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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
The True Measure of Man.

The place to take the true measure
of man is not in the market place or
amen corner, nor in the field or
forum, but at his own fireside. There
he lays aside his mask and you learn
whether he is imp or angel, king or
cur, hero or humbug. | do not care
a copper what the world says of him,
whether it crowns him with glory or
pelts him with eggs. | do not care OF
what religion he may be. If his
babies dread his coming home and his
better half swallows her heart every
time she asks him for 50 bill, he ID
a fraud of the first water, even though
he prays night aud morning until he
shakes the eternal hills. But If his
children run to the front gate to meet
MIN, and loves own sunshine illum-
mates the face of his wife when she
hears his footsteps, you can take it
for granted that he is pure gold-his
home is heaven and the humbug
never gets near to the throne of God.
He may be rank atheist and red
flag anarchist, Mormon mugwumpi
he may buy votes, bet on elections; he
may deal from the bottom and drink
beer until he can't tell silver dollar
from circular saw, and still be bet
ter than the man who is all suavity,
hut who makes home hell; who
vents on his helpless wife and chill
dren the ill.nature he would like to
infiict on his fellow men, but dares
not. | can forgive much IN fellow
mortal who rather make men swear
than women weep, would nave the hate
of all the world than the contempt OF
his wife who would rather call anger
to the face of king than fear to the
face of child. Sam Jones.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
Brave Henry Granuis.

Veterans of the Twelfth Iowa regi-
ment in the civil war who live in Des
MONIES have just received word CT the
sad case of Sergeant Fl. j. Grannis, of
Fayette, the color bearer of the regi-
ment. Capt. 4. b. Soper, in letter
to Hon. r. p. Clarkson, OF Des Moines,
says that Sergeant Grannis has COM
pletely lost his memory, and does not
now recognize his closest friends or
recollect recent events. 1T is an
extremely unfortunate case, for Ser
geant Grannis was one of the kravest
and truest men of the great Twelfth
Iowa." said Mr.. Clarkson, yesterday.
"He bore our colors throughout the
long service aud into every battle we
had. This includes Shiloh. And there
occurred one of the most notable,
curious and remarkable things in war
that we were very likely to be cap
tured, stripped the flag off staff. and
wrapped it around his body under
meath his clothing. How he did it we
never knew, but when we got into the
confederate prison. he had the flag of
our regiment, and he kept it about his
body day and night until we were
restored to freedom and the flag could
again lead the regiment which it did
during the rest of the service. l think
all the history of the civil war. -
Register and Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

A man will run as fast as he can to
cross railroad track in front of a
train. Then he will watch il until il
is out of sight. Then he will walk
leisurely away. He seems TO be all
right, and probably is. This is a
man. a woman in street car will
open a satchel and open the purse,
take out dime and close the purse,
open the satchel and put in the parse,
close the satchel and lock both ends.
Then she will give the conductor the
dime, who will give her nickel back.
Then she will open the satchel, take
out the purse, close the satchel and
open the purse, put in the nickel and
close the purse, open the satchel, put
in the purse, close the satchel an6
lock both ends Then she will feel tC
see if her hair is all right This is 8
woman.
Printing paper is now made out o.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The railroad car will carry as much
as twenty teams of horses could haul
and the great ocean steamers will
transport as much as 400 railroad cars
can carry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Farmers of Indiana have formed a
combine, with headquarters at Indian
apolis, and are demanding advanced
prices for all farm products. A bulle-
tin has been prepared and will be dis
tributed to farmers all over the
United States, calling on them to de-
mand a minimum price of one dollar
per bushel for wheat
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Secretary Root has filed his resigna-
tion from the cabinet with President
Roosevelt. and sailed for London tc
sit with the Alaskan boundary com
mission. 1t is generally believed that
Governor Taft will be rendered the
position.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The last congress created II, 1916 new
offices and employments at an annual
compensation of S7,927 ,639. AS the
congress also abolished ,Sl5 offices the
net increase is s,50l with an aggre-
gate of 81, 9S6, l5S in salaries and
wages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

There would be no objection OH the
part of the general public if the scrap
among the western railroads over the
interchangeable mileage tickets should
result i'll a permanent fiat passenger
rate of two cents per milo, as is be-
lieved in some quarters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

1t now appears that the campaign
for the speakership of the next Iowa
House of Representatives will be be-
tween Hon. NJ. L. Temple, of OsceoIa,
and Hon. Geo. W. Clarke, of Adel. A
red hot contest is promised.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Several orders for cavalry horses are
being filled in Western horse markets
just at present. This is the season OF
the year when Uncle Sam replenishes
stock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

With 10000 remedies known to
medical science, it does seem mighty
queer how long it takes the doctor to
fix US up all right again when we get
to feeling tough.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

For many years postmasters all over
the country have been requesting the
Postoffice Department to decide
whether a man has right to open
his wife's letters. The department has
decided that man can open his child
ren's mail, but he has no right to
open his wife's letters against her
protest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

It's just the same as ever this year
there's a lot of fellows who really
don't want to, hadn' { ought to run for
office, but they are simply being
crowded into it by the public de-
mand for their candidacy; and they
can't refuse the persistent solicitation
of the dear public, you know
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

A number of tests made by the
Vermont experiment station found
arsenite of soda and the arsenic salsoda
mixture are very satisfactory for kill
ling weeds along walks and drives.
These can be kept perfectly free of
weeds by the use of these mixtures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

A single American railroad, the
Great Northern, is now equipped TO
carry 5000, 600 tons of iron ore. In
all the world only two nations besides
our own produce so much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The standing timber of Canada
equals that of the continent of Europe,
and is nearly double that of the
United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

One editor thanked his friends for
their 'unremitting Kindness" where
upon another editor remarks that he
was thankful for any kind of kind
ness, but he liked the remitting kind
hest
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

1t is estimated that there remains
standing in Minnesota 10000, 900, 900
feet of merchantable pine timber,
valued at Sl20, 100000 The most of
this is in the hands of private parties,
and is mature.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The public printing at Washington
costs $6,0OO,0OO year. The invest
ment in the government printing Office
is 81, ,429, 200.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

This is the time of the year when
the expectant politician bestows up
on you the smile ard the gladhand,
and makes you feel that you are the
most influential fellow in the county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

There are 5000 inmates in the insane
asylums of Iowa. over 20 per cent of
whom have gone insane because of
the use of Intoxicating liquors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The annual meeting of the Iowa
State Association of Rural Mail
Carriers will be held in Des Moines,
Aug. 27.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

This is the farmers busy time. The
peddler or the lightning rod agent
had better keep away.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Russia has more horses than any
other country in the world. All the
horses on earth number about
Go, 900, 900, Russia alone has 0,000,
O0O
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Gov. Cummins has been taking a
needed rest among the mountains of
Colorado, preparatory to the opening
of the campaign this fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Wesley Greene of the Iowa Horti-
cultural Society estimates the Iowa
apple crop at 5000, 900 bushels.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The annual payment to pensioners
of the war with Spain now approxi-
mates $2,700,000 and 5000 spplica-
tions are pending.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

reliance is good capital in any
business, and the young man who has
this to start with, together with un-
limited energy, is bound to succeed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The executive Office of the United
States calls for only $4,000 a year
while England gives the royal family
"a, 900, 600.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The United States has $4,000 post
offices. Germany is next with 45, ,623
and Great Britain third with 22,400.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The navy which gives England the
supremacy of the seas, costs S155, 600. :
600 year. or little more than the
United States pays in pensions
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The internal commerce of tho
United States last year has been esti'
mated by the government statistician
at $50, 600, ,000,O 900. Fifty years ago 10
was only $4,000. 10000
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Do not refuse to make an allowance
for your wife, if you expect her to
make allowances for you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

If Alaska could be lifted and super
imposed on the eastern part of the
United States. it would cover up 20
states.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

By direction of Secretary Root an
order was issued by the war depart
ment Saturday formally bringing into
existence the general army staff. Gen.
S. b. M. Young, the chief of staff, as
sumes tine command and relinquishes
the Office of commanding general of
the army, which he has held since the
retirement Of Gen. Miles, a period of
five days. The latter office no longer
exists and the duties will be transfer
red. Secretary Root and army officers
expect the army to be greatly bene-
fitted by the change. The duties of
the general staff will he TO prepare
plans for natioral defense and for the
mobilization of military forces during
time of war. All staff departments
are to be placed under the jurisdiction
of the chief of staff, and his duties
and those of his subordinates arc tC
be to bring about harmonious action
between the staff bureaus. with a
view to securing the best service and
avoiding the mistakes which char
acterized the Spanish war. The staff
will consist of one lieutenant general,
one major general, one brigadier gen
eral, four colonels, six lieutenant
colonels, twelve majors, and twenty
captains, forty-fve officers in ALL
They will serve On the staff for foul
years, except in the case of the gen
eral officers, after which they will re-
turn to the branch of the service from
which they were taken.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

There are now 81 ,53S divorced people
in the United States, of whom over
two thirds are women.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

However numerous may be the op-
portunities of life, they are never dis
covered by those who keep their eyes
shut and permit their hands to be idle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
CURRENT COMMENT

The Panama canal treaty has been
rejected by the Colombian senate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The house of representatives costs
So, 100000 year and the senate
81, 400 600.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

There are nearly 1000, 900 negroes in
the United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The price of labor in Alaska is "a. so
to $6. so per day, with board.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

In Sioux county, Neb.. a man holds
the office of school director and like
wise trusteeship of the district
school in a South Dakota county just
across the state line. He claims TO be
entitled TO both offices, and cannot be
dispossessed of either. His house is
on the state line and when he goes to
bed his head is in one state and his
feet in the other, SO that he is legally
a resident of both. He votes at the
school elections held III both districts
and claims that he is entitled to do
so, and thus far no law has been
found that can reach his case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

A delegate Republican Convention of the
Republicans of Winnesheik County, Iowa, Is
hereby called to be held in the Grand opera
house in Decorah, Iowa.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER u, 1908,
at the hour of 1880 O'Clock p. m, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the follow
ing county offices:
County superintendent of Schools.
County Treasurer.
Sheriff.
Surveyor.
Coroner.
Coroner.
And "a candidate for Representative from
from this (SSth) District in the next General
Assembly and by the delegates from such
District) nominate a member of the Board OF
Supervisors for the Fourth Supervisors Dis
trict. Also to name a County Central Com
mittee for the ensuing year, and for the trans
action of such other business as may properly
come before the convention.
Under the usual apportionment such con-
vention will be constituted as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

1t pays to be fair and square
whether you have conscience or not
There is lot of satisfaction in gaz-
ing at the rugged features of an hon.
est man in the looking glass each
morning when you rise. A whole lot
of money will not recompense one for
the loss of his character aud conse-
quent self respect The shrifty, two
faced, tricky. sneaky unreliable man
may make some sharp trades and
gather in some coin by his dishonest
games, but in the long run will some
time be estimated at his true worth
and passed by as not wanted. the
same as bogus dollar or counterfeit
bill.-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The Mississippi river drains one
third of the area of the u. S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

This is little matter we wish to
Speak to Some of our subscribers
about. We really hate to do it, but
as it takes money to pay printers and
buy printing materials we feel that
we must. Bills showing the amount
due will be received by Some of you
this week and we hope that these few
will give the matter due con$idera.
tion and effect prompt settlement.
We need the s $$$$
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

1t is reported from Washington that
the Postoffice Department has decided
to make every railroad train in the
United States mail train, and COM
mission conductors, baggagemen, etc.
employees of the U. S. postal service.
This is another advanced step in Civ
ing better and more rapid mail service,
and besides will accomplish the added
purpose of placing all trains under the
protection of the U. S. government,
thus practically insuring railroad
trains immunity from interference by
strikers, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
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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 Mones
For Railroad Commissioner
COL. DAVID j. PALMER,
of Washington
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

The new road law provides for now
ing the roads, which is to he done be-
tween the fifteenth of July and the
fifteenth of August. Should the own
er not feel disposed to cut the grass
on the highway adjoining his farm.
the road superintendent is given
power to NOW said road and charge
expenses of same to the property
owner to be paid as taxes against his
land. Now let's see in how many in
stances the law will be obeyed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
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PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
H. J. GREEN,
Editor and Proprietor.

Ofhcial Paper of Winnesheik County
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Entered at the post Office in Decorah
Iowa. as second Glass Mail Matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

Printing paper is now made out OF
cornstalks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-14
IN THE STATE.
The Happenings I'm Various Sections
of South Carolina Briefly Told.
NeIberry Observer

of South Carolina Briefly Told.
Newberry Observer.
Richland county is in bad way-not a cent
In the treasury and the expenses OF the I'LL
man trial TO pay.
There are three murder cases on the Rich
land court docket for trial-two of white men
and one cOlored.
Georgia In football game at Athens, Ca, on
Saturday by 90 to o.
Sam Quarles killed Matte Gibson-both
colored-in Greenville on Friday by hitting
her on the head with his fist.
The University of North Carolina defeated
South Carolina college in football game In
Columbia on Saturday by Il TOO.
The citizens of Aiken on Wednesday voted
to issue $4,000 IN bonds for improving the wa
ter works and building town hall and max
ing other improvements.
John McMaster, member Of the legislature
from Richland county and lawyer died at his
home in Columbia on Saturday. He was
son of the late Col. +. w. McMasfer.
The handsome residences OF Wallace Wise
and Mrs. Hendrix In Trenton we've burned
down on Thursday, the owners saving the
contents. Mr.. Wise had 1900 Insurance.
Mrs. Hendrix was not insured.
Mrs. Dorathy A. Brickman, Wi OF the engi-
neer who was killed in the wreck at the Fish
ing creek trestle, in York county. recently,
has brought suit against the Southern road
for S15 900 damages.
There are five murder cases on the Laurens
docket 1Or me SeSSlouS COuTI ~HiCu ueSlHs WI
Monday: Jno G. Wham for killing Lafayette
w Ramage, Gus Cannon for killing negro
named Calhoun, and three negroes Tor killing
negroes. ~
seized ny the copstables In Columbia on Fri
day. II was captured at the railway depot;
had been consigned TO a prominen reliant,
but is believed TO have been intended for W.
ri. Sellers, who runs place on Gervais street.
The citizens Of Anderson voted on Friday
to issue S5O,QU0 In bonds TO aid the Tennessee,
Georgia and South Carolina railroad, which
is proposed TO be built from CHATEAU ooga.
The bonds are conditioned on the building Of
tue road and will so specify on their face. II
there Ia no road built there will be no pay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-14
p. Rosenberg's Locals.

New fall style Of the Krippen Dorf Dit
man shoes are in. A beautiful assortment OF
these goods.
A plain toe, patent leather vamp, dull Kid
top, with Louis heel. This gives you faint
description OF dress shoe we are selling.
The Krlppendorf shoe for ladies, stands at
The top for service, comfort. and. elegant
style.
A clothing merchant, in speaking OF our
pants, says, "why you are selling those pants
at less than cost" No, we are not. We
bought all a factory had on hand. got them
away under the price, and are selling them
away ander the price,
SL50 pants for Sl0o. $500 pants for S2.OO.
All domestics under market price-We
bought them when they were cheap. We offer
them to you cheap.
A nice lot OF mems gauntlets, driving,
working and dress gloves.
We can please you In underwear. We have
IL for ladies, men and children. In wool and
fleece lined.
The best heavy. black. ribbed hose on the
market at l5c. or two for 25c, Easily worn 25c
per pair. Sizes, to lO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-14
Pointed Paragraphs.
Chicago News.

Sunshine has no terrors for the girl with
s. parasol.
Truth Is mighty, but a good deal Of 1t is
suppi essed.
Nothing ia easier to bear than the troubles
ofyour neighbors.
II you would be happy don't purchase to-
day aud read the bargain advertisements to-
morrow.
When the bull and the bear 60 to market
there is apt TO be something doing at the
mutton counter.
The sbort.sighted girl who wears glasses
may not be vain, but she knows she looks
better with them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-14
Get the Rest for the Asking.

When you order sack OF patent flour from
your grocer. do not tell him 10 send you "a
sack OF good -four" but tell him 10 send you
q sack OF "CIifton," because "CIiiton" is the
best patent Every sack is sold with this
guarantee, and II 1t does not prove as repre-
sented, your money will be refunded. "Clif
ton" IL an ali-round flour. and is as good for
cake and pastr6 as for light rolls and biscuit.
LIT. d T. NJ. Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-14
PLEASE; READ
What the wearerS of QUIZ
Geo. Snow Shoes have
to say of them:

Messrs. A. NJ. Smith & Co. -.
I have worn a pair of your Geo. G.
Snow shoes continuously for the last
twelve months and they are good shoes
yet. Very truly, g.
Oct. 12, 1908. G. n. Nickels
Messrs. A. M. Smith & Co.
Your Geo. G.. Snow shoes give me
better wear than any I have ever
worn. I have pair now that 1 have
worn two years, and the uppers are
still good
Oct. 10, 1903. N. B. Napier.
Messrs. A. M. Smith g. Co.
The "Geo. G.. Snow shoes purchas-
ed from you have given me entire sat-
isfaction. I have worn them two win
ters, and not vet worn out.
Respectfully,
Oct. 10, 1903. T. P. Quarles.