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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20
Biennial Elections in Iowa.

1t is probable that larger percen-
tage of Iowa's voting population will
avail themselves of the opportunity
to express their will and pleasure with
respect to this measure that received
but cursory notice two years ago !;
more is heard of il and men are dis
cussing the measure more generally.
But when the discussion is heard, the
one element leading into it is the
matter of "expense. The average
expense of an ordinary election in the
average county runs from sl,2oO to
81, 500. This is trifie compared with
the satisfaction that the victorious
hosts derive it must be satisfaction
to the party men, to administer a
sound drubbing to the common enemy :;
it must be a satisfaction to know that
ones principles predominant and
are shared by the majority. "
In this "neck of the woods I'VE
fellows" are fairly accustomed to
defeat in greater or less degree. yet
there are occasional bright spots
and they are satisfying-no citizen
should falter because of the trifiing
expense that attaches to a general ele-
ction, because he is familiarized with
public questions and is brought more
in touch with the manner of conduct
ing the affairs of the government. No
man is so familiar with governmental
affairs that he has nothing more TO
learn, and the closer the average citi-
zen gets to the government the better
for it.
In a measure it is true that there
is too much politics this is where
improvement is possible; it can not be
said that too much study is given to
economic questions. If prejudice and
political blindness be overcome 1T
would be an advantage were an express
sion of the people heard more freque-
ntly. We are not willing to admit
that every man votes as his raeson
directs, rather he is creature OF pre-
judice, inherent or otherwise Once
a year is none too often for ann to
give expression to their preferment-if
that preferment be the result of calm
deliberation.
The annual election affords an op-
portunity for the broadening OF intel
lect along legitimate lines the press
of the state (the accredited agency for
the molding of public opinion) de-
votes too much space to trifles of the
community; tom, Dick, Harry.
Susan, and Jane" and not enough OF
its space to the discussion of the public
matters. -Ackley World.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20
BOY YACCIDENTALLYKLLED
BENNIE, THE TEN YEAR OLD son OF
Chris Peterson SmOrstad, of frankylle
Township, Meets With Sudden
Death by an Accident.

A sad accident which caused the
death of the ten year old son Of Chris
Peterson Smorstad OF Frankville town
ship happened ON Friday at noon.
Bennie and brother were driving
the team on the hay fork. when both
of the hooks in one of the single trees
broke causing the single tree to fly
back and struck him in the back OF
his head, inficting deep wound and
from which he instantly died. He
leaves six brothers and two sisters, and
his gIief stricken parents to mourn his
untimely death. The funeral was held
from the home on Saturday at l 100 and
from the Norwegian Pontipidant
chruch at ZOO o'clock, Rev. Jacob
Fjelde officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The action of the tariff ripping
papers of Iowa at once setting up
shout of victory over the tariff plank
of the national platform, is proof that
they have never been sincere. If they
had been sincere in what they have
been saying about competition for
the consumer at the expense OF the
producer; about competition at home
if we can get it, but with the world
if we must about free trade withCan-
ada in natural products, and other
things are radically unrepublican.
they would now be somewhat disap-
pointed with a platform that favors
none of these things. If they will
now be good and quit factional work,
the party will be relieved of the
worst nuisance that has ever beset 1t
in Iowa. -Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The Republican party celebrated
its fiftieth anniversary a week ago, a
period OF almost continuous control of
the destinies of America, and one dur
ing which the watchwords have been
progress and action. No nation in
the history of the world has developed
as has the United States during this
epoch making half century. The ma
tion has forced its way to the front
from a scarcely conceded second rate
power to that Of leader of the world
in matters of material development
and power, while her influence for
civilization and for good is now ac-
knowledged as pre-eminent. OF course,
America would have progressed under
any circumstances and under the
administration of any party, but it is
a significant fact that the short periods
during this time of what seemed
almost like retrogression occurred dur
ing Democratic control of government.
Leaving out the questions of political
economy, the tariff issue ). the money
question, etc.. the forward and initia
tive policy of the Republican party
has been Hone in which its members
may we'll take great pride.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

100, 600 for Roosevelt" will be the
slogan of Iowa republicanism this fall.
With Willie Hearst putting into
circulation two million dollars in an
effort to secure the presidential nom-
ination and Davis part OF his twenty
millions trying to be elected vice.
president, the democrat party should
be given credit for having done some
good.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Secretary Hay has ordered the words
Omitted States" to be stricken from
the seals of all our embassies and con-
sulates. Henceforth we are to be
known as America. There are many
UNITED States fact which leads,
it is said, to a great deal of confusion
in foreign countries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The democratic state convention
convened at Iowa City yesterday and
the republican state convention Des
MONIES today. The most noticeable
difference between the two will be
that the former will simply confer an
empty honor upon its favored sons,
while the latter will select the future
officials of the commonwealth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The attendance at the st. Louis
Worlds Fair for the months of April,
May and June foots up S,21S, ,92S, be-
ing nearly 2, 900, 900 short of the at
tendance at the worlds fair in Chica-
90 for the same period.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Scientists tell us that our lumber
supply will be exhausted in twenty
FIVE years, our supply of iron ore in
fifty years and our stock of hard coal
in 1875 years, but there is no need to
worry over this prospect, for Ameri-
can ingenuity will find a substitute
for all these things when the time
comes that it is necessary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

According to decision handed down
by Judge Ludwing of Milwaukee last
week all contract made by labor unions
with manufacturers prohibiting the
employment of non-union working
men are void so far as the state of
Wisconsin is concerned. The decision
takes a wider range it also holds that
contracts requiring the employment of
none but union men are void. the court
holding that such contracts are of the
nature of class discrimination. This
is the first ruling ever made upon
this question in Wisconsin. If the
supreme Court affirms the attitude of
the lower Court it will be of vast
interest not only in Wisconsin but in
Iowa as we'll. The decision invalidates
a recent ruling by resolution of the
Milwaukee Common Council wherein
that Council sought to have new
pumping engine built with none but
union labor by limiting the competi-
tion for its woIk to such manufac-
turers as employ only union labor and
none other. So the question which
has been agitating the manufacturing
centers and causing so much trouble
even in localities not Immediately
connected with manufacturing plants.
by the delay which is made necessary
often in the erection of builings public
and private and the filling Of contracts
may find solution in the courts. 1t
would be better however # satisfactory
agreement could be reached without
process Of law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The democrat congressional conven-
tion has been called to meet at Post
Vile, Thursday, August 18th, at l 100
p. IN. Among those mentioned as
possible candidates are t. @. Clarey,
New Hampton; H. @. Bishop and d.
d. Murphy, Elkader, one of whom
will probably have the honor of being
defeated by about 10000 plurality by
Congressman Haugen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Books for the blind are sent through
the mail free by your Uncle Samuel.
The books must not contain any ad-
vertising. Posoffice clerks anticipate
a great increase in the amount of this
matter sent through the mails as the
result of the change.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

A Chicago girl wrote the beauty de-
partment of a local paper eand asked
"what is good for large feet?" The re.
ply was promptly made. "big shoes. y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Calamity Weller is going to have
"hell break loose in this country inside
of three years. - 1t is question which
would be preferable-that or Weller.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

loom Pau" Kruger, farmer presi-
dent of the Transvaal republic. died
from pneumonia and heart weakness
at Clarens, Switzerland, on Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

It now transpires that the famous
Parker telegram was not after all a
great heroic act on the part of the
party's candidate, but a pre-arranged
plot of Parker's hackers TO secure the
united support of the democracy ID
his nomination. 1t is suggested that
the omission of the gold plank was in
order to win over some of the southern
states, and that before Hill consented
to this program the Parker gold tele-
gram had been arranged for. Thus it
was hoped TO secure a platform salts
factory to the Bryanites and when the
delegates were worn out with the
fatigue of the long sessions and it be-
came too late to reconsider the nomi
nation of Parker, the telegram would
be diplomatically sprung, and win
ming play made with democrats who
were disgusted with the Hill-Bryan
combination platform. AT any rate
it appears to Us that the great bravery
of Parker in boldly announcing his
convictions would have come with
muhc better grace before the conven-
tion, when the delegates would have
had an opportunity to have determined
for themselves whether he was their
choice or not. instead of waiting to
make sure of his nomination and then
by clever ruse forcing the party to
follow him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

William Jennings Bryan says be
means to vote for Parker and Davis.
But then William is like old Major,
he is "sly, devlishsly.'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

"An Iowa patriot has donated a
clock to his county, which is easier
than keeping watch on the county
officials. "--Des Moines Register and
Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Now that Elijah the Restorer has
laid his maledictions upon the demo-
cratic party its all up with candidate
Parker.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The number of islands which COM
pose the Philippine archipelago is
not less than S,141. They are sur
rounded on the Forth and west by the
China sea, on the east by the Pacific
ocean and on the south by the Sea
of Celebes. There are at least twen-
ty we'll known and recent volcanic
cones in the archipelago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The Rev. II. III. Abrams. the Anti
saloon orator, is on the war path.
This time it is the Des Moines Regis
ter and Leader. Mr. Abrams declares
he has been damaged by the Des Moines
newspaper to the amount of $40, 900
and takes the matter into the courts.
He charges the Register and Leader
with libel and declares that he will
not consider settlement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Iowa lawyers have gone on record in
favor of the enactment of law requir-
ing that Iowa cities shall be governed
by board of three members instead
of by a mayor and council. The State
Bar association at Ottumwa last week
unanimously adopted a report recon-
mending such system. The plan, al
though not outlined, is based on the
one now in operation in Washington.
D. c.. with the exception that the
board of commissioners would be
elected instead of appointed as in the
case of the capital city. All three
commissioners are endowed with pre-
cisely the same powers and transact
the business Of the city and regulate
the functions of the departments sit
ting as board with one of their num-
Der as a president or chairman. The
Improvement over the present system
lies in that the salaries attached to
the Office would secure the election of
business men and the elimination Of
small salaries for a host Of minor
officials
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

1t is announced from Washington
that Senator Charles w. Fairbanks.
candidate for vice. president on the
republican ticket,is to include Iowa
in the list of states in which he is to
make speeches the coming fall. Sena-
tor Fairbanks will attract large crowds
wherever he speaks and will make
votes for the republican ticket. Like
Saul smoung the prophets he towers
above most men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20
Ohice.-317 West Water Street.
Both Telephones Number IS.
Current Comment.

There are twenty-nine counties in
Illinois and Iowa having the same
mama
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The Baltimore & Ohio road is said
to have lost $1,000 600 a week by the
interrupted movement of coal alone
during the strike in the Great Lakes
region. That the United States is as
prosperous as it is with these constant
attempts to check labor prosperity by
strikes is one of the wonders of the
times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Scientific tests in substituting mo-
lasses for oats and other cereals in
feeding horses have yielded surpris-
ing results. 1t is now definitely es-
tablished that as horse diet there is
magic in molssses. With this syrup
on his bill of fare. the horse rapidly
takes on solid weight, develops pro-
digiously in muscular energy, grows
a glossy coat, and enjoys uninterrupted
health. For these animals, therefore,
molasses is declared to be both tonic
and health food. In addition to the
many desirable results a molasses diet
reduces the cost of horse maintenance
over % per cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

The difference between rising every
morning at and in the course of
forty years amounts to $4,000 hours,
or years, 12l days and l6 hours.
which are equal to eight hours a day
for exactly ten years. So that rising
at 6 will be the same as if ten years.
of life "a weighty consideration) were
added, wherein we may command
eight hours every day for the Guilt
vation of our minds and the dispatch
of business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

ALI patent medicines advertised
are sold byBrunt a. Parman. 2ltf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Household goods for sale, must be
sold at once. +. l.. Akers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20

Panama. the newest republic in the
sisterhood of nations, sets d good ax-
ample to the rest. 1t has determined
to disband Its army and sell its three
small war vessels. 1t has come to
the conclusion that an army and navy
are needless expense and tempt the
country to go to war. If all other
nations could see their way to dis
banding their armies and dismantling
their navies. this would be a much
better world to live in and decided
ly cheaper one. Let all hands stop
fighting for century and see if they
are not much richer and happier as
the result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-07-20
Gu&<tc Cktostcos
EVERY WEDNESDAY
H. J. GREEN.
Editor and Proprietor.

Official Paper Of Winnesheik County
and the City of Decorah.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-08-26
University Of Mississippi.

Twenty-six Schools offer courses
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Electrical Engineering, Civil Engi.
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Tuition Free to men and women
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Attractive location. Perfect SAM
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Purest deep we'll water used.
! Greatly enlarged scientific equip
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able arrangements for womer
students in Woman's Hall. New
boarding Hall for men. Specia
opportunities for students of limit
ed means.
Session of 1905 opens Sep.
tember % 1904. Summer Tern
1905, opens June l3.
For catalogue or bulletins Oh
special Information, address
r. B. FULTON, Chancellor.
University, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-08-26
Circuit Court proeeedlnSs.

The frst work Of the Circuit
Court came to q close with the tri-
al of the state against JET Haryell
charged with the killing of Newt
Ford, near Saltillo, in October
last. It will be recalled that Ford
was shot from ambush while driv-
ing along a country road near his
home. On account OF a previous
difficulty suspicion pointed to Har-
veil as the guilty party. As there
were no eye Witnesses, the state
had to depend entirely on circum-
stancial evidence, the theory OF
the.state being ably brought out by
Hon. Zach Ladnrum Of Lowndes,
District Attorney, assisted by An
derson and Long. Guy Mitchell
appeared for the defense and ably
combatted every inch of ground.
His speech was able and elo-
quent and the failure of the jury
to agree was net q surprise. This
noted case will now 90 over until
the February term.
In the case of the state against
the negro preacher, Nichols, charg.
ed with shooting with intent tc
kill and murder, a verdict of guilty
" as returned and the parson will
change his business for a term Of
years and devote his time to thu
state in the penitentiary.
Tom Helm, a young negro boy
plead guilty to pointing q pistol
the result being the killing OF an
other negro boy at Verona. This
is also a penitentiary offense and
Tom will probably do service fol
the state, although it is generally
believed that the killing was acct
dental.
The caee of the state agains'
the negro, Colonel Guss, charged
with killing his brother-in-law
Son Tilman, near saltillo, las
spring, occupied much ct the
courts time, the jury returning
verdict of manslaughter and ask
ing the mercy of the court. Thu
large docket of felonies is due t.
the February term of court having
been pretermitted because of thu
barning of the court house. Cour
will continue this week and next.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-08-26
Bridge Notice.

Notice is here by given that the Boart
of Supervisors will on Monday the 5tl
day of September, 1904, within lega
hours in front of the Court house door
award the following contracts at pub
lie cutlery to the lowest responsible bid
der or bidders, the Board reserving tn,
right to reject any and all bids and re
advertise. Plans and specifications now
on file in the Chancery Clerks office. To
witt
For bridge oyer mud creek canal or
Tupelo and Fulton road.
For new bridge on little Coonewar on
Tupelo and Pontotoc road.
For new trestle work on Main creek
bridge in Town creek bottom on Verona
and Plantersville road.
For new trestle bridge on Old Town
creek leyee on Verona and Plantersville
road near Rose mills.
For repairs of third trestle on Town
Creek levee on Verona and Plantersville
road.
For bridge across twenty mile on
Baldwin and Marietta road.
For building levee in Bushbalody bot
tom on CocKrells road.
For one span 40 it on Younabee creek
on Sherman and Birmingham road, neal
Andrew Livingston place.
Done by order of the Board this
Aug. 9th 1904,
G. W. LONG, Clerk.
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The Tupelo journal., 1904-08-26
The Year Eor Democratic Victory.

For All the News of the Campaigns
Read The Journal.
The Atlanta Journal will not only
strive to be right, but it will be bright
and large, national in it's news and
views. Everyone who is interested in
this vital Presidential contest will need
it every day.
The Journals facilities for getting the
news "while it is news are better than
any other paper published in the South
The rates are very low, being only
$500 per year for the Daily and Sun
day by mail, $3 so for six months
Daily only $500 per year, $3.50 six
months, or delivered by our carriers in
the different towns and cities at 12t
per week.
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The Daily and Sunday Journal for the
next six months, $500.
Agents are wanted to take subscrip
tions and a very liberal commission
| will be allowed on all new subscribers
Address Atlanta Journal, Circulation
Department, Journal Bldg. Atlanta, Ga
Terms, subscription blanks, sample
copies, printed matter. etc, will be sen
by return mail.
If you want all the News all the
time read the Journal.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-08-26
Decline to Support Roosevelt.

The news from New York indi-
Gates that the democrats will sweep
the state. The republican war
horses Of the past are baking on
Roosevelt. Gen. E. A. McAlpin,
for years treasurer of the State
Republican Committee OF New
York and a member of the Execu-
tive Committee, a heavy contribu..
tor Of the campaign funds and for
a number OF years president of the
Republican League, says he will
not support Roosevelt. William
G. Choate, head Of the noted law
firm Of which Joseph Il. Choate
Ambassador to Great Britain, is a
member, a lifelong republican,
says that he will support Judge
| Parker for President this year.
The law firm of which Mr.. Choate
ia a member, is of the most noted
in the United States, having been
established more than a hundred
years ago. He has been president
of the State Bar Association of
New York and was formerly a
Judge of the United States court.
Another member Of this great firm
of great lawyers, Hon. Joseph La
rooue, has declared for Parker and
proposes to take an active part in
the campaign. These men ira
for Judge Parker because they
know the democratic nominee, it
occupying the White House, will
observe the constitution OF the
| United States and not trample 1t
underfoot like ssthe present incum-
bent, President Roosevelt. There
is much significance in the public
announcement of these men that
they cannot support President
Roosevelt, not only because of
their own influence, bat because OF
the reasons prompting them to
break away from the party they
have so long supported, reasons
that must appeal to the thoughtful
Notwithstanding Banner.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-08-26
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Armstrong 4 Strain is
this day by mutual consent dissolved.
r. G. Strain sells his interest in the
firm and assets TO W. Fl. Armstrong
and, the said R. G. Strain retires from
said firm. W. ii. Armstrong and as
sociates assume and will pay all debts
of the firm.
W. Ell. ARMSTRONG.
r. G. STRAIN.
The business will be continued by the
undersigned under the firm name of Arm
strong & Go.
w. II. ARMSTRONG,
w. E. ARMSTRONG