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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
OTHER COLD WINTERS.

In 1882 two sundogs froze to death
and fell. ION the Hinman farm near Bel
mona. Mr.. III. took their hides off and
had coat made of them. In 1880 the
Methodist minister at Garner had the
nightmare, but she was frozen so bad
ly that she shed her hoofs. The hands
of the clocks froze. the finger of time
was Frustrated, chillblains came on
the foot of hill. the face of nature
peeled with the frost the church bells
pealed that winter too. They usually
pealed forth, but it was so cold that
winter that they pealed fifth. Britt
Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
TO HAVE WATER WORKS.

A petition signed by majority of
the voters Of the town OF Hawkeye
was presented to the town council
Monday evening and that body APP
pointed a committee to estimate the
cost Of q water works plant. The mat
ter will be thoroughly investigated
and the proposition will be placed be-
fore the voters at the town election in
March. Hawkeye sustained $4,000
loss from fire in 1908 and it is time
something was done
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
HAS LIVED 1902 YEARS.

Timothy Driscoll has lived in Polk
township this county, for thirty-four
years. and il he lives till next June
he will be l02 years of age. He is ac-
tive, and last Summer spent cnnsider-
able time hoeing potatoes. The old
G ntleman has used whisky and tobac-
co for SO years. At present he is not
able to leave his room and he does not
expect to live great time longer -
Sumner Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

The work being done in the line OF
improving the type Of our corn by the
experiment stations in the states Of
Illinois and Iowa is producing very
corn are one of the principal features
Of all institutes this winter. and for
the first time corn growers are really
learning what good corn is like and
what may be done in improving the
type of corn grown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

A Minnesota school teacher received
the following note: "Dere Miss.
On last day ov skule yu jerked my boy
by the Necke till yu busted his suss-
penders and he had a com hom holden
his clothes onto h,sself with his hands
which don't like it. II he don mind,
likk him all he nedes but don tare his
close. We don dress HIM upp fer no
foot bal game. And 80 no more for
the present. Mrs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

An attempt to secure a pardon for
Van Tassel, the Chickasaw county
murderer, has resulted III an uprising
by the citizens. demanding his con-
finement according to the terms of the
sentence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

The Times Herald thinks it has q
straight tip that the Des Moines,
Iowa Falls Northern railroad will be
extended north to Mason City next
spring. This should be true, as nc
railroad can afford to miss as good a
thing as Mason City. While the line
is going from Hampton to Mason CITY
it might be Rockwell would also
score. Rockwell Photograph.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

A miserable little muskrat cost the
state of New York the sum of $4,000
not long since. The little beast bored
hole into the retaining wall of canal
where the water was at level above
the surrounding country. The water
from first tricklng through soon en-
larged the opening. bursting the wall
of the canal and flooding the adjacent
territory. while it emptied the canal
and tied up navigation. The levees Of
the Mississippi river have no greater
enemy than the insignificant crawfish
for the same reason.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

Nielander & Co., the pioneer Lans-
ing merchants, are celebrating their
golden anniversary. having been in
business fifty years
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

We have before referred to the in
teresting experiment being carried on
at the Ames Qa.) experiment station
the crossing of a drove Of twenty seven
thoroughbred Galloway heifers with a
snow white Shorthorn sire. The station
now has two crops of calves as a re-
suit of this cross. about 20 per cent of
which are blue gray color and carry
ing all the fine beef points of their an
ceStorS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

Dubuque is going after some OF the
great chorus prize sat the st. Louis
exposition. and is securing the best
talent in the city for its choir.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

The McGregor electric light COM
pany has made a proposition to the
city council to do the pumping of the
city water by electric motor power.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

Armstrong has had eight fires in
the last tree months, two of them
occurring within "a hours. The citi-
zens are thoroughly aroused. An in
vestigation has followed resulting in
the arrest of the night watch. whose
stories didn't hang together.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

AS result of ..the doctors union
the price of town visits IN Lansing
is So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

A strange case at Volga last week
was that of man going to doctor
and stating that he was crazy at times
and wished to be sent to Independence.
His wife and children corrohorated his
statement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

Rev. j. B. Smith of Cresco has re-
ceived unanimous call TO the Bap-
fist church at Cedar Falls.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

The city council of Aurora appoint
ed fire committee who have ordered
several new chimneys built. a. second
stairway to be built to the public
hall, and that all of the ashes be
dr. nped in the street and not in the
alleys
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

Emil Klingebell, the lad who had
an arm badly injured in shooting
accident last fall, has had the wound
covered by skin CRAFTS furnished by
his brother Frank. These boys live
near Charles City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
Q Deigbborbood Deus.
Interesting Items Of News Cleaned
From the Press OF NeighbOrins Counties
~N\N%\AN

The Cresco public library has been
opened to the pubic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

He was sort of joyless beggar. a
twentieth century parasite. unshaven.
dirty and repulsive. Withal he was
well built and ablebodied. minus NOR
al sense. self respect and common de-
cency. He roamed from place to place
begging handouts. soaring timid WON
en-, pifering where he could. roosting
on brake beams and in coal cars. a hui
man entity which society brands as an
Outcast and which the world were we'll
rid of. He should be forcibly seized
by government authority and impress
ed into the army of the Philippines or
be set to firing on some battleship. II
Is of no use to work up maudlin SYM
patty for this kind. They need no
pity. for they are what they are from
choice not from necessity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

d. Fl. TAFT, manager of shooting
gallery at Mason City had narrow
escape from death last Tuesday night.
A careless patron discharged a gun
while TAFT was between it and the
target. The ball struck the breast
bone and was DETECTED into the arm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

There is no place like Hexom's
when you want shoes. soft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

Last Friday, Oliver Wilson landed
81 pound spoon-billed sturgeon on
West Okoboji. The monster measured
six feet from tip to tip, and was de-
livered through the ice with much
difficulty. Spirit Lake Beacon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

We have the reputation of selling
the best footwear and we guarantee
you satisfaction. John Q. Hexom. 5Otf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

The Baptist, Christian, Congrega-
tional. Methodist and Free Methods ST
churches of Mason City have united
in securing Evangelist Sunday, the
ex-baseball player, for series OF
meetings. to begin early in June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

DIR. Whitbeck, veterinary office in
Volding's barn. Aft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

We came across a man. a farmer. re-
Gently who was to be envied. He own
ed Il fine farm. highly improved and
well stocked with the choicest kinds Of
stock His wife was . splendid house
keeper and a poultry expert. They had
four sons from eighteen to twenty eight
years Of age, and. strange as it may
seem. all these boys had stayed on
the farm. One son had the field crops,
one the sheep. another the horses, and
the old man had the stock to specially
care for. and all took hand at helping
the wife and mother with her work.
for there were no girls in the family
There were $50 draft horses on the
farm, some Shorthorn cows worth $500,
Shropshire sheep worth $50. Money
was made very easily and very pleas
antly on that farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10

We have about As pairs of our
S4.00 Ladies' Shoes, all new
in Low Heels, Pat Kid in
button and lace, they go at
$2.9S. Do not delay, they
90 fast.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31
LAST CHANCE TO MAKE UP
Paris Courts Have Special Room for
Couples Seeking to Be
Divorced.

AL the end OF the large hall wher
the members, OF ihe Paris bar congre
gate before their services are require,
4 By their unhappy clients Is a small
eOor. says Country Lie Passing
Through this door we ascend marrow
staircase and arrive at a narrow pas
sage on which several doors open.
The center one is the private room
Of The principal judge Of the divorce
'ourt. where, according to French
ust0Se. he couples seeking divorce
hloet and where finaa attempt ID
made TO reconcile them before the
knot is severed. sfafs uaTh a'siless
1t is rare however. that the judges
words have any good effect Every
day there are from y to- ~ couples
waiting to be ushered into the judge S
presence. a iu 9Hii aall1W Ait
When sHy couples j must explain
for the litigants are carefully separat4i
ed, the ladies' in one room. the gentle
nen in another An usher Gala ous
the names OF the parties, who, enter
the room together. and after a few
minutes issue forth to part forever
One OF the eornical features of this
institution is the presence Of a HaFl
wart municipal guard. whose functions
are to walk up and down the passage
and keep ordep, as ii is not unusual
under the nervous strain of the sitI1a-
tion that husband and wife exchange
more than hard ,worde
sometimes the municipal" is rot
qufrk enough to prevent trouble
Thus a few days ago a lady. iudig-
mart because her husband aatly re-
fused to follow the judges advice
threw quantity Of vitrioi over aim.
Fortunately. only the mans clothes
were damaged, and. with keen sense
of humor, turning to his wife. he said.
IL forgive yon this"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31
CYCLONES ARE HARMLESS.
Only by Mistaken Use of Terms Ar,
They Associated with
Tornadoes.

The ordinary land cyclone is usually
quite harmless. and I'll is only by
mistaken use or the term that ii has
become associated with those terri1
flying storplss peculiar to our country
known as tornadoes, writes the author
OF Nature and Science" in ST. Mich
olas. Cyclones have a bad reputatiou
because they are commonly associated
with other more harmful storms In
stead Of being dangerous and destruc-
3tive they are the chief source of rain
sin spring and autumn and supply the
snow which adds so much to the pleas
ure Of our northern winter. They
cover a large extent of territory at
one time. and on an average follow
one another across the country from
'westito east al intervals of about three
days.
n a tornado often does great damage.
II IS known by its funnel-shaped
cloud, which bounds and. bounces
along, now high in the air and again
touching Ehe ground Where ID skins
along the ground the havoc is
greatest Here the mightfest struc-
lures Of man are cruahed in an in
slant before the avalanches ~ wind
let loose from every direction. The
air seems 10 have an explosive force
buildings falling outward instead of
inward. as one might think. IN such
a storm no place is safe. but the
southwest corner OF a cellar affords
the best protection ohtainabIe If in
the open lie fiat on the ground. Dur
ing tornado, which lasts but few
minutes. the sky is covered by clouds
OF inlSy blaclSness. which here and
there take on livid greenish hue.
The surface winds rush spirally up
ward into the funnel-shaped cloud. |
carrying with them many articles
which are afterwards dropped some
distance beyond The danger zone Is
confined to path less than half
mile in width and 100 miles in length.
These storms occur only on land.
The true hurricane is ocean-born.
On the high seas of the tropics II
marshals It's forces OF wind and wave.
before which the stoutest ship is help
less and the fairest islands are laid
waste. Even the sturdy mainland
trembles under its awful castigatIon.
These ocean storms last much longer
1han tornadoes. cover more territory
and cause more damage The hurri-
cane which overwhelmed Galveston
destroyed several thousand lives and
millions Of dollars worth Of property.
The West Indian islands are frequent-
y scourged by these awful visitations.
md our own Atlantic coast sometimes
'eels the lash or these dreaded storms
But the hurricane and the tornado
Ire rare. The former seldom extends
ar inland. and usually occurs IN the
ate summer or fall Tornadoes are
products Of the south and west and
ire mostly confined to the spring and
'ariy summer months The cyclone is
universal storm which travels over
and and sea. IN season and out Of
Ieason. in spring or in fall, in sum-
ner p Ia yiuter Il is an old friend
'ut one much abused.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31
snlnese Dog story.

A Chinaman had three dogs. when
he came home one evening ne found
them asleep on MIS- couch Of tealxwUed ana
marble. He whipped the dogs and drove
them forth. The ext.night when the
man came home the dogs we're lying on
The floor. But he placed bis hand Oh ne
couch and found It warm from thefr
bodies. Therefore be whipped the dogs
again. The third night returning home
2 little earlier than usual. he found the
dogs sitting before the couch blowing on
II to cool it, London World W
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31
OUR TwENTY-sECoND ANNIVERSARY.


Twenty-Five years ago tomorrow the Chieftain began
its existence as weekly publication yntas population
at that time less than five hundred and the exist
ence of newspaper preearons for than
one. The Chieftan came into being contempoaneous
with the wire fence the prairie pillow and the with
the hoe in this country
The whole page of 'cow brands" that decorated the
files of the first Of the paper tell the story cond
ons more graphically than it possible for the pen to
do and the gradual disappearance Of the long Of such
brands from its columns also relate the tale ot transit
tions and progress and cyizatonthat has been going
on The long lines of OK teams and prairie schooners
that generation ago stretching across the praes
Of Kansas and Nebraska and away toward the foothills
OF the Rockies in Colorado were forbidden to enter the
magnificent Indian Territory to the southwark
coveted Indian country walled in by treaties and com
pacts with the Indians
Thus the splendid march Of Anglo-Saxon civilization
was for the time detected from this great territory and
The adventurous white who came here did SO in yio
alton of the letter, ifnot the spirit OF the law
The story of events in the Indian Territory for the last
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

twenty-five years is the most Stirring chapter in the
annals Of the Great West To live and take part in these
events is esteemed Teat privilege and to witness the
onward march ofsses country toward better civilization
amply compensates for the hardships Of pioneer life
The Cheftains aim has been to keep well to the fore
in the advancement Of the country and the city of its
nativity and its choice Strong in the belief that Vipa
in the center Of the best country and that its people
are the best in the world it eioce in unlimited faith
in the future of both
As we pass this birthday and enter another year of
existence we must express unhounded hope and courage
Next year will be the greatest in history and the
Cheftaln eager for its share In the duties labo and
the excitement in store. The two editions the Weekly
and the Daily reach practically the whole country and
expects to expand and grow with tbs general advance
ments ss-S aI4N-A N@@301 H.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31
As He SAYS IT.

Wiseman-To look al that English
man you'd think he was traup.
wouldn't you2
Jokeley- Well. I know for a fact that
he hasn't place that he can call home.
Nonsense. Why his mansion Ia
London is"
'Sumptuous. yes. hut he calls IL
ome - Catholic STANDARD and
Times
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

The Cherokees have deposit in the treasury of the
United States bearing five per centum interest school
fund Of ss5QQOO What is become of this fund when
the Nation goes out OF business year from next Janay
lis one OF the problems the coming Cherokee council
should deal with, a- sssiF4y vi
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

partner who has mede scne mistake m
Ill, II she be woman / Ii reduced hen
70 the verge Of tesrs,i II mar. to-
wanting his pistc's fcr two pnd COFFEE for
one-and this is supposed to be pleas
ant aud profitable way Of spending an
evening!
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

Mrs saltonstaIl--I feel tired to death
this morning. I've been out tn mid
night the last four nights running.
MRS WalsiRgham-So do /. i have
had company for two weeks now. and
I'm all worn out. Let's go shopping
Somerviile Journal. 81 a5siroes air, sl
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

& Chinese ffemen seem 70 be immune to
the fierce heat of the stokehold in, scean
steamers, and endure tempFaturs TIA
would PROSTATE white men.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

lna1 the worlds fatalities may be kept at mini
num- tne football season should be held back until after
the fall OF Port Arthur VT
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

More than halfoft the sectonnes where roads shohld
be located are suill closed and when they have beer
opened in many the roads are practically impass
BILE. I'LL
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

The first bale Of cotton has arrived several times at
most of the stations in the territory south Of US
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

lbs s about the poorest fruit year for more than
aoze years The apple crop very short and the quality
exceedingly poor, and peaches are scarce.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

The summer Of 1904 IS past and the long, beautiful
autumn begins
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

Tomorrow is The first Of September. Look out for
the bilfcollector.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31
Frisco Time Table.
MAST BOUND.
WEST ROUND.
Joe DAVIS Barber shop

! ha' just furnished my shop
with new, up-to-date furni-
ture and have Ie6tted the bath
rooms making Of this shop
one Of the finest in the Indian
Territory. Gail and see us.
JOE LAWS, Proprietor.
South ei P. n. OPP. cslden Ruls.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-31

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-07
KILLS cArARRH GERMS.
Breathe Hyomei and Be Cured of
catarrh-costs Nothing If It Fails.

Bnsatno Hyonei for few minutes
four times a Jay, through the neat
pocket inhaler That comes With every
outfit, and benefit win Be seen a:
once. Continue this treatment for q
saort time, and your catarrh viii have
been cured by Hyomei.
This treatment mas been 50 success
tpl. curing 90 per cent. Of all who aave
used 1t, that Hyomei IS nov sold BY
sturn & Co. under an absolute Suagan.
tee to refund the money if it does not
5sneft. You run no risk whatever in
buying Hyomfi. It is did not possess
unusual powers to cure, it could not Be
soa upon this plan.
The complete Hyoznei outfit costs 81
and comprises hard rubber inhaler. a
bottle OF Hyomei and drogper. IN,
iuhalsr win last lifetime; and ad
ditioual bottles Of Hyomei can Be OBJ.
tanned for so osnts.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-07
PETITIONS
ARE BENG
CIRCULATED
In the Different Wards Of the City For
Subscription BY Property Owners
Protesting Against sale Of the
Water Works System

Petitions protesting against the sale
Of the city water works plant are BE-
ing circulated for the purpose Of g.
curing signatuTas IN the five wards OF
the city to be presented AZ tae mex;
regular session Of the city council T#aen
disposition Of the offer q Reese Biz
zard to buy ths system for 100000
viii be made. TIE petitions are al
alike and read as follows
The Undersigned citizeas and tax
payers Of the City Of clarksbng desire
% proses: against the proposition to
make sale d the city water works plant.
We can So no rsason for any such &C
ton at this time and believe It to Be
hostile to tae 5.st Interests OF the peo.
pie Of Clarksburg. If this plant can
be operated At a profit BY a private
company there Is no rea'on way the
city cannot do the same and We cannot
believe that your body would approve
slETendering it to private concern for
100000. a plant which has cost tar
tax payers OF Clarksbuzg mucn more
in dollars and cents, exclusive Of the
franchise itself. We respectfully urge
that no suea action Be taken
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-07
ARTICLES
Of Incorporation For Two Important
Concerns Arr Recorded N
This City.

Articles Of incorporation, grantei BY
the secretary of state, have been filed
for record IN the county clerks Office
acre as follows:
LOnns Fork oil & Gas Company. au-
taorized capital stock. $4,000. and IN
oorpOrators C. C. Crane L ". Pisott,
H. II. Green, C. ". Tansington and o.
]. Sybert, all of Wallace, with prin,
cfpal Office at Wallace. The usual
powers and privileges are granted.
Tne Birca River Boom and Lumber
Company, to build a dam across Birch
river, in Braxton county, aalf mile
from where that rivar emptes into Elk
river. The capital stock Is $4,000, and
the incorPorators are E. c. Tetrick,
Thomas F. Welsh, L. K. KitzmilIer, W.
Morgan and james Bowen.