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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
The Cotton Crop situation.

The worlds visible supply of cotton
on January 9, as reported by the New
York Commercial and Financial
Chronicle, was 1906, 8O2 bales, as com
pared with 4,5O9,562 bales at the cor
responding date last year, and 4,104,-
COZ bales the year before. OF this,
the total amount of American cotton
held in Europe and the United States,
and including that on shipboard
destined to foreign ports, was 3,237,
302 bales, against 3,756,562 bales at the
corresponding date in 1902 and $780,
4O7 bales in 1901; and of all other
kinds, including India, Egypt, Brazil,
etc, 729,OOO bales, against 714,2OO
bales the year before.
The above figures indicate a loss of
543,26O bales as compared with the
same date in 1902, and 138,3O5 bales as
compared with the same date in 1901.
Crop Reporter.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Or. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir:-"T The young girl who
used the Peruna was suffering from
LaryngftiS, and loss of voice. The re-
suit of the treatment was most Safis-
factory. She found great relief, and
after farther use of the medicine we
hope to be able to say she is entirely
cured. Sisters of Charity.
This young girl was under the care of
the Sisters of Charity and used Peruna
for catarrh of the throat, with good re-
suits as the above letter testifies.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at ones to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Granton, Okla, Feb. 9th4Afterten reara
70. III. G6sneg 81 Stanton has at last found
g cure for Kidney Trouble Mr. eosney
suffered very severely with Kidney Gcn|
piaint and some ten years ago made up bis
mind TO hnd q cufe one WAS tcs bc h8d.
He has tried and tried and experimeuted
With every kidney medicine he could hear
off, Although he WAS always disappointed
Re kept on trying It'll at iasthisperseFerence
was rewarded and he found a complete
Eure.
He Is a wen man to-day and explains il
as follows:
Everything failed to cure me and twas
growing worse and worse till 4 tried a new
remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills and /
had not taken many OF them before i
knew that I had at last found the right
thing. I an entirely cured and I cannot
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
wac X. 9. 3, AImonno for zoos.

The Kansas City Southern Railways
Almanac for 1903 is now ready for distribU-
ton. Farmers, stock-raisers, fruit-groW-
ers, tTuck-gardeners, manufacturers, mer-
prices, can obtain reliable information con-
corning southwestern Missouri, the Cher
Okee and Choctaw Nations in the Indian
Territory, western Arkansas, eastern Texas,
northwestern Louisiana and the Coast eoun-
try, and of the business opportunities Of
fered therein. Write for a copy Of the
K. Z. S Almanac and address, S. G.. War
ner, G.. P. A., K. c. S. Railway, Kansas
CITY, Mo.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Gentlemen, recently said 4 German
professor who was showing to his students
the patients ia the asylum, this man sui.
fers from delirium tremene. He is musi
clan. 1t is well known that blowing brass
instrument affects The lungs and throat
In such a way as to~create a great thirst,
which has to- be nllayed by persistent in-
diligence in strong drink. Hence, in course
Of time, the disease You have before you."
Turning to the patient the professor asked:
What instrument do you blow and the
answer was. The WiolOneelo. =Cleveiand
Plain Dealer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Proof Positive-"And are you sure you
love him?' "Am I sure? Do you see this
''Of course / do. What of itg'
'sWil you kindly tell me if it bears the
resemblance to the present styles? r.
'sWell, really, it-er-it1' 1t doesn't =
No And I'm wearing it because helikes
it. London Tit-Bits.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
wise, ProvIsIon.

wisdom Of nature. Aprofessor in the Uni
versity of Michigan has discovered that
the hearing of girls is more acute than that
Of boys. This greater s-ensitiveness doubt
less exists that the faintest whisper of the
tSteful question may not escape the listen
ing ear.-Youth's Companion.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
value OF SAT- for sheep.

A test Of the value Of salt for sheep
has recently been made in France.
Three lots were treated alike as to
food and care; one lot was given no
salt; n had half an ounce per day,
and the third had three-fourths of an
ounce each per day. Those having
the half ounce per day made a gain OF
4 1-2 pounds over those having no salt,
and nearly as much over those having
three-fourths of an ounce. Those
having salt made 1914 pounds more
wool than those having no salt.
There were ~ sheep in each Lott
Farm and Ranch.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

The Whole Thing.-"Your majesty" be,
gan the court historian, "in my chronicles
1 have taken the liberty Of speaking of you
Numbered the kaiser. "But, sire, you are
so cosmopolitan and Humid am the
citizen Of the world. ~ Philadelphia Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Must Be Strong to Do It.-Barnes Tor
merlin taking gymnastic lessons from
Holdemup, the strong man. Miss Futehtes
what for?" Barnes Tormer-"In the
third act Of my new play / have to lift the
mortgage off the farm.'-Detroit Free
Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Beginning February 18th, the NJ, K. &
7. KY. will sell Colonist Tickets to Cali
fornia at very low rates, VIZ: st. Louis,
$4,000; Kansas City, $500. Tourist Car
through to San Francisco leaves st. Louis
each Tuesday at 1882 p. m. Ask any Katy
Agent or address James Barker, Genl Pass.
Agent, M. X. & I. Ry., 202 Wainwright
Bldg, st. Louis.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Think twice before you speak once"
said the man who quotes; that, SIR, tthink,
is a good motto"
II don't think so, said the Cynical Ccdgy
or. While you're thinking Of those two
things some other fellow viii have a chance
to get of the brilliant remark. Baltimore
Herald.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
THE
sISTER9
GOOD
WORK.
10 BE wen SPOKEN OF.

Uncle George-If you would have men
speak we'll of you after you are dead, culti-
vRte a sunny disposition and be kind and
sympathetic with all.
Tonnes; and if you would have men
speak well of you while you are alive, be
rich and prosperous-Boston Transcript.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
objects 70 To BeinF rIa1tenea

a scientist says that ST the earth was
dattened the sea would be two miles deep.
all over the world And an Oklahoma ed-
itor gives out the following; IF any man
is caught hattening out the earth, shoot
him on the spot, and don't be too partieu-
lar what spot. There's a whole lot OF US in
Oklahoma that can't swim. kansas City
MOL journal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

"Forchen-Hunt is busy these days trying
to think up a scheme to eradicate certain
weeds You don't mean he's gone in for
gardening?" "Oh, no; he's trying TO induce
Widow Gotrox to marry him. -Philadel-
phia Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Wiggs-Gotrox is very fond CT showing
off his possessions, isn't he?
Wagg-Yes, he even takes his guests
down the cellar to inspect the coal bins
Philadelphia Record.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Mrs. Muggins-How long had you known
your husband before you married him?
AIRS. bugglnsI didn't know him at all.
| only thought l did.-Philadelphia Rec
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

1t is generally over-fat hens that
lay soft-shelled eggs. The presence
or absence of lime has nothing to do
with it. If a hen is cooped closely
and fed articles deficient in lime,
with only pure freestone water to
drink, there may be q deficiency of
hmO, but this very rarely occurs.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Kenneth-"Tom looked at me quite Sc
yerely.'' Bently-"Naturally. Tom is aw-
fully cross-eyed. Boston Transcript.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

A silent mans words are never repeated
in court.-Chieago Daily News.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Some men," said Uncle Eben, gives
deirse'fs credit foh habbin' patience, wen
n reality dey is merely e%njoyin' a Loaf
WASHINGTON Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Never be liberal beyond your reputs
ton; it exCites Observation-Disclosures
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Piso's Cure for Consumption is a infali-
bic remedy for coughs and colds.-N. w.
samuel, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Envy loses the favor of ita own Joys in
abusing the form Of another's.-Ram's
Horn.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

It is strange, but it is only the square
man that is traight.-Indianapolis News.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color more goods
brighter c]olors, with less work than Others,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Love makes a young}man sober ana an old
giddy.-Chicago Daily News.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

world inc 1lSJGTs OF OnaTlJV Z KnOWn.
Not only do they minis
TLIE ter to the spiritual and
e,sTE1o intellectual needs of the
SSG% charges committed to
49, their care, but they also
VICTIM minister to their bodily
needs. With so many
children to take care of and to pro
tect frcga climate and disease, these
wise-and prudent sisters have found
Peruna a never-failing safeguard.
DR.. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
received from a Catholic institution in
Detroit, Mich, reads as follows:
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07

Ducks are profitable to the grow
er. Their flesh is unexcelled, their
eggs are fine for cooking purposes,
and their feathers + valuable. If
they have a convenient pond they re-
quire very little feed. They r mar
ketable any day in the year.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
SIsTER BEATRIX.

Dr. s. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sr:-sI cannot say too much In praise of Peruna. Eight bottles
oft cured me Of Catarrh Of the lungs of four years standing, and would
not have been without 1t for anything HheLDed several Sisters of coughs,
and colds andI have yet to find one case OfcaEarrh that fdOes not cure
SISTER BEATRLX.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
atona 40 Conrh
was DeIuded.

and works off the cold. Laxative Bronze
Quinine Tablets. Price % cents
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
interesting Letters from
Catholic institutions.

In every country of the civilized
world the Sisters of Charity are known.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-03-07
won ~ waiting.

She-Father's salary is to be doubled the
He-Goodl At last we can afford to get
married.-Chicago Daily News,
Every man is a volume, if you know how
to read him-Channing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

presented greetings, as we'll as Rev.
A. Sommerfelt. Chairman of the Nor
wegian Coast and immigration Mis-
sion, bringing greetings from the
thousands of brothers and sisters in
the old country, together with greet
ipgs finely engrossed on parchment
from the Norwegian Schreuder Mis-
sion, of South Africa. There were
also many other letters and kilograms
from all parts of this and other coun-
tries.
One of the most pleasing incidents
of the Synod occurred during this ses-
sion. and came in the nature of a
complete surprise. Prof. Pieper,
Foreman of the German Missouri
Synod, addressed the Synod for few
moments in German and then com
menced TO talk in Latin, during which
on rehalf of the German Missouri
Synod and Concordia College of st.
Louis, he conferred the degrees OF
Doctor of Theology upon President V.
Koren, of the Synod, and Ex-Presi'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

zens and have enjoyed during the
week the best that it was in our
power to give. By Wednesday night
there were upwards of thousand
Norwegian visitors here, and each
day up to Monday saw increased ad-
ditions to the crowd. Each day large
numbers drove in from the adjacent
country. and with those who attended
from the city the number on the
grounds daily was estimated at from
$500 to 1000 people, while OH Sunday
there were at least 10000 in attend
ance during the day.
THURSDAY.
The Synod meeting opened in the
new college auditorium at ten o'clock
Thursday morning, the college band
having entertained the assembling
crowd previous to this with beautiful
music from the tower. The audit
orium seats three thousand people,
and was filled. A scripture lesson
was read by Rev. ii. j. Strand, and
after the singing of the hymn. "We
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

ken, Eugene A. Schall, Fred B.
Reed, Charlotte E. Haugen, Marjorie
f. Vance, Charlse E. Riste, 4Minnie
O. o. Johnson, Mabel D. Auchmoody,
and Agnes G. aougen.
On Wednesday evening at the
Grand opera house the members of the
class gave class play, entitled "a
Scrap of Paper. " 1t is comedy fill
ed with bright and entertaining situ-
ations, with a story that is amusing
The opera house was packed, and the
public were compelled to acknow-
ledge their surprise that amateurs
could carry their parts with such per-
feet grace and precision. Miss Macha
Vance had trained them diligently
and splendidly, and from the rise of
the curtain to tho end the play was
presented without break, the differ
ent characters being we'll taken and
carried with an ease and perfectness
that betokened experienced actors.
The members of the class were COM
PEELED TO respond to a curtain call at
the close of the second act, and the
applause was vehement at repeated
intervals. 1t was an entertainment
that greatly pleased the entire audi
ence, and the class has since been
showered with congratulations from
all sides, which they certainly
merited.
On Thursday evening the COM
mencement address was delivered by
President Dan Bradley, of Iowa Col
lege, Grinnell. 1t was a PLAIN, prac-
tical ad,,ress upon the objects of
education and the directions in which
to educate, showing deep thought and
much ability. 1t was listened to by
good sized audience, and was high
ly appreciated. One of the features
of the evening was a piano solo by
Eugene Schall, a member of the Glass
Of 1903, which elected pleasing criti-
cism. His splendid interpretationso
difficult masterpiece won for him
new laurels as a coming pianiste.
Supt. Z. L. Coffeen with a few we'll
chosen remarks presented the class
with diplomas, and tie Grand opera
house orchestra rendered several pleas
ing selections.
Friday evening the customary re-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

All Believe in God" by the audience,
Prof. Laur Larsen delivered the OPEN
ing sermon. after which selection
was rendered by the college choir,
and the audience sang hymn, Rev.
Strand pronouncing the benediction.
Rev. V. Koren, President of the
Synod, then took the chair, and called
the Synod proper to order, appoint
ing the general executive and creden-
tial committee, which was followed
by the enrolment of the Synod mem
bers.
The afternoon session opened with
a speech by the Vice Foreman of the
Synod, Rev. II. Halvorson, after
which the general committee reported
about 700 ministers present and en-
rolled. Foreman V. Koren then de-
livered the Synod address and made
his report, the rest of the time of the
afternoon session being taken up with
receiving and reading greetings, con-
gratulatory letters, kilograms, etc.
Among them were personal greeting
from Rev. W. A. Wexels, head of the
church in Norway, and through him
as p eseutative, greetings and con-
gratulations from King Oscar. of
Sweden and Norway. Rev. Meyer. of
the English Missouri Synod, also
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24
ANNUAL COMMANDMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL AND LUTHER COLLEGE
Closing Exercises of Two of Our InStitu.
tiOnS of Learning Held on Last
Wednesday Evening.
LUTHER COLLEGE.

The annual commencement exercises
of Luther College were held in the
new auditorium last Wednesday even
ing, it being thrown open to the pub
lie on this occasion for the first time
since it was enlarged. There were
twenty-seve1 graduates from the col
legiate department, a cut showing
them with their names being in these
columns last week. 1t is the largest
class in the history of the institu-
tions. and in many respects is superior
30 its predecessors, showing that Luth-
er College is steadily growing in the
number of students it edIcates and
the quality of the work doue.
The program opened with music by
the college band and prayer by Rev. L.
B. Torrison, followed by splendid
address on "The Importance of Re-
ligious Education" by Rev. A. Bre-
deson, after which the Glee Club
sang a selection, and Herman Aaberg,
president of the class, gave the vale
dictory oration, showing careful and
able preparation and delivery.
1t was indeed "a notable event, es-
pecially for the twenty-seven young
men who formed the graduating class.
About fifteen hundred people at
tended the exercises, and they were
greeted by a great many former stu
dents of Luther College, whose pre-
sence added much to the enjoyment
of the occasion.
On Wednesday afternoon the annual
meeting of the Alumni Association of
Luther College was held in the col
lege chapel, President |. B. Torrison
presiding, with a large number
present. The reports of the Secretary
and Treasurer were read, the latte"
reporting that the association had
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

The past week has been a signal
epoch IL the history of Decorah and
the Norwegian Lutheran Synod of
America. During this time Decorah
has entertained the largest number of
people that ever gathered here for
several consecutive days, and the
Fiftieth Anniversary Jubilee of the
Synod has attracted the largest num-
ber of Norwegians ever assembled
together in America. To say that it
has been a great event, both for the
city and the Synod, places it mildly.
1t has been an occasion that will
never be forgotten by those who par
ticipated, and the thousands who
have been here will go to their homes
with feeling that the citizens of
Decorah have entertained them royal
ly, and that the various institutions
which they have established here have
been placed in trustworthy and COM
petent hands, and are bein. managed
and conducted by men in every way
capable to satisfactorily perform the
duties imposed upon them.
For several days previous to the
opening of the meeting, people began
to come to Decorah. from east, west,
north and south, and they were taken
into the hospitable homes of our citi-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

ception was given at the high school
building, the Junior Glass receiving
the graduates, instructors, members
of the Board of Education and stu
dents of the high school. A literary
and musical program was given. light
refreshments were served. and the oc-
casion made very enjoyable one.
The class this year is composed Of
twelve bright young men and women,
who will enter into business or con-
tinue their studies with better
foundation than any class which has
preceded it. The standard of work
is gradually being raised. and the
members of the class have SATISFACTORY
ly demonstrated their ability to mas
ter it. The conSratu!ations of ali are
extended to the "ClaSs OF '93. "
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

dent Laur Larsen, of Luther College,
honors which came as a surprise and
which brought for them showers of
congratulations.
The evening program consisted of
an open air concert on the college
park by the Luther College band and
glee club, which was heard by from
three TO four thousand people and
greatly enjoyed.
FRIDAY.
Friday mornings session opened
with prayer by Rev. Bjorgo, and the
Synod was called to order by Foreman
V. Koren with new gavel, which
he explained had been presented to
him by Mr.. Adolph Hanson, of New
York City, and was made from a
piece of the famous old ship Viking,
supposed to have been in the ground
1000 years, and recently found in the
southern part of Norway. Prof. l..
Larsen read greetings from Rev.
Gausewitz, President of the German
Minnesota Synod, who was unable to
attend. and also stated that layman
representative of the first Synod
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-24

biographical sketches of the candi,
dates for ordination, while Prof. j.
Ylvisaker delivered the ordination
address aud performed the ordination
ceremony. Following is list of
those ordained. with the places to
which they have been called as pas
tors:
G. Berrum, Michigan City, N. d.
l. B. Kilness. Clifton Texas, Prof
Clifton Luther College.
o. T. Boe, Wausau, Wis.
A. Strom, Fertile, MINI.
A. o. White, Webster, s. d.
o. l.. Grefthen, Rosseau Co
Mimi, assist.
S. Peterson, Flaxton, n. D.
|. 2. Oien. ---.
H. Gudmundsen, Hemmingford,
Neb.
n. Mus, Greenbush, Mimi.
j. Hestenes, Washburn, n. ID.
H. NJ. Normann, West Superior,
Wis.
S. T. Palm, Germantown, Wis.
SATURDAY.
On Saturday morning the session
opened with prayer by DR.. l.. Larsen.
and the committee on credentials
reported, after which additional
greetings from several differen.
persons, societies, etc. were read.
Rev. Prof. III. G. Stub then delivered
another doctrinal lecture. At the
noon hour the alumni of the normal
school at Sioux Falls, s. D., held a
reunion, refreshments being served
and general good time had by all.
The afternoon was given over to
business meetings, of the various dis
tricts of the Synod, held in different
places as designated in the program.
In the evening grand concert was
given in the auditorium, which was
attended by about three thousand
people, and was one of the finest en-
tertainments of the kind ever at
tempted in the northwest. The col
lege band rendered a number of
beautiful selections, and the sing
ing of the large chorus of over two
hundred voices under the direction of
Prof. John Dahle, of Minneapolis,
was source of admiration and in
Sniration to eyervone
SUNDAY.
Sunday, the great Jubilee day of
the Synod, will never be forgotten by
the people of Decorah or those who
came here. By daybreak steady
stream of loaded vehicles could be
seen coming in from all directions,
and they did not stop until late in
the afternoon. The early train
brought in several carloads of people.
and the special Wisconsin excursion
arrived about nine O'Clock having
eleven coaches packed with people
from all over southern Wisconsin,
nearly 1000 in all. Again at $3.50 a
train arrived with many more, and
the city people turned out in large
numbers, so that the streets were a
perfect jam, and the great Jubilee day
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