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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Not a Good Day for Rats Either.

Friday was rat day at NJ j. O'Byrne's
east of town AS everyone knows,
this has been banner rat year. The
varmits" have just swarmed all over
the farms and even in town they are
into and under everything. Mike had
a hog house that was regular rat fac
tory and he decided to tako census
Friday, SO he built tight fence around
it and proceeded to enumerate. With
the assistance of couple of dogs and
neighbors they killed 800 in an hour or
two under the old building. He says
there are plenty more to be had
about the place., and will lay off a
few days and rest up before he tackles
the JOB aaain.-Lawler Dispatch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Watch out for This CRATER"

A smooth talker is trave ling over
the county purporting to be getting
up.a directory of the rural routes of
the country. He gets from the mer-
chants ads to help pay for the publ
cation. promising them the support of
the patrons in proportion to their
help. Then he sells the directories to
the mail order houses. who food the
country with their catalogues. This
is neat scheme to get the home mer-
chants to pay for list which is Ia
tended to benefit the mail order houses
only. the natural enemies of the home
merchant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Lost and Won His Voice.

Everybody knows Leroy Chase. the
whole souled landlord of the Logan
House at Fort Dodge, and everybody
knows that he lost his voice about fif-
teen years ago and has spoken in a
whisper ever since. Without any
warming whatever his voice failed him
and he could not utter sound above a
whisper for fifteen years. a couple
of weeks ago he was scared almost out
of his wits by speaking in full
round voice. 1t had returned to him
as mysteriously as it had left him. -
Marion Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Drowned in Water Tank.

Mrs Knute Knudsen, wife of a
prominent Danish farmer, living a few
miles from Usage. met death IN Pc
culiar manner at her home. Her hus-
band discovered her lifeless body in a
watering tank near the barn. The sup
position is that Mrs Knudsen had
gone to the tank to deposit the milk
of the morning, and as she reached
over the tank she was seized with a
fainting fit. falling into the water and
drowning. not being able to rescue
herself. The tank contained only
water enough to cover her body.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
An Illinois Central Venture.

The Cedar Falls & Northeastern has
filed articles of incorporation. The
purpose is to operate railroad from
a junction. with the Dubuque & Sioux
City at Cedar Falls northeasterly to a
connection with the Cedar Falls &
Minnesota at a point between Mona
Junction and GAINESVILLE. The right of
way has been secured and the cons
tructlon of the road will begin at
once. 1t is an Illinois Central ven-
ture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Peculiar Place for JeweIry.

Down near Arlington farmer tore
up some boards in the barn and found
tin can. which he threw away. A
littlellater his boy went to use the can
for fish bait and found it contained
three gold watch cases. 1t is thought
they are part of the goods taken from
the Cunningham jewelry store two
years ago, but how they got. under the
barn floor 10 mystery that will be
nrohed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
A Satisfactory SilO.

representative Chris Miller, of
Fayette county, one of the most sue
cessful farmers in this corner of the
state, writes as follows as to the value
of the silo: A few years ago / had
built silos as follows: built i'll the
barns, the foundation stone, laid
three feet in the ground and one foot
above the surface. then two courses Of
brick for three feet, from thereon but
one course of brick to the top. On
the outer course of brick l placed 2x4
studding fiat sides to the brick wall
and hoped with bass wood. The in
side wall received two coats of cement.
! am so we'll pleased with my expert
ment that l will build two more silos
this fall and continue to build two
annually until all Tmy farms have
silos. / am fully satisfied that the
above silos will fill the Ybill and can
be made for about one-half that of a
modern one will cost. am positive
that silage will 60 twice as far as dry
feed anu the better class of farmers
and dairymen will adopt the silo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Another Interurban Line.

Mayor Martin of Webster City is il
receipt of letter from G. A. Berg.
gold of Chicago. a promoter of inter
urban railways. who would like to
build a line from Lansing, Iowa, to
Waterloo The line, If constructed,
would pass through Allamakee, Win
nesheik, Fayette and Blackhawk coun-
ties and would tap a country which is
now not very largely reached by rail-
roads.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
Drinks CarbOlic Acid.

Having.sbeen turnedLfrom the door
by the children she had brought into
the world and cared for with a fond
mothers devotion, with no place she
could call home, and with horror of
spending her remaining days in the
poor house. Mrs. E. M. Withrow drank
carbolic acid and died at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Schader. at Sum
ner, Monday forenoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will allow a ten day stop.over at
Chicago on through tickets to the
Worlds Fair. Stop.overs allowed at
Kansas City on payment of 81 fee.
For rates and other 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, 1904-08-31

Gold fish given away free to every
pupil in Winnesheik county. See
Brunt & Parman about it, 35-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-31
THE DOLLARS THAT
WORK FOR YOU

After you've worked hard for them are
the coins you leave with us for awhile.
You see the interest we pay has an
astonishing way of adding to your bank
accounts pleasing and profitable way
at that.
Don't be afraid to ask us all sorts Of
questions-it's our pleasure, as well as
our business, to answer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27
THE PURSE.

It was quite by accident that Cyrus SparSin happened to see the notice in the Lost and Found column. He was, in fact just turning the paper when the address caught his eye. The address was S296 Wistaria avenue. third fiat. The reason that sparkin's pulse beat little faster was that he had re- gently called at S296 Wistaria avenue and had there spent half-hour of mingled torment and ecstasy. Torment because he imagined that Miss Chelby regarded his visit In the light of an in- Aiction, and ecstasy because 1t was a privilege to be near Miss Chelby on any terms.
 The advertisement said that lady's purse containing s15 in currency had been dropped between Kelso and Ogle streets, on Drelincourt avenue. and ap- pealed to the finder to return it and receive suitable reward. The purse. was described as seal leather.
 Well, exclaimed sparkin as he read the advertisement over for the fifth time to be sure he was not mistaken. Its her purse, sure enough. Poor little girl! Now. that's what I call tough,''
 He turned it over in his mind again. He knew that Miss Chelby passed along Drelincourt avenue on her way home, J because-well, because he had noticed ' that she carried seal-leather purse rather worn and not bulky because one morning he had happened to get on the same car with her and when she dipped l into the purse for her carfare before he had a chance to stop her he also noticed that her gloves had been very neatly mended at the finger tips. First and last, Sparl1in had noticed a good many things about Miss Chelby. He had had opportunities, for she was a steno- grapher in the office of which he was assistant manager.
 For another thing. he knew that Miss Chelby's salary was s15 week. Poor little girl.." he repeated. 'I'lI bet that's mighty serious matter for her, with that invalid sister to sup I port
 It worried Sparkin a great deal-so much so that he read at least four col umns of the paper without having the I slightest idea what he was reading. When arrived at the office he intended I to go to Miss Chelby and offer his sym I pathy for her loss, but as usual he lost his courage at the sight of her, and it 4 was not until the noon hour approached that he regained 1t sufficiently to stop at her desk.
 T see by the paper that you've been unlucky enough to lose some money Miss Chelby" he said awkwardly.
 She looked up at him with rather a cold expression, he thought and then replied, Yes, dropped my purse"
 "oh, well,,' he said consolingly, per haps some honest person has found il
 and will answer your advertisement I I'm afraid not. said Miss Chelby, and she sighed little.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27
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 For Boston via Springfeld-'1 :15.s
 ts a. h.. sl:40. s5:4op. m sundays --.l;l5 a.m., t5:40 pm.
 -0;4O. I:45, 9:35, sI0;O0, <10:35, e10.45 a m, l2:l0, s1:40, 2.55, s3.55, x5:O2, s5:4OA x5:45, 1to Hartford), s6:25 (to Meriden), :. xtVg, S:OO, .10:00 (to Hartfordl, 10:o5s m, l2;lO, *o:40, x7:o0, 500 p. m.
 For New London, etc.-s2:25. s2:55s 1:4I, l0:50, ll:9S. *11:55 a. m. %ll2:33, %s:5e, goo. *4:10, 4:20, s4:55. sos, e:05 dsysa.9 SsS say.99r999k9: 9@s;sss Es:55 P n Sun. s2:50, s4:55, s6:55 p. n
 For Middletewn, WilIimantic, etcs- l 1885 am, l2:55, *4:5S, (to Worcester), e;00 p. m.--sundays-7:20 p. m.
 For Shelburne Falls, etc--7:5o am ] 1A-ef ttO ASNs 44dttlOTu), 4suV, 5.of (lO i Westfield) pm
 For Waterbury via cheshire-S:so a. m. m. ] :45, 6;52 p. m.-Sundays-9:0 100 a. m. 2;55, 500 p. m.
 For Derby and Ansonia--7:0o, 500. y:Ssz, 9:43 am, 12:00 noon, 2:3O. s3:57z. 6:egz (except Saturdays), 5:20. TAO. ll;SO pm. Sundays-8:00z, sS:25, 1I:35, am, 3:30, 6:00z. 6:30. S:42pm
 For Watcrbury-7: 100. S:00, 9:4s a. m. l2:OO. 2:3o. 5:20, TAO, 11:30 pm. Sum days-S:25. 1l:35a.m., 6;30, SAP pm.
 For Wlnsted-7:00, 9:43 am, 12:0Os s;So, @ @5;2O, TAO p.m. Sundays-s:25 a
 For PittsheId, and intermediate points - 500 (via Bridgeportl. p m. Sundays $500 a. m.
 For Danbury, via Derby Junction 9:38 am, 3:57, 5:O0 (except Saturdays) p. m. Saturdays TAO D. in. Sundays 6:00 p. m.
 Via Bridgeport-6:O 100 a. nj, 5:1o p. m. Via South Norwalk-5:05, 8:15 a. m. l2s05. 2:4Q, 4:S5, 6:10 p. m. Sundays, 1:5O am. 6:15 pm.
 For LitehaeId-9:SS am, 500 (except Saturdays) p m. Saturdays TAO, 3:57 p. m. Sundays-8:00 am.
 sExnress Trains Parlor car limited.
 gro Derby Junction.
 xLocal Express. Q. M. SHEPARD, c. T. HEAIPsTEAD,
 Gen. Supt. Gen. Pass. Agt-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27

He was pastor of the Congregational church in Centerbrook. Conn, before going south His father was member of the goth Connecticut volunteers. MT. Byrons has testimonials from a great many men of national renown obtained as the result of interviews made by him personally. Among these are Admiral Schley, Senator Hoar, Secretary Moody, General Joseph Wheeler. Gen. eral LOngstreet, General o. o. How ard and many others. Views of Con- necticut men on the subject are as fol- lows:
 Rev. Delmar R. Lowell, commander of the G. A. R. post in Middletown. is one of the committee of ten appointed for Connecticut to forward this move ment. and is working zealously for the success os the movement. MT. Lowell was a major in the 125th N. Y. Vol., and in 1890 was appointed regular army chaplain, in which office he served efficiently until retired on ae- count of i'll health, and is now c. A. R. Chaplain. Dr. Lowell is the author of The Historic Genealogy of the Lowells of Massachusetts. 7 He is member of many societies, literary and historical, and has lectured and written exten- siveIy.
 Many prominent G. A. R. men and others have heartily endorsed the re- union project.
 General Joseph R. Hawley of this state, a true blue soldier. says: 'The idea is a most excellent one"
 Admiral Schley says: sYes, let the blue and the gray meet often in peace, as they did in war, and let the younger ones arouse inspiration from their hero- ic devotion to duty well done
 Colonel c. H. Upham of Meri- den said. when questioned. q express my approval of the sentiment that you have written. Such a reunion would be a pleasure and no doubt result in great good.''
 General "Joe" Wheeler says: T am very much interested in the reunion project It would seem to be that it could be made very grand success J
 General Edwin s. Greeley of this city said on the subject: '"The proposition of a reunion of the men who took part in the civil war on both sides meets with my hearty approval. I have no doubt but that a meeting of the blue and the ] gray would do much towards welding the bonds of a reunited union of the north and the south into bonds of stee never again to be broken
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
THE MOVEMENT FOR 4 GRAND
 REUNION NEXT YEAR.

To be Held in Washington, D. C.-En-
 dOrsed by Noted Men All over the
 country-COnneetieut Men of Note
 on the subjeet-The Originator of the
 Movement New Haven Man.
 The project Of holding a grand re- anion in May. 1905, at Washington, D. C.. of the blue and the gray, is meeting everywhere with great favor and is ex- citing deep interest. The movement has received the hearty approbation of Admiral Foote post. G. A, R., of this city and we append some of the ut terances of prominent New Haven and Connecticut men on the subject. 1t is of interest to know that the originator of this project, Rev. E. Henry Byrons, pastor of the Congregational church at New smyrna. Fla. and who is giving much attention to forwarding the movement is a New Haven man. He was born here and attended public school here, and is a graduate of Chi cago Theological seminary and of the Pacific Theological seminary in Oak land, California.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27
HALEs PEACH CROP.

Cost $121, ,0OO to Harvest and Market It,
 During the current peach season at Fort Valley, Ga, the J. H. Hale or chard alone has shipped two hundred and three cars of five hundred and six ty crates each, with six baskets to the crate; and the figures of cost of har- yesting and marketing may be interest ing. Last weeks payroll shows over nine hundred men and women working in the orchard, about two hundred and fifty white and six hundred and fifty blacks During the entire season there have been over four hundred people camped in the orchard.
 MT. Hale has not all the figures at hand at present, but in round numbers 1t has cost to harvest and market these two hundred and three carloads: For labor, seventeen thousand dollars for crates and baskets, fifteen thousand dollars; for ice for refrigeration, thir- teen thousand dollars; for freight cart age and commissions of sale, seventy six thousand dollars-a total of one hundred and twenty-one thousand dol- lars. which is good sum for the five weeks expense of harvesting and mar keting the products of one orchard or farm.
 The retail price of these peaches in market has ranged from thirty-five to seventy-five cents Q basket, or an ayer- age of fifty cents basket-a little over three hundred thousand dollars for the total shipment. This sum the consum- ing public has paid for this product. JAS the season closes at Fort Valley the expert packers drift to north Georgia, Arkansas and Missouri, and later will SC to Michigan and the mountain dis
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27


 sparkin was silent for a moment ana then he said in tones of profound con viction, ''I feel certain that he will He was rather absent-minded about his work that afternoon, and put m a good deal of time scribbling on block of paper in a slow and painful manner, afterward tearing up what he had writ ten into infinitesimally small pieces ana scattering them into the waste-basket. The last page, however. he folded care fully and put in his breast pocket.
 That evening a messenger boy rang at the door of the third flat of S296 Wis taria avenue and delivered a package addressed simply Advertiser" Miss CheIbly signed the book and then opened the package, disclosing new seal leather purse. almost identieally like the one she had lost, and note m cramped handwriting:
 "Dere Marm: I seen yo'r ad ana l felt my conchunts hirt me. because l sound yo'r mummy an I throwed away the pirs, so'se no wun find it out, and I spent the mummy. So wen seen yo'r ad mi conchunts maid me bi you a pirs like it and pay back the mummy, l hop. this vii nlaik it all right.
 Miss chelby opened the "pirs." It contained three new $5 bills. She went | in to the invalid with the news and the two wept tears of joy. Their tears were not yet dried when there was an- other ring at the bell and it was opened to an elderly woman of respectable ap- pearance.
 Did you lose a purse with $15 in it on Drelincourt avenue?" asked the visi- tor. y.s
 Miss Shelby gasped, "Why, yes" she said. "But r."
 My little boy found it and brought 1t home to me" said the woman, with a smile, holding out the old seal leather purse. eI'd have brought it before, but | I work out and didn't see the adver- Itisement till noon, anyway. The morl- ey's in it all right, my dear, and don't l want any reward. know what it is to Hose money myself. You can pay my car fare, though, if you like.
 When this worthy soul had departed the sisters looked at each other in blank :amazement.
 ! "what can.it mean?'' exclaimed the invalid.
 Let me look at that letter again, said Miss Chelby.
 The next morning the assistant man. ager rather avoided the stenographer but she called to him.
 My purse was returned to me. Mir Sparkin, she said, sweetly. T thought 1 you would be glad to know it.'
 Sparkin colored and looked rather uneasy. T am glad" he muttered You know told you 1t probably would be. I-er-I congratulate you l I'm sure
 You don't ask if the money was al right said Miss Chelby.
 ITO be sure, said the assistant man, l ager. confusedly, T didn't, did I? el 1 II forgot, you know. Was the money all right?''
 Yes, thank you" said Miss Chelby | As soon as sparkins had retired to hi room Miss Chelby took a package iron a drawer in her desk and addressed 1t ! In due course this package was deliv cred at sparkins bachelor apartments and when Sparkin opened it he found l it contained new sealskin purse ant a. note. The note was as follows:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27

trict of western Maryland. where the peach season ends in october. They then go to California and Florida to take up orange, lemon and vegetable packing till the Georgia peach season comes in the next June, while the ne groes who have picked the fruit after a little ''picnicking'' will be in the fields picking cotton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27

Tor conshunts ort to tell you that it is rong to deseeve, or two tri too de- seeve. To ar not a suxess as a frord, thow; soc yough mite as vel giv up try lin too be one. think yew ment well, so I will forgiv 700 this wunce. but don't tri ennything lik this agen."
 Sparkin gazed at the note in stupe- faction.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-27
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT LINZ
New YOrk, the Douth and Mest.

steamer Steamer
 New Richard
 Hampshire. Peck. From New Haven AM. Night. P.Af Lv. Belle Dock, x10.00 x12.45 s430 Due N.Y.31st St.E.R., 2.45 8.45 Due N.Y.Pier 20 E.R., S.15 600 915 From New York Night. PM AM. Lv Pier 20 FER. xlS.Oo x2.45 ss.sO Lv 31st SUE. R., BOO 1000 Due New Haven, zoo 7.3O 2.S0
 AM PM PM. xWeekdays only. Sundays only.
 A DELIGHTFUL ALL DAX LONG IS- LAND SOUND TRIP. On weekdays take Steamer from New Haven 1000 a. m, due foot East 3lst St, 2.45 pm, leave there on eastward steamer 300 D. m., due New Haven 7.30 p.m.Special ex- cursion tickets for this trip $1.00. SUNDAY TRIPS FROM NEW HAVEN, On Sundays until September 4th, 1904, the Steamer New Hampshire will leave New Haven for New York City, Sundays at 300 am. Due on return at about 10.3O pm. Landing is made at LONG ISLAND CITY, where connection <, IS made with trains to and from MANI BEACH On Sundays, Aug. 14th and Sept. 4th, the Long Island City stop will be omitted, and an excursion UP THE HUDSON RIVER will be made instead. See special excursion adv each week For tickets and staterooms apply at the office on Belle Dock; also at Bishop & Co.'s, 703-5 Chapel street, or at Purs- er,s Office on Steamer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
NEWTON'S HAPPY H00LIGAN.
Mayor Reeds Opponents Try to
Destroy Faith Of His Sup
p0rters.
St Louis Republic, IL.

St. Louis Republic, IL.
Little else concerns the Kansas
City Democratic politicians than the
Reed fight for Governor and the
msyoralty contest. Major Emmett
Newton, OF Springfield, who has the
distinction OF being the original Reed
for.Giov .ruor man, has not allowed
his devotion To the Kansas City can
didate to lag through lapse oil time.
Asa post Christmas thought, some
one has sent to Newton from Kansas
City an express package marked,
"With the compliments OF yonr we'll
wisher and appreciative friend James
A. Reed" Inside the package is a
small figure OF Happy Hooligan.
According to those who We're near
when Major Newton received the
token, it is said that she receipt OF
the package was the first evidence OF
a wavering faith in his gubernatorial
idol. Why should Reed send him
such a present? What kind OF a
friend does he regard me? These and
similar questions are said to have
been ask. d and unanswered.
Not until Joe Shannon and Frank
Walsh appeared in town from Kan
sas City did Newton have his faith
entirely restored. In his desperation
Newton demanded to know whether
they had sent the package to him
Shannon accused Walsh, and vice
versa. The cat was out Of the bag,
and Newton IL again riding. in the
Reed wagon.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
All Eyes on st. Louis.

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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
An iron Find In Missouri.

Joplin, Mo-, Jan. "a discovery
Of large deposits Of iron ore has been
made in Lawrence, Dade and Greene
counties. While development has
been in progress for some time, re,
suits we're not made public until sew
eral shafts we're sunk, showing con,
tinuous run OF ore to depth offorty
ieet. The find was made by ". C,
Thompson, a Kansas City man. WIN
says there are thousands of acres ol
land in Southwest Missouri, adioin.
ing the Joplin zinc deposits, wher
iron ore Is found cropping out OF tht
ground, but is yet undeveloped
specimens exhibited by MIR. Thomp
sen show an assay o. SO per cent
iron.