When it begins to snow, notice the
size Of the fakes. II they are very
fine, the storm will be long one; If
large, the storm will soon be over.
If the chickens come out while it
rains, it is sign that the storm Is to
be a long one. If they stand around
under the shed, the storm will be short.
When the cattle lie down as soon as
they are turned out to pasture in the
morning, it Is because they feel rheu-
matte WEAKNESS in their bones, and you
can look for rain soon.
When a night passes and no dew
falls, it is a sign it is going to rain.
This omen loses much Of It's mystery
when one remembers that dew has not
fallen because the night was clouded.
When you see the sun drawing water
at night, know that 1t will rain on the
morrow. The sun Is said to be draw
ing water when it's rays can be seen
shining through riffs in distant clouds.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
The Ownership Of Children

1t is only, in late years that lecturers
and writer's have taken it upon themselves
to counsel fathers and mothers upon the
proper bringing mp of their children, and
it may be said, incidentally, that since the
world began generations have developed
into healthy manhood and womanhood
without such advice. 1t is very difficult
to advise beneicially on such a subject.
Methods that are applicable in the train
ing of one child are not always applicable
to his brother. The subject will not admit
of universal or even general statements.
However, in one point, at least, we do
agree with Mrs. Birney, the writer of Il
paper in the January Delneator entitled
Childhood, that the erroneous sense of
proprietorship with which parents are
wont to regard their children is source
of many mistakes in their management"
If the point of view of privileged guar
dianship would supersede that of owner
ship, the little ones, in many cases, would
be happier
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
CONCERNING CALENDARS.
Some InterertinE Ones Date AS Far
Back as the Fourth Century.

Some InterestinE Ones Date as Far
Back as the Fourth Century.
Among the Greeks and Romans al
manucs or calendars were not written
for the general public, but were pre-
served as part Of the esoteric learning
Of the priests, whom the people had to
consult not only for the dates Of the
festivals, but for the proper times when
various legal proceedings might be IN
stituted. About 800 B. c., however,
one Encius Flavius, secretary to Ap-
plus Claudius, stole these secrets by re-
peated applications to the priests and
collated the information SO gained. 1t
was really publishing an almanac
when, as Lvy relates, Flavius exhibit
ed the tasti on white tables around
the forum. From this time similar
tablets containing the calendar, the
festivals, astronomical phenomena and
sometimes illusions to historical events
became quite common. They have been
dug up in Pompcii and elsewhere.
There are also extant Christian cal
endars dating as far back as the fourth
century, which give the names OF the
saints and other religious information.
One Of the most famous Of the cal
endars Of the middle ages is that COM
piled by Petrus Of Dacia in A. D. 1900.
A manuscript copy Is preserved IN the
Savilian library at Oxford. The Sym
bolical Man or Man Of Signs (Homo
Signorum). still common feature IN
almanacs, appears in this book, not, 1t
is conJectured, for the first time, as 1t
seems to have been q survival from the
time Of Ptolemy's "Almagesi,' a collec-
ton Of classic observations apd prob
lens relating to geometry an1'astron-
omy.
The first printed almanac was the
PRO Pluribus Annis," issued at Vienna
IN 1857 by an astronomer named Pur-
bach. The earliest known almanac de-
voted expressly to the year Of issue
| was publiahed by Rabelais in 1888.
Thenceforth the ephemeral yearly
character Of the publication came to be
definitely recognized by almanac max
| ers. Nostradamus set the fashion OF
incorporating predictions Of coming
events into almanacs, fashion that
has continued to this day in all purely
astrological brochures Of this sort
despite intermittent efforts to sup
press it by royal authority in France
and elsewhere-Era.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
The kerniyal in Augusta.

EDITOR THE BAMBERG HERALD:-All
my born days has hearn tell of kerni-
walls, fares ard expeditions up there in
Augusta and Atlanta, but never seen
one till this yeer.
Jack Cochran come by my house one
mite and talked me in the notion to 60 to
Augusta, and even Fredosia got plum
full of the idee for me 10 go, for seys she:
II want some little artickles / kant git
down heer in Punkin Ridge, and you can
buy 'em cheap" So bright and early Fri
day morning ct my breakfast and shined
my old boots and Fredosia she jinned
around and hope me to brush up leetle
and me and Jack put out. &c whiz the
people! never seen such a muddle in
my born days. We got outen the engine
house, whar all the people land, and
squeezed our way outen the tale end. Jack
sed he knowed the way to broad street
and We was agoing all right when a good
for nothin' gal throwed handful of sum
kind er sawdust in our faces. Then some
body come and blowed horn in my ear.
j says to Jack, Lets clean up from heer;
we don't know what kcrnivalS is and We
better get off and see whar to 60" Toot-
foot ag'in was blowed in my ear / slap
ped at the grand rascal and dislodged a
hat off en- lady's head. 81 begg your
pardon, ma am" sed, and bless Katie,
was on the ground and people awalking
over me- "Jack, oh Jack, whar is you;"
and still the people passed on How we
iined each other, Mr.. Editor, and why
every bone in my constitutional conven-
tien isn't broke, I don't know.
Side-shows and people ayelling for you
to come in, my lands! Jack dissolved the
notion to go in one and followed. What
do you think met our gaze? Them two
headed niggers what was born and raised
near BranchEille, Millie and Christine.
Jack lowed we could see niggers in Pun
kin Ridge for nothing, but seys I, Not
with TWO heads" That kinder recogiZed
him, and we made straight shoot for
them articles Fredosia wanted. We To-
Gated at J. B. Whites, and at the door a
pleasing, sleek looking fellow came pranc-
ing up to u.s. / knowed he must be some
friend we met onct and did not want to
be lacking in manners, SO | grabbed his
hand and shook it and Jack followed
SUITE The fellow smiled and sed, What
can show you, gentlemen" That re-
:
writ, but sir it was gone. Them rascals
made me lose it when they was a blowing
them horns So went it blind, Give me
ten cent worth of long tale cambria cut
on the bias" Haven't it" he sed. well" !"
seys l, "give me five cent worth of gun
gers and the same in bolster sassage." :"
Still he shuck his head. was gettin' my
dander up and seys, what have you got
then? My lands, Punkin Ridge can beat
that" l nudged Jack to let's go; I was
sick of kernivals. People was buying,
SOL reckon they found something to buy.
5 Them clerks was rascally set, for they
tuck them peoples money and yet yelled
for "cash." pulled Jack and we got out
safe and sound
am writing this, Mr. Editor, to carry
out the golden rule. hope to save some
one from kernivals and rascally clerks.
Fredosia was disappointed not gittin her
artickles but wimmen are easily passified.
JONATHAN BROWN.
Punkin Ridge
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
Haw to Prevent CrOuB.

1t will be good news to the mothers OF
small children to learn that Group can be
prevented. The first sign of Group is
hoarseness. A day or two before the at
tack the child becomes hoarse. This is
soon followed by peculiar rough cough
Give Chamberlain Cough Remedy freely
as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the rough cough appears, and
it will lispel all symptoms of Group. In
this way all danger and anxiety may be
avoided. This remedy is used by many
thousands of mothers and has never been
known TO fail. 1t is, in fact, the only
remedy that can always be depended upon
and that is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
Better Than d Plaster.

Apiece of flannel dampened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and bound on the af-
fected parts, is better than plaster for a
lame back and for pains in the side or
chest Pair Balm has no superior as
liniment for the relief of deep seated,
muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale
by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
K0dOl Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs, Cures dyspepsia, indigestion,
stomach troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodcl re-
builds worn out tissues, purides, strength
ems and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G..
". Atkinson. of W. Va says: have used
a number of bottles of kodol and have
found it to be very effective and, indeed,
powerful remedy for stomach ailments.
I recommend it to my friends. Bamberg
Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
Still in q Critical Condition.

Attorney General G. Duncan Bellingcr
came in from Barnwell last night. He
has for over two weeks been by the bed
side of his little son who had his leg
broken in a football game. The little
fellow is in critical condition, suffering
from the shock. The case is one of L
strange nature. The little fellows leg
was set without difficulty and he lay in
bed and read the paper subsequently.
Later the shock came and it was in the
nature of nervous collapse after the
tension of the operation. The lad is still
in critical condition.-Thc State Sun
day, Dec. T.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know would long ago have been in
nv grave" writes Mrs. s. H. Newsom, of
Decatur, Gala, if it had not been for
Electric Bitters. For three years / suf-
fered untold agony from the worst forms
of indigestion, waterbrash, stomach and
bowel dyspepsia. But this excellent
medicine did me world of good. Since
using it can eat heartily and have gained
IS pounds" For indigestion, loss of ap-
petite, stomach, liver and kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are positive guaranteed
cure. Only SOC at Bamberg Pharmacy;
H. G. Rice, Denmark,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
Heath Springs, J c Chandler,

Heath Springs, J G Chandler.
Kcrshaw, r E Turnipsccd.
Lancaster, w II Hodges.
Lancaster circuit, j NJ Lawson.
North Rock Hill, w. H. Ariail.
Richburg, d NJ Mcleod
Rock Hill, St. John, w T Duncan.
Laurel Street and Highland Park, M Auld.
Manchester and Mount Hollcy, E A
Wilkes.
Van Wyck, H holland.
Yorkville, j L Stokes, S A Weber,
supernunerary.
York circuit, o A Jeffcoat.
York Mills, L T Ligon.
spARTANBURG DISTRICT.
JW Kilgo, presiding elder.
Belmont, E Z James.
Clifton and Cowpens, W ] Snyder.
Cherokee, j. N Isom.
Clinton, G NJ Boyd.
Campobello, j G Fowler.
Enoree, G B Burns
Gaffney, NJ Steadman.
Gaffney circuit J B Wilson.
Jonesville, d Hucks.
Kelton, A H Best.
Laurens, first church, w Duncan.
Laurens Mills, ] G Higgins.
Monarch, North Laurens, j K Mccain.
Pacolct Mills, S T Crecch.
Pacolet circuit, j D Frierson.
Santuc, E. NJ Merritt.
Spartanburg, central, J E Grier. Dun
can, NJ l. Banks, East Spartanburg, r L
Holroyd, Union, Grace church, T. E
Morris; W H Miller supcrnumerary.
,,l 7
Wagnon.
Whitmire, F Anderson and w L
Gault.
Southern Christian Advocate, W r
Richardson, editor; G H Waddell, assist,
ant editor; financial secretary Wofford
college, W A Rogers.
SUMTER DISTRICT.
H B Browne, presiding elder.
Bethany, D Bailey.
Bishopville, A Walker.
Camden, A. B. Earle.
Camden circuit, G A Penney.
Foreston, G H Pooser.
Jefferson, T F Gibson.
Jordan, E K Moore.
Chesterfield, N L Wiggins.
Lynchburg T NJ Dent.
Manning, A N Brunson.
New Zion, G R Whitaker.
Oswego and Magnolia, j II Thacker.
Pinewood, S o Cantey.
Richland s NJ Jones'
Santee, c c Herbert
Sumter, R H Jones.
Sumter circuit, w G Gleaton.
st. Johns and Rembert's, L L Beden
baugh.
Wateree, R E Mood.
Secretary of education, j w Kilgo
assistant Sunday school editor, L F
Beatty; transferred, E T Adams, trans
serred to Southwest Missouri conference
Jno. A Rice, transferred to Alabama con
ference; w H Kirton, to North Carolina
conference.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
A Cold Wave.

The forecast of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that hoarse voice
and heavy cough may invade the sane
ticity of health in your own home: Cau-
tious people have q bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure always at hand. E. Fl. Wise,
Madison, Ca, writes: ~ am indebted to
One Minute Cough Cure for my present
good health, and probably my life" 1t
cures coughs, colds, lagrippe, bronchitis,
pneumonia and all throat and lung
troubles. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
the phlegm. draws out the Inflammation,
heals and soothes the mucous membranes
and strengthens the lungs. Bamberg
Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11

A son was born to the wife of W. A.
Clark, Jr., last Tuesday night, winning
the 100000 gift Senator W. A. Clark
offered his sons and daughters year ago
for the first grandson presented him. The
youngest daughter, Mrs. Morris, of New
York, recently gave birth to daughter
Senator Clark, who is in Paris, has been
notified by cable of the arrival OF the
purse winner.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
A Million Voices

Couln hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West boint, "a. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing a most obstinate cough,
Several physicians said he had cQnsump-
ton, but could not help him. When all
thou ght he was doomesd} he began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery for C4nsEmp-
ton and writes-"it completely cured me
and sqye9 my life. Inow weigh 227 lbs.'
It's positively gnaranteed for coughs,
colds and lung troubles. PRICE s0c. and
$1.O0. Trial bottles free at Bamberg Phar-
macy; II. G. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11

A Congregational minister of Chicago
has warned the young women of his
church to beware of the dude and remain
spinster rather than marry one. Dudes
are triflers," he said recently in sermon.
They are giggling jumping-jacks. All
they know how to do is to throw cigarette
smoke into their hollow heads in hope
less chase after brain and to convert their
nostrils into smoke-stacks."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
F0ils q Deadly Attack.

"My wife was so i'll that good physic-
ians were unable to help her, writes M.
Nj. Austin, of Winchester, Ind, "but was
completely cured by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills" They work wonders in stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation,
sick headache. 25c at Bamherg Pharmacy;
II. G.. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
The Pride Of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for scratches, bruises, cuts,
wounds, corns, sore feet and stiff joints,
Bucklen's Arnica Saive Is the best in the
world. Same for burns, scalds, boils,
ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. 1t cures
or no pay. Only Csc at Bamberg Phar-
macy; H. @. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
His Dialect.

Mike" said Flooding Pete, "did you
.ver 60 to school"
"Sure," answered Meanderins Mike.
81 don't have to talk dis way. If !
showed of me literary accomplish
ments, folks would wonder why !
wasn't readin' de help wanted adyer-
tisements tnstid O huntin' fur hand
outs."-Washingt Star.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
Brain Strain.

A. French investigator has come to
the conclusion that the brains Of mill
tary men give out most quickly. He
states that out Of every 100000 men OF
the army or naval profession 199 are
hopeless lunatics. OF the liberal pro-
fessions artists are the first to sue
.umb to the brain strain, next the law
yers, followed at some distance BY doc
tors clergy, literary men and civil
servants. Striking an average Of this
group, 1T 80 mad to each 10000
London Express.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
A Painful Inference.

A teacher was instructing a class OF
boys and had spent half an hour trying
to drive into their heads the difference
between man and the lower animals,
but apparently with little success.
Tommy" he said coaxingiy to 1T
tie chap, do you know the difference
between. say, me and pig or any
other trute?" *"
mo" replied Tommy innocently. but
another teacher standing by laughed
London Answers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
A Missouri man who went to Washing

A Missouri man who went to Washing
ton, D. c.. to sell horses, reports the
following condition there: "Hse people
travel on electric cars and do not need
roadsters; they ride bicycles and automo-
bjles and do not need fast trotters; they
gamble by wire and DO not need race
horses, and the government is run largely
by iackasses, and there you are"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11

Cut this out and take it to Bamberg
Pharmacy and get free sample of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver tablets, the
best physic. They cleanse and inyigorate
the stomach, improve the appetite and
regulate the bowels. Regular size' S'c.
ner box.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11

"Why, Maude," he said, 81 thought you
told me you sat up till nearly morning
reading this magazine?"
"Yes, | did," she answered.
"Rut none of the pages are cut"
"You don't have to cut pages TO read
about the corsets and baby food"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
A Iikeral Offer.

The undersigned will give free sample
of Chamberlain's Stomach and liver
Tablets to any one wanting reliable
remedy for disorders of the stomach,
biliousness or constipation. This is new
remedy and good one. Bamberg fhar'
macy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
THURSDAY, December II, 1902.

We do not advise but warn the legis-
lature that oar people will not always
tamely submit to the rather reckless ap-
preparations that have characterized that
body for the past few years.
~
We trust our city authorities will take
the proper steps to have the sidewalks OF
Main street kept clear during the Christ
mas holidays. 1t is extremely annoying
to ladies as well as others to have to
elbow their way through the crowds
which congregate on the sidewalks during
Christmas week especially, and we trust
city council will instruct the policemen
to keep the sidewalks clear.
~
Many of our citizens and taxpayers are
loud in their complaints over the slow
ness with which the business of the pres
ent term of court is being dispatched and
the increased cost to the county ON ac-
count of this dilatory method of tran
sacting business. Much of the blame is
put upon the lawyers for arranging a
roster, and it also said that the presiding
judge should have ignored the roster and
adjourned the court just as soon as there
were no cases ready to be tried. 1t is said
that the court has on more than one occa-
sion took recess waiting on attorneys
to arrive, and on other occasions there
would be no cases ready for trial on ae
count of the roster, in consequence of
which the court would do nothing for a
half day ormore. Wemention this mat,
ter by request of severa! gentlemen, but
the dissatisfaction is not confined to a
few. If the facts as stated to US are true
there is certainly reason for complaint.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
MAr~
This signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative Bromo.Quinin Tablets
the remedy that cures a cold I'm one dag

The Widow--I want man to do odd
Jobs about the house, run on crrands, one
that never answers back, and is always
ready to do my bidding"
Applicant-"You're looking for hus-
band. ma am
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11

Mistress Ito new cook)-"And remem-
ber, Jane, We breakfast every morning at
7 o'clock"
Jane-"All right ma'am. An if I'm not
down iu time you needn't wait on me-"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
After the Quarrel.

He Ito himselD-There! All on &C.
count Of my beastly temper, ! suppose
I've gone and said too much.
She ito herself)-Oh, dear! If hadn't
lost my temper. might have said ever
40 much more.-Brooklyn Life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11

Quinn-What circles does that new
clerk move in?
De Fonte-Very wide. / saw him
coming home from the club last night
moving in 20.fOpt circles.