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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
LUTHER COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
Graduating Exercises of the Class of 1904
at Luther College Last Wednesday
Morning.

Our last weeks report of the COM
mencement exercises Of Luther College
brought Us up to the most principal
event of the week, the annual gradual
ing exercises of the Glass OF 1904.
which had not been held as we went
to press. butstook place at the college
gymnasi UNION Wednesday morning at
ten o'clock. THE program opened with
music and invocation. after which
Rev. Alfred Johnson of Chicago de-
liyered the commencement address to
the class and audience which had as
sembled. Prof. johnson chose for his
subject 1.-THE Joys and Pleasures of the
Christian Ministry" and the address
was one which contained much pro-
found thought and inspiration, his
remarks to the graduates being par
ticularly appropriate. Rev. johnson
was salutatorian CT his class at Luther
College at the graduation thirteen
years ago. and his speech at this oc-
rasion was on this account the more
impressive. Mr.. Alfred Peterson fol-
lowed with we'll prepared and care
fully delivered valedictory, after
which the college glee club sang the
college song, Luther College" and
Pres. G. K. Preus presented the diplo-
mas with few we'll chosen remarks.
The program closed with the festival
overture ION Luther's Hymn" by the
college band, and benediction.
The past year has been very sue
cessful one at Luther College. and
the best of feeling has existed between
the faculty and students, all working
together for mutual advantage While
there will be some retiring from the
faculty for next year, yet their places
will be filed by competent and we'll
known instructors, and there is every
promise for a steady advancement and
Improvement along all lines. Follow
ing is a list of the graduates, members
of the Glass of 1904:
InoO. b. bruseSaaru, MluuesOta.
Herman E. Baalson. Minnesota.
Christian E. Bale, Minnesota.
l. Dorrum, Norway.
Herman w. Estrem, Minnesota.
Thoralf Hoff. Minnesota.
Melvin W. Halvorson. Wisconsin.
Helmer Halvorson, Minnesota.
Carl H. r. Hovde, Wisconsin.
Lauritz P. Lund. Iowa.
Christian Molstad, Wisconsin.
Walter Nelson. North Dakota.
Alfred G. Peterson, Minnesota.
Peter 9. Paulson. Iowa.
job. Wilhelm Paterson. Minnesota.
Carl J. Quill. Minnesota.
0. Tonning, Iowa.
T. E. Thompson. Iowa.
E.O. Volum, Minnesota.
@. @. Vangen, Minnesota.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
DecOrahian Rides in Street Cars.

According to a late Omaha paper,
some one of our citizens has been
doing the city of Omaha, buying ten
cent cigars, riding on street cars, etc.
and ran into reporter. who quotes
the following conversation with him
Say, mister, may I ask you civil
question:" inquired a rather verdant
specimen of the genus Hawkeye at
the Merchants hotel of George Griggs
Of the Smith Premier company.
Certainly. what is it?" politely
replied Mr.. Griggs.
"What ought fellow to pay for a
cigar here?"
Depends upon your taste. You
can get them from three for a nickel
up to 25 cents apiece. Ought to be
able to get fairly good one for OF
10 cents.
"Well, / bought one down at store
here and they made me pay dime
for it. And it was little bit OF
thing. only about three inches long,
and didn't last me more than fifteen
minutes. By jing, things are high
here, amt they? Say. does them
street cars run all the time? They
must make lots of money. I'll BET
that there was twenty folks on the
one I cum up from the depot on
They don't ride as easy as steam cars
and expected to see them run over
lots of people. they so SO fast. They
are the first street cars l ever saw IL
my life. live in Decorah. They
don't have street cars there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
Back From Canada.

B. o. Solstein and Berger Hanson
arrived in the city last Thursday from
a months trip through Canada. They
report a very pleasant trip, but ON
their homeward journey they met
with an accident that nearly cost them
their lives. The spreading of the
rails near Cathay, S. d.. caused the
enigne to run off the track tipping a
couple OF cars and nearly turning the
car that they were on. Luckily no
one was injured
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
An Affecting Farewell.

Seldom has the severing of the
Superintendent of our schools with
the pupils, patrons and friends of the
school given such wide spread regret
rs that of Supt. E. L. Coffeen, who
closed up his work with the school
last week, and who has accepted the
superintendency of the Mason City
schools for next year. He came here
four years ago under somewhat pecul-
lar conditions, when the standard of
the school work and discipline had
deteriorated somewhat. and he had
not been here long when the school
began to feel his worth. There was
at once noticeable improvement in
discipline. and soon the pupils began
to respect and esteem Prof. Coffeen as
a man of exemplary character, honor
able. capable and thorough in the
performance of his duties, and one
whose heart was in the work in which
he was engaged The standard of
school work has been raised to point
higher than ever before attained, and
that the common branches have not
been neglected in high school work is
evidenced that out of the high school
pupils who took the teachers institute
examination this spring none of them
failed to pass aud most of them re.
ceived high markings. The best of
feeling has prevailed between the
Board of Education, teachers. pupils
and parents, and much of the credit
is due to his painstaking effort. In
token of their esteem, the teachers
presented him a handsome ring Of
hammered gold, and the class of 1904 a
beautiful fountain pen. Below we
qoote the resolution passed by the
Board of Education at their meeting
on Saturday morning, showing their
gratitude to him for his services:
Whereas, Prof. II. l.. Coffeen has
served as Superintendent of Schools in
the city of Decorah for four years and
his marked ability as an or
ganizer. supervisor and educator has
stimulated and advanced
the interest of our schools, and
Whereas, Prof. E. l.. Coffeen has now
his work with us and has
accepted a position in another and
larger field, resolved
That we express our appreciation
of Prof. E. L. Coffeen's successful
efforts to build up the public school
system of Decorah, our gratitude Of
the pleasant relation between him and
this board, and that our best wishes 60
with HIM into his new field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
Immense Slaughter Sale Of Furniture.

Ten thousand dollars worth Of fur
niture will be disposed of at public
auction at the WinnesEeik House on
next Saturday. The lot includes 81
bedroom suits, Steinway piano. bus
team and bus. harness, etc., dishes.
carpets, bed clothing, mattresses.
chairs, tables, 20 round oak stoves.
linen, silverware, pictures, mirrors,
sideboards, dressers, writing tables,
etc. Everything at your own price.
Any of the furniture will be sold al
private sale ON Thursday and Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
You May Not Find II.

Don't bury your money in the cellar
or put it in tin can and hide it un-
der the barn. You may find it when
you want to and you may not find it
at all. The only safe way to take
care Of your earnings is to deposit
them in good bank where you can
not only withdraw what and when you
wish but the interest will be added
every six months.
The National Bank of Decorah will
pay you as high rate LOT interest as
any bank can afford to pay and if You
need your money you can get it at any
time
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
Special Round Trip Rates

wa Chicago Great Western Rail
way commencing June 2S and con-
tinuing thereafter on each Tuesday
during July and August, 1904, the
Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell round trip tickets at very low
rates to Banff Hot Springs Alb. Lag.
gan, Alb. and Field. B. @. Fol
further information apply to any Great
Western Agent. or J. P, Elmer, G. p,
A. Chicago, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
National Prohibition Convention.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 1880. The
Chicago Great Western Railway will
ON June 26 and 81 sell round trip
tickets at one fare plus 81. 25 to In
dianapolis, Ind. For further infor-
nation apply to any Great Western
Agent or J. p. Elmer, G.. p. A..
Chicago. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

A Chicago club woman recently gave
to her club the following most ex-
celIent motto. "There is so much that
is bad in the best of us and so much
that is good in the worst of us that it
doesn't behoove any of us to say any
thing about the rest of us
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

The Presbyterian general assembly
at Buffalo, New York Wednesday
adopted by two-thirds vote a resolu-
tion which is substance provides that
Presbyterian ministers be enjoined
from marrying divorced persons who
are ineligible in the churches belong
ing to the inter church conference
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

The Republic of Panama occupies
today a unique position. An unde-
veloped country with an area little
less than that of the state of Maine,
and population of about 800, 900, has
money for investment in mortgages
in New York city real estate. Most
of her neighbors are scratching dill
gently to raise money to pay the
interest on their debts. Panama is a
capitalist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

We learn from the Kansas City
Times that a Missouri farmer who
watched the slide trombone artist in
the band was frightened almost to
death. He thought the player was
ramming the instrument down his
throat and pulling it out agian.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

EIf some young man expended half
the time and application trying to get
on in world that they do endeavor.
ing to put the pool ball in the corner
pocket, there would be more successes
and fewer failures in this world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

Lowe Brothers Paint has given
the best of satisfaction all over the
country, and is the best mixed paint
on the market today. Testimonials
to show what the paint is. Ii. A.
Prastmark & Son. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
Subscription Price $3.50 per year
Current Comment.

In excluding certain patent
medicine circulars from the mails on
the ground that they are for fraudulent
purposes the Postmaster General is
undoubtedly acting in the public in
terest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
capitalist

1t costs the government to pay its bills
GA million dollars every day; $4,000
every hour; more than $l,250 every
minute and more than $50 each second.
John Rockefeller is reputed to be not
only the richest man in the world,
but the richest man who has ever
lived. His fortune is estimated at
500 million dollars. But if John
were to undertake to pay all the
bills of the government out of his pri-
vate purse he would be bankrupt
within eight months.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

For some time past what was
thought to be serious difficulty in
the state university has been causing
anxiety among the friends of the in
stitution. Charges against the presi-
dent, DR.. Mclean. were made by the
alumni and meetings were held at
Davenport, Sioux City and other
centers but after spending three days
investigating the charges the board
of regents without calling upon the
president to make any defense adopted
the following resolution: THAT al
result of said investigation we find
no sufficient cause for any change in
the presidency.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

Graduating Exercises Attract Large Au.
diences Who Listen to Very Prais.
worthy Programs on Wednes-
day and Thursday Evenings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
Paint and Oil.

Strictly pure linseed oil As cents
per gallon. White lead 81 per hun.
dred. II. A. Prastmark & Son. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

The semi-centennial anniversary of
the founding of Cornell College, at
Mount Vernon was celebrated in con-
nection with the commencement exer-
cises last week. Addresses were
made by Secretary Shaw, Gov. Cum
Minis of Iowa and Gov. Van SAINT Of
Minnesota. A legacy of 100000 was
received by the College fom Mrs. W.
F. King, deceased, wife of the presi-
dent of the College. 1t is to be used
in founding one hundred scholarships,
one for each county in Iowa. The
endowment fund has now reached
within $4,000 of IAN even million.
which it is expected will soon be
forthcoming. President King has the
honor of being the oldest president of
an American college now living hav-
ing been president of Cornell College
Al wears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

Every day this world has large
call for men who can do its work
with skill and competence in diverse
lines. Every days is more uncertain
world tor boys who grow up shiftles-
sly, taking chances" on what they
shall do. There is safety and refuge
in a good trade we'll learned. The boy
is a gamer who learns trade. Even
if he becomes a lawyer, merchant
or a doctor, he will not be a worse
one because he has in him for any
emergency, the cleverness, the
strength and rosourse of the trained
mechanic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

Students of astronomy tell us that
all the planets and other heavenly
bodies known to us, with one excep-
tion, are IN the exact position this
year as thew were the time of the food
and dire calamities are predicted
when that one planet gets into line.
But you had just as we'll 60 right
along with your planting, building,
etc., as we predict that this old world
will still be here in 1905, but some of
the astronomers may not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

1t is estimated by competent author.
tiles that the Candan Northwest may
easily produce 800, 600, 600. bushels of
wheat per anaum,, or four times the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
CLASS OF 1904.

CLASS OF 1904.
Arthur Enger Vera Boice
Clarence Bidne Georgia Adams
Oscar Brorby Jennie Shea
John Jewell Hazel McClaskey
Eugene Rosenthal Clara Haugen
George Trzcinski Grace Baker
Ray Harmon Gladys jewell
Philip Hexom Emma Christen
Ethel Landers Bessie Helnberg
Stella Dalvey Anna Solem
Francis Reeves Tina Bidne.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

land in this section and their skill
accompanied by Improved methods
of culture will soon bring change
over the agricultural prospects of this
vast and Comparatively new region 1t
will undoubtedly in time become a
potential rival to our western States
in grain and cattle production.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22

Entered at tho post offlce In Docorah
Iowa. as second Glass Man Matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-22
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Editor and Proprietor.

OnacfA2 Paper Of wlnnoshefk COUNTY
and tho City Of DecoRah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
LITTLE WAITS AT MERCY HOME
 BEGIN DAY AT TINKLE OF BELL s

At half past six o'clock every morning E little bell tinkles at the Mercy Home. It is the signal for the children to tumble out of bed. Twenty, thirty, forty fifty little ones in pajamas, in snowy white robes jump out of their white cots, and say good morning with the sweetness of childhood. The large sunny dormitories are even more interesting at the rising hour than when the children call out good night to each other.
 The days routine at the Mercy Home begins at half past five in the summer and an hour later in the winter. By ' o'clock the older children are dressed for breakfast and the babies in the nursery are beginning to blink at the sunlight. When the weather is balmy they have their breakfast on a sunny veranda across from the nursery and the babies are rever kept waiting for their breakfast Little trays are sent up to the nursery among the first things every morning, and proper diet for babies is only one of the thousand responsibilities in a big nursery where there are sometimes twen- ty children, ranging from three or four months to four or five years.
 The older children have their meals served in a large dining room down stairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
POLICE INTERFERE WITH
 CHlLDREN'S "PLAY GROUND.n

At the meeting of the Highland Book club the past week, great indignation was expressed at the attitude of the police in regard to the children skating on the sidewalks. Instances were related where the police threatened to arrest little chil- dren who were skating on their own side walks and in some neighborhoods the children have become so intirnidated that they fly at the sight of a blue-coated man and beg to be allowed to get under the bed anywhere for protection. Things have l reached such state that not long ago a Birmingham woman overheard big po- lceman tell a number of children who were playing on a vacant lot that he in- tended placing them under arrest. She protested against any such outrage, and the children were allowed to play.
 Hundreds of children on the South Highlands are seen skating every after noon just as they do in other cities, but the police are interfering. They say the children cannot skate on the sidewalks, even when there pavements are in front of their own residences.
 The question asked by the Highland Book club women is where arc the chill dren to go for playground? If they are not to be allowed to play in their own neighborhood, If they cannot spend a few hours skating in the sunshine, where must they go for recreation.
 If the city provides no play ground, has no parks for Its children, Is it right to interfere with the few privileges that are theirs of sunshine, and fresh air and a healthy sport. The women who have children feel that the city is doing a great injustice when 1t overlooks many glaring violations of the law and holds it's innocent children responsible for a harmless amusement.
 They cannot understand how grave off, lenses go unpunished, and happy little children threatened with arrest, and they desire a change in the present pol icy They would like to see playgrounds and parks, and they wonder why Bir- mlngham cannot have a law exempting citizen from the taxes if he allows the children the use of vacant lot.
 In Washington such a law has ex- isted for years, and besides this there are parks and public playgrounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

ment, as If the little places they are fill ing were made for them.
 The other letters that are put in the big mall box at the Home are from Mercy Home children who have gone out into the world to make their own living They are not children any longer, except to Mrs Ramsay. She had letter the past week from a young girl who had secured position to teach in one of the mining districts in the state.
 T am coming to spend my Christmas vacation at the Home" she wrote, and do not be surprised to see me any Sun day"
 Then there are letters from boys that have entered large schools They tell Mamma Ramsay all about their cricket , games, their records at athletics. A notable case is that of a young girl who was reared in the Home and was later sent to the Normal and Collegiate institute at Asheville, N. c. She will graduate in another year and her col iege record has been a brilliant one. She IS splendidly equipped for her profession.
 Instances might be given to the end of time of children who have been placed in Christian homes, of young girls who have been given opportunities of being self supporting, of little waifs dying of neg lect, and cared for by the Mercy Home.
 It's work is not as well known as 1t should be, because the policy of the Mercy Home board has been to let the work speak for Itself. No entertainments have ever been given for the benefit of the Home and the funds for its maintenance have been raised in such a quiet way that many people think there must be an endowed fund.- as that the institution Is never in need of money If the public knew more about the work, there would probably be more generous donations from wealthy philanthroplsts, and from the public at large When 1t is taken into consideration that the Mercy Home is the only institution of its kind In the city, this fact alone should cause the whole of Birmingham to assist in its maintenance.
 The Creche is an auxiliary of the Home and undertakes to provide the clothing and to furnish the girls dormitory at the Home. It provides the linen for the beds and also pays the salary of a sub matron, who is under the supervision of Mrs. Ramsay. The Creche fund recently raised by popular subscription will be ap- piled to the needs of the Creche chill dren as winter comes on and to incidental expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23

quotations from Shakespeares Julius Caesar" The literary programme, which was very interesting, was as follaws: Cassius' speech, MT. Thomas Henely; a paper on Shakespeare, by Mr. John Mayer; and Antonys Grafton, by Mr J. B. Luckie. After reports of various com mittees the club adjourned.
 A halloween party is to be given by Iiillman hospital chapter, No l at Five Points Monday, October 31 at o'clock for the children. A souvenir will be given with each ticket. Games free; contests for prizes cents. A good time is assured each one
 The Thursday Afternoon Card club will meet this week with Mrs. Charles B. Glenn, 7Os South Twentieth street.
 -
 Miss Luetta Gregg is the guest of her cousin, Miss Myrtle Morris of Dayton, O. She will remain until after the Hardie- Morris wedding, which takes place early in November.
 Miss Myrtle Rountree of Hartselle, Ala, Is visiting her brother, MT. J. A. Roun- She returned today from St. Louis, where she has been attending the fair.
 Mrs. James A Woods has returned from Shelbyville, Tenn, and is at home at the Hotel Hillman.
 Miss Molly Cullom will give an even ing party about the middle of November
 
 Miss Nabb of yincenness is the guest of Mir and Mrs Charles H. Nabb.
 Among the attractive theatre parties to see the Little Minister was that in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
MISS PlTklN's NOVEL,
 IAN ANGEL BY BREvET."

The Lipplpcots announce the immediate publication of novel by Miss Helen Pitkin of New Orleans whose activities in newspaper work and in the social life of her own city have made her name familiar to a very large number of people This story which bears the title An An gel by Brevet" is Miss Pitkins first novel, and it's extraordinary study of character and it's distinct literary quality will recommend it strongly to readers of critical taste.
 An Angel by Brevet" is a love story of New Orleans of the present day and in certain phases suggests MT. Cables "Old Creole Days" Miss Pitkin has blended in her story the lazy charm, the passion and the superstitious strain which char acterize Creole society, and has given these the picturesque setting of aristo- cratic life in New Orleans.