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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
TWO PERSONS CUT BY MOWERS.
Two Different Accidents in Hay Fields
Which Result Seriously for the
Unfortunate Victims.

Already the haying season of 1902
has been responsible for two serious ac-
cidents in this county, both Of which
will probably leave the unfortunate
victims crippled for life.
On Friday the nine-year son Of
Claus Meland, living near Quandahl.
was in the field where they were mow-
ing hay. Following the team was a
colt, which succeeded in getting to
the side of the team, and in front of
the cycle of the mower The boy
went around to where the colt was
and made an effort to drive it out of
the way, which he succeeded in do
ing, but at the same time the horses
started up, and both of his feet were
caught in the sharp cycle of the now
er, being very badly mangled, the sole
of one shoe finally stopping the move
ment of the cycle. He was carried
home and Drs. Seehus, of Highland
Vile and Swezey of Decorah called,
who dressed the wounds as best they
could. They are in hopes of the
wounds healing so that the boy will
have the use of his feet. At best it
was very unfortunate accident.
A serious and very unfortunate acci-
dent just at this busy time of the
year befell Mr.. E. I. Anderson, Of
Pleasant township on Friday morning.
He had just entered upon the garner
ing of the crops which he sowed in
the spring, and was moving hay. One
of his horses was somewhat unruly,
and the harness became out of order,
so he got down off the seat of the
mower and stepped up to the side Of
the horse, in front of the cycle, to fix
the harness, when the horses started
up, and the moving cycle struck his
right leg just above the heel, sever
ing the cords, and cutting very deep.
He managed to drive to the house and
DR.. F. W. Daubney was called, who
found him suffering from the wound
and loss of blood when he arrived.
The accident will lay Mr.. Anderson
up for several weeks, in all probabi-
lity, and may leave him cripple.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The Presidents attitude ON the trust
question is attracting unusual atten-
tion. Representative Littlefield, of
Maine, it is announced, will intro
duce bill providing for effective
trust control which will have the sup
port of the administration. The Presi-
dent regards the trust question as a
thoroughly live issue-a problem
ready for immediate solution, and it
is stated that he can be depended up
ON to push the measure with all the
strength of his administration. His
earnestness in the matter is not to be
mistaken, and if congress concludes
likewise there is good prospect for the
enactment of antitrust legislation
next winter. In undertaking this
course, the President is, of course,
antagonizing powerful influences.
He knows that the great business in
terests regard his attitude with mis-
giving, and he is frank in saying that
he has no intention of keeping
"hands, off, but at the same time he
tells those about him that he will
never support any legislation which
can possibly bring about anything in
the nature of business panic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Secretary Moody, of the Navy De-
partment, is another one of the stren-
uous type of public officials. He is
carrying on species of reorganization
in his Department which is not much
relished by some of the members of
the navy who have heretofore enjoyed
soft things. There is need of more
officers at sea. The briny deep, it
seems is the legitimate habitat of
naval officers, though some of the
favored ones have fallen into the be-
lief that long periods of shore duty
and social engagements constitute the
line of duty. The Secretary, however,
proposes to reduce the number of naval
officers now ashore at least twenty per
cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
ELKS INITIATE LARGE CLASS.
A Large Number Enjoy the Festivities
Here on Last Thursday Evening.

The initiation of the new class of
members into the Elks lodge of De-
corah last Thursday evening was an
event that was much enjoyed by the
large number present. For a few
weeks past the members of the local
lodge have been engaged in securing
the applications of a class of desir-
able persons for initiation into the
above order, :: and forty application S
were the result of their efforts. The
applicants were divided into two clas-
ses, twenty-five receiving the degrees
of the order last Thursday. There
were upwards of a hundred Elks pre-
sent, and the festivities commenced at
seven O'Clock in the evening, the in
itiation ceremonies occupying the
time until eleven O'Clock, when the
company repaired to Steyer's opera
house where they sat down to a well
prepared banquet, which was served
TO the satisfaction of all by H. ].
Hedges, after which Atty. Dan Shea
as toastmaster announced the program,
and toasts were responded to by DR.. F.
W. Daubney, H. j. Green, j. G. Coo
per, o. NJ. Drexel and A. F. Anund-
SEN Music was furnished by the
Grand opera house orchestra in their
accustomed pleasing manner. After
the banquet a social session was held
in the club rooms of the lodge, where
a program of entertainment was en-
joyed by the large company. The in
itiation of the remainder of the class
will take place within few weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

About twenty-five years ago Sidney
Smith, better known as Zone Arm
Smith," residing on the Cedar river
about three miles northwest of Usage,
was arrested and fined by parties IN
Usage on the charge of making liquor
or wine of some sort. He.paid his fine
and declared he would never again
come to Usage. Six or seven years
latter he came to town once. For fif-
teen years, however, he has not been
in Usage, until last Saturday. About
two weeks ago his wife died and last
Saturday morning when his little
boys came up with their load of vege-
tables for market, Mr.. Smith came
along. He looked at the new buildings
and the many other improvements in
utter amazement, IL was not the same
town he had known in former years
Fires had eaten up the old wood
buildings on Main street and modern
stone and brick structures had taken
their places. Nearly all of the many
handsome and modern residences had
been built since he was here. Paved
streets, cement walks, electric lights,
waterworks, telephone lines, and many
other things now part of the city's
life and convenience, had been added
since Mr.. Smith visited the town.
He was around town nearly all day.
doing business and viewing the place
Mitchell Co. Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
Laugh and Grow Fat"

Life is such serious business to
the average mortal that an opportunity
for a hearty laugh is more than well
come to most people. "A merry
heart doeth good like a medicine.
and so do the humorous features OF
that great metropolitan daily, the
Chicago Record Herald. The first
thing that greets you on the first page
of every issue is the humorous cartoon
by John r. McCutcheon, tine we'll
known artist, that frequently tells
more at glance than could be con-
veyed in column of reading matter.
Every issue contains also humorous
small story on the editorial page and
the Alternating Currents column
written by S. f. Kiser, one of the
most popular humorists in the coun-
try. In addition tc all these, the Sun
day issue always includes a comic
section, guaranteed to produce
laughter 30-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
An Expensive and Desperate War.

Two features of the war in South
Africa are unprecedented in history
the cost to the British, considering
the numbers engaged, and the number
of soldiers put into the field by the
Beers in proportion to their popula-
tion.
In the budget speech few weeks
ago the cost of the war to Great Brit
ain was put at 1926, 900, 900, and Sir
Michael Hicks Beach estimated that it
will require 5000, 600, 600 more to carry
out the provisions of the peace treaty
take the burghers home, bring the
soldiers back and pay outstanding
bills. This makes total of over one
billion dollars. There were only be-
tween 200, 900 and 250, 900 troops en-
ployed, and no naval operations have
been involved
On the other hand, the latest infor-
nation is that the Beers at one time
or another had S5, 600 men in the field.
This far exceeds the highest estimates,
which were about $4,000, others being
as low as 35, 600. The total Boer popu-
lation was under $50, 900, so it appears
that one-third of them were in arms,
which means that boys under 16 and
old men over go must have done duty.
This new estimate of the Boer forces
explains more fully the protracted
struggle. The English outnumbered
them three to one, but in strange
country and under conditions of war
fare they were unaccustomed to. Per-
haps the German expert who says no
troops could have done better than the
British did is not far from right =
Register Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

President Roosevelt's penchant for
taking outdoor exercise is no ILLUSION.
Horseback riding and tramping are the
favorite modes. He gees on such trips
in clothes that have seen service, and
he returns in a condition of dust and
perspiration such as no President has
ever before during this generation.
Shortly before leaving Washington
for his Fourth of July oration at Pitts
burg he took long country tramp
with General Wood and Col. Scott.
AS the three men came out of the
temporary White House to start on
their walk. the President noticed that
General Wood was wearing pair of
spotless white duck trousers and inn
maculate starched linen. "Wby,
General, you must be ashamed of us, !"
the President remarked with a laugh.
General Woods trousers, however, did
not interfere with his long, swinging
strides, and he set the pace for the
President and Colonel Scott as they
started off for two hours across hill
and dale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
No Democratic Candidates.

What higher compliment could be
paid to the integrity and fidelity of
our two highly esteemed judges, Hon.
l.. E. Fellows and Hon. A. n. Hobson
than the action of the democratic GEN.
trail committee of this judicial district,
which met at Cresco last week and re-
solved that it was the sentiment of all
present that no democratic judicial
convention be called for this district.
and no candidates be nominated.
This Endorsement from the opposing
political party comes in recognition
ss earnest, faithful and honest SER
vice, and is highly appreciated by the
republican party as we'll as the men
it honors, Judges Hobson and Fell
lows.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Speaking of a minister who had had
a call to more lucrative field of Ia
Dor, brother minister lately related
the following little incident: A pas
tor who had received such call was
waited upon by couple of his parish
toner's. A small boy, son of the pas
tor, was on the outside, and to him
one of the callers spoke, "We heard
your papa had call to preach from
a bigger charge and we came to see if
the story is true" 81 guess it is, )"
said the boy. "Do you think he will
go?" was the anxious query. "You
bet," came from the boy, "Pa is in
the study wrestling with the Lord
about it now, and ma, she's packing
up the goods.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
The Newspaper and the Town.

The experienced city newspaper
man, who handles many country ex-
changes every day, is always greatly
impressed with one thing when he
takes trip through the towns where
the papers are printed. observes the
Sioux City Tribune. With very few
exceptions at all, he notices that the
impression gained of the towns from
reading their local papers is somewhat
better than that obtained by actual
survey of the community. At first
glance the town does not look as
large, or as important, or as prosper
Gus as one judges it should look after
reading its one or more newspapers.
To the people of the towns this fact
is of more than passing Importance.
Of course it is possible. indeed, prob
able, that the idea conveyed by the
local newspaper of the general charac-
ter of the community is correct, and
that upon investigation it would be
proved correct But appearances are
often deceitful to the stranger, and if
it were not for the local newspapers
his first impression might discourage
investigation. Memories of live
and clean local paper, containing a
liberal amount of advertising, con-
tribute wonderful sustaining powers
to the faith of the visitor, and if he
stops to look into affairs his faith is
usually vindicated. When this hap
pens not only once but several times
iu the course of season it means
great deal to the community. The
belief is quite fixed that the town is
as good as its newspapers, judged in
relative way, and this popular be-
lief has tremendous influence for or
against the town. The country news
paper gets at the heart of things. re-
fleets the best that there is in business
and character. The town is proclaim
ed abroad just as it is by the local pa
pers, and the best introduction it ever
gets to the outside is through them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The other night after young man
in West Decorah had passionately kiss
ed his best girl sixteen times in sue
cession, he paused to catch his breath
and tenderly inquired if she loved
him. "Young man." said she, as she
rolled her gum into wad preparatory
to sticking it under the table, "do
you think / am enduring all this for
my health?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The best time of the year to adver-
tise is during the dull season, when
every one else is not reaching out for
trade. Any merchant who will invest
fifty or a hundred dollars in judi
cious advertising during the months
of June, July and August will never
allow the same months to pass in a
succeeding year without the same in
vestment. Experience has proven it
every time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
Which One of the BOYS. Chef .

@. G. Coutant, of the Journal, is try
ing hard to get circus to visit De-
corah. OF course Mr.. Coutant don't
care fig about the matter so far as
he himself is concerned, because
"when you've seen one circus you've
seen them ALL" but he probably
wants to take his boys. -Elma De-
mocrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

A Kansas editor wrote nice little
puff for milliner in which he said
he was glad to see her stocking up. F"
Meeting the scribe on the street, she
soaked him with her parasol and
threatened to tell his wife. The un-
sophisticated editor has never been
able to find out what was wrong with
his item.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Judge W. A. Hoyt, whose name has
been prominently mentioned as a
possible nominee for congressman
from this district on the democratic
ticket positively refuses to be consi-
dered and states that he will not ac-
cept q nomination.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Senator Patterson made great
TRADE against the provisions of the
Philippines bill, which he claimed
would allow of the operation of large
plantations on the islands. The bill
very properly, we believe, makes it
possible for an organized company to
secure title to sufficient land to oper,
ate large plantation, by a right of
purchase lease, but the final sitle de-
pends npon the actual cultivation and
improvement of the land. This is
precisely what this land needs. most
that American enterprise should go
into them and establish plantations
which would bring thither capital.
transportation, and industry. But
after all the whole matter, under the
restrictions provided by the act, is left
within the discretion and Judgment of
the Philippine Commission under the
President. In the meantime, the
natives have the preference in the dis
position of the public lands, and, as a
matter of fact, there are thousands of
acres of reservations today known as
barios near each town, of absolutely
free land, where any native can 60
and squat and make his home forever.
While he is so zealously guarding the
natives from the rapacity of the white
man, Senator Patterson should not
overlook the fact that what will bring
the greatest prosperity and most assur-
ed peace to the islands is the advent of
American capital and industry, assur-
ing good wages, the creation of tax
able property, and cheap transporta-
tion for farm products.
You who complain of your troubles
poverty, loss of crops and stock,
sickness in your family-fretting and
repining over the load you have to
carry, consider the case of this man
who died in eastern Iowa last week
afflicted with rheumatism, with
which he was taken about twenty
eight years ago, during which time
he suffered untold agonies. Years ago,
in order to prolong life, submitting
to the amputation of one of his lower
limbs, and later the other was also
amputated. Ten years ago his eyes be-
came affected and finally he became
totally blind. Stop complaining-you
might be worse off. Rockford
Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

If we are to believe that political
poet and idealist. the Hon. Henri
Watterson, star-eyed goddess, the De-
mocracy, is the only thing now stand
ing between the country and yawn-
ing, abyssmal chasm. 1t would be
unfortunate for the Democrats if the
country should happen to surge over a
h;t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
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 30, 1902, at IL O'Clock a. m. +,
for the purpose of placing in nomina-
tion 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
400 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
o-lo, tl,;c coll 10 nc follovyc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The following is young boys ver-
sion of dads breeches: "When dad
has worn his trousers out, they pass to
brother John; then ma runs em round
about and William puts them on.
When Williams legs so long have
grown, the trousers fail to hide them,
then Walter claims 'em for his own
and slows himself inside 'em. Next
Sans fat legs they close invest and
when they won't stretch no tighter,
they're turned and shortened, wasted,
and pressed and fixed on me the writer.
Ma works them into caps and rugs
when bust out the stitches. At dooms
day we see (gerhaps) the last of dads
old breeches.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The official notification has been
issued by the kings command of the
coronation of the king and queen of
England to take place August 8.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The anti -Imperialists have not been
falling over themselves in their
efforts to take account of the number
of people whose lives have been saved
in the Philippines through compulsory
sanitary measures-vaccination, stamp
ing out of the bubonic plague, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
AFFIDAVIT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Iowa GO
Winnesheik Co.
We the undersigned, being duly sworn,
depose and say that the actual average
weekly circulation of the Decorah
Public opinion for the twelve weeks
ending June IA, 1902, was 2lo7, all of
which is true to the best OF our knowledge
and belief.
II. j. GREEN, Editor and Proprietor.
G. E. SYKES, Foreman.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
10th day of June, A. D., 1902.
fSEAL) NJ. V. SCOTT, Notary Public
In and for Winnesheik Co, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23
REPUBLICAN TICKET

For Representative in Congress, Fourth Dis
trict of Iowa,
GILBERT N. HAUGEN,
of Worth.
For Judges Thirteenth Judicial District:
l.. E. FELLOWS,
of Allamakee s.'r-
A. N. HOBSON,
of Fayette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

Don't be pursuaded into taking
something said to be "just as good"
as Madison Medicine Co.'S. Rocky
Mountain Tea. There is nothing like
it /. 30 cents, no more no less. r.
A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

1t is reported that President Roose-
velt will visit Des Moines and other
Iowa cities this fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-23

The republican state convention
meets at Des Moines one week from
today.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-07-03
SHORT AND TO THE POINT.

Some of Liverpools municipal cleo
trio tramcars can carry more than 100
passengers each. And they all have
seats.
Stokers IN the American liners ST.
Paul and st. Louis are paid s45 a
month, as against s25 paid on Eng
lish steamers.
The purchase of $4,000 head of cat.
tie at one time was the transaction of
a Texas man recently. 1t is said that
twenty-five trains were required tn
transport them.
by arrangement with the London
School Board the London County
Council is to rehouse 1000 persons
whose homes have been acquired to
make room for new schools.
One of the batsmen in a rAcant
cricket match at Thomas Ditton drove
ball hard into the long field. where
1t struck thrush which had inst set
tied, killing it instantly.