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The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
The strenuous susine.. Man

Certain New York newspapers have
lately been printing the personal views
Of business "Napoleons" with the view
to teaching the young American idea
how to shoot a million. One sue
cessful 'magnate, who has acquired
q fortune that takes seven figures to
indicate, says he turned the trick by
devoting himself wholly to business
nothing but business. 81 dropped all
my old friends and made NO new
ones." he says. 4 cut out all social
functions and never entertained my
self. didn't have time" This sue.
cessful young mamie is only go
then goes on to tell In detail how,
step by step. he dried up all the founts
of human kindness in his heart and
ut each arid crater planted a new
foundation stone for his great fortune.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
pu chailIu's Mistake.

A good story is told of the late Paul
du Chaillu, the explorer. When in Lon
don early in his career he received an
invitation to breakfast signed "s.
Oxon." On going to the address given
he found it WAS a boot shop In Pail
Mall, and came away, deemipg 1t an
impertinence that bootmaker whom
he did not know should invite him to
breakfast He afterward learned that
the invitation was from the famous
Bishop Wilberforce Of Oxford. whose
London lodgings were over the boot
ahoD.
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The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
Very Similar.

The lank individual drew his bony
nag up before the dilapidated shanty.
What caused the trouble, straug.
err" he inquired.
Amy fool could see cyclone had
been along" growled the native with
the brown pipe.
Excuse me, stranger. thought
perhaps your wife had been house.
cleaning
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
The Sufferer.

II heard Parker say this morning he
wished there was not pretty girl in
town"
Getting to be a woman.hater, eh?"
you can't blame him. He was sit.
ting in a barber's chair and every
time pretty girl passed the barber
'rubbered' and the razor cut Parker"
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
Carrie. Relation with Hln.

Edwin 8. Robbins. manufacturer
and business nan, who has manifold
interests to demand his attention. AT
his nome in Greystone. Conn.,, spends
every Sunday evening of his life In
addressing religious GATHERINGS In
the particular city where his business
Aprsuus take him.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
TIMER LAND ACT JUNE ., 1873
No sice 81 Publication.
UNIrEp sfAIE1 LAnp OvYIcE.

UNITED 61Af1 LAnD OrFICE.
Montrose. Colo, July md, 1905.
Notice IL hereby given thst IN compliance with
the provisions Of the act q oYgress Of June ?.
~ the stst-s of California. Oregon. Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land states BY act Of August :. 1esz,
ANDREW STEWART,
of Delta. county Of Delta. state Of Colorado. has
this day filed in this once 81. swory sss.:,nent
section No; 10 in township No. 4 N. range No
that the land sought is more valuable Z : Its
timber OF stone thsn for agricultural purposes.
and TO establish his claim 10 sad land before
the Register and Receiver Of this Office at Mon
tr'se. Colorado, on Monday, the 18th day Of Sep
tf3nber, l!t'.
He nam es witnesses
John MArkley. JtscplI Barker. Daniel Kelley.
Martin Esser, all Of Delta, Delta county,
Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming advSrsely the
above described lands are reqiies; ed ~ le their
claims In this rfice ON or before xaid 1iih day
September, 1903
fFirst pub Jny 10. 1908; last pub sept II. lg0i }
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31

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The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
He wa. competent Him,eIs

He was Competent Himseik
Bobby's father was breaking the
news to him.
How would you like to have a lit.
tie brother, Bob?" he asked.
First rate" replied the youngster
cheerfully. Then he reflected q min
ute. Mo-" he said slowly, Il guess
after all I'd rather have sister. I'm
boy myself, you know"
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
Categorical.

Bacon-I see the adjutant, or mara
bout. tall bird of India, of the stork
species, will swallow cat whole.
Egbert-Suppose it has to swallow
1t nine times to keep it swallowed.
however.
The Delta independent., 1903-07-31
Delta Canp Ne. slsS. 4. ". a.

Meets second aud fourth Saturdays Of each
month in 1. %. d. r. hall. John C. Watts, v. e.;
Ire Jacobs Advisor; C. J. Lippert, Banker: b. T.
SnislemAn. Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
NORDNESS.
From our regular correspondent.)

From our regular correspondent
March Is. 1908.
o. jacobson accompanied +. +.
Clement to Bruce, S. D., last Tuesday
where he will work for him this year.
Erick Anderson was at Ossian the
18th getting what funds he could for
the Swedish Famine Relief, and at
DEBORAH the 18th and 18th. He has
little over $50 and wishes to make it
an even $780, He is working hard for
this essential cause. Mr. Moe and a.
stranger were also passengers for Os-
sian the same date.
f. L. Garden of Souris, S. D. ar
rived home the 18th after being away
for two years, and it seems pleasure
to visit his parental home. He has
been sick and will remain here for an
indefinite length of time to regain
his health.
At the annual business meeting of
the Nordness Creamery Co. last Tues
day the old officers were all elected
to hold over one more year. Follow
| ing are the officers: Pres, +. E.
Soland Mgr and Sec. j. B. Bragg
stad; Directors, j. o. f. JagerSon, o.
Rovang, K. Norlie, T. j. Qually, and
j. Moen Revisers, N. H. Gjevre and
G. o. Remmen They have just
closed very successful year, the make
being the largest they have ever made
and the price paid for the cream was
such that the farmers find the dairy
business profitable. The manager
will have report of last years bust
ness printed next week in the Public
Opinion.
Freight train No. Sal which left
here Friday evening about s O'Clock
was wrecked just north of here which
caused quite little excitement around
here. Six cars were in the train
and four were put out of service until
repaired. Only one passenger was
seriously hurt, around the head and
shoulders but not dangerous. The
cause of the wreck we did not learn.
The bad roads are compelling all
those who wish to 90 to other towns
to patronize the railroad company as
they do not wish to take their team
out on such roads.
The town school closed last Friday
with very appropriate entertain
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
BURR OAK.
From our regular correspondent |,

| From our regular correspondent,
March II, 1908.
The robins have returned evidently
to stay.
Geo. Price spent few days last
week at Chester with his sister Mrs.
+. Ellingson.
Mr.. Briggs is yet very poorly.
Jesse Reed leaves today for Chicago
with a carload of nice fat steers.
Quarterly services were held at the
A. @. church Sunday morning
Mrs R. Stead invited several Re-
beccas at her home last Thursday at a
carpet rag bee.
The death of Mr. Failey came quite
unexpectedly to all Thursday, though
he had been an invaliu for years was
seemingly no worse until within a
few minutes of his death. Funeral
services were held at the Advent
church Sunday afternoon, where it
was largely attended.
j. Gossman and l.. Sutton of Can
ton were business guests at +. ID.
Weldon's Wednesday.
Chas. Weldon had bad attack of
heart trouble last week but is better
again.
Vt. ~. T6dCOCh vi MdD6l HAS IcHttU
Bert Kimball's house and will take
possession thereof next week. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kimball will be in the Roberts
family when they take charge of the
hotel.
Maggie Ward spent few days last
week at the home of f. c. Wards.
Mrs Robinson who has been ON the
sick list for some time is little
better.
Mrs. McHughes with her husband of
Oelwein and Jno Failev of s Dakota,
came Saturday evening for the funeral
of their father.
The bargain was made last week
between I. Erickson and Mr.. Hover
son for the latter's farm, including
stock and machinery per $40, but
since has changed his mind and thinks
he will not take il.
Mr.. johnson of Highlandville began
making butter at the S. S. @. for the
ensuing year, with Q. A. Reed as
secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.
If You Want Your Shoes TO Wear Observe
the Following Suggestions.

Demand a comfortable fit, and be
sure they are long enough.
Remember that light shoes are not
intended for farm use, and will not
stand rough wear.
Again remember, wet shoe will
burn almost instantly if held near the
fire, and if dried too quickly mot
necessarily being burned) the life is
taken out of the leather and the wear
destroyed.
Practically all complaints about
shoes not wearing come from one of
the foregoing causes. If you will be
governed by the above suggestions,
your shoe bill will be reduced, and
you will obtain the best results. If,
however, you insist upon wearing
light shoes, when heavy ones should
be worn, buying your shoes too small,
burning them, or drying them too
quickly, you should stand the conse-
quences and not ask your dealer to
bear the loss.
Geo. P. Ode
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
SPIELVILLE.
From our regular cc-respondent.)


March l6, 1908.
DR.. Dodd of Waucoma was a profess
sional caller Monday.
Miss Mary Kapinos of Conover Sun
dayed at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Speicker spent last
Sunday at Ossian with friends.
A. Novak is making preparations to
try farm life again. after living in
town for three years.
j. Kratzer from near Cresco spent
Sunday with his mother.
j. Klemish, ST., of Protovin spent q
few days with his family last week.
Miss Grace Blodgett of DEBORAH was
in town last Monday on business,
A. o. Elvidge of Elkader was a
business caller in our vicinity Wednes.
day.
Mary and Helena Valentia enter.
tanned few of their friends Thursday
evening. it being their 18th birthday.
II. Cooper drove to Conover Monday
mo, ming on business.
Friday occurred the death of Mrs.
Iwack. She had been confined to hel
bed for some time with cancer.
Funeral was held at the Catholic
church
Mr. Kruska moved across the stree,
Thursday; began to tear down the ole
home and will build new residence
this spring. When completed il will
make great Improvement to that side
OF the town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
c,orrespondence...
News hAppenin6s Of the County.
reported BY q e~mpetent corps Of writers.
HIGHLANDVILLE.
March 10, 1903.

March 10, 1908.
G. N. Nelson's rattle came off Satur.
day night and O. Bergh's brother got
the cutter
Highlandville will have to get in.
corporated and get her streets paved
but as long as we are not, why, we
cannot raise the money or levy taxes.
l hope they will try and incorporate.
Mary Olson of Mt. Sterling, Wis.
left for home today, accompanying
Mr.. Schjeldahl as far as DEBORAH.
She had been visiting with DR..
Seehuus for a few days.
P. j. Bidne is still on the sick list
Mrs. Jane Olson who was reported
sick last week is getting better.
Mr.. Charley Langland, the deputy
county auditor came home to run his
farm in Highland township today,
having resigned his position as deputy
county auditor. We welcome you
home amongst us Charley
Andrew N. Falkedahl, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Nels Falkedahl, of this
place, died late tonight, aged %
years. He has been sick for over
year of stomach trouble. He is to be
buried next Friday in the Big Canoe
cemetery. Rev. Seehuus will officiate.
The sympathy of the whole COM
munity goes out to the parents and
relatives. Miss Bertha Falkedahl,
sister of Andrew Falkedahl came
home the 18th to stay until after her
brothers. funeral.
E. j. Thorson has sold out and is
going to move with his family to
North Dakota in a few days. Our best
wishes 90 with you Ed.
E. O. Schjeldahl was in DEBORAH
yesterday on business.
The Womans' Aid Society meet with
Mrs. M. Peterson of this city the 18th.
A. E. Thune, clerk, has been off
visiting since last Sunday but will
he home again on Friday.
Highlandville is to get new school
house for $4,000, but they won't get
it before next year.
Mrs. A. G.. Brunsvold is on the sick
list.
DR.. Seehuus' two hired men have
been busy tearing out the stalls and
floor of his barn and have put it in
shape again.
There was quite big crowd at the
auction at Simon Thompson's. The
sale turned out quite good.
Rumor says that A. E. Thune is
looking around for another lady clerk.
There is a chance for some lady to
learn to be saleslady.
Peter j. Johnson's father near
Quandahl fell and hurt himself quite
badly. DR.. Seehuus is attending him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18

ment, which was given partly in the
afternoon and in the evening. An adj
mission of ten cents was charged.
s.. 40 were the proceeds which shows
that a full house was present. Every
body enjoyed the programme and gave
Miss Brorby and her scholars fiatter-
ing words of approval and it is hoped
that we may have the opportunity to
attend more of such exercises in the
future. We understand Miss Brorby
will be retained for the spring term,
which meets with patron approval.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Strand are the
proud parents of baby boy which
arrived Feb. 2Sth.
Nels Ramsay is the manager and
secretary for the Red Oak CreamerG
Company to succeed E. f. Clement.
Miss Brorby's sister and little niece
of DEBORAH spent Friday here and at
tended her school entertainment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
OSSIAN.
trrom our regular correspondent.

March l6, 1903.
MSS Barbara Meritz came home
from McGregor last week to help take
care of her sick sister.
Chas. Emery has full possession Of
A. w. Draheim's wagon shop.
A farmer near town was seen hold
ing the pillow handles Saturday; he
thinks he will be able to get his plow-
ing done between SHOWS.
Five priests from neighboring rar-
ishes were here the fore part of last
week assisting Rev. Lechtenberg with
forty hour devotions.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Banning are
settled in their new home where they
are prepared to keep an uptodate board
ing house and Mrs Green and son, the
former proprietors will move into the
Moore house and continue to take in
boarders there. .
Miss Winnie Evans returned from
Chicago Monday and will be ready in
few days to give the ladies a good
idea of the city styles in spring and
summer millinery; her prices are al
ways right.
Regardless of mud two loads of
young people from here drove out to
the Eber DeCou home and spent
Sunday.
Miss Edna Lee came home from
Monona Saturday for two weeks
vacation.
The Lend a Hand will meet with
Mrs. M. j. Carter next Thursday to
sew for the Bazaar
Henry Broghamer has been home
from Lansing for few days.
Iona Meritz died at six O'Clock
this morning. She was taken serious
ly i'll about a week ago, and beyond
the help of medical aid I; she had every
care and attention which proved tt
| be of no avail. When the funera
will be held is yet unknown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
CASTALIA.
From our regular correspondent
a

From our regular correspondent
March Is, 1903.
Township school meeting today.
The revival meetings will continue
all this week.
Saturday was very busy day for
our merchants.
Rev. Ross goes to Monona, Ia, We'd
nesday to attend annual conference.
Fred Riggs goes to Clear Lake today
where he will work the coming season.
Geo. Allen and James Hunter were
elected school directors in this indie.
pendent district.
Miss Bessie Allen and Fanny Cornell
are home from Cedar Falls.
!: Miss Jessie Blackburn came down
from DEBORAH to spend Sunday here.
Our schools close for the spring
vacation tomorrow. The graduation
exercises will be held Friday evening.
The township trustees had a bust
ness meeting Saturday to appoint 9
clerk to fill vacancy.
Municipal caucus tonight to nomi
nate two councilmen to succeed Irvir
Allen and s. A. Hunter and clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Winter Clothing.

In anticipation of large fall cloth
ing business aud great advance of
wooden material, made extensive
purchases when ! was east. a month
ago, of hundreds of yards of wooden
cloth. This seems early, in fact,
very early to talk about winter
clothes, but the business nowadays il
done about six months in advance OF
the season. We bought more heavy
cloth than we ever did, since we
started in business. Since our pur.
chases this same cloth has advanced
from to 10 cents per yard our prices
next fall will be based on our cheal
purchases, and we can pretty safely
guarantee that We have bought plenty
of cloth to make enough suits and
.overcoats to last us through the fall
and winter season. We only mention
these facts so our customers know We
are alive to their interests, as we'll al
our own. Ben Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
RAVENA
from our regular correspondent.

from our regular correspondent
March Is, 1903
Mr. and Mrs Kout from near Law
Ter were guests of their daughter. Mrs.
August Lansing several days last
week.
Miss Mayme Houlihan from neal
Clermont was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Broghamer several days last
week
Miss Emma Peyer of Military town.
ship visited several days of last week
with her sister, Mrs. Henry Schwine.
fus
DR.. Geist was professional caller
in this vicinity Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Youman were
over Sunday visitors with friends in
DEBORAH.
Wayne Weitgenant and Miss Rosa
Peyer; James Peyer and Miss Pear
Weitgenant and the Misses Emma
Peyer and Mabel Weitgenant were
Sunday visitors at E. DeCou's.
Miss Amelia Monsen has accepted q
position as teacher in the S. Rosa dis
trict.
Elmer Rosa was DEBORAH visitor
Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Shoes and Slippers.

You will find the latest styles
here and at the lowest prices.
There are three lines we are parti-
cularly strong on just now. They
are "The Little Red School
House" Shoes for boys and girls
that are the best wearing shoes
made by any firm. We have a
complete line of sizes and are
actually making a price of l0c per
pair less than two of the large
department stores in Chicago.
There we have the Ell Reno line
of Colt Skin Shoes for men, that
are without an equal for wear,
Our price OH these is only 81. 90
and for 81. 80 we are showing a
new line of Ladies Genuine
Dongola Shoe that cannot be
matched
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
S3l.95 to California.

To San Francisco, to Los Angeles,
or to any of the principal points in
California.
Every day until June Is, 1903.
Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway.
Also low rates to hundreds of other
points, West and Northwest.
ASK nearest Agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee q ST. Paul Railway for
additional information Colonist fol
der free on request.
f. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way, Chicago. ga.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Special Notice.

So that all who wish, may have a
chance to attend the operatic perfor-
nance of "The Chaperons" Saturday
evening April 4th, the curtain will
not ring up until s 80 in the evening.
Weiser q Bear, managers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Remnants at a Bargain

We were fortunate in securing
several large lots of popular new
goods in 10 to 20 I'd lengths. They
are not seconds nor off colors or
patterns but mill ends in the
latest goods and we offer them on
the same terms. We bought them
from &c to &c per yard less than
regular prices. They include
Prints, Ginghams, Wash Goods,
White Goods, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Visit East--Room

and you are sure to find many
things that will interest you.
There is always something new
being shown there. 1t is our bar
gain basement. Crockery and
Glassware. Lamps and Chinawaro,
Tinware and Graniteware, Table
OIL Cloths and Wall Paper are at
home here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18

We are showing many new
novelties in Wash Goods this
week, Dimities. Batise, Dotted
Mulls. Lace Stripes, Mercerized
Satines, Zephyr Ginghams, etc.
etc. You will get much better
selections to buy now than If you
wait until later. Come in and
look them over. -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
New Spring Hats.

In all the new shades and shapes.
The highest quality. The low
est prices. Be sure and see the
new Four in one Hats. They are
immensely popular in the east and
are bound to be in the west. We
are showing nice line of them
at 81. 90
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18

Stops the Cough and works oil the Cold.
Laxative BrOmo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold In one day. No cure, no
pay. Price 25 cents. 3-'03
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18

Headquarters for Rubber Goods,
Bostons q Hoods. you know the
quality.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Our Special Sales.

are proving to be immensely popu-
lar with the people. They are
growing in interest and in attend
ance each week. A liberal list OF
popular goods at saving prices OF
money refunded if not satisfactory
basis, is being appreciated by al
intelligent public and Literally
patronized.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Special for Sat-, Mar. 81

25c Buggy Whips for lOc
l0c Towel Racks for. ......... &c
10c Rolling Pins for. ... &c
Cylinder Graters 3 sizes. 80. &c
3 Gold Plate Collar Buttons for 10c
2 doz Fancy Pearl Buttons for. &c
Saw Files any size Saturday for &c
Linen Fringed Shades Satur-
day for Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Heavy Smyrna Wool Rugs Sat
urday for. ................ 45c
3 Ladies Fancy Hdkfs for l0c
2 Bunches Finishing Braid &c
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-18
Special for Sat-, Mar. 81

10 lbs GRADUATED Sugar soc
2 cans String Beans .......... 15c
2 cans Elgin Corn ..........l5 c
q lbs Mechanics .............. 15c
2 lbs Fancy Evap. Peaches 15c
60 TT Wire Clothes Line .... 10c
8 Bars good Laundry Soap 10c
3 Packages Dates for ........ 10c
10 lbs Buckwheat Flour ...... zoe
Bushel Baskets .......... 10c
doz Fancy Lemons ...... zoe
The Irish standard., 1903-06-20
An Irish Heart.

Take innocence and candor and love
for every right,
And mix them up together with a
goodly share of fight
And add dash of pathos and Of SYM
pathy a share,
And equal parts of faith in God and
fervor in the prayer,
And charity's sweet emblem might be
tucked in there to show
That hope is e'er resplendent in a
solf, ecstatic glow,
Then label it with courage and sense
of wit and fun,
Nor be ashamed to claim it, nor to
stand by what you've done;
But simply pour in humor of the bril-
liant wholesome kind.
And all the loved ingredients of heal
thy, human mind.
And set it on a pedestal of onyx,
grand and white,
And then call all the people in to wit
ness while you write
This fond and true inscription, taken
from life's every part:
'"rhis is, dear friends. a common thing
tits just an Irish heart"
w. M. Fogarty.