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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13
BEAUTIPYING THE HOME.

In the fixing up of the home place 1t
Is good deal as it is with woman
and her dress. Some women, by the
exercise of taste and having proper re-
gard for the fitness of things, can on
a very moderate outlay for attire car
~ lots of style and be altogether
charmingly dressed, and so one may
take a modest home place and by the
use of cultured taste so adorn it with
vine. tree shrub and flower, with bit
of lawn for a foreground, and never
overlooking the paint pot, that IT VIII
attract the pleased attention of every
passerby and ever be a saving, retin-
ing influence for all who call it home.
1t fortunately does not require very
much money to secure the incest things,
for they are very apt to be the common
things of life nicely placed and proper
ly cared for There are greater charm
and satisfaction in having bed of
violets costing 10 or Is cents than in
owning a costly orchid, and the most
labored effort Of the costly dollhouse
has never yet produced anything finer
than the roses you may grow IN your
garden at trifling cost We think
that there are at least two things in
the adornment of the home place which
must have precedence-a bit OF well
kept lawn and here and there vine OF
some sort, at the corner of the house,
over the porch or on q latticework on
the walk, then not too many shade
trees, and such as there are to be OF
different varieties; IL any evergreens,
these always to be in the background.
A circular bed Of cannas, bOrdered
with coleus, with a good border Of
lawn around ii, is always very at
tractive feature as a sort of central
flower piece. Then do not forget that
the back yard needs looking after as
we'll as the front, for our well dressed
lady is always scrupulously neat and
tasty all round This simple beautify-
ing of our home is in a sense re-
igious work, for the influence OF the
home upon the children La very far
reaching and indelible, and there are
but few of us so thoroughly depraved
that we have not some latent sense Of
appreciation and love for beautiful and
natural things. There can be no hard
and fast rules laid down for this work,
the style Of home, size Of lot and en-
vironment varying 30 much, but it is a
hard proposition indeed where home
may not be much improved and beau
titled along the lines we have indicated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

There are a good many men this
spring who in the matter of their seed
corn are very like the foolish virgins
and the oil for their lamps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

The public highway in most Of the
northern states is four rods in width
In Texas it is only two rods wide.
Neither is just right. The four rod
road involves a tremendous waste of
good land, and the two rod road is
hardly wide enough to work it prop
erly. There is happy medium be-
tween these two. The three rod road
Is lust right
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

The top has been reached. Men are
refusing to build houses, factories and
railways because of the high prices of
labor and materials and the risks con-
nected with strikes. Farmers are let
ting land go uncultivated this year be-
cause of the scarcity and high price of
farm help. Everything has been boost
ed up to the top notch, and any further
change will be on the downward scale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

The man who is always moving
around never takes much pride in the
looks of his home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

In north central Texas, where win
ter wheat, big herds Of cattle and large
ranges prevail, we came across Ger
man settler, finely educated man,
who had induced a number of his coun-
trymen to locate near him. Here were
nice homes, schools, church, good so
ciety, registered Herefords, fine or
chards and an agricultural civilization
of the highest type, an oasis in a des-
ert
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13
THE Road PROBLEM.

A good roads convention was recently
held In one Of the western states. 1t
was well attended, and a good many
theories were advanced, but beyond
commanding a thorough drainage Of
the roadbed nothing practical was
brought OUt. The plain truth is that
nothing short OF brick paving, mac
adam or foot OF gravel will ever make
q black dirt puossa bic during the spring
season in the north and the winter In
the south, and this method Of treat
ment will cost from 5000 to $500 per
mile, According TO the treatment given
Such heavy expenditure the people
are not yet ready to authorize. aud 30
the whole problem may be said to have
settled down to this--get rid OF the wa
ter, grade mp. gravel where possible,
and do the hauling when the roads are
good, letting the good Lord look after
the rural mail carriers and the milk
haulers when the roads are bad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

We know Of an old fellow who is
the owner of a section of fine land and
who is shaving himself to death to buy
more, giving as reason that while he
had land enough he did not know what
his boys boys were going to do. He
might as well quit fretting. for his
boys boys will know enough more
about farming 30 that they will raise
as much on one acre of land as the old
man does on three.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

1t should never be forgotten that 1t
q the rain which falls during the grow
ing crop season which counts for the
crop. There are localities which are
being highly doomed for agricultural
uses where an average rainfall Of
eighteen or twenty inches IL certified.
but where the rain comes al the wrong
time Of the year. during the winter and
none In the summer, when the crops
are needing II most. IL even ten inches
OF water can be assured for the months
Of May, June and July, good crops can
be raised any year, but floods In the
winter and droughts in the summer
will beat any land.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

We are impressed with the marked
advantage which the south country has
over the north in working farm. in
the matter Of the extra two or three
months in the year given the southern
man in which to do his work. This Is
no small matter. There are growing
and crop season in Dakota and Mime
sofa of only ave months and seven
months Kay of. while In the south the
crop season lasts nine months and farm
work is possible for the whole twelve.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-13

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Williams news., 1903-11-28
Death of Mrs. M. A. Minar.

On Wednesday at tie home of her daughter in this city Mrs. M. A. Minar passed to join the great throng beyond, after a lingering illness of two months.
 Deceased (aged 67 years) was born in Kelso, Scotland, and while still babe accompanied her par ents to America. She grew to wo- manhood in New York state where she was united in marriage to MT. Peter Shay. Five children resulted from this union, of whom two are still living, MT. Frank Shay of Garfield, Kas., and Mrs. A. F. Pol son of this city. After the death of MT. Shay she was united in mar riage on Nov. 7, 1882 at Kinsley, Kas., to MT. s. P. Minar.
 During the past fourteen years, however, Mrs. Minar has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Pol son, with whom she came to Ari- izona. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and during her res idence here made many friends who greatly regret her death.
 The funeral services were conduc- ted yesterday afternoon from the M. E. church, Rev. John Oliver off ciating. |.
Williams news., 1903-11-28

Mrs. Lillie Wagoner, President of the Rebekah Assembly I. o. O. F., of Arizona, came in on Sundays belated No. ?. Williams Rebekah Lodge held special meeting on Monday night and listened to some very interesting instructive and sis. terly remarks by the president The occasion was also celebrated in the banquet room by the Rebekahs and their families, where bountiful spread consisting of oysters. turkey and other goodies was dispersed. Mrs. Wagoner went to the Canyon on Tuesdays train returning We'd nesday and departing on No. z for her home in Glendale.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
The Old Hick'ry Farm.

Our people were given another treat last evening in the production at the opera house of the above named drama, and large audience was present. The company com prises twelve artists, and many good vaudeville acts, such as danc- ir.g, funny sayings and beautiful illustrated songs were produced be- tween acts. They will remain over and give another performance here tonight, with an entire change of program, and doubtless the house will be crowded to the doors, as all present last night have good word for the company.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Doctor a Tie Roller in Los Angeles.

It is question as to how phy- sician of this city could doctor a tie roller in Los Angeles, but such is the case. When it is stated, however. that today Dr. A. Tyroler and family leave for Los Angeles to make that city their future home, and that Doc has had here, and ex- poets to there, get a portion of the railroad doctoring, it is not to be wondered at.
 Dr. Tyroler came to Williams about five years ago from Michigan. As stated before in these columns, he has had splendid practice here but Los Angeles, he thought, offer ed better field for development, hence his move. Having purchas- ed half interest in the business of Dr. N. H. Morrison, chief sur geon of the Santa Fe Coast lines, he is making good bid for the success that will eventually come to him who hustles for it. The doctor and his wife have enjoyed an extensive friendship in Williams and their departure will be greatly regretted.
 Besides enjoying a lucrative To- cal practice Dr. Tyroler attained some prominence in territorial medical circles, being member of the territorial board of medical ex- aminers, and cnly last week, be- cause of his leaving. having tend cred his resignation to that body. He has also occupied the position of city health officer during the past two years. Adios! Doc.,S and good luck to you.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
ACCORDING to Governor Rrodie,s

ACCORDING to Governor Brodie's report to the secretary of the inte- rior, the taxable wealth of Coco. nino county has decreased during the past year by $77S.516.32. That is a vast amount of money and is good food for thought. When one considers that this amount, or a good portion thereof, might still be on the tax roll but for the creation of forest reserve within the coun- ty, and the transfer of lands back to the government, it kinder rifles ones blood" Never mind, good peoplel Some of these days there will be an increase in the reserve and we'll all be transferred back way back.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Sleeves Succeeds Ashurst.

As is now pretty generally known here, the Hon. Henry F. Ashurst, our local attorney, one of our own boys, who is so we'll and favorably V known, has gone East to be absent about one year. We very much regret the loss of Mir. Ashurst, but have much pleasure in announcing that he has left with us for our To- cal lawyer. MT. X. N. Sleeves, who has been associated with him for the past six months, and who in- tends to remain.
 MT. Sleeves is a frst-class law yer, of much experience, and is among us solely from financial req sons. He has not only had much experience at the bar, possibly more than any other attorney in Arizo- ma, but has also travelled extensive ly in this country, Asia and other Oriental countries. He is not a politician, but a reserved business like man, who grows upon you by personal acquaintance. We ex- press the feeling of our town when we say MT. Ashurst has conferred favor upon us by leaving among us an attorney of experience and abil- ity; and a man whom to person. ally know is to like. We wish MT. Sleeves the success he so we'll deserves.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
The Fisk Jubilee Singers.

The above company of talented colored artists appeared before a large audience at the M. B. church Thursday evening. Their chorus, quartette and individual solo work was of sufficiently high-grade to cause and merit repeated encores. All their selections were we'll re- ceived and greatly appreciated by our people. We congratulate the local management upon their suc- cess and hope they will be able, soon again, to book something of equal merit.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postoftiee, Williams. Ari- letters will be sent to the dead letter office Dec. 19, 1908, if not called for before at time Brown, Mir John Johnson, Olive Brown, MT Ross Maxwell, MT Lawrence Conlson, Martin, MT c F Hardin, A M Pallack, W F Johns, CC Thomas, I'll
 MEXICAN. Guerara, Hermeuegildo Naiar, Luis Jamegen, Jesus s Salazar, Santiago Montana Rosabero.
 Persons calling for the above letters should say advertised" F. W. SMITH.
 Postmaster.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Stock Law to Be Tested.

Today will probably occur the
 condemnation and sale of eleven
 head of so-called "dogies" bearing brands of Herb Woods and Greedy. The latter replevined three head but Inspector Holden gave a coun- ter bond and still holds them. It is likely that this will be a hard fought case. The trial has been set for Dec. 4 and Judge Kibby of Phoenix will be present to repre- sent the board. Woods is now in California but will arrive shortly.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Fire Fiends at Work.

Shortly after five o'clock We'd nesday morning a fire was discov- cred in closet on the second floor of the Grand Canyon hotel. The blaze was quickly extinguished, but caused damage amounting to about $2OO.
 The same morning at an earlier hour Mrs. DowelPs lodging house on Railroad avenue was threatened by blaze, which was soon over come. In both cases it looked like the work of an incendiary.
Williams news., 1903-11-28

CocoNINo county has much to be thankful for this year, and Thanks giving Day was accordingly de- voutly observed. Business has been good, the ranges in excellent condi- ton and our people corresponding ly happy. In addition to these things we should have been thank ful that the whole county is not a forest reserve.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
The Ladies' Aid Dinner.

Were you at the Ladies' Aid din- ner last Saturday evening? No! We'll, you missed the best meal they have served yet, and that is casting no reflections on any of the others, either. Say!. Did you no- tice us eat? We'll, as we've stated before, we are rather small, but have an appetite correspondingly large. When we think now of the way we slowed those good things under our belt we get sort of asham- ed, but we're used to being criticis- ed, so it don't matter. We under stand the ladies cleared a nice bunch of money and are glad to hear it as it relieves our mind. With our wiry build and nervous temperament, we are naturally a dyspeptic, and the highest praise we could bestow is to say that we felt no i'll effects at all after our glutonous feed and would have been willing, next day, to have gone up against the same things.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
The Turkey Shoots.

Those killing turkeys last Sun day were: Satori 3, Carlson 1, Griff 2, Melick 3, Neal 1, Hudson l, Shoot 1, Raudebaugh 1, Hicks 8, Herman 1, Wade 1, Sears 1.
 Thursday Nov. 26-Waite 2, Mar tin r Demick 1, Juhl 2, Hicks 4, Schwentker 1, Jones 8, Roberts 1, Smith 2, Parker 1, Kidder 1, Baum 1, Lindstrom 2, Melick 1.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
SELlGMAN ITEMS.

MT. Howard Foley left on No. 3 Sunday for Flagstaff to visit some of his Canadian friends who have located there.
 The United Gold & Platinum Mines Co.,, sent fifteen men to Cat aract Canyon this week to work on their new wagon road.
 MT. s. L. Sommers, manager of the Salzman store, left here on last Friday for Los Angeles. He will visit his family for two weeks.
 MT. Sam Cutler has returned from Cataract Canyon after a two weeks visit. He was the guest of MT. A. w. Florea the Supai Indian agent.
 Mir. J. B. Girand passed through here few days ago on his way to Prescott. He spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Girand and is now on his way back to Cataract Canyon.
 Indications showed that there would be large crowd turn out for the Thanksgiving dance at the Reading Room. The crowd came, the music was good and all had a fine time until the "wee Sma hours"
 We trust your Thanksgiving din- ner was rich, your house warm, that you did not poke your selfish nose in your pillow-content and comfortable-that you remembered the poor. Let us have more of the religion of a square meal.
 On Tuesday MT. Carl Rummick, manager. of the Harvey House, took stage load of his friends for a days outing to the Sullivan ranch. The scenery on the road to Sulli- vans is the best in this section and all allowed as how they had had a good time.
 The Thanksgiving service in the School House on Wednesday night was we'll attended. Rev. E. G. Decker of Kingman preached and the quoir sang the anthems 70 Give Thanks" by Moore and "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" by Emerson. Much credit is due Mrs. J. R. Wigal the leader for the way she had devel- oped this chorus.
 Don't Always Make THE WRI- TER OF THIS COLUMN your tar get when your eye strikes a sen tence you do not like, put on the brakes and think of things noble and beautiful. Then send ton of something good to the needy and thank your Maker for the abundance you have. Don't misjudge men and women hastily. Wait.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
For a Bad Cold.

If you have bad cold you need a good reliable medicine like Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it, and to allay the ir- ritation and inhamma tion of the throat and lungs. For sale by all druggists.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Change in Management.

On next Tuesday, December 1 the management of the Grand Can. yon hotel, for so many years suc- cessfully operated at this place by MT. c. E. Boyce, will pass to the management of MT. Martin Bug geln, at present manager of the Bright Angel hotel at the Grand Canyon.
 For some time past Mir. Boyce has been desirous of escaping low ing to his years) the duties and responsibilities accompanying the management of so large a hostelry and the past week leased the hotel to MT. Buggeln for term of years. Today MT. and Mrs. o. c. Strait will arrive from the Grand Canyon, where MT. Strait has acted as cash fer, and begin taking an inventory. During their short residence here they made many friends who will be glad to welcome their return to Williams society.
 In connection with the hotel MT. Buggeln contemplates number of important changes, chief of which will be the equipping and opening of frstclass livery. He will thus be able to better entertain his guests and make their stay in Williams (and their visits to sur rounding points )well worth remem- bering.
 During the past two years he has been most successful in the opera tion of his business at the Grand Canyon and we predict a continu- ance of this popularity in his new venture.
Williams news., 1903-11-28

Dr. L. M. Swikerath of the firm of Bebber X Swikerath, opticians of Phoenix, will be here again for a limited time only, Dec. 1st, 2nd and until 12:3O p. m. the 3rd, fully equipped with the most modern in struments for testing the eyes and fitting glasses. Dr. Swikerath vis- its Williams regularly, hence you run no chances in purchasing your eye glasses or spectacles from him. He will be found at the Grand Can yon Hotel.
Williams news., 1903-11-28
Land Scrip.

With so-called land-scrip title is obtained to government land with out cultivation or residence. Only give description and show land to be of the proper kind. We do the rest. By reason of exhaustion of limited supply price is advancing. Have small amount yet for sale, fully guaranteed. Early buyers can make profitable purchases.
 HUGO SEABERG,
 lO-31-3m. Springer, N. M.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-09-26
sisable Salaries.

The highest wages in the world
$3.50 q minute for q six-hour day
Is received by the car of Russia. The
next highest--saa.ee-is less than
half as much and Is collected by the
emperor Of Austria; but the kaiser,
who recently Struck" gets but half
that amount; and his uncle of Great
Britain gets $2.42 Less, or $1a3s
minute for his labors. That repub-
lies are at least comparatively un-
grateful is shown by the wage of tho
president of France, which is a dollar
q minute. but that seems ample COM
pared with 20 cents paid President
Roosevelt.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-09-26

One II Said to De Better
Than Any.

Good, sound watermelons, not
cracked, kept in shady place, will keep
three or four weeks. Many attempts
have been made to keep them all winter.
but the fruit preservers have not made
much of q success Of 1t. says the New
York Herald.
The scene at the great freight piers II
busy one when . cargo Of watermelons
comes in. News Of the arrival is soon
spread among the dealers, and at what
ever hour In the day or night It may be,
the trucks Of the commission merchants
or dealers crowd the piers.
No attempt Is made to handle the mel
ons in bulk or in barrels. They must be
passed out from hand to hand. and long
lines of men are formed for this purpose.
There is always crowd OF youngsters-
Italians and negroes-at the depot to
catch q, stray melon that is cracked or
broken. and the dismembered parts are
soon gobbled and disappear in gulp.
There are various ways Of telling q
good watermelon. Some persons say
they can. by pressing the sides together.
hear. in good, sound. ripe melon. pc
culiar sound Of crispness like that Of
celery. A well-known expert gives these
directions:
Lay the melon on its back. with white
part up. scratch the skin Of the lightest
part with your finger nail. II the skin
is tender and the melon is yet firm to the
pressure of the finger. SO that you can
with diniculty pierce 1t with your nail.
1t is probably a good melon"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-09-26

Through Sleepers, Coaches and
Baggage Cars EVERY DAY IN
THE WEEK. Meals served in Din
ing Cars Ia carte. "You pay for
what you get. !"
#. A. MILLER. G. p. A., Chicago.
s. II. VAUGHAN, d. f. q p. A.,
Milwaukee.
HERBERr e. STEWART, Com 'lAgt,
Houghton, Mich.
The daily sentinel., 1903-07-31
Notice For Bids.

Bids will be received by the City
Council of the City of Grand juno.
tion, Colorado. at the office of the
City Clerk up to p. m. Aug. 8 1903.
for hauling 500 cubic yards or more of
sand and gravel to be taken from
Grand River near 9th street bridge
and delivered to the new reservoir
site, one half ON or before the 1st day
of September 1908 and one half on OF
before the 10th day of September 1908.
NELSON HARDS.
Mayor Pro tenn
Attest: FRANK G. LESLIE.
City clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1903-07-31

bled.
There was big luncheon served,
consisting of all kinds of delicacies,
including large quantity of fine
fruit. Over the cigars the members
ioked and held good cheer for the bal
ance of the evening.
At the regular session of the camp
last night twenty five names were sub
mitted for membership This is a
splendid showing of the work done by
Mr.. Kennedy, through whose efforts
these new members were secured.
The record of Book Cliff camp No.
81 has been a long unbroken record of
success. 1t has at all times been well
Differed and is conducted on such
principals that it invites the confidence
of all.