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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
DEMOCRATS NOMINATE
COUNTY CONVENTION HELD SATURDAY
Democrats of Winnesheik County As.
SembIe at Court Room and Name a
Ticket for the Coming
Election.

A very good delegate representation
of the democrats of Winnesheik coun-
ty assembled at the Court Room in
this city Saturday afternoon to place
in nomination candidates for the va
rious county Offices to be filled at the
coming election.
County Chairman A. Bernatz called
the convention to order, announced
its purpose, and nominated Atty. M.
j. Garter, of Ossian, as temporary
ch airlnan. Atty. Frank Sayre, of De-
corah was elected temporary secretary.
Upon motion the chair appointed a
committee of five on credentials, con-
sisting of John Finn, Decorah; A. @.
Heck; Military; T. A. Windell,
Bloomfield A. Bernatz, Decorah; and
John Carolan, Bluffton. Motions were
made seating the following as dele
gates in the convention, representing
their respective townships, which were
not represented: T. A. Windell, Tbos.
Boyle, Bloomfield; {; Messrs Headington
and Ellingson, Canoe; Headington,
Hesper; Drew, Madison Mcbride and
Horan, Orleans. This made all town
slips represented except Highland.
Sumner and Springfield On motion
the temporary organization was made
permanent The convention then pro-
ceeded to the nomination of candi-
dates.
For Representative, L. T Fosse, of
Ridgeway, was nominated by acclama-
tion.
For Superintendent of Schools G. B.
Lennon was nominated, but declined.
declaring that he was not in politics.
Later on j. H. Hoye, of Jackson town.
ship, was nominated by acclamation.
For Treasurer the name of E. j.
Curtin was presented and he was
nominated by acclamation. In card
elsewhere in this issue, he declines
the nomination.
For Coroner Atty. NJ. J. Carter, of
Ossian, was nominated, but declined,
and later DR. G.. A. Geist, of Ossian,
was nominated by acclamation.
Then followed the only contest in
the convention, for the nomination
for Sheriff. The roll of townships
was called, and I. l.. Flemming, of
Fremont township, received 81 votes
and Martin Jones, of Bluffton town
ship. received 36 votes. Mr.. Flemm-
ing was declared the nominee.
For Surveyor DR.. S. S. Whitbeck,
of Decorah, was nominated by accla-
nation.
The delegates from the fourth super
visor's district then got together and
nominated Jacob Headington, of Ca
noe township, for Supervisor, and the
delegates from Decorah and Madison
township nominated H. A. Bigelow
and Chas. Broghamer for Township
Trustees.
After brief address on harmony in
the party and the polling of the entire
vote by H. A. Bigelow, on motion the
convention adjourned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
Opening PLAY PIeaSes Patrons.

"Sweet Clover" the opening at
traction for the season at the Grand,
was witnessed by good sized audi
ence last Wednesday night, all of
whom are enthusiastic in their praise
of the presentation. The play is a
beautiful story, full of realism, and
gives ample opportunity for the de-
velopement of exacting roles, which
were delightfully."- portrayed by the
members of the company Repeated
curtain calls at the close of each act
demonstrated the pleasure with which
the audience received the presentation
of this beautiful play.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
The American Sunday. School Union

Since March lst the missionaries
of The Student Department of the
Northwest District have accomplish
ed the following in the needy places
and for the children who were not
being cared for by any other agency {:
They started s03 Sunday schools,
having 704 teachers and 6. 704 scholars,
aided other and old schools in 59S
cases. where 1884 teachers are giving
bible instruction to 37SS7 scholars,
delivered l1l7 addresses. distributed
many bibles and testaments, made
26SS5 visits to families, circulated
1888. so worth of religious literature
and 1876 professed conversion. Core
spondence Home Department members
500.
@. j. Harlan, general missionary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We have placed an order for and are
now having manufactured for us at
the factory in New London, Conn. !,
fine new Babcock newspaper and
job press which will shortly be install
led in our plant. This means an out
lay of big sum of money. To meet
it we must call upon those indebted
to us to make settlement within the
next few days. We, have a large
amount due us and urgently request
all to balance their accounts at the
earliest possible date. We are put
ting our utmost endeavor into this
business to secure the very best of
equipment and give the people cf this
county the best local newspaper that
it is possible to produce and ask your
assistance to do So Several months
ago we installed Simplex Typesetting
Machine at an expense of $4,000, and
will soon add the latest improved type
of newspaper and job press. 1t takes
money to run this business. Come up
with the dough which you owe us.
and we will give you much better
paper than now. This means you, un-
less you hold a receipt credited to
1904 We thank you for your kindly
patronage and encouragement in the.
past, and feel assured that you will
heed this request. We want to raise
So, 600 before January 1st. Will you
help us do it?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
+. j. Curtin.
First National Bank Dividend.

Receiver Z. f. Brown. of Chicago,
who has had charge of the affairs of
the defunct First National Bank of
this city. since Mr.. W. Fl. Dent con-
clnded his part of the work, announces
in card in this paper that he is now
ready to pay the final dividend to de.
positors having money in the bank at
the time of its failure, and requests
holders Of certificates to forward them
to him. The amount of the dividend
is not stated, but it will probably not
be over four or five per cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

The following truth was uttered by
wise but unsophisticated philoso-
pher:: "The country papers have
many faults, they make many blum
ders ant leave undone many good
works. Yet when you follow them
month after month you are surprised
at the tenacity with which they stand
loyalty by their. community. and the
constancy with which they preach the
doctrine of citizenship and fair play
in all things"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
An Open Letter.
Decorah, Iowa, Sept. 81, 1908

Decorah, Iowa, Sept. 81, 1908.
A. Bernatz, Chairman
Democratic County Central Com.
Decorah, Iowa.
Dear Sir: | wish to thank my
friends for their kindness in nominat-
ing me as candidate for County
Treasurer, but it will be absolutely
impossible for me, either TO accept the
nomination, or qualify if elected.
My business takes all my time, and
had | known that my name was to be
presented TO the convention | would
have declined in advance. | feel very
grateful for the consideration shown
me but under the circumstances can
not accept.
f. j. Curtin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Homer f. A. Warkenstein. a Chica-
60 man, has opened an establishments
near Milwaukee, where at a cost of
one-fourth the ordinary price, he con-
verts clay into smokeless coal.
Chunks of clay were put in vessel,
which was covered after having been
treated with number of chemicals.
The mixture was permitted to lie a
while and then another chemical
agent was applied. There was a fash,
puff of smoke and from the retort
Mr.. Warkenstien drew a shiny black
substance which resembled anthracite
coal and which, according to the in
ventor of the process, can be made for
81. 05 ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

One-half of the human race sup
ports the other half. Those who will
work, may those who will not, live
on the labor of some one who does.
Every able bodied man and woman
shold be self-supporting-not leech
upon some one else; should do his
part toward carrying the burdens of
life. Those who take all and give
nothing sacrifice their self-esteem and
deserve the contempt of the burden
bearers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
A September Wedding.

On last Wednesday at the Congrega-
tional church in this city Rev. DR..
Willett united in the bonds of matri-
mony Mr.. Elmer Rosa, of Ossian.
to Miss Lorenae Weitgenant. of Frank
vile. These young people are we'll
and favorably known IN the vicinity
in which they reside, and it is the
wish of their many friends that their
marital life may be long and happy
on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

That latest amusement is the pro-
gressive peanut party, which sounds
harmless. Only women can play the
game for it is too great a nervous
strain for man. A dish full of pea
nuts is placed on the table, and four
women armed with hatpins. take seats
around it, and at signal begin to jab
into the peanuts with hatpins. 1t is
foul to touch peanut with the
hands, and the two sticking the most
peanuts on the hairpin win, and pro-
gress to the next table. How elevat-
ing and inspiring Gosh.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

There is every promise of there
being something doing in Hardim
county politics this year. The demo-
Gratis and independent republicans
have fused and nominated ticket to
oppose the regular republican ticket.
The result will determine whether or
not the people will submit to what
they term "ring rule" or not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

There is one thine in this world
that wholly depends upon ourselves,
and that is the determination to be
absolutely fair with all, and forever
doing that which is fair and right.
Popularity may not always follow,
but reasonable happiness and content
ment will always be with the man
who is honest with himself, and al
WAYS does what he knows to be fair
and right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

The Illinois Central has in course
of construction at Grenada, Miss, an
immense plant for an experimental
station to treat various kinds of hard
wood timber with chemicals to in
crease their durability and supply a
new tie TO take the place of the al.
most extinct growth of white oak.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

There is nothing more common and
vulgar than for married woman to
say unkind things of her husband. or
for a man to speak disrespectfully of
his wife.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

College doesn't make fools; it de-
velops them. 1t doesn't make bright
men; it develops them. A fool will
turn out a fool whether he goes to
college or not, though he probably
turns out a different sort of a fool.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

1t is said that the new phonograph
invented by Edison will do eight
times the work of the old, although
no larger. This will be sad news to
people who live next door to one and
can not move because they own the
property.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure +. W. Groves sigma.
ture is on each box. 25c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Stock buyers and others inter-
ested will be glad to learn that the
report that stock passes will no longer
be issued by the western railroads is
denied by the Drovers Journal, an
authority which ought to be authentic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Krupp's greal gun works at Essen,
Germany, whose naval ordinance has
revolutionized the art of sea warfare,
has just finished a gun which will
throw 9S1 pound projectile more
than Is miles with velocity of 3,0S3
feet per second.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

The fellow who doesn't read hii
home paper rarely ever does anything
else worth mentioning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

The boy who is on proper terms
with his mother stands pretty good
chance of becoming a useful man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

The next state legislature will
doubtless be asked to pass state
drainage law. which will grant the
means for redeeming thousands of
acres of waste land in the state. which
is now rendered useless by lack of
proper drainage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Smile. Keep smiling. Cheer up.
Just think of some good thing in the
future. What would Chis life be if
we did not have something to look
forward to.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Look out for the G. o. ID. package.
ks new fake worked in every city
by a clever gang of sharpers. You get
the package and the gang gets your
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Every time man tries to get some
thing for nothing he acquires little
more experience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

An exchan-e speaks Of the game of
gossip" which is having quite a run
in some localities in the east. 1t is
played with photographs. They are
shuffled and dealt out like cards,
everyone in the party receiving
a photograph. 1t is then the play to
tell every mean thing that can be
thought of about the party photogra-
phed. Large numbers have been play
ing the game in Decorah for years
without cards or photographs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

The Kansas definition of gold
mine is hole in the ground owned
by a man who is a liar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

One person in every 575 in the
United States is physician.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Women aren't millionth part as
foolish as they talk, nor men as wise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Time and the mule should be
taken by the forelock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
For Sale.

Do you want to sell your house /; list
it with Prastmark & Son, East Water
st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
CURRENT COMMENT

1t doesn't pay, in the long run, to
pretend to be what you are not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

~! !!e
REPUBLICAN TICKEl.
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 Washington.
COUNTY TICKET
For representative. ..........A. Jacobson
For Superintendent of Schools......E E. ]. Hook
FOR SnerlH Geo. MlZener
For Supervisor, 4th District. Edwin Hover
TOWNSHIP TICKET
For Trustee full term.............. Ed Brakeman
For Trustee, to fill vacancy IA. B. Robinson
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

Much of the fault finding with
teachers by parents would be obliter-
ated if parents would visit the school
of their child at least once term.
Get acquainted with the teacher,
show sympathy and cooperation not
listening to every little tale of woe
brought home by the child
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23

a splendid suggestion regarding the
taking care of the dipsomanlac is
made by the Marshalltown Times Re-
publican, which might also aid in
solving the good roads problem. 1t
says that working the inebriates on
the roads might help to solve the
inebriate problem by furnishing a
means of keeping them under surveil-
lance and at the same time give them
paid employment at once penal and
reformatory in it's nature. 1.-THE
drunkard who refuses to stay in the
hospital ward" says the Republican,
should be set to work on the roads
under guard and his family paid a
reasonable wage for his services. If
he refuses to be treated as patient
he should be considered as a convict.
Six months in a road camp would
teach more wisdom and inspire more
caution than six years in dipso-
maniac ward. There is no class Of
cltlZen who brings more expense di-
rectly and indirectly upon the com.
munity than the habitual drunkard,
and it would be no more than fair to
compel him to make partial re-
turn, or at least to furnish support
for those dependent upon him while
he is undergoing treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-19
RED HAIRS INNING.
But the White Horse Seems to Have
Been Forgotten.

From the Kansas City Star.
A happy inspiration was that which
prompted the prize committee for the car
nival bal masque to encourage competition
among the women and girls in Kansas City
with red hair. In the first place, to the
educated eye, there is nothing lovelier than
red hair and, in the next place the sort OF
red hair that grows in Kansas City is espe-
cially fine and gorgeous. Its rich pigment
is absorbed from the golden sunlight, which
is practically perpetual in this latitude, and
it rivals the richest colorng of which Ii
tan has left any examples
Matrons and madens appear every day
on the streets OF Kansas City with the
sort of splendid, FURNISHED hair that causes
a man with an artistic eye to turn around
and take the second look, to which he Is
entitled by the laW1of the road laid down
by the much-beloyed DR.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes. TO see collection of these re-
splendent polls together vying with each
other in generous rivalry will be feature
of the bal masque which no discriminating
person will be able. to regard with indif-
ference. 9t4-3s:
There is Astounding cause for felicitation
over the progress made by the world UP to
the advanced point where red hair Is no
longer accounted a possession to depracate
and to rebel against. That sentiment be-
longed to a dark and benighted period i'll
tervening between the glorious efiores-
cence of Venetian art and the revival of
aestheticism in these latter days. 1t is a
hopeful token of the appreciation of real
beauty that the popular actresses of the
tragic and emotional drama wear red hair,
which IS associated with many of the i'm
perishable romances of history.
The roseate blondes who may desire to
compete for the prize at the carnival bal
masque may choose between number of
interesting ACCOMPLISHMENTS Borgia,
Mary Stuart Queen Elizabeth etc Helen
of Troy must have had red hair to have
made such a stir in the world and even
Cleopatra, for all her African nativity, has
been embellished by tradition with that
accessory to her other destinations. On
an occasion such the bal masque there
should be no grotesque association between
red hair and white horses, even in the form
of a counterfeit presentment, though
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-19

this and hooted to attract the animals
attention. and possibly Brighten him from
the road 50 that he could proceed. but the
moose fed calmly on. At the end of few
minutes the beast moved down the road
in search of more food, and Mr.. Judk ms
followed at a respectful distance. hooting
until his throat was hoarse. This process
was repeated over half mile of road.
At the end of that distance the moose
faced about and began feeding toward the
horse and rider, casting an unconcerneo
look in their direction every now and then.
and Mr.. Judkins steed did the backStep
for few rods. This was a Little too much
for the horseman, and. becoming impa
tent he shouted to attract the attention OF
the moose. plunged spurs into his horse
and made for the big animal
With the first leap of the horse the in
different attitude of the moose changed to
one or concern, and, turning abruptly
about, he started down the road at a
interesting phase to the situation. and
urging on his horse Mr.. Judkins proceeded
to have his share of the sport, only hoping
that the moose would keep to the road. The
moose obliged in this particular, and the
horse. being a good one, entered into the
spirit of the race, but try as he could the
distance between him and the fleeing animal
did not lessen materially.
II never anything like 10, said Mr..
Judkins to the Sun correspondent. That
great, ungainly animal trotted on ahead
clumsily as razorback. and maintained
his head with apparently no effort what
ever while my horse legged it. fop all that
was IN him. l had heard that moose had
speed. but when l started after that bull
l would have laid ten to one that 7 would
overhaul him inside of 200 yards; that 1
could have ridden all around him"
After race covering fully half a mile
the moose turned into the forest and dis
appeared. From OCTOBER ~ on Mr.. Juds
kns will carry a car5fhe when he rides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-19
AFTER-DINNER COFFEE.
It Will Hurt Nobody, if Taken in Form
Of Jelly.
From the London Lancet.

From the London Lancet.
Coffee is very commonly drunk after din
ner, a custom which, perhaps. is justified.
particularly when wine drinking accompa-
MES the meal. for coffee is an antidote to al
cohol A hot draught of coffee is undoubted-
~ powerful stimulant. enabling both MN
tai and physical fatigue to be borne. On
the other hand. a cup of hot coffee disa-
grees with many persons. their digestion is
disturbed rather than aided there is inter-
ference with the normal chemistry of the
digestive process. and the dyspeptic must
eschew hot strong coffee. as well as tea.
The excessive drinking Of coffee is, in any
case. an evil.
But 1t is often forgotten that coffee can
be taken in other ways. and in none better
than in the form of jelly. clear coffee
jelly after dinner is every bit as good as
the hot infusion. while it is free from some
of the drawbacks of the latter. Coffee, I'M
like alcohol. diminishes organic waste,
rouses the muscular energy without the col
lapse which follows alcoholic imbibation,
and gelatine in the form of jelly Is cooling,
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assuages thirst is soothing and has a tend
ency to absorb any excessive acidity of
the stomach. Gelatine is what is known as
a "proteid Sparer'-that is. it saves the de-
struction of proteid. such as aIbumen
Having regard to these facts, therefore,
coffee jelly should form a very suitable Sc
quel to dinner and an excellent substitute
for the infusion. Moreover the astringent
principles of coffee. which. however, are
different in kind and degree from those
present in tea. are nullified by the gelatine.
In short jelly is an excellent vehicle for
coffee. but as is necessary in making the
infusion, the quantity of coffee in the jelly
should not be stinted. Coffee serves an ad-
mirable purpose in dietetics. and those with
whom 1T diSagreeS when taken in the form
of hot infusion will very probably find the
jelly quite satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-19
RACE WITH A MOOSE.
Mr.. Judlxins' Odd Experience on a
Highway in Maine.

Kineo Correspondence of the New York Sun
Ernest G. Judkins, bookkeeper for the
Kineo Company, had remarkable expert
ence with bull moose on the carriage road
to Deer Head Farm, two miles from here,
early in the week.
Mr.. Judkins was taking morning ride
galloping along a level stretch, when the
horse came to a sudden standstill with
jolt and a snort. Looking ahead Mr.. JUDD
kins saw a large bull moose feeding the
tender sprouts of the bushes growing by
the roadside, not sixty yards away. This
moose apparently did not see the horse
and rider.
Mr. Judkins' first impulse was to ride
the moose down, but he thought better OF