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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

The State Board of Control buys
GA, 600 tons of coal for the several
state institutions and the recent so
cent rise in the price means much to
the states treasury.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

During the most peaceful years
there are in the world 3,70O, 900 men
who are withdrawn from productive
occupation to act as soldiers. The
pay. equipments, food. and clothing
of these men cost the worlds taxpay
ers a sum amounting to yearly $1,000,
600 day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

In the United States nearly thirteen
of every 10000 inhabitants are study
ing at colleges of university status
The number in Great Britain is less
than five.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

The American fever" is spreading
so fast in Norway that the authori-
ties are becoming alarmed. The coun-
try is very sparsely settled. having
only about 1900, COO inhabitants. OF
these $4,000 immigrated last year,
mostly to America, and the indica.
tions are that the figures will be near.
ly doubled this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

An Oklahoma cyclone destroyed a
post Office the other day. 1t probably
wanted to show the Washington
authorities that there are other ways
of dealing with this postal business
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

The officers of the Indian Office at
Washington regard the Indian Terri
tory as the richest undeveloped tract
of the earth's surface now known 70
man. Has iron, lead, zinc, oil, gas
and Manganese Some of the coal is
of the coking variety.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

1t is probable that an artillery duel
for championship honors between
crack teams of the Minnesota ma
tional guard and team selected from
the Iowa guard will take place at
Lake City about the first of Septem-
her
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

AS result of the boom in the price
of cotton. 1900 acres have been
planted this season in Porto Rico. 1t
will not take Americans long to get at
cotton posi- bilities in the new posses
sions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

1t may not be generally known that
the government will furnish head
stones for deceased soldiers, free upon
proper application. There is no cost
whatever TO those who order these
monuments, as the government pays
the transportation charges to the
nearest railroad station.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

Figures of the pension department
show that the old soldiers are passing
away at the rate of 10000 year.
Ten years hence the parades must be
by men past 20, and 20 years but a
small band of the mighty host will be
left. Objections to pensions have al
most ceased, and were never warranted
by the facts in the case. The nation
that does not honor the men whom it
calls to the field to offer their lives
as patriots. is not worthy the sacrifice
demanded. No one has yet been able
to say that the United States is such
degenerate country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

If you were the monarch of Servia
'Twould certainly somewhat unnervia
To think every night
AS you blow out your light
OF how your dear subjects might
seryia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

The worlds sugar last year was TO-
$50, 900 tons. If this was loaded on
wagons. two tons each. the line
would encirele the earth. Me annual
consumption in the United States is
6S pounds per capita, total of 1880. :
900 tons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29
CURRENT COMMENT

The new Austrian tariff will be so
high that it will be prohibitive to
many articles exported from the
United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

Now that it is definitely proposed
that Iowa shall follow the example of
the eastern states and begin to plan
for permanent roads to cost $1,000 a
mile, there should be, and undoubted-
ly will be vigorous expression of
public opinion. The New York
Legislature last winter appropriated a
million dollars for such roads. and the
state will vote in November on is
suing bonds for fifty million dollars
more. Pennsylvania appropriated at
the same time six and one half mil
lions to be used in six years. Iowa
needs good roads more than either
state, for Iowa farmers produce more
for market, and while Iowa does not
begin TO have the assessable valna-
tion. Iowa can afford good roads If
that is what she wants. Does Iowa
want to begin on permanent ads
now, and il so how liberal ought the
coming legislature to be for starters
Register. and Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

June II has been set for Iowa Day
at the st. Louis Exposition. The date
is the 231st anniversary of the dis
covery of Iowa by Marquette and
Joliet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

Every paid subscriber to Public
Opinion gets a county map free by
calling for it. Greatest premium
ever offered
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

Colorado's coal fields, newly ex-
plored, loom large in possibilities, 1t
will be an economic gain for herself
and for furthest West if the Silver
State shall become new state of An
thracite.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

1t has now been definitely decided
that the Fifty fifth regiment of the
Iowa national guard will go to Fort
Riley to participate in the fall
maneuvers with the troops from the
regular army, department of the
Missouri. Such a decision has been
arrived at by Governor Cummins and
Adjutant General Byers after receiv-
ing word from General Bates Of the
department of the Missouri that Iowa
will be entitled to one regiment at
the mansuvers. The Fifty fifth was
at once selected because of the fact
that it is commanded by Col. James
Rush Lincoln, who is the ranking
colonel of the state. The regiment is
expected to attend with S16 men. the
full strength of the regiment under
the peace establishment
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

The number of notary certificates
issued by Iowa's secretary of state
will exceed 5000 this year
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

On Wednesday lightning destroyed
the Floyd monument erected at cost
of $15, 600 three years ago. 1t was the
most beautiful monument west of
Chicago and was to have been repro
duced at the worlds fair at st. Louis.
The national government made an ap-
preparation of 5000 for its erection
and the state legislature of Iowa ap-
propriated $4,000. 1t was erected in
commemoration of Sergeant Floyd and
the Clark and Lewis expedition. Ii
was dedicated with ceremonies of
state Importance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

The quaint method of preparing for
the election of new pope is as fol-
lows: After a pope dies day is set
for the convening of the ccnclave Of
cardinals to elect new head of the
church. On the appointed day the
cardinals are requested to be in the
cells provided for them by nine
O'Clock in the morning or he barred
from the conclave. The last doors are
then walled up, and they must
remain cut off entirely from the out
side world until new pope shall
have been elected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29
Office-317 West Water Street.
Telephone No. Is.

~ 49,
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Governor
A. b. CUMMINS.
of Des Moines.
For Lieutenant Governor
JOHN HERRIOTT
of Stuart.
For State Superintendent
JOHN f. RIGGS,
of Sigourney.
For Judge of Supreme Court
CHARLES A. BISHOP,
of Des Moines.
For Railroad Commissioner
COL. DAVID j. PALMER,
of hgton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

Entered at the post Office in Decorah
Iowa, as second Glass Mail Matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29

Subscription Price $1.5O per year
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-29
Gu%Gc Chtmiem
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
III. ]. GREEN,
and Proprietor.

The Only Official Paper of Winnesheik
County and the City Of Decorah.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
First Anniversary,

The local painters and paper hangers
union, whose membership is made up OF
the painters and paper hangers of Show
hogan, Madison and Arson, celebrated
the first anniversary OF Its organization
on Tuesday evening, by a special meet
ing called for the purpose in their hall
in this place. Pres. Rogers made short
speech In which he reviewed the work
of the year aud the growth of the local
union and the national organizations
He stated that, through the careful
efforts of the union, its Just demands
had been recognized without any APP
preciable friction, the 8 hour day had
become universal and better wages Sc
cured. He urged the members of the
union to demonstrate to the public their
appreciation of the advantages they had
secured by doing good work. He then
introduced several business and prof
fesional gentlemen of Skowhegan, each
of whom spoke briefly upon trade union
subjects.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
ChIIdren's Hose.

Boys and girls fast black seamless Hose, good
quality, pair for 2tc.
Boys extra heavy Bicycle Hose 26c pair.
Misses fine Hose, drop stitch and plain, Csc
,aFr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
Peculiar
To Itself

In what 1t is and what 1t does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
effecting the most radical and par
manent cures of all humors and all
sruptions, relieving weak, tired.
hnguid feelings, and building mp
the whole system-is true only of
Hoods Jdrsdp0riitd
No other medicine acts like its
No other medicine has done 30
much real, substantial good, no
ether medicine has restored health
and strength at 20 little cost.
II was troubled With scrofula and came
near losing nay syesight For four months
sgald not wee to do anything. After taking
two bottles Of Hoods sarsaparilla could see
10 walk. and when had taken eight bottles !
could see as well as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS
TON. Withers. N. c.
Hoods SarsapariIIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
Town Improvement Society

The annual meeting of the Town In
provement Society was held, Friday
afternoon, April 4th. The following
program was given: Piano SOLO, Miss
Ella Hight; paper, Italy and her makers,
Mrs. Esther Palmer; vocal solo, Miss
Gertrude Webb, Miss Lizzie Webb,
pianist; paper, "What the United States
owes to Italy," Mrs. Clara B. Leavitt
duet, Misses Morrill, and Healey, Mrs.
Philo Steward, pianist. The program
was followed by the annual election Of
officers, which was interspersed with
current events by the members.
An Italian lunch was served by Mrs.
Kathleen E. Oak aud Mrs. Esther Palmer
of the Calendar committee, assisted by
Mrs. Weston, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Folsom,
Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Leavitt and Miss LIZ
zie Haines. Mrs. Eaton thanked the
ladies for the ready sympathy and
hearty support given her during her
seven years service as president. A ris
ing vote of thanks was given Mrs. Eaton
and Mrs. Bickford for their faithful
work. The newly elected officers are as
follows:
President, Mrs. Clementine Weston
1st vice president, Mrs. Clara b. Leavitt
2nd vice president, Mrs. Laura II. Dins-
more; secretary, Mrs. Julia Robbins
treasurer, Mrs. Helen s. Brown; direc
tors, Miss Louise Coburn, Mrs. Eliza
beth Merrill, Mrs. Anna Onstott, Mrs.
Esther Palmer, Mrs. Ella 7. Holt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
QUICK

That's Our Speciality.

They are served in a
dainty and appetizing
manner and you have a
selection of many choice
delicacies that appeal to
one who is tired and faint.
LADIES, when shop
ping, often become tired.
We invite you to call,
Come in here and partake
of a cup OF tea, chocolate,
cocoa or coffee and you
will depart feeling like
GA New Woman"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30

Bargains 10 agate dishes at NJ. B.
Heselton's Saturday.
M. j. Allen is in Portland and vicinity
on brief business trip
soc buys perfect food chopper at the
Blunt Hardware Co.'s.
Girl wanted to do homework, In
quire of Mrs. Cover, Cedar st.
sewall Smith made flying trip down
river on business, Wednesday.
J. H. Harvile is visiting friends in
kennehec county for few days.
George w Cover, Esq, made a pro-
fessional trip to Waterville, Monday.
Deputy sheriff, F. c. Holt of Norridge-
wock was 10 town, Friday, on business.
George II. Pishon returned, Wednes-
day night, from business trip to Bos-
ton.
Order your strawberries and cream of
o. f. Knowlton Co. and they will be
delivered.
Mrs. S. J. Walton and daughter, Ethel,
returned, Wednesday, from months
visit In Boston.
Walt for the big eyent--the Spanish
American ball-one week from tonight.
Special train from Watervfle.
Ruel II. Reed of Harmony. County
Treasurer, is in town during the session
of the County Commissioners court.
1t ia worth anyone's time to visit
Chase's carriage repository and see all
the new ideas in carriages he has in
stock.
Mrs. E. H. Kidder came up from
Waterville on Tuesdays forenoon train
and visited relatives until Wednesday
morning.
Peter Wedge, of Coney Island cream
chewing candy fame, is in Waterville for
a few days, where he was formerly in
business.
The members of the DuBerg comedy
company left for Dexter, Monday after
noon, where they are playing a weeks
engagement.
A. X. Butler, esq, was transaeting
professional business in Waterville,
Monday and Tuesday, returning, Wed
nesday morning.
Miss Grace Russell who has been
spending her vacation in town left, Sat-
urday, for Newcastle where she has
position as assistant in Lincoln acad-
envy.
Miss Lena Tooey, for several months
past an operator 10 the central telephone
office here, has gone to Waterville,
where she has position in the exchange
Office there.
A regular meeting of Sunset Chapter,
O. E. S. will be held, Friday evening,
May l. A large delegation from Min
erva Chapter of Madison is expected.
Work, balloting on candidates and con-
ferring of degrees.
Emilio Debe was summoned before
Judge Bachelor in the Municipal court,
this morning, charged with keeping his
shop open, Sunday. he plead guilty
and was fined SIS and costs, amounting
in all to $l5.10.
John Waugh, who for the past ten
years has filled the position OF foreman
in the card room of the Anderson wooden
mill, has been granted two months
leave of absence, during which time he
plans to make visits to his brothers
located in Chicago, H., and Milwaukee.
His family will pass the time of his
absence in the West, with Massachusetts
relatives.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
,sU ADVERTISEMENTS.

savage & Viles.
Inns r, A. Strout'
ftts5ling--C. d. Miller.
rogre--Gto. simpson.
SSgirts-Dow x Carter
6anfs-Chas. +. ward.
%otiee--W T. Seekins
;ar>.e,,,,zses-F. W. Bucknam.
i1,t,49nted Edward French.
rrisk Layer-T A. Gould.
ra,Vn Sexton--F. o. Eaton.
ttnqtion--E F. Fairbrother.
Waii Paper--F. w. buchanan;
~ Arrivals ". B. Steward.
Erilav-Coburn Opera House.
ts,a4fn salem. b. Heselton.
12sa5tfed- JEWELS Sanitarium.
Fis6inr Tackle ID. Symons.
cold King Mines and Mining
TooipbtZCoburn Opera House.
tfanday-C oburn Opera Hous'.
posion Made Suits Ira A. Norton.
66-iental Tea Booth--O. F. Know lton.
~ $50 and walking Skirts-D. f. judkins.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
81 Q r - " a $ x
Morning. May list, 1908.
Ladies' Underwear.

, special odd lots to close early. one lo' price
has been l2'ec ANA l5c piece, price to close 3
for DC
one lot price has been 25o piece. price to
close 15c piece.
New Underwear, some OF the hest values we
have ever shown: Ladies' tue, Jersey ribbed
Undervests, an styles, including the new lace
tops, for 25c.
Ladies' isle thread UuderYests 25e and soc
apiece
Ladies' summer Union Suits IN all the differ
ent styles sec and 81 % a suit
Ladies' summer Jersey ribbed Pants 25c and
SOC each
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30

let us frame your picture. We take
out all of the wrinkles and use a new
Kind OF backing that will not stain the
picture and ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
IOeIanO

Specialties:
Choice Bon. Bons.
High Grade Chocolates.
Fancy Crackers aud Biscuits.
Homemade Candies.
Gould Block, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
Special Values
For This Sale in Hosiery for Ladies',

For This Sale in Hosiery for Ladies',
Gents and Children.
One case of Ladies Hose. Yale brand, seamless
and narrowed at the ankles, same as the high
priced hosiery fine quality, pair for use.
One lot of ladies' fast black Hose pair for 26c
One lot of ladies' Hose. ribbed topped, made
from fine maco yarn, an extra value, only 25c a
pair
Lace, drop stitch, fancy figured and checked
ladies' Hose entirely new effects only Csc pair
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
LATE RIVALS:

ARRIVALS New style Goods Shirt Waist Suits
white and each China
Talormde
Jackets $780, LOO
Muslin
90 and 81 Poere 81 co. $685. $3.50
50 90 and $3.50 each
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
Ladies' Fine Hosiery

Plain Isle and fancy lace Isle ladies' Hose,
extra quality SOC pair
Ladies' out-size Hose l2lac, PC, 39c and SOC a
pair
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-30
Cents Hose.

Great values: pair for Csc and pair for 25c.
One case of Gents genuine "Shawknit" Hose,
seconds" value go pair. For this sale 3 pair
for SOC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
ILLINOIS MEN ATTEMPT
TO LYNCH A NEGRO
Sheriff Removes Object of Mob's Fury
Just in Time.

GREENVILLE, Ill, June 13.-A sec
ond attempt at lynching In Illinois with
in week was frustrated last night by
the authorities. who removed the OBJ
ject OF the mob's fury. to a place of
safety.
At 1890 O'Clock last night a crowd of
citizens went to the jail TO seize Ben
Lee, a negro, accused of assaulting
white woman. The mob broke in the
doors, but found the prisoner gone, Sher-
III Floyd having taken him away about
o'clock.
Lee was charged with having entered
the house OF Mary Larrabee. four miles
east of this city. at l o'clock In the
morning. He was arrested yesterday af-
teInoon by Sheriff Floyd, while at work
on farm south of here. The prisoner
protested his innocence. Crowds began
gathering as soon as the news became
known and excitement soon was run
ming at fever heat, eliminating in the
attack on the jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
WOULD PRINT BLANKS
At VERY LOW RATE
Rutherford, N J., Banker Is, However,
Without a Plant.

Paul Herman. of Rutherford. N j., is
anxious to become the printer of the
money order blanks for the Postoffice
Department He makes bid about $685.
600 below that OF the New York firm
which has been printing the blanks for
twenty years. and he may get the con-
tract.
The old firm has been charging the
Government about s165, goo per year.
postoffice inspector was sent to take
look at the outfit of Mr.. Herman but
could find none. 1t seems that he has
no plant ready to go into the business
but he has ample financial backing He
stands ready TO put up bond OF $25. 600
to fulfill his agreement. and is ready 10
furnish other strong backing. He is vice
president of a large bank, and gener-
ally known to be man of substance
Mr.. Herman will be granted hearing
Monday at II q. m. before First Assist
ant Postmaster General Wynne. in which
he will argue his rights to the contract.
although he has not yet specified the
plant with which he expects to do the
work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
FLAG OF FORT McIENRY
IS STILL IN EXISTENCE
Inspiration of Young Francis Scott Kew.

1t was natural that the spirited verses
written by young Franetg Key while held
as prisoner OF war on board the flag
ship OF the British Admiral Cockburn
should give the great national standard
which fioated above Fort McHenry
special interest in the eyes CT posterity.
II has been located positively in vari-
Gus places. and in the possession of as
many different persons; but only one OF
these flags answers to the description
given in the poem. and that is the reas-
ured property of Eben Appleton, of
Yonkers. N Y. who is a grandson OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14

Colonel Armistead. the gallant comman-
dant of Fort McHcnry during the bonn
bardment- This nag proves that the .ex-
preston broad stripes was a literal
transcription of the fact. The stripes
are two feet wide. and the stars are two
feet from point TO point. The flag is
thirty feet wide and was originally forty
feet long: but in it's present curtailed
dimensions IL is only thirty-two feet
long This is much larger than the reg
ulation garrison flag of today, which
measures Sc feet In length by 20 feet in
width.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
TONE PERFECTION;
PLANO PERFECTION.
The Artistic Nigh Grade KImhall on Sale al
J. D. Young's, 523 nth 81. N. w.

kimbail Pianos are superior in all
those subtle qualities of tone that more
than anything else Identifies them as the
perfect piano OF today. Our entire es-
Enlistment is devoted to the sale of
kimball Pianos and Piano Players (also
organs), and we feel confident in assert
ing that the showing at present sur
passes anything ever brought to Wash
ington. ]. D. Young. 523 Eleventh Street
northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
SI.oo to Frederick, Keedysville for An
tietam, Hagerstown, Harper's Ferry
and Martinsburg.
and Martinshurp.

Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Sunday, June
y, leaving Washington a. Stopping at
principal Metropolitan Branch stations Re
turning, leave Hagerstown 8, Mrtinsburg 6:15,
keedysville $50, Harper's Ferry and Frederick
p. m, same day,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
NATHAN BERNSTEI.

n. q Minkovskaya Ul.. Kishinev. Russia.
p. S.-Greetings from father, mother.
Uncle Meyer and wife and children. Aunt
Jochebed, Leah and Alex Our regards
TO your wife and children. Oh, how We
all long to be with you in America and
have escaped from this land, where our
lives are in peril every day!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14
scALoiae THE MILK
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.

We favor stringent law prohibiting the
sale. or use in Ice Cream, Of any CREAM
not Pasteurized.