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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

In ordering seed corn from foreign
houses be sure to specify northern
grown corn. Otherwise you may be
confronted in the middle of September
with a crop of corn that needs six
weeks more in which to ripen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

Seed corn is so easily robbed of its
vitality that really the common sense
and safe thing to do is to thoroughly
test all seed before planting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

In the grim contest being waged in
the far east Russia is not fighting rice
fed coolies, but people who appreciate
the value of American pork, beef and
four-seemingly insignificant factors
which may have much to do in decid-
ing the struggle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

Twenty-four broom firms have form
ed an ironclad trust. They will make
a clean sweep of it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

The war in the far east may be de-
pended upon to impart strong tone to
the prices of all farm products for the
coming year. 1t will pay to produce
all crops possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

If you are fond of early green stuff
and don't want to build a hOtbed, scat
ter some lettuce seed in a warm, shell
tered spot the last of March and rake
in gently. The plants will soon appear
and are not damaged by the frost.
Transplant in bed eight inches apart
IL you would have the finest heads.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

The clover plant lives two years and
dies a natural death. While there
seem to be exceptions to this rule, the
exceptions will generally be found to
arise from a reseeding of the first
years crop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

The average boy is more likely to
follow the example of his father than
the precept of his mother. Fortunate
the woman who does not have handi-
cap along this line in the rearing Of her
sons!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

Analysis shows that the highest per-
centages of oil and protein are found in
the chit or germ, of the kernel. For
this reason select for seed corn having
long kernels well filled at the germ end.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
WANT
COLUMN

Rates-One cent per woodworking
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

While there are dairy herds here and
there that possess individuals which
have butter record of $50 pounds per
year, the vast majority of herds do not
approach this. The only remedy avail
able is to yeed out the Improbable
members. The constant aim of the
dairyman as well as the stock raiser
should be to rid himself Of all animals
showing undesirable traits or varia-
tons and the careful selection and
propagation Of all those which show
individual excellencies. This can be
done only through a careful study of
the individuals of the herd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

Growers of corn should take extraor-
binary precautions in securing and
testing their seed this year. Reports
from many portions of the corn belt
indicate degree Of vitality much be-
low the average. No corn that does
not show termination Of at least 95
per cent or that does not show a
strong vitality should be planted. A
simple method Of testing is to wrap a
representative sample Of the corn that
10 desired for seed In a wet cloth or
paper and place in warm room. This
should be moistened from time to time.
At the end of FIVE days It will be well
spY0uted II 1t is suitable for seed. Bas-
ing estimates on such tests. no poor
seed need be planted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30

Frost is natures pulverizer and snow
her fertilizer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29
SECOND DAY,

Chicago, June 22.-Because Speak.
er Joseph G. Cannon was the central
figure, the proceedings of the Repub'
lican national convention took on a
picturesqueness and demonstrative'
ness which yesterday was looked for
ia vain. From the moment he was
escorted to the platform to WELD the
gavel as the permanent chairman
the entire atmosphere of the conven
ton changed. Enthusiasm. which had
lain dormant, burst forth and the ap
plause rang true anC hearty. He
made speech and the audience en-.
ioyed it, whether he spoke jocularly
or in serious vein. He was the en-
tertainer. In fact he was the con.
vention.
From the standpoint Of political im-
portance the adoption of the party
platform was the event of the day.
1t contained declarations of party pol.
icy that are to form the basis Of
much of the oratory in the coming
campaign. But the permanent chair.
mans personality almost overshad.
owed the platform.
The second day of the convention
might have been the close, had it
been the desire of the assembled del.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29
PARTY PRINCIPLES ENUNCIATED
4" STAND PAT"
IL the ShibbolSth

four assassinaed just the threshold
ond term The entire nation mourned his untme death and did
that justice to his great qualities mind character which
history will confirm and repeat.
McKiNLEY's SUCCESSOR
The American people fortunate in his
they a confidence which has been
fully justified President Roosevelt brought respon
patriotism and high ideals public duty public
service.
duties which the party had declared he also has shown himself
ready for every emergency and he has met and vital
tions with ability and with
The confidence the people his Justice by pub
to the country by bringing about settlement strike
which threatened such disastrous results the opening
FOREIGN POLICY
Our foreign policy under his administration only
able dignfed degree
The complicated questions which arose in Venezuela set
ne was yndcaed and the cause OF peace and arbitration great
mend In the highest terms only the
but avoided foreign complications which might have been of
He has continued u, the policy President Mckinley the
mercia treaty with that empire, has been high.
ALASKA BOUNDARY
He the tribunal by which perious ques
Whenever crimes against humanity have perpetrated
which nave our people his protest has been made and
good offices have been rendered but always with due
ternational o..gations.
Under his guidance ourselves at peace W. all the
world and never were we more respected wishes
garded by foreign nations
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Preemnenty successful relations
has been equally fortunate dealing questions
The has known that the public the national
absolutely safe in the administration
but which that to permit laws be Violated
dsregaded opens the door to anarchy while the
He has held firmly the American doctrine that
all men must obey the law and that there be distinction
justice and equalization under the law be secured
ton has been thorough vigorous honorable
We commend it without reservation consderae juds
men of the American people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

lection and without injury to American agriculture America la
We believe it to be duty Republican party up
gold the integrity of national
The maintenance of the gold standard cannot be safely entrusted
the Democratic which resisted its adoption and has never
given proof time belief in it fidelity IT,
MERCHANT MARINE
While every industry prospered fostering
Republican legislation American shipping engaged in foreign
competition construction
and heavy subsidies foreign has not many
received from the government Of the Uns States
kind. We therefore legislation which will
encourage and build the American marine and we cordially
merchant marine commission to investigate and report
NAVY.
navy powerful enough defend against
attack to uphold the Monroe doctrine and wacn over
is essential the safety and the of Amer
people To maintain such navy the fixed policy of the
We cordially ndorse the action President Roosevelt and
congress regarding the exclusion OF Chinese labor
The civil law placed the statute books by the
Republican party and has always sustained and we renew
We are always mindful OF the countrys debt to the
sailors the United States and believe in making
provision them and the liberal administration of the pension
ARBITRATION
We peaceful settlement OF international difficulties
by arbitration vigorous by
administration American citizens foreign lands
pledge ourselves to insist the just protection of all c
for all citizens without distinction the rights to
favor Of all proper efforts tending TO that end.
CHINESE QUESTION.
Our great interests and growing commerce in the orr
end gehoe W. ehe @ condon h @ o NINA o. sh nv % 10 ne
Presidents Mckinley Roosevelt
We such congressional action shall determine whether
special determinations elective franchise
limited and If such is the case demand
representation in the electoral college shall
poporionately reduced directed by the constitution the
United States
LABOR AND CAPITAL.
Combinations capital labor the
OF the neither be permitted infringe
rights people Such combinations
lawfully formed for lawful purposes are alike entitled to the
lection OF the laws both subject the
can be permitted TO break them.
The great statesman patriotic American William McKin
who reelected by the Republican party
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

shed life security known
strong administration upon
people of those islands the largest civil liberty they have
enjoyed
prompt effective action the relief of the legation at Pekn
decisive preventing the partition and the
ing of the integrity of China.
possession a isthman canal, long
dream OF American atesmansh is now an accepted fact The
great work of connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans by ca
nal is at last begun and 1t is due to the Republican party
ARID LANDS.
We have passed laws which will bring within
cultivation We have reorganized the army
it in the highest state of efficiency.
We have passed laws for the Improvement and support OF
We have pushed forward building navy the
Tense and the protection of honor and interests
administration of the great of the
the Republican party has hesed to probe the evil
and bring the offenders justice without regard
Laws by Republican party which Democratic
protection public against the unjust
the illegal encroachmens aggregaons capital
assuring publicity the operation of corporations and
freight passed by Republican congress
In its record of achievement during the past eight
propose continue this principle
adherence to the following prnciples
PROTECTION
Protection which guards and develops industries
policy of the Republican party The pro-
shall always at least equal the difference
principles of protection that duty should
changed only when demanded by the public.
those Republican party To the Democratic
disaster Whether 1892 when the Demo
party declared the protective tariff
demands tariff revision Its real object is always
the protective However
purpose the Democratic tariff
Republican tariff brought prosperity
a Republican and Republican president this
great safely entrusted When the only free
trade country among the great nations agates
lection the chief protective country should fater in
tanning IT,
widely foreign markets and believe
adoption of all practicable methods their further
tension including commercial reciprocity wherever reciprocal
be effected consistent principles OF pro
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29
For the Second Time in the History of the Republican
Party Nominations for President and Vice=Pres-
ident are Both Made by Unanimous Vote
Great Enthusiasm Marked the Clos
ing Hours of the Convention

Chicago, June 21.-The Republican
national convention, the thirteenth IL
the party's history, met in the coli
scum at noon today and organized.
The grand climax, the nominations,
will not be reached until Thursday.
Senator Depew calls today the cur
tain raiser for the more serious drama
of tomorrow and Thursday.
The curtain raiser was in itself an
absorbing production. Weather pre-
dictions were disturbing. There was
suggestion of rain in the air and
the sun had a struggle all the morning
with clouds banked up over the lake.
Fresh breezes from the northwest
cooled the temperature, but indoors
out of reach of the breeze, the day
vas hot.
FIVE ACRES OF SEATS.
Five acres of seats under the arch
es of the coliseum began to fill by
half past 10 o'clock.
The coliseum is not yet historic
II has been a place for roller skating,
balls and the circus and the old con-
vention hands thought 1t the best pro-
portioned and arranged convention
hall in the United States. The out
side walls are of stone. with castel-
lated turrets, so the first impression
is that of city armory. The walls
of steel, IL black, would make the
place look like railway station; but
as they are white, relieved by stands
of flags, the effect is pleasing. The
first mental effort after looking at
the immensity of seats, parterre ris-
ing on parterre. was to estimate the
total. 1t turned out to be about s.
500 numbered places. including the
bank of $50 rising behind the chair
man. Above this terrace of seats
hung the colossal portrait of Senator
Hanna, on a canvas 20 by II feet.
Portraits of the president with flags
about them were placed at regular in
tervals around the amphitheater. A
banner of the Home Markek Club" of
Boston, swung near the roof opposite
the chairman.
It had been announced that the only
picture which would be seen in the
convention hall would be the portrait
of the late Senator Hanna, which
hung Just above the speakers plat
form, but yesterday large engravings
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29
ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS CHOSEN

many men sprang upon their chairs
and waved hats, banners and hand.
kerchiefs.
After the applause had subsidized
Chairman Payne, in a few words, ex.
pressed thanks for the gayel.
He then said: Gentlemen of the
convention: The national committee
has selected for your temporary
chairman the Hon. Elihu Root, of
New York"
Secretary Root was greeted with
renewed cheers as he advanced to
the speakers stand.
Mr.. Chairman" he said, Il am
deeply -" another outburst OF
cheering cut him of, u am deeply,
resumed Mr.. Root, when quiet was
restored and this time he was per-
mitted to proceed.
Mr.. Root concluded his address
with the words: Theodore Roose
welt" and these we're magic to the
delegates. The most marked demon
stration of the session ensued. The
delegates climbed on the chairs and
tossed hats and handkerchiefs into
the air.
A white-haired irrepressible in the
Connecticut delegation led of with
his silk flag. which he waved frantic
ally.
A number of the national commit
teemen crowded around Mr.. Root ant
shook his hand in congratulatior
while the orchestra rendered a med
ley of the national airs. The roll o.
temporary officers of the convention
was then read by the clerk and ap
'proved by the convention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29
CHICAGO PLATFORM
Adopted june II, 1904

Fifty years the Republican into existence,
human slavery In 1850 it elected its first president During
"a of the which have elapsed since the election Lin
eminent years has held partial coniro
through the Of one two branches of the
while the Democratic party during the period has
troled for only two Years.
1t demonstration that the Republican party
commanded the confidence of the American people nearly
displayed capacity rule government
been made explicit by the nfrmity of shown by
The Republican party entered upon
upon since then accomplished has addedh
to the traditions OF the party which carried the
through the storms Of civil
AMERICA IN 1897.
We then found the country after four OF Democratic
the future Public credit had lowered
declining the debt growing the administrations attitude
threatened and uncertain labor was crippled business was
which had succeeded the panic of 1885,
hope faint and confidence
We met these unhappy conditions vigorously effectively and
principles and garnished with sectional protection by protect
i've i've tariff and industry freed from oppression and stimulated by
before known has conquered new markets and has created
Under the Dngey arin labor has been fully employed
Wages have risen and all have revived and
with destruction business
with confidence an unexampled prosperity
PUBLIC DEBT REDUCED
For deficient supplemented by mprovden issues
bonds the income which produced
had closed $1OO0OOOOO
the public debt and lower the interest charges of the
government.
The public credit which been lowered time
of peace administration large loans
Of interest under Republican administration
highest point and enabled to borrow cent
We fought a quick vigorous with Spain. We
the island for three then
TO Cuban people with order restored with ample
with public health established
connected with the United States by wise provisions
mutual interests.
We have organized the government Of Porto Rico and lis
people enjoy peace freedom order and prosperity
THE PHILIPPINES. E.
In Philippines have suppressed nsurection, estab
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headed by the two United States sen
ators from that state evoked prolong.
ed applause.
CALLED TO ORDER.
While delegations interchanged
Ideas on the floor or sought their
seats, the convention was called to
order abruptly by the temporary
chairman, Mr.. Root. When the dele
egates delayed obedience to the call,
Mr.. Root. without hesitancy, peremp-
torily ordered the sergeant-at-arms TO
clear the aisles. The firmness he dis
played appealed to the delegates, and
from confusion the convention quick
ly changed to well ordered and per-
fectly controlled body. After prayer
by the Rev. Thomas z. Cox, the bus
iness of the day began.
PLATT AND DEPEW cHEERED.
Among the first OF the prominent
men to enter the hall were Senators
Plat and Depew. They were given
a hearty welcome The Alaskan del
egates. with their eagle mounted up
on totem pole. were another feature.
Uncle Joe" Cannon, the perma-
nent chairman. gave some evidence
OF timidity and embarrassment after
he had been prevented several times
from proceeding with his address,
and when the applause had died away
he stood for time as II waiting for
inspiration.
Senator Lodge chairman of the
committee on resolutions, presented
the report of that committee. the
reading Of which was frequently in
terrupted by applause. The report
was adopted by unanimous vote.
GEN. osTERHAUs INTRODUCED.
When Senator McCommas had COM
pleted the reading OF the report from
The committee on credentials, Senator
Foraker was recognized. He called
the attention OF the convention to the
fact that Colonel Osterhaus, a Ger
man veteran of the civil war, was In
the hall and suggested that he be in
,!ted to a seat on the platform. Tho
convention cheered the name of Os.
terhaus.
The Ohio senator spoke briefly OF
the part the general played in the as
sault on Missionary Ridge. and OF his
aid to Sherman In the latter's march
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

committee and explained in detail
that a thorough canvass was made
into the merits of the contest, despite
the fact that the contestants had
withdrawn their claims on the ground
that fair treatment could not be had.
The said imputation was directed al
the convention itself. and though re-
sented deeply by the committee the
inquiry was exhaustive and complete
The report closed with declaring that
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

of President Roosevelt were placed,
one at every alternate catch in the
draped bunting that stretched around
the ceiling.
Below each picture or the president
and beneath those folds in the draped
streamers of red, white and blue,
where the picture was not hung. were
swinging baskets of ferns, while the
under side of the great trusses. from
the bunting to the back of the seats
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

South Minneapolis high school and
he said had been used at Republican
conventions in Minneapolis. st. Louis
and Philadelphia. He asked the
chairman to use It for this conven-
tion, which would nominate that fear
less. invincible leader, Theodore
Roosevelt.
1t was the first mention of the
presidents name in the convention
and the delegates rose as one man.
Cheers rang through the hall and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

oo-operated with the national com.
mittee on arrangements for the con.
Nention, then presented National
Chairman Henry c. Payne with a
handsome gavel 1t was large and
made for business.
Chairman Payne recognized Cover,
nor Van SAINT. OF Minnesota, to pre-
sent the gavel used by the presiding
officer.
It was made by members of the
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THE GAvEL DROPS.

was covered with tastefully arranged
palms.
THE GAvEL DROPS.
With three severe raps of the CAV
el, Acting Chairman Payne. called the
convention to order at 1916. He
then introduced Rev. Timothy F.
Frost, pastor of the First Methodist
church, Of Evanston, ILL.,, who pro-
nounced the opening prayer.
Senator Scott, on behalf of the
Chicago citizens committee, which
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

only so far as 1t dealt with the Wis
consin situation. Senator McComas.
of Maryland. chairman OF the commit.
tee, read report Of the investiga.
tion into the contest. He took the
delegates into the confidence of the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29

the "stalwart" faction. lead by Sen.
ators Spooner and Quarles. Represen.
tative Babcock and Judge Bensch, the
four delegates at large. is the regular
Republican party in Wisconsin. This
national Endorsement OF the faction
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CONTINUED on page Three.)
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-29
FavOrte Sons Withdrawn, Giving Fairbanks a Clear
Field for Second PIace==Ex-SenatOr Carter Sec
Onds Nomination on Behalf of Northwest
ern States==PIatform flakes Clear and
Concise Statement of Principles.

egates. Early in the day move.
ment was inaugurated TO proceed
with the nominations, but the origi-
nal program which was prepared to
extend over three days prevailed. and
the standard bearers for the 1904 Re
publican campaign will he named
formally tomorrow.
STAlWARTS SEATED.
The report of the committee on
credentials interested the convention
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-01

struggle. ''Rudge, go back to your
place. When you are wanted in the
courtroom / will let you know"
The smile with which he said TINS
was sarcastic enough, but 1T was sar-
casm directed mainly against himself
We were not surprised when, after
some sharp persuasion on the part OF
the major he launched into the FOL
lowing recital of his secret relation 10
what he called the last tragedy ever
likely to occur in the Moore family.
81 never thought it wrong TO be Gu
rious about the old place; never
thought II wrong TO be curious about
its mysteries. | only considered II
wrong. or at all events i'll judged. TO
annoy Veronica in regard to them, or
to trouble her in any way about the
means by which | might effect an en-
trance into its walls. So took the
| one that offered and said nothing.
'I have visited the old house many
times during my sojourn in this little
cottage. The last time was, as one OF
your number has so ably discovered
on the most memorable night In Its
history: the one in which Mrs. jeffrey :
remarkable death occurred there. The
interest reused in me by the uDex
pected recurrence of the old fatality at