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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
Pictures In stone.

Shakespeare could find tongues In
trees books in the running brooks, SER
mons in stones and good in every
thing" but he fails to mention the pos
sibility of finding a picture drawn by
nature in stone. In several of the
ancient as well as modern scientific
journals we read of lines and mark
ings in certain stone formations, par
ticularly agates. which bear striking
resemblances to the outlines of men,
animals, landscapes. etc.
One Of these curiosities now pre-
served in the museum of the Vatican is
perfect likeness OF q crowned king.
Many Of these representations are so
lifelike that they have been mistaken
for medallion portraits We read ac-
counts of several Of these wonders in
Albertus. One plainly shows man III
the attitude of running, another is a
perfect figure of the good St Jerome,
but the most remarkable of all is an
agate containing a representation Of
Apollo surrounded by the nine muses..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
NORDNESS.

From our regular corresponds
Nov. o, 1903
The trustees of Springfield township
met here Monday.
Harry Hanson is on the sick list.
Miss Clara jacobson entertained a
few lady friends Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Dora Rovang went up to Ossian
Monday.
Miss Egeland of DEBORAH spent Sun
day at Hanson's.
Mr.. Qualley and Mr.. Allen were
passengers for DEBORAH Tuesday.
Geo. b. Fox spent a couple of days
in DEBORAH.
Miss Sophia Haugen wen: to De-
corah SATURDAY..
Miss Stena Stevens came home from
DEBORAH Friday.
Gust Gullickson went to DEBORAH
one day last week.
Miss Inga Hippo went to DEBORAH
Thursday for visit with her cousin,
Mrs. Roman.
John Haukeness is the new helper
in the creamery here.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. johnson were in
DEBORAH, Saturday, on business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
OSSIAN.
From our regular correspondence

From our regular correspondent.)
Nov. 10. 1908.
r. W. Anderson and family attended
church south of town, Sunday.
Flatland' have moved into the house
vacated by Lomerod's and the latter
have moved into the Anna Land house.
Mr.. Sobolick and family, from near
Calmar, were guests of Frank Sobolick
and family last Thursday.
Wednesday, at DEBORAH. occurred
tho marriage of two of our most es-
teemable young people, Mr.. Edward
Brown to Miss Elsie Crabtree. We
wish them every success ON their
voyage through life.
Ralph Carter. the rustling car
penter, will soon have home of his
own.
Ossian people were entertained Fri
day night by minstrel show.
After several weeks visit with
friends Miss Josie Albang returned to
Dyersville last week
Several loads of young people drove
in the country and spent Sunday.
The socIable at the home of Mrs.
Carter Friday night was we'll at
tended, and very pleasant evening
spent by all who attended.
Mrs. Arson Cornell and her children
and Mr.. and Mrs. Alspaugh, all of
Randalia, are guests of the Cornell
home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
The Spittle Fly.

The spittle fly is an insect which en-
compasses itself in white froth COM
posed of the juice it has sucked out Of
the plant on which it is bred 1t Sc
riously Injuries pinks. carnations and
picotees if not checked in the early
stages of its progress. 1t is very ten
der when young. but develops into a
hard skinned hopper. 1t can be pinch
ed and rubbed off with the fingers. or
good Swinging with something bit
ter. like a connection of quassia chips,
will drive the creatures away.-Lon-
don Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way of Using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy

New Way of Using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.
Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham, Natal. South Africa, says
GAS proof that Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is cure suitable fol
old and young, pen you the follwo.
ing: A neighbor of mine had child
just over two months'rold. 1t Lad a
very bad cough and the parents did
not know what to give it. 1 suggested
that II they would get bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
put some upon the dummy teat the
baby was sucking it would no doubt
cure the child. This they did and
brought about quick relief and cured
the baby" This remedy is for sale
by Engbretson's Pharmacy,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
Low Rates From New Hampton, la.

Via Chicago Great Western Rail
way.
$lS.S5 to Billings, Mont.
S21.S5 to Livingston or Hinsdale,
Mont.
1913 So to Helena OF Butte, Mont.
$26. 30 to Spokane, Wash.
$2S. 50 to Portland, Ore. Seattle and
Tacoma, Wash.
$2S. So TO Vancouver and Victoria, 'B.
G.
Tickets on sale daily up to Novem-
Der Both inclusive. Superior service
and unequalled equipment. Full in
formation on application to any Chica-
go Great Western Agent, or to ]. P.
Elmer, G. P. A.. Chicago, Ill. 1910
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
How to Make Cloth Waterproof.

Ordinary cloth may be made water
proof by the following treatment: Put
half a pound of sugar Of lead and half
a pound of alum in pail of soft wa
ter. Stir this at intervals until it be-
comes clear Then pour it off into an
other pail. put the cloth or garment
into it and let it stand an entire day,
twenty-four hours. Then hang up to
dry without wringing. Garments treat
ed thus. it is said. can be worn in the
widest storm of wind and rain with
out the wearer getting even damp. The
rain hangs in globules upon the cloth
and cloth that is waterproof is better
and more healthy than rubber goods.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
A Lovers Quarrel.

She turning at the door)-I think you
are just hateful. and I'm never going
to speak to you again; so there's no use
coming into the music room after me-
because I'll be on the rustic bench at
the far end of the conservatory.-Sma
Set.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
Inadeauate Motive.

Howes-What did they do with that
fellow who was arrested for stealing
cigars from McStogy's place?
Barnes-Oh. he was discharged. The
prosecutor was unable to prove mo-
tive for the alleged theft. The judge
as it happened had smoked one Of Nc
Stogy's cigars.-BOstOn Transcript.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
Drazen.

The Father-What! You want to
marry that puppy? | never heard of
such thing.
The Dear Girl-Well. you know, IA
ther. dogs are very fashionable just
now.-San Antonio Express.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
A Persian story.

There is story in Persian literature
Of a certain poet who came before,
great man and praised him very or
nately. The rich man was very pleased
and said: Ready money | have not;
nevertheless there is in my granaries
very much corn. If you come tomor-
row will give you some" The poet
went to his own house and on the NOR
row presented himself to his patron.
The rich man asked him. "Why have
you Gomez" He said: Yesterday you
promised to give me corn. For this rea-
son am | come" The rich man said:
"a most wonderful fool thou art. What
you said to me gave me pleasure. What
/ have said to you equally pleased you.
Why. then. should | give you cornw
The poet was covered with shame and
dena rted
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11

1t adds spice to dreary life, en-
courages the human heart, Flifts one
out of despair. breathes new life and
confidence. That's what Rocky Noun.
Eng bretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11

-10-4 cotton blankets, per pair, 40
cents. X. /. Haugen.
$40 suits, which are worth no less
than $14. 80. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
The Tran.

"You call Eat building fire trapT"
asked the perpleXed foreigner. How
can house be trap for re fire."
at catches fire so easily. See?" said
the native.
But he couldn't see. such is the I'M
tellect in grasping the idioms of our
rich and expressive language.-Chica-
go Tribune
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11

Its like dip in the fountain of
youth" Touches the cheek so gently
that youth fingers on thesface of old
age. " That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea does. 30 cents. r. A. Engbret-
son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
ChamberIaIu's Cough Remedy is Pleasant to
Take.

The finest quality of graduated loaf
sugar is used in the manufacture of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, and
the roots used in it's preparation give
it flavor similar to maple syrup,
making it quite pleasant to take. Mr..
W. l.. Roderick, of Poolcsville.
Nd. in speaking of this remedy. says
81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy with my children for several
years and can truthfrlly say it is the
best preparation of the kind know
of. The children like to take it and
it has no injurious after effect" For
sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11

{. NJ. IL ST. p, Tourist Sleeper 10 California
On and after Tuesday, Sept. Goth a.
tourist sleeping car will be run every
Tuesday from Calmar to Los Angeles.
without change, via Kansas City and
the A. I. q S. +. Ry. Reserve your
berths as early as possible. s. V
Potter, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11

There is this difference between a
house and woman: A coat of paint
improves the house.-Atchison Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11

We print attractive sale bills.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
An Indians Thanks.

T. NJ. Burlington, principal chief OF
the Cherokee Nation, when he issued
his Thanksgiving proclamation began
1t this way;
LET us again commemorate the Gus
tom of our forefathers, which pre-
vailed since time immemorial, and
adopted by the Pilgrims and their
descendants, by celebrating a day de-
voted to festivity and praise for the
goodness of the Great Spirit, after the
Joys and sorrows of another year, and
harvests lave been gathered"
Some may be disposed to think the
chief has assumed overmuch when he
claims for his people precedence in
giving thanks once year, but he is
really correct. The Green Corn
Dance" of the Indians which was an
nually celebrated when the corn was
ready for food, wGs the occasion OF a
much more ceremonious rejoicing than
is usual among the whites on Thanks
giving Day. 1t was the Indians man.
ner of showing their gratitude to the
Great Spirit for the blessings OF their
grain and they made it one OK the
greatest and most memorable of their
annual ceremonies. - Montgomery
(Ala) Advertiser.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
THE KINGS THANKSGIVING TART
By HOLMAN f. DAY

10 . os %n o~ ' P sa OWN with Sweet , Way
R Rs s Sy nd t display Of ot 9 lorss
] but op om m em Subjects Tss his isnssS source
dhaas
they all cold and heels
Hs ; o s s s, r 9 @ s 's s thin and
Re frequently
m ~ T meat 6d G S n r an and ate then. more and more
N S0S n The s9 sssr S s S @ who ts 1 y
ais preferred that he hold the hem
So he ordered p0 And ss so1 @s was maGs oi e '
And
he proclaim that very same shan be the nations
A s eas h nun set om up as Tfa"ns day Sers
ana invite you ali great
So he issued
win ssl.oatsoo1
Tssy s son, an n s oyp oa ash ass,,
Then there stooda ali nnan good. apDstinv sight
chat none might Of 5 or n an
A5 S let d Z" s 9 % o s twelve each s backed up his
And gracious my how al did vie 10 loading up Sh art m m
AnG voted o 0 their king nn thing
They m sss.. Ga blessed | ss ss s'as ns1
Sc 50 , as s sePsa h1 ,h Kindly ssip! king
@ N @
And grant each grace S, to stun ms n Th @ corn and meat
good King made mad, reply
n st. %a g' %S 1R YOU % YOU just must ' THAT
but mus
OF
asked n mt o
pleas epart he couldn't
with kindly ook he took
the be
~. ..soss s.s ss 3 a s "a meat
And the goodwi 81 guy.
Made moral
he knewthe corti sung
Andthe moral
A food
o. BEG . s gour 81 ss a may se hey
who tries o
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
AT
'F7y $50 LONESOME HOLLOW

such Injuries. for all those fancy-flx.
lngs are Injuries in Colorado" Blaise-
dale remarked significantly.
"Yes, count myself one of the luck
lest men in the world. owe every
thing to Milly, even my life. was
poor law student when we we're mar
ried, and when my health broke down
she simply took all responsibility into
her own hands. 1t was her money that
enabled me to come here. It's her bit
OF money that we're living on now
All that she has in the world Is in the
little bank at Sunrise, where she goes
once a month TO draw the necessary
sum for our provisions. But now that
I've got to work we're making our way
along without much help from TIE
bank. tell you | hated to use that
money bad enough, but If it hadn't
been for that the Lord only knows
what would have become of me-"
Milly .blushed deeply and becoming
ly. why. it doesn't amount to that, -
said she with snap of her brown
fingers. IAN the money in the world
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

In every country of the civilized world
Sisters of Charity are known. Not only
do they minister 10 the spiritual and intel
Iectual needs of the charges committed to
their CARE, but they also minister to their
bodily needs.
With so many children to take care Of
and to protect from climate and disease,
these wise and prudent Sisters have found
Peruna a never failing safeguard.
DIR. Hartman receives many letters from
Catholic Sisters from all over the United
States. A recommend recently received
from a Catholic institution in Detroit.
Mich, reads as follows:
Or. S. b. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir.-"The young girl who used
the Peruna was suffering from EaryDgi-
lis, and Toss of voice. The result OF
the treatment was most satisfactory.
She found great relief, and after
further use of the medicine we hope
10 be able 10 say she Is entirely cured. !"
Sisters of Charity.
The young girl was under the care OF
the Sisters of Charity and used Peruna for
catarrh of the throat with good results IS
the above letter testihes.
Send to the Peruna Medicine Co., Co
lumbus, Ohio. fer free book written by
DR.. Hartman.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

4seems awfully forlorn to eat a
,ta,ksgiying dinner all alone" said
univ soberly, looking over at the
eng fellow who sat mendlng a har-
,ss strap beside the blazing hearth.
4 haven't the heart to get up a big
inner for just us two"
4 don't see what else we can do.
No ueighbors to invite except old Pete
nat and he wouldn't come. We
night send him something by way of
wing neighborly."
And be turned away for our
,Las," the woman laughed.
aYou can't even go out on the
highways and hedges and gather in
dagglers like the ancient host Of
sble fame. Maybe it is just as well
nj TO have all the work of getting
% a Thanksgiving dinner, for it seems
b me that you look tired, Milly.
what's the matter"
Nothing, Jim, | guess need little
xting. I'll take run across the
Hollow and be back before supper"
Nilly put on her cloak and went out
ITO The crisp autumn afternoon. The
soods were bare except for few
prchlike flames of red which marked
ne presence OF an occasional gum
rec The sky was clear, cold and
aIlId, tinged with a greenish glow
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

cabin door Blaisedale, who was last TO
go turned at the threshold and held
out his hand to Milly.
You remind me OF some one once
knew" he said, simply, "and for her
sake I'd like to shake hands with you.
Thank you for your hospitality. You
won't regret your kindness, by the
way"
Queer fellow, that one" Jim re-
marked. rs he watched the gang re-
cede down the wintry road. You may
be sure he has strange history be-
hand him."
That night when Jim and Milly sat
talking beside their cheerful hearth, a
scrap Of white paper crept mysterious
ly under the door. Jim rose hurriedly
and threw back the door, but no one
was in sight, and not sound broke
the deep stiffness OF the icy night.
Milly read the note over his shout
der, and this is what it said:
Some curious whim prompts me to
tell you that it was our intention to
break into ard rife the little eggshell
bank at Sunrise before quitting these
diggings, but for the sake OF Milly's
bit of money" it shall go unframed.
Thanking you for a pleasant hour.
BI.AISEDALE.
Helen +. Huntington, in New York
Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
100 Lrrerai.

John c. Sheehan employs a large
number Of laborers. Most of his fore
men are Irishmen. but the underlings
embrace men Of all nationalities. The
other day one of the foremen had use
for a maui on a certain piece Oh work.
He said 10 a green Irish laborer who
was near:
Go up where that other gang Is
working and bring the maui"
In a few minutes the Irishman re-
turned with about twenty-five labor
ers.
"Wha; did you bring these men here
for?" asked the foreman.
Sure, you told me to bring thin
all. and | brought livery mothers son
Of thin could find" was the reply
New York Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

years standing. David Meekison.
DIR. Hartman, one of the best known
physicians and surgeons in the United
States, was the first man to formulate Pc
runa. 1t was through his genius and per-
severance that it was introduced to tho
medical profession of this country.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruns.
write at once TO DR.. Hartman, giving a
mll statement Of your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. q.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26

III JUS worth our while we may set up
for a week or two"
"Oh, then, you'll be here Ger
Thanksgiving, won't you? I'd like to
have you all take dinner with US to-
morrow"
The man looked at his fellows with
a curious smile, half questioning, half
credulous. IT'S rather unexpected"
he remarked humorously
ooh, we're all neighbors out here.
you know" Milly explained cordially.
MY husband would be very glad to
have you with US. We are from the
east, and we're used to having com
pany for Thanksgiving.
Your husband is a prospector, too, I
take it?"
"Oh, no. He came out here for his
health two years ago, when he was
all run down with oyerwork. We eX-
pect TO stay here until he's quite well. "
I'VE didn't notice any houses as we
passed along. Where do you live?"
Two miles below here, on the Sun
rise road, not on the trail. Will you
come over tomorrow"
well, being as you're so kind as to
take the trouble to invite us wen be
glad to accept your hospitality, and
thank you"
Every well. shall expect you
promptly at IL. There are eight OF
you, aren't there? want you all re-
member. Now. I'll go, for the walk is
rather long. You cross the hill and
go straight south till you reach the
Sunrise wagon road. which will take
you directly to our shack, going west.
Good night"
Milly returned in great good spirits.
10th to damp the aFdor of his good
little helpmeet by yoicing his doubts
as to the wisdom OF inviting eight
strangers to their home.
You don't mind, do you, Jim?"
Mi!ly asked, anxiously.
Not a bit. II it pleases you let's
have them by all means"
You should have seen them! Great,
gaunt, hungry-looking fellows who
probably haven't had a good dinner
for a year do believe Providence
sent me across their path expressly
to. give them a treat"
RI hope we have enough stun on
hand" said cautious Jim. at will take
heaps to satisfy eight hungry men,
you know"
"Of course we have plenty. Wen
kin both turkeys and I'll make four
pies instead of one, and two boiled
buildings besides. Wen have potatoes
and turnips and the canned corn put
up myself, and as much cider as they
can drink. For dessert Wen have real
good coffee and ice cake Oh, Wen
have enough, you may be sure. Jim.
you must rig up a table big enough to
seat them ALL"
They worked till bedtime that
night, peeling apples. seeding raisins,
and picking the turkeys. The next
morning Milly rose long before dawn
and set about her baking and brewing,
while Jim put up a big deal table that
stretched almost the length of the
room, and by noon it was set with all
the luscious viands Of an eastern
Thanksgiving dinner, set with homely
platters and dishes to be sure, but not
rougher in appearance than the mon
who finally seated themselves about
the steaming board. Jim beamed hos
pitably from his place at the head of
the table and tried dutifully to "act as
II the company belonged there as
Milly had said. The big black-whis.
kered fellow whom the other adj
dressed as Blaisedale, had the place
OF honor because he seemed to be the
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
A scrap OF paper.

would be worthless to me if | didn't
have Jim"
I've heard a saying about a good
wife being a treasurer" Blaisedale
remarked. Your wife proves the
truth of it,"
The dinner was a great success.
Blaisedale, who seemed to exert a
mysterious influence over his fellows,
grew very talkative and entertaining.
He told stories of queer places and
queerer people which savored Of fam
illarity with lawlessness and lawbreak-
ers. but which kept Jim breathlessly
interested until the eight strange
guests made their adieus. When the
company had filed out Of the little
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-11-26
PATENTS.

List OF Patents issued Last Week 10
Northwestern Inventors.
Lot L. Gaylord, st. Paul, Mimi,
screen: David j. Green, Wilmont,
MINI, shock leader; Louis Kreitinger.
Springfield, MINI. draft coupling;
Simeon Iawlor, Duluth, Mimi. window
washing apparatus; Ole Rudd, Duluth.
Mimi. stop collar for power shafts:
George Shrodes, Excelsior, Mimi,
lantern holder, Charles L. Wells, st.
Paul, Mimi. hose supporter.
Lothrop & Johnson. patent lawyers, 81
and 9l2 Pioneer Press Bldg, ST. Paul