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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Hicks on August Weather.

Rev. Irl Hicks makes tho followin.
forecasts for August which will prove
interesting reading at this busy time
of the year. He thinks that on the Sd.
4th and 5th general storm conditions
will pass from west to east across the
country, followed by rising barome meter,
westerly winds and cooler. On the
Sth and 9th the temperature will rise
to the highest readings of the season
severe storms will visit many local.
ities, and the heated summer spell
will continue until after the I1th.
Storms may be expected over most in.
terror parts of the country from the
18th to the 18th, with vicious thunder
storms and high gales about the l4th.
Again on the 18th and goth the reac-
tionaIy storm period will ensue, with
settled weather up to the 24th, when
the last regular storm period is due.
being central on the 26th and extend
ing to the Goth. The indications are
that there will be severe storms from
northwestern extremes, and that the
general disturbances of this period
will be followed by. q general high
barometer, fierce. high winds, and
unseasonably cold weather out of the
northwest
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Anniversary Celebration.

Cannons will roar on the morning
Of September lst in this city. as they
never have before, helping to cele-
brate the 5Oth anniversary of the set.
Element of Winneshiek county by the
Bohemians. Fifty years ago Septem-
Der 1st the first Bohemian families
settled in this county and it is the in.
tention of the Bohemian citizens of
our city to gather together all the b.
'hemian families possible on that date
and have celebration that will 60
down in history. as one of the greatest
events of the kind that has taken place
in Winnesheik county. The commit
tee have been busy the past week
looking up suitable grounds for the
occasion and have decided to have it
on the banks of the beautiful Turkey
river adjoining town. Two speakers,
one in the Bohemian language aud
one in the English language are being
secured for the day.
A Barbecue of roast OK is being
also planned. Sports of various kinds
will be plentiful. such as trap shoot
ing, horse races, base ball between
two good clubs. etc.
Mnsic by one of the best bands in
the county. 1t will be fun and more
fun from early morning until late at
night. Come to Fort Atkinson on
Sept. l.--Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
GUNSAULUS WILL LECTURE
AT DEBORAH INSTITUTE COMMENCEMENT
Foremost American Platform Speaker in
His Masterpiece "SavonaroIa" at the
Grand Tomorrow Evening.

The annual commencement exercises
of Decorah Institute will take place at
the Grand opera house tomorrow
(Thursday) evening, when an oppor-
tunity to hear one of the greatest lec-
turers of the age in his greatest lec-
ture will be given our people. DR..
Gunsaulus. pre-eminent among Ameri-
can ministers and lecturers, has been
before the public with this great lec-
ture for several years, and perhaps
none other has been so generously re-
ceived or so literally praised. It is q
great lecture by q great man. 1t is
worthy the hearing of packed
house. No one who hears it will 60
away without delight at having been
present. and without being q wiser
and better person. II is profound.
elevating and entertaining. We give
it our unqualified endorsement and
hope that DR.. Gunsaulus will be
greeted by large audience. The
program of the exercises is as follows:
Invocation. DR.. Mahlon Willett
Address, DIR. Frank Wakely Gunsaulus
Presentation of Diplomas.
Benediction Rev. J. o. Haugen
The event has been specially ar
ranged for by the Decorah Institute,
and it is hoped that our people will
appreciate the opportunity of hearing
DR.. Gunsaulus. Seats are now on
sale at Brunt & Parman's.
The Alumni Association will hold
its annual meeting at nine O'Clock,
Friday morning, August 9Th. at the
Decorah Institute building. Follow
ing are the names of the graduates this
year:
Edward j. Lukes Marguerite Moore
Ernest Eggen Minnie Natvig
Jessie Blackburn Amy Jergens
Pauline johnson Otto John
Ole Attletweed Theodore Holton
Edwin Randkleve Ida G. Aakre
Hilda G. Rudy G. o. Loftsgaarden
John I. Symcnds Robert l. Arneson
Synneva Jossendahl Sidney j. Werges
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Winnesheik Holds the Key.

Although Congressman Haugen has
not been elected for his new term the
gossips are talking about his success
sor and succeed quite generally in get.
ting their views printed in the papers.
But all such gossip does not amount
to much. When they talk of congress.
man they must remember that the
present member holds the key to the
combination in Winnesheik county.
That county may 60 daffy on some is
sues but at all times it is solid fol
Haugen. Let the politicians remem.
ber that. CLEAR Lake Mirror.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
The Biennial Election Amendment.

The cradle of liberty and popular
government was the New England
town meeting. and it is retained by
many Of the eastern states up to the
present time. 1t is the forum Of the
people. where they meet annually or Of
tener to elect their officials and discuss
and decide upon appropriations for
different objects, says the Oelwein
Register. 1t is government of the
people for the people and by the
people. The farther we are removed
from the town meeting the farther we
are removed from popp lar government.
In Iowa we elect our officials at an
nual elections. This has been the GUS
tom for over half century. the elec-
tion Of the governor and members Of
the legislature occurs in years when
We have to elect neither q president
nor congressman. This brings state
affairs before the voters to the exclu
sion Of national affairs. But some of
the politicians had an economical
spasm. They concluded that it cost
too much to have annual elections. AS
result the people will vote on the
biennial election bill this fall If it
carries it will extend the term Of office 9
Of those whose terms will expire in
January 1906 to January. 1907. There
would be no election till November.
1905, at the same time as the congres.
sional elections. In this way there
could be no distinct expression on
state issues, as the state election
would be mixed with the national cam.
paiRn. We doubt if the saving in.
volved would compensate for the loss
Of interest in state affairs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Our president has taken the whole
people into his confidence. Incapable
Of deception, he has put aside conceal
ment. Frankly and without reserve
he has told them what their govern
ment was doing, and the reasons. 1t
is no campaign of appearances upon
which we enter. for the people know
the good and the bad. the success and
failure, to be charged to our account.
1t is no campaign of sounding words
and specious pretenses. for our presi-
dent has told the people with frank
ness what he behaved and what he in
tended. He has meant avery word he
said. and the people have believed
him, and with him this convention
agrees because his utterances have
been sound republican doctrine. No
people can maintain free government
who do not in their hearts value the
qualities which have made the pres
ent president of the United States
conspicuous among the men of his
time as a type Of noble manhood.
Come what may here or in November,
God grant that those qualities of
brave. true manhood shall have honor
throughout America, shall be held for
an example in every home. and that
the youth of generations to come may
grow up to feel that it is better than
wealth, or Office. or power to have the
honesty. the purity and the courage OF
Theodore Roosevelt. = Ex-Secretary
Root.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Notice 10 Bidders.

Sealed bids for the erection of new
school building in the village of High.
landville will be received at the
Secretary's Office in Highlandville ur
to 10 :0O O'Clock, noon. Thursday, Aug
ust 25th, 1904. The Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids il
they see fit. Plans and specification
may be seen at the Office of the Presi
dent after August lst.
S0.4 A. E. Thune, President.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

"A treatment that will do as last
resort is certainly worthy of notice in
the first instance. / have three of the
most scientific machines known to
science. and positively guarantee to
cure any and all diseases that are cur
able by any process, and many that
are not curable by any other process.
/ give no medicine of any kind.
Cured my wife after all medical skill
had failed. DR.. M. B. Fitch, rooms
1O-1l-l2, Sampson block, Decorah,
Iowa. 24tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Furniture Sale.

/ desire to sell all nay household fur
niture, consisting of chairs. tables
bureaus, commodes. chiffonier, fold
ing beds, bookcase, china cabinet
pictures, crockery. hair mattresses
feather pillows. carpets, dress-bcx
all kitchen and laundry untensils
stoves. etc. All must be sold and will
60 cheap.
S0.2 Mrs. j. A. Mckinney,
407 W. Broadway
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Farmers Telephone Co. Incorporates.

Delegates from the different farmers
telephone lines running into the GEN.
trail at Decor ali held a meeting at the
Citizens Savings Bank on Saturday
afternoon, when they decided to unite
into one general company and adopted
articles of incorporation. The newly
elected officers of the company are l..
L. Iverson, President: Geo. Smith,
Vice President Frank Morrison. Sec-
retary !; B. j. Mckay, Treasurer Direc-
tors. G. w. Glice. G. r. Cove, Chas.
Glover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The state tax levy remains at three
mills. The executive council fixed il
at that figure. just before taking a
recess for the summer vacation. II
was easily determined that the levy
would not have to be increased In
order to raise the money which the
legislature required BY enactment
must be raised during the next two
years to meet the extraordinary ap.
preparations made by itself and the
running expenses of the state. %. 900,
600 year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

$4,000 rural mail carriers now supply
II, 900, 600 Of the country people of the
United States with daily mail, and
the post Office department. official is
still alive who said the scheme could
not be made to WORK.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The state board Of control has ap
pointed Miss Glare Lunbeck. formerly
Of Leon, Decatur county, but at pre-
sent OF Mason City. to be state agent.
This position is new one which the
last legislature created. It pays q
salary Of $4,000 biennially. It's duties
contemplate the ending of employ
ment for persons discharged from the
industrial schools. the prisons and
the soldiers orphans home. and fol
the latter homes. Miss Lunbeck hai
been for fourteen years district super.
intendent Of the northeastern district
Of Iowa for the Iowa Children's Home
society. and has been located at Mason
City in recent years. She will reside
in Des Moines and will assume the
duties Of her new position within q
short time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Albert F. Dawson Of jackson coun.
ty, for several years secretary to Sena.
tor Allison, was nominated for con.
gress by acclamation by the republi.
cans Of the Second district last Wed.
nesday, and it is believed that he will
be elected over Judge Wade. the only
Iowa democratic congressman. He
is an able and popular man. and will
have the united support of the republi-
cans of his district.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Andrew Carnegie is said to be
wealthier than when he commenced
his famous career Of giving away his
money a few years ago, although he
has given away SO, 900, 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

when you want a physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
certain to act. always use Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For
sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The assessment of Iowa railroad
property has been increased this year
s996.719. The total assessment is now
$57, 5SS. S32. OF the increase about
half is due to the new mileage which
was not assessed at all last year. or IL
SO. at the lowest arbitrary figure pos
sible, because not vet operated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The newspaper fraternity generally
will extend sincere sympathy to Edi-
tor G. p. Linn of the Sumner Gazette.
in the death last Tuesday Of his wife.
from cancer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The electoral college to be chosen
in November will consist Of 476 elec-
tors. an increase of 30 over four years
ago. 2S9 being necessary to . choice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The Devils Lake land opening draw
ing commences next Monday, but will
not create az much interest here as
did the Rosebud opening
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Sioux City Tribune: A pretty
Iowa girl has been found who spelled
it Charley City" She was think
ing Of q young man by that name. no
doubt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

1t looks inconsistent for Uncle Sam
to be SO 6nicky over quilt or a
turkey rattle and still be running on
his own hook the biggest lottery
scheme of the century. It is case OF
doing as I say and not as do.-Jo.
Trigg.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Current Comment.

The new high license law is accom-
plishing it's purpose in ridding the
state Of peddlers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The great exposition at St. Louis
is not receiving the patronage that
was expected and there is q kick
against the management for not adver.
tising more and better. It is no use
to try to run any kind of business
without printers ink.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Iowa butter ties with that of Min.
nesota in the second score at the nat.
ional butter exhibit at st. Louis which
has been announced. The unofficial
score places Iowa at SO per cent along
with Minnesota. This is much better
than the place accorded the Hawkeye
state in the first score. It is claimed
by the Iowa dairy interests that the
first score was not pronounced with
fairness. Minnesota butter being allow.
ed to come in several days late when ii
was impossible for it not to score large
~ over the buffers already in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Mr.. Fairbanks is. in many respects,
one Of the most remarkable personal
ities In the American congress. Those
who casually observe him and come In
contact with him only occasionally
find that he is all Of these things:
Gentle as q woman.
Good natured as . court justice.
Pink as . girl from the country.
Timid as q hare.
The personification Of dignity.
The embodiment of negatives.
Wrathful as q lion when aroused.
Gold as Benjamin Harrison.
Logical as Oalvanistic preacher.
Amiable ~ Mayor Low.
A good lawyer.
A champion of labor.
A friend Of corporations.
A political boss.
A Sunday School Superintendent. =
New York Fsrald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

We are overstocked on linseed oil
and white lead. Call and get prices.
Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

The drawing for the Rosebud lano
lottery opened at Chamberlain. s. d. !.
last Thursday, when William McCor.
mick Of Lancaster county, Nebraska.
drew the first choice. He is a veteran
of the Spanish American war, ~
years of age. and registered his name
through laud attorney. A large
number Of Iowans are among the for
tunate ones.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Candidates for president and vice.
president, 1904: Republican, Roose-
velt and Fairbanks; democratic,
Parker and Davis; prohibitionist.
Swallow and Carroll; socialist. Debs
and Hanford socialist. labor. CcrreRan
aud Cox /; populist. Watson and Trib.
bles; negro liberty. Scott and Payne.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

Word comes from Des Moines that
former Governor Larrabee has made q
gift of the magnificent pipe organ in.
stalled by him in the Iowa building
at the St. Louis exposition to the
state board Of control for the chapel
at the state industrial school for boys
at Eldora. This is the second pipe
organ which Governor Larrabee has
given to the state of Iowa The first
was presented on his retirement from
the board Of control of which he was
the first chairman. 1t went to the in.
stitution for soldiers orphans al
Davenport. 1t was said to have cost
about $3. 900 and the organ for Eldora
is of similar construction. The organ
was built by the NJ. p. Moller com.
pany of Hagertown, Md. 1t has two
manuals, thirty stops, 1879 pipes,
nine pedal movements. and the casing
is of solid mahogany.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03

NJ. von Plehve, Russian Minister of
the Interior and second in power to
the CzAr. was assassinated on the
streets of ST. Petersburg last Thursday.
. bomb being thrown at his carriage
when be was on his way to make his
weekly report to the Czar, killing
him instantly, as we'll as his coach
man. and fatally injuring an officer
Of the guard. .and score Of bystanders
we're seriously injured. The assassin
was Immediately arrested and is be-
lieved to be . Finn named Legio,
The deed is thought to be the result Of
q deeply laid plot. and has caused con-
sternation throughout Russia The per-
secution of Finland and the destruc-
tion OF its liberties. as we'll as the
horrible massacre Of the Jews at Kishi.
nef was charged to his official career,
and he came to be abhorred by these
people for his brutal nature. His as
sassination is said to be their revenge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
Omctal Paper Of Winnesheik County
and the City Of DEBORAH.

Entered at tho post on1ce In Decorah
Iowa. as second Class Mail Matter.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-10-11
Food Aversiona.

Cows milk is said to be abhorred by
the Japanese, and rabbits are never
eaten by the Abyssinians. who explain
that rabbits are too much like big rats.
The natives Of the Sandwich Islands
would not take caviare for a gift.
Cheese in Mexico is simply curds des-
located and pressed in pancake shape,
and even then it is p~atronized only by
the Caucasian colonists. The half
breeds accept 1t with hesitation, and a
two ounce slice of limburger would
stampede a tribe of mountain Indians.
They resent it as a practical joke In
questionable taste. But why the Ko-
reans eschew ice cream, as a traveller
reports Is the case. is less easy to ex-
plain. Perhaps they share the Japa-
nese prejudice against dairy products
or the Chinese prediction for super
heated tidbits.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-10-11

On Aug. / of every year the people
Of Val di Rosa. in Italy, gather in the
great square, which is also a thrashing
floor, and proceed to exercise the devil
for the benefit of their w dreams and
for the well being of their vineyards.
The most intelligent la in the COM
munity is chosen master Of ceremonies.
A small fire balloon is made ready and
to this the master of ceremonies SOL
EMMY attaches a puppet representing
his Sataric majesty. Amid the shouts
of the peasantry the balloon, with the
devil attached, Is liberated. The good
people believe that for the rest of the
year the evil one will not disturb their
dreams or damage the vintage.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-10-11
WHY NEFAAi SHOULD BE RE.
PUBLICAN

We call TO the attention of the voters
of Nevada this proposition. namely: Can
the state of Nevada. for her own good
interests. afford to cast her electoral vote
for Parker and Davis, send Governor
Sparks to the United States senate and
Clarence D. Van Duzer 10 the house OF
representatives?
There are some things to be considered
In this matter.
First. that it is today a foregone con-
clusion that Theodore Roosevelt will be
the next president of the United States.
Second. that the state of Nevada is
enormously benefited by certain great
public works which are being construct
ed in the state, nearly two millions of
millions of dollars more may be expended
for state reclamation, entirely within the
discretion of the administration.
Third. that It Is too much to expect OF
human nature that the Republican ad-
ministration will continue to feel friendly
to Nevada and exercise this discretion
we fail at the polls to show proper APP
probation of what has already been done
by the administration.
Fourth. the sending of Democrats from
this state to both houses Of congress will
result in the taxing off of the protective
duty on wool. hides. lead, borax and sui
made in the tariff schedules. aside from
effecting the reclamation of the state.
Nevada has. therefore. considerable at
stake In this election. A Republica.
ministration has aided us to a splendid
degree as well as the whole country and
we should know where our bread is but
tered.
Moreover. IN administration that has
caused a balance of trade in our favor
during seven years which is ten times
as great as the balance OF trade in our
favor during all the previous hundred
years Of American history has written
the word success upon its record so won
d~erfully hat the people of this state
as well as the whole country should
think twice before reverting back to an
other administration like that of Grover
Cleveland. which Alton Brooks Parker
says represents. in his judgment. the best
and most successful regime since the
Civil war.-Gazette.