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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The present age is one remarkable
for rapidly of achievement along com
mercial and scientific lines, but even
when considering that fact one must
marvel at the short time it has taken
to put the new Pacific cable into opera
tion. The entire work has been done
in less than eighteen months and this
includes the laying of over 5000 miles
of cable and the handling of 10, 900. 0G0
pounds of iron and steel wire, besides
at least 10000, 900 pounds of other
material surrounding the core of the
cable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

1t is estimated by an exchange that
the state prison binding twine plant
of Minnesota will save the farmers of
that state $3.50, 900 this year. and if it
could supply the entire demand of the
state the farmers would be saved
twice that amount. At the present
time the state is selling twine at S34
cents pound while the price of the
trust twine is l01a cents c pound and
is almost sure to 60 up as soon as the
supply from the prison is exhausted,
What is true IN Minnesota is true in
every other state where twine is
manufactured at the state prisons.
The howl that went up when these
prisons plants were first suggested that
they were in conflict with legitimate
labor, seems co have been little off.
Instead of injuring legitimate labor
they are competing with the trusts,
and convict manufactured goods seem
to be about the only goods that can
compete with trust manufactures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Although precedent was found for
the action of Supt. Jas. T. Metcalf in
not awarding the contract for the
money order department printing to
the lowest bidder, Hermann, because
he had no printing plant and but little
visible capital to start one, and though
strong pressure was brought to bear on
Postmaster General Payne to at least
give Mr.. Metcalf hearing, the con-
tract was awarded to Hermann ana
Mr.. Metcalf given the cold shoulder
No charge of illegal conduct or will
ful dishonesty is made against him by
his superior in office, simply an act of
indiscretion. For such an error of
Judgment, made in good faith. an
officer who has proven both his COM
petence and his integrity by score OF
years of faithful work for the govern
ment ought not to be thus summarily
dismissed from his position without
even being given chance to defend
himself.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The West Union Gazette says that
Supt. Adams has resumed his normal
condition of good feeling, if it ever
lapsed, since his return from Des
Moines, and is vigorously catching up
the thread in the warp of his official
Duties He had q strenuous experience
of week or so, and is stronger and
better because of it and is actually
able to realize an abundant compensa-
tion although failing to reach the
goal of his ambition. He made a
manly fight, established state wide
acquaintance. and when the time
comes for another recognition of the
fourth district in new assignment OF
the offices he will be factor if he
wants to be. In the meantime we find
no other idea prevalent in Fayette
county but to continue him in the
school work where he has been so use.
ful and effective.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

This is great country, but il al
most bewilders one to contemplate the
running expense of the government.
This year the actual governmment ex-
pense will be about six hundred and
fifty-one millions of dollars, includ-
ing one hundred and thirty-two mil
lions of dollars for the postal service
which is we'll nigh self sustaining.
The income, however, is sufficient to
meet this enormous expense and leave
a surplus of forty three millions of dol
lars. The surplus last year was
ninety-one millions of dollars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

No matter what you do, provided
you do it better than some one else
could do the same thing, there's a
welcome waiting you in the world.
1t was Emerson, we believe. who said i:
"If man can write a better book,
preach a better sermon, or make a
better mouse trap than his neighbor,
though he build his house in the woods,
the world will make beaten path to
his door" F" Try to excel its laud
able ambition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Figures recently published il
Christiania show that the amount Of
money sent home from the United
States by emigrants from NORWAY las
year was $3, $50, 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Sir Thomas Lipton, who is spending
$500, 900 annually IN his efforts to
Gift" the American cup, is said to
be worth about $50, 200, 900. Twenty
three years ago he stood behind a
counter waiting on customers. Thirty
years ago he worked in the rice fields
of South Carolina, and was so poor
that he slept with the negroes in the
woods
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

During the fiscal year which closed
June 80 132. 1929 claims were allowed
by the pension bureau and ll3, 720 re-
jected. The number of allowances ex-
ceeded those of last year to the extent
of 1905. The number of rejections
in 1902 was l1S, 404. This was the first
year under the administration of
Commissioner Ware.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The new Pacific cable is not, as
many think, the first submarine cable
to be laid across the Pacific ocean
A line from Brisbane, Australia. to
Vancouver was laid by an English
company about eight months ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The fishhooks used to-day are of
precisely the same form as those of
1900 years ago. The only difference
is in the material; then they were
made of bronze, now they are made of
steel. Wonder if the fish caught then
were as big as now.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Sixty million barrels of kerosene
were produced in the United States.
The proceeds from the sale of this and
the bvproducts obtained from petrol
cum are estimated at $500, 600, 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The Porto Ricans are demonstrating
their unfitness for self government.
Their government is out of debt, has
big surplus and proposes reducing
taxation. That is not after the man
ner of "civilized" and model govern
ments. Porto Rico is antiQuated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

A Democratic exchange says that
before an American dairyman can seno
his butter into the Philippines he
must pay a duty of 21a cents pound
for the privilege. Let's see; in the
days gone by-lS92, you remember
wasn't it the consumer who paid the
tax?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Not all mining schemes are frauds
or failures. Mining companies in the
United States last year paid $50 mil
lion in dividends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The big new hotel at Cedar Rapids,
which will replace the old Clifton
burned last winter, is to be called
1.-THE Allison" after Iowa's senior
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The United States is the youngest of
the great nations of the world and it's
flag is older than that of any other.
The flag of Spain dates back to 1885 F.:
the tricolor of France to 1894 and the
Union Jack of England to 1901. The
flags of Germany and Italy were estab-
lished at the beginning of the present
dynasties, while June IA, 1777 is the
birthday of "Old GLORY" The ORR
ginal design of the flag was IL bars,
alternate red and white, and 13 white
stars on blue field. On the admis-
sion of Vermont in 1871 and Kentucky
in 1892, two stripes and two stars
were added. When five more states
were added, with prospects of many
more, in 1916 the present form was
adopted, the bars representing the
original number of states and the stars
the present number.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
CURRENT COMMENT

Chicago population, according to
the new directory just issued is 1921,
600
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

If you buy Plymouth, Twine will
guarantee no swearing will be done in
harvest II. Engbretson. 2G-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The visit of VIM. E. Curtis to Des
Moines was hailed as one of especial
importance by capital city papers, but
after he had written the city up and
given it little advertising of the
unfavorable kind, they don't think so
much of him. The Register and
Leader even goes so far as TO say that
it is easier now to believe what has
been stated, that Mr.. Curtis wrote
his readable letters of travel through
South America from guide book
while spending week at Buenos
Ayres. VIM. E. evidently didu't pay
Des Moines police headquarters a
visit or he would have found ample
material for another interesting letter
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
GuAGc Ckintcos
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Entered at the post Office in Decorah |
Iowa, as second Glass Mail Matter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
Costly Haste.

Soon after his retirement from the
presidency General Harrison, having
announced his intention TO make some
money out of the practice of law, was
called into a big corporation case with
General Knox. They won their case,
and their minds naturally turned on
their fee.
Look here, Knox" said General Har-
risOn, Il know | am subordinate to
you in this case and should get my fee
through you, but | am getting old and
want to collect all my fees as promptly
as possible, SO If you don't mind I'll
just make out my own bill and send it
In" Knox readily agreed, and the ex-
president sent in his account. which
was promptly paid.
A day or so later he met Knox "Did
you get your fee?' the Pittsburger ask
ed of the Indianian.
"Oh. yes replied Harrison, with a
smile. II put in bill for S25, 900, and
they paid IL at once
I'm sorry about that" said Knox
II have just received a check for $780,
600 for my share and had expected to
o. Il. yours for the same AMOUNT
New York Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
when England Paid Her SoIons

In former times members of the Brit
ish parliament, who serve now entirely
without pay, were rewarded for their
services by the constituencies which
they represented. However, the mem
Der took his reward more often in
goods than in specie. a not surprising
matter, seeing that money was not the
common possession of those from
whom he levied tribute. The last pay
ment freely made Of which there is rec
ord was that which Andrew MARVEL
received. 1t was barrel Of herrings.
In 1917 parliament formally discontin-
ued payment Of itself. but the practice
had been gradually lapsing for some
time, for ten years earlier Samuel Pc
pys had lamented the disappearance of
the paid member, $50 the parliament is
become a company Of men unable to
give account for the interest of the
place they serve for" The old paid
member was very much the servant of
the house. He dared be absent only by
permission of the speaker, on penalty
of fine equal TO about $3.50. in addi-
ton to the stoppage Of his wages,
while Imprisonment was at times sub
stituted. Further, the members who
a. m, and so missed prayers. were pc
naliZed. not even the speaker being ex-
empt from the order as to attendance
or payment of penalty in case of re.
miSsneSS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
Order for Hearing Final Account.

State of Michigan, county of Van Buren,-ss
Probate court for said county.
At session of the probate court for said county
held at the probate Office, in the village of Paw Paw
Monday, the 2sth day of September in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three.
Present, Hon. James II. Johnson, Judge of pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Henry A. Crane,
deceased.
Ellen VI. Crane, administrator with the will an
nexed of said estate, comes into court and repre-
sents that she Is now prepared to render her fnal
account such administrators, with will annex ed,
and files the same.
Thereupon il il ordered that Monday, the % day
of November next at ten O'Clock in the forenoon,
be assigned for examining and allowing such ac-
count, and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested IN said estate are
required 10 appear AT session of said court, then
to be holden at the probate Office in the village OF
Paw Paw, in said county, and show cause, if any
there b. why the said account should not be al
lowed.
And it is further ordered, that said administrative
with will annexed, give notice 10 the persons inter
ested in said estate, of the tendency of said &C.
count, and the hearing thereof, by causing u copy
of this order to be published in The True Norther-
ner. a newspaper printed and circulating in said
county, three successive weeks at least previous 70
said day OF hearing.
JAMES II. JOHNSON,
Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
Order for Hearing Final Account.

state of Michigan-County of Van Buren-ss.
Probate court for said county.
At a session of the probate court for said county.
held at the probate office, in the village of Paw
Paw, on Thursday. the sth day of October, in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three.
Present, Hon. James II. Johnson, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Charles W. Holly,
deceased.
George G.. Merrill, administrator of said estate,
into court and represents that he is now pre-
pared to render his final account such admins
traitor, and files the same.
Thereupon IL is ordere that Monday, the "a day
of November next. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon,
be sassigned for examining and allowing sucn
account aud that the heirsatlaw of said deceased,
and ali other persons interested In said estate are
required to appear at session of said court, then
to be holden at the probate office In the village OF
Paw Paw. in said county, and show cause, II any
there be- why the said account should not be allowed.
And II is further ordered, that SAID administrator
give notice the persons interested in said estate OF
the tendency of said account and the hearing there
of, by causing a copy of this order to be published
In The True Northerner, newspaper printed ana
circulating ia said county, for three successive
weeks at least previous to said day of hearing.
JAMES II. JOHNSON,
Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
Probate Order.

State of Michigan, county of Van Buren.-ss
At a session of the probate court for said county,
holden at the probate Office in the village of Paw
Paw, on the 18th day of September, in the year one
thousand nine hundred and three.
Present Hon. ames Ii. Johnson Judge Of Pro.
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Anna Salt de-
ceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
of Jennie Rhodes, of the heirs of said deceased
praying for reasons therein stated that a certain
instrument file with this court aud pur-
porting TO be the last will and testament OF said
deceased may be proved, allowed and admitted to
probate as such and that execution thereof may
be granted to Jennie Rhodes, the executor in said
Will named
Thereupon IL IL ordered that Monday, the 26th day
of October A. ID. 1903 at ten clock in the forenoon
be assigned for the hearing of said petition nd that
the hers-at-law of said deceased, and all other
persons interested in said estate are required to
pear at session of said court, then to be holden at
the probate office in the village of Paw Paw, and
show cause, If any there be- why the PRAYER of the
petitioner should not be granted.
And II il further ordered that said petitioner
give notice TO the persons interested in said estate
of the tendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy OF this order to be pub
lished in The True Northerner. a newspaper printed
and circulating in said county, for three
weeks at least previous to said day of hearing .
JAMES II. JOHNSON,
Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
Order of Publication.
J AMES II. JOHNSON,
Judge of Probate.

state of Michigan: The Circuit Court for the
county of Van Buren, - In Chancery
William A. Ort ana Agnes Ort, complainants vs..
Frank II. Freer and Walter Freer, defendants.
Suit pending ia the circuit court for the county of
Van Buren,, in chqncery, at Paw Paw,on the LIST day
of October, A. ID. 1903.
In this cause it appearing from affidavit on file
that the defendant, Walter Freer, is not resident
Of this state but resides at Aquas Calentes in Mex
leo.
On motion of David Anderson, complainant's
solicitor IL is ordered that the said defendant Wal
ter Freer, cause his appearance TO be entered
herein, within five months from the date of this
order aud in of his appearance that he
cause his answer to the complainant's bill of
complaint to be filed, and copy thereof TO be serv-
ed on said complainant's solicitor within twenty
days after service on HIM of copy of said bill
and notice of this order; and that default there
of, said bill be taken confessed by the said
nonresident defendant.
And 1t is further ordered. that within twenty days
the said complainant notice of this order TO
be published in The True Northerner. a newspaper
printed, published and circulating in said county,
and that such publication he continued there at
least in each week for six weeks In succession,
or that they cause copy of this order to be per-
sonally served said nonresident defendant at
least twenty days before the time above prescribed
for his appearance.
JOHN X. CARR,
DAVID ANDERSON, Circuit Judge.
Compliments Solicitor,
Business address, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
Seven
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81 was a perfectly healthy young man up
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to the time / used DIR. Miles Restorative
Nervine and Tonic in 1890 Doctors have
told me it came from inactivity of the liver
l cannot say how many physicians did treat
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
order OF Publication.

State OF Mchigan:-rhe circuit court for ths
county % Van Buren, In Chancery Owen Carver,
complainant, vs.. Amos Carver, Leander Carver
Delilah Haynes, Adella Moots, Done Hoffman, Lula
Dirrn, Mrs. 4. NJ. Alleman, Clara Carver, Arl.
Carver, Vic Carver, Edward Schilling and Elya
Berg, defendants.
Suit pending In the circuit court for the county of
Van Buren,. in chancerv, at Paw Paw on the 18th
day OF August, A. ID. 1903.
In this cause IL appearing from affidavit on ile.
that the defendants, Amos Carver, Leander Carver
and Elva Berg reside I'm Ohio and dward Schilling
resides In North Dakota and of said defendants
reside in Michigan.
On motion of David Anderson, COMPLIMENTS
solicitor, IL Il ordered that the said defendan
Amos Carver, Leander Carver, Edward Schilling
and Elya Berg, cause their appearance IT, be
entered herein within four months from the
date of this order and In of their appearance
that they cause their answer TO the complainants'
bill of complaint to be filed, and copy thereof TO be
served on said complainants' solicitor with
IN twenty days after service them of a COPY
OF said bill and notice of this order; and that in
default thereof said bill be taxen as confessed by
the said nonresident defendants
And IL Is further ordered That within twenty days
the said complainant cause notice OF this order to
be published in the True Northerner, newspaper
printed published and circulating in said county,
and that such publication be continued therein at
least once in each week for six weeks in Succession
or that he cause copy of this order to be person
ally served said nonresident defendants at least
twenty days before the time above prescribed for
their appearance.
JOHN r. CARR,
Circuit Judge.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Solicitor for Complainant.
Business Address. Paw Paw Mich.
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Legal Notices.
Order for Hearing Final Account.

state Of Michigan. county OF Van Bureu.-ss
Probate court Tor said county
Al session OF the pr bate court for said county
held al the probate ONCE, IA the village OF Paw Paw
on Monday. the 5th day OF October, ia the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred aud three.
Present, Hon. James II. johnson, judge of pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Theodore Brooks,
deceased.
Helen NJ. Brooks, executrix of said estate,
comes into court aud represents that she is now
prepared to render her nnal account such ex-
ecutrtx and files the same.
Thereupon IL IL ordered. that Monday, the "a day
OF November next at ten clock in the forenoon be
assigned for examining and allowing such account,
ana that the heirs at law of said deceased all Their
persons Interested In said estate required to APP
pear at session of said court then to be holden at
the probate office in the village of Paw Paw In said
county, and show cause, If any there be, why the
said account should not be allowed.
And 1t as further ordered, that said executrix
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the pendency of said account and
the hearing thereof, by causing a copy of
this order to be published in The True
Norherner, newspaper printed and cir
culating In said county, three successive weeks at
least, previous 10 said day of hearing
JAMES III. JOHNSON.
Judge OF Probate.