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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
A Charming and Noteworthy Play.

"All the Worlds Stage wrote
Shakespeare and forth with he proceeded
to evolve creatures to make their en-
frances and their exits and for an age
or two they have been doing it with no
profit to the man who evolved them,
save perhaps never dying glory, a
glory which will be triumphant when
the present generation of playwrights
and their puny works are gone and
forgotten. Of all the successes evolved
by Shakespeare. land he never knew a
failure), LAS You Like IT, is with
out question the most charming and
noteworthy play of the age, and the
character of Rosalind the most inter
esting ever conceived III any age by
any author The play is one which
admits of a massive scenic investiture
and the playgoers of this community
will have an opportunity on next Fri
day evening April Goth at the Grand
opera house of seeing the most sump-
tous production made this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
Liquor Legislation.

The temperance lobby at Des Moines
this winter headed by Rev. II. II.
Abrams, succeeded in getting three
bills passed by the Legislature, one
establishing a home for inebriates at
Knoxville. making it crime for any
one to furnish intoxieants to anyone
who has, or may take the treatment.
and providing for an appropriation.
Another defines a bootlegger. 1t de-
clares that any person other than a
druggist or mulct dealer who keeps or
carries intoxicants around with the in
tent TO sell is 'bootlegger. 1t
makes the bootlegger liable to iniunc-
tion and contempt for violating it.
and says he may be enjoined whether
he has a permanent place of business
or not. Attorney Acres of this city is
the author of the bill. The other bill
passed is designed to put an end to the
commencement of injunction cases ex-
cept by those who intend to 60 through
NiSt LhC
the plaintiff or defendant from get
ting the case dismissed without show
ing in open court upon good Cause
This will prevent liquor sellers pro-
curing friend to commence an in
junction case to shield them from pro-
secution, for the law says the case
must not be continued over two terms
of court and makes il the duty of the
judge to inquire about it. 1t will pre-
vent defendants in this class Of cases
from securing the dismissal of the pro-
secution, and will also prevent per-
sons from commencing injunction
cases In the hope of reward for with
drawing the case. This bill is SUBJ
stitute for one written by Attorney
Acres which embodied about the
same idea.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
What Outsiders Think of DecOrah.

1t was our privilege to visit De-
corah last Friday and Saturday on
business with Harry Green of the De-
corah Public Opinion, relating to the
coming meeting of the editors of the
n. E. l. Association at the st. Louis
fair next month. 1t was our first visit
to that enterprising town and our first
impression upon alighting from the
train was that we had landed in a
town of at least eight or nine thous-
and inhabitants instead of one of a
little more than half that number
Decorah is certainly hummer of an
Iowa town; it has nice paved streets,
a good water system, electric lighting
and power system. and big bunch of
wide-awake business men who hustle
all the time for the Improvement of
their town. During our stay there we
witnessed the closing and signing OF
a contract for new $50, 900 hotel to
take the place of the old Winnesheik
House. When Decorah wants anything,
her business men get together and
organize a stock company as they die
in the matter of their fine opera houss
and the proposed new hotel. One
feels at home there for the men yor
meet are of the genial hospitable kind
Winnesheik county has one of the
finest court honses in the state il
course of erection at Decorah to cost
in the neighborhood of hundred and
fifty thousand dollars. Usage News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

along all lines of school work.
Through his high moral character, his
genial nature. his close application to
his duty and his thorough knowledge
of all departments of school work, he
has not only elected the highest re-
spect and esteem of the pupils who
have been under him but the parents
as we'll. 1t is a matter of sincere re-
gret that he is to leave Decorah, al
though of course he is to be congratu-
lated upon the splendid position he
will fill next year.
The Mason City schools are in excel
lent condition and offer him oppor-
tunities for advancement in many re-
spects. The salary is a substantial in
crease over Decorah, he will have 43
teachers under him, with six school
buildings, including a new $4,000
high school building having all
modern improvements, such as GYM
nasium, bath rooms, manual training
department. etc.
The people of Mason City will find
in Supt. Coffeen and family valu-
able addition to the social and intel
lectual circles of their city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
For Smoothing of Roads.

While the discussion of methods en-
ployed in smoothing down the rough
surface OF the country roads is going
on it may not be out of order to men,
tion an apparatus which Ed. Brakeman
has had rugged up for the trustees of
Decorah township. 1t is very simple
and is said TO be most effective. 1t
consists of heavy plank 3xl2xS, to
which is attached at an angle of about
forty y-fve degrees long tongue. The
plank is faced on one edge with steel
plate. and when the drag is drawn
along one side of the road it smoothes
down the rough places. fills up the
low places and turns the surplus dirt
into the middle of the road. when the
operation is repeated from the other
side, which leaves the road smooth
and high in the center. A team 'can
easily pull the drag and it is said to
do the work we'll.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
UNANIMOUS FOR HON. G. N. HAuGEN
Delegates Selected for the Congressional
and State Conventions. Harmony
the Key Note of the
Convention

The first republican county conven-
ton for 1904 convened in pursuance Of
the call at the Grand opera house in
this city on Saturday afternoon. On
account of the inclemency of the
weather and the absence of contest
the attendance was not large, although
most of the townships and precincts
were represented.
The convention was called to order
by the county chairman, who read the
call. and NJ j. Nicholson of Spring
field township was chosen temporary
chairman, Q. M. Langland of High
land township temporary secretary.
On motion the chair appointed COM
mittee of one from each supervisors
district on credentials, as follows ::
Geo. Allen, Bloomfield; E. G. Wal
ker. Calmar Ole Sanderson, Lincoln :;
John Young, Hesper A. X. Bailey,
Decorah. After deliberation the COM
mittee reported all townships and pre-
cincts duly represented by accredited
delegations except Washington, Jack
son, Frankville. BIuffton, Orleans,
Burr Oak and Fremont. Geo. NJ. An
derson of Frankville and o. X. Kjor-
lein of Bluffton were present and al
lowed TO represent their respective
townships. On motion the temporary
organization was made permanent.
On motion the chair appointed COM
mittee Of one from each supervisor S
district to name fifteen delegates to
present the county at the state and
district conventions, and another com
mittee of one from each supervisor s
district to name delegates to the con-
gressional convention. The commit
tees were as follows:
State-A. Jacobson, Springfield; A.
A. Kicks, Calmar; Ole Sanderson.
Lincoln G. o. Maltby, Hesper; DR..
F. W. Daubney, Decorah.
Consressional-G. G. Oyloe, Mill
tary; 0. A. Tenold. Calmar; j. Jacob
son, Lincoln; A. T. Holton. Glen
wood f. A. Masters, DEBORAH
The committees above named after
deliberation reported as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
Selecting and Preparing Seed Corn.

There has not in many years existed
such widespread interest and appre-
hension concerning the quality of seed
corn in Iowa, as exists this year.
Never before have farmers and grain
dealers been so fully alive to the i'm
portance of this subject. Due atten-
tion to the selection and planting of
seed for the seasons crop will very
readily enhance the value of the crop
by many millions of dollars. The
Agronomy Department of the Iowa
State College has been making care
full study and investigation of the en-
tire subject of corn production and a
bulletin on Selecting and Preparing
Seed Corn is now being sent out that
will prove most timely and helpful.
The information given in this bulletin
will be of great practical value to the
corn growers of Iowa. The publica-
tion is profusely illustrated and the
subject of selection and Improvement
of corn is treated in a most interest
ing and instructive manner. The bull
letin is for free distribution to the
farmers of Iowa and copies may be had
by addressing G. f. Curtiss, Director
of the Experiment Station, Ames,
Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
WILL LEAVE DEBORAH.
Supt. E. L. COffeen Elected City Super.
intendent of Mason City Schools. A
Fine Promotion.

An announcement came by telegraph
yesterday morning which brought
both joy and sorrow to the many
friends and admirers of Supt. E. l..
Coffeen of the city schools. 1t was to
the effect that he had been elected to
the position of City Superintendent Of
the Mason City schools for.the coming
year. Mingled with congratulations
for the fine promotion were regrets
that he would leave Decorah, for De-
corah has had few if any superinten-
dents who have given the universal
satisfaction that Prof. Coffeen has.
Since he was elected to this position
there has been marked advancement
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The essence of the supreme court de-
cision in the anthracite coal case lies
in the new power it gives to the Inter
state Commerce commission. This is
a matter of much Importance to the
commission, which is constantly de-
manding more power. The new power
given to the Interstate Commerce CON-
mission by the decision is the power
of publicity, which is even more i'm
portant than the power to make rates
without the knowledge of the condi-
tions of business. We do not suppose
that the decision will have any great
effect ON the restraint of trade of the
anthracite roads. The anthracite in
dustry is natural monopoly. But
the application of the same principles
to contracts between railroads and
other great shippers that are not
natural monopolies, like the beef
trust, the elevator combination and
the steel trust, may have a beneficial
effect on the prices to consumers. The
commission has been greatly hampered
in dealing with such cases by its ina
bility to get at the actual agreement
between the railroads and shippers.
The decision will strengthen its hands
in that respect.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
CONGRESSMAN G. N. HAUGEN.
Who will be Renomnated by AccIamatiOn for the
Fourth Term in Congress at Usage Tomorrow.

In nearby town on the morning
of the first of April. the minister's
son, little lad of FIVE years, had been
told that he might ask the blessing at
the table. The family bowed their
heads and waited for the expected
blessing. The boy bowed his head re.
verently, clasped his hands. was
solemniy silent for a moment, and
then called out jubilantly, April
fool -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

AT Prastmark's S is the only place
where you can buy wall paper at the
lowest prices. We pay no commission
to any paper hangers to hang our paper
but give the customers the benefit.
Thousands of rolls of paper are going
at cents per double roll. We do paper
hanging as cheap as anybody. l7-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

-"As You Like 1t" will be seen at
the Grand on Friday evening. present
ed by the original New York COM
pany. and will be popular attrac-
tion no doubt.
-Formaldehyde in any quantity
desired at Brunt q Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The postoffice department has began
a crusade against the printing OF OBJ
iectionable advertisements and stories
in newspapers and periodicals
throughout the country. The action
is based oil section 1898 of the revised
statutes. which imposes fine of not
exceeding $1,000 or Imprisonment for
not over five years, or both, for any
person iepositing in the mails or aid
ing in circulating through the mails
of any obscene print. pamphlets. etc.
1t is proposed to amend this law to in
olude vulgar advertisements and other
printed matter. Under the new poll
cy number of papers containing
questionable matter have been thrown
out Of the mails under telegraphic
orders to the postmasters, and a cam
paign will be waged against objection
able medical advertisements, which
are widely published.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

Says a rural editor: lowing to the
overcrowded condition of our columns
number of births and deaths are un-
avoidably postponed this week. -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The Hearst movement in Iowa is
getting to be serious proposition,
and he will carry the state unless the
antis bestir themselves from now on.
So far he has captured 2S0 delegates
to the state convention, leaving the
opposition only 173, including those
who are doubtful. and not counting 42
contested delegations. From this it
appears that Hearst has splendid
outlook for getting the 499 delegates
necessary to control the convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The republican county convention
mad no sooner adjourned than the
clouds parted, the sun shone brightly,
and spring began in earnest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The democratic county convention
to select delegates to the state conven-
tion will. be held in this city next Sat-
urday afternoon. Will it be Hearst
or anti Hearst?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The senate of the recent general
assembly had sixty-seven separate
chaplains to do the praying for it and
the house started Alright in the morn
ings by sixty-six separate ministers of
the gospel. In very few cases did any
one preacher officiate in both houses
during the session SO that about 13S
ministers received state warrants for
S. each, or total of S665 worth of
prayers for the state Legislators. The
ministers were of both sexes, of al
most every denomination in the state.
and they came from all parts of the
state. We are not kicking at the cost
of this service. If there is class of
people anywhere who need the prayers
of good people it is the average "gen-
eral assembly," But there are some
mean editors in Iowa who hint that it
is not in harmony with the eternal fit
ness of things to cast pearls before
swine. -Waverly independent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The Iowa congressman will ali be
renominated. with the possible excep-
tion of Judge Thomas in the eleventh,
who is in danger of being defeated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

Now that Sam Sloane has every
thing all fxeu up for the state conven-
tion, let us go on with it without any
further worrying.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The New York Medical Journal is
strongly opposed to kissing. for the
reason that to the danger from germs
sis superadded in the case of the
neuropath. that of shock highly in.
furious to the nervous system" We
had no idea it was so bad as that but
of course these wise men know all
about it. However, if the scientists
persist in surrounding the human
family with so many germ theories,
there is going to be a revolt. Today
millions of people are signing for the
good old days of their grandfathers,
when all the modern microbic dan
gers were unknown. when people
were happy and lived longer and more
peaceably than they do under the
scorching light of twentieth century
wisdom.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

Twenty-one years ago immigration,
when we were at the top notch of
prosperity, ran to 1884, people in a
year. Ten years ago hard times cut
the immigration down to a third of
that number. Last year we again
went up to 1000. but these immi-
grants were not, as heretofore. farm
ers. but went to swell the number of
unskllled labor in our great cities,
and were not. generally speaking, of
the most desirable class.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

The sentiment for Secy. Shaw for
President Roosevelt's running mate
seems to be growing rapidly. Iowa
would delight to have her favorite son
thus honored.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

Our average man wears ont nearly
two inches of shoe leather in year.
Some crank has estimated that if a
man had shoes made to last him life
time they would have to have soles
nearly nine feet thick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27
Subscription Price $1.5O per year.
Omce-317 West Water Street.
Telephone No. Is.
Current Comment.

Congress will in all probability ad-
journ tomorrow, April 28th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

Cheap muslins, cheap crash, cheap
calico, this week at Mott q Co.'S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

A good house for sale cheap II
taken soon. +. L. Akers. l4tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

2uAGc Cki,sic~
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
H. J. GREEN,
Editor and Proprietor.

Ofdcial Paper Of Winnesheik County
and the City of Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

On motion the reports of the COM
mittees were accepted.
On motion the delegates present at
these conventions were empowered to
cast the entire vote of the county.
On motion the delegates present at
the Congressional convention were in
structed to cast the vote Of the county
for Hon. e. n. Haugen for Congress
man.
Moved ana seconded to adjourn.
Carried
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-27

Entered at tho post ONCE in Decorah
Iowa. as second Glass Mail Matter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
School Shoes That, Wear.


Combined with style, comfort, economy.
dgu WE'LL KNOW those the essential points GOOD
department, GOOD shoes are the only shoes we handle
Boys BOX Calf or Velour Shoes, Goodyear weted a. m
soes perfect hng and wear guaranteed pair. I'D
Boys BOX Calf Blizzard Calf Velour Butcher or plain
ace Styles the most satisfactory wearing shoe GhGA
Misses Goodyear Shoes in ici kid or velour calf
sa a5fs n tos Il for growing feet
Womens Shoes with heels made of plump donoo1a with
heavy outsoles; sizes q to g. a. ri E 80
pair. 80" a. a. IN I'D
Little Boys Lace Shoes .ie papa,s' low heels ~
and lace hooks sizes to 49,, pr $1.5 SO a.2B and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
QUEER PEOPLE, "AIN'T IT?'
German Streetcar Conductor Has Fun
with Foreigners.
New York Times.


He was a German conductor on a
Ihlrd avenue car, and when his car
was approaching Grand street he leaned
over the rear seat and whispered to a
smoker:
II like when a man smoke a cigar.
Dot ID sign he is not a crank. When
we come by Grand street listen to der
granks shout dransfer tickets. Dew
can It speak no English at all, und some
OF dem people [ can t understood.
The first man to ask for a ticket was
a Swede, who shouted:
AYE will a tecket!''
'Tranz! Tranz!' shouted an Ital-
ian, holding out his hand
Transforfare! - yelled a little man
with long beard.
'Tick keel Tickee!' shouted a China
man, who climbed along the car step to
get his transfer.
And then a big, broad shouldered
freshman called to the conductor:
Hey! Give me transportation ter
Grand street,
"Vhat did I told you,' continued the
t5el1na &C conductor when the car had
don't know no English at all. Dew are
vhatve call ignorance. Ain it9'
And the man in the smoking seat
said it was.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

Mrs. HASKELL. Worthy Vice.
Templar, Independent Order
Good Templars, of Silver Lake,
Mass, tells of her cure by the
use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
"DEAR Mrs. PrNKHAM -Four years
ago was nearly dead with infamma-
ton and liberation. I endured daily
untold agony, and life was burden
to me. I had used medicines and
washes internally and externally until
made up my mind that there was no
relief for me. Calling at the home of
a friend, I noticed a bottle of Lydia
E. Pinkham'S Vegetable Conn
pound. My friend endorsed it highly,
and I decided to give it trial to see if
it would help me. It took patience
and perseverance for was in bad con-
dition, and I used Lydia f.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for
nearly five months before I was cured,
but what change, from despair to
happiness, from misery to the delight
full exhilarating feeling health always
brings. would not change back for
a Thousand dollars, and your Vegetable
Compound is q grand medicine.
81 wish every sick woman would
try it and be convinced" - MRS. IDA
HASKELL, Silver Lake, Mass. Worthy
Vice Templar. Independent Order Of
Good Templars - $4,000 forfeit If original
Of abous letter proving genufnsnsss cannot 30 SY0
dKced,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
Hosiery and UnderWear 6.

A change to heavier weights now.
you WILL find large stocks in splendid readiness to
supply your needs Whatever they may be youl save
in the buying here IS ><'s##c - = ~
heavy Black Cotton Hose, fleece lined fashioned
tb aaaowea anke the best stocking manufactured
we are sole agents. Price pair ......... II DC
Womens plain and ribbed black wooden hose full
at pair: W "s::: out 'sauef' 96G
Womens Heavy Jersey Ribbed cotton vests and nan+s
fleece lined, neatly trimmed bargain at = am 80 -
WGmens combination Suits, lightly heeced buttoned down
tront also across the BUST coors, ecr gray IL "A
and turquoise These all rsts; per garment I'd QDgn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
Waists Under Value.

- Three Special Lots Here Saturday.
All Wool twiled flannel waists, tailored pleats wide
special, at ID I'd I'D
Fancy trimmed all wool flannel waists with cross stitch
trimmings and applique medaions of a. IN n r
contrasting eoors; sale price, each........ T&n&O
One table Of dainty white waists Styles all wool
grade values ranging S. co. but they are slightly
wrlnkled will close them out quickly o. -
/. Infants Complete Outfits Here.
Coats; brought at price we offer them under cost
of material. S2.75 and up. ~ N'
infants. part wool Shirts and all wool bands,
sizes to years; 35c values special g. DC
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
Fall Imp ortatior, Kid Glove!

u an Importation Kid Cloves.
. just received from across the ocean.
me celebrated ouvn ct Gle glove uedes; O. -
onaoe shades OF brown tans modes, back - I'd
Reyner gloves, highest in IN mGM
Tai snaoe and black; pair ~&nUW
dollar
SNIP tit and quality Stitching aMNA
every detail perfect warranted Price 20 EaUU
~7. Startling Values in Women's Neckwear.
Exactly S59 different de-
Signs; same kinds sold regularly at 1Oc 1885, 15c K
COG ont vens Lace Collars white bntter Arab shades 1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

The Mexican government, having ac
CURED preponderance of stock in the
National International and Interoceanic
railways, is now practically the owner of
these roads, and it is reported that these
three lines are to be consolidated.