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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

Where a man in any community Of
farmers has been able to raise from
seventy to eighty bushels Of corn to
the acre on twenty acre field there il
no need Of sending for scientific corn
expert to show the people how to raise
corn. This man possesses knowledge
Of the greatest value to his neighbors,
and he should be put on the stand at
the institute and cross questioned like
q witness. 90
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

Things are In bad shape in Ireland.
The potato crop Is almost total fail.
ure, and blight has injured the barley
and oats. 1t is a great pity that such
a bright, quick wittsd and intelligent
race should be doomed to seemingly
perpetual poverty and misery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

If one pound Of corn is raised to each
hill on an acre Of ground the product
will be fifty bushels. This would mean
about two fair sized ears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

An interesting experiment is being
tried in Texas with cattle. A firm there
has imported from Burma, India,
some Of the large native Indian cattle,
which are fawn colored, with enormous
humps on their fore shoulders. These
cattle are as large at six months old
as the best of our American breeds are
at one year old and are entirely i'm
mune from the various cattle pests
which have SO bothered the cattle
growers of that state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

There is an antidote or regulator for
about every mean thing which bothers
the agriculturist and fruit grower, il
he can only find it out. Now the anti
dote for weeds is sheep; the sheep pre-
fers weeds to grass as a ration, and
where they are not kept the weeds
have every advantage over the farmer.
Sheep farms are invariably clean
farms, and the sheep will pay its way
entirely regardless of the price Of wool
or mutton simply as a weed destroyer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

A very noticeable feature Of the Iowa
apple exhibit at the worlds fair was
the prominent place taken by the
Northwestern Greening, an apple prac-
tically unknown in the state fifteen
years ago. Its uniformly large size and
its handsome appearance, combined
with undisputed keeping quality of the
best, are rapidly placing it in the very
front rank as the coming winter apple
for that state. The best Of it is that
it seems to be entirely hardy in all Sec
tions Of the state. 1t should have q
large place In all orchards to be plant
ed in the future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

A reader wishes to know IL there is
any good remedy for disease which
troubles him every winter in connec-
ton with rearing his fall calves-a
securing, which wastes them away and
finally kills them in spite Of the great
est care taken with their food. The
blood meal prepared by the packing
house companies has been found to be
a very excellent antidote for this
trouble and is well worth trying where
this difficulty prevails. The meal and
full directions for use can be obtained
from the manufacturers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

More attention is being paid by the
American people to the great POSSIBLE
tiles connected with cultivating small
piece of land as an aid in the support
Of family than ever before. The few
have demonstrated what may be &C
complished in this line, and many more
want to try it. AS a result there is
being aroused a great popular interest
in gardening, fruit culture, poultry
raising. This is a good thing in two
ways-it cheapens the cost Of living,
and the doing of this, sort Of work Is
always refining and elevating to the
Individual
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

A friend Of ours, living in section
where alfalfa always proved failure
owing to a lack of the needed bacterial
incubation Of the soil, procured from
the agricultural department at Wash
ington a little vial containing the need
ed microbes, and, treating his seed as
directed by the department, has been
most pleasingly rewarded. for his eff
fort by now having field of four
acres of most thrifty alfalfa, the roots
of which are well loaded with the well
known nodules indicating the presence
of the bacteria so essential to the life
Of the plant II your experiments with
alfalfa have so far resulted in failure,
and SO many have, try the plan out
lined above. 1t is becoming fully rec
ognized that failure with alfalfa IL al
most wholly chargeable to the absence
Of the indispensable bacterial life In
the soil where 1t is sown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

A man in Oklahoma had large field
Of cotton which needed picking and
could get no help to secure the crop.
He went to town and interested Sun
day school Of one Of the churches
which was seeking to raise a fund to
purchase an organ for the school. He
made an arrangement whereby about
a hundred boys and girls with their
teacher came out to his place for two
days and helped him secure his crop,
they earning more than enough money
to get their organ. The news of their
success soon came to other church Or
CARNATIONS and In a short time all had
crop which seemed destined to be
wasted was thus secured with profit
to the grower and also to the pickers.
1t seems a pity that the best crop a
man can raise on good farm should
be so perverted as to work the moral
and financial ruin Of the owner Of the
land. Here was Jones, a bright, in
dustrious young fellow, who at the age
Of twenty-eight was left 400 acre
farm by his father, land easily worth
500 per acre. There was no earthly
reason why Jones with this start should
not have been a very prosperous and
successful man, and he probably would
have been IL he had left three fingers
Of whisky alone, which may or may
not have been made from the very corn
which he raised on this very farm.
The history of Jones from this point
is an old, old story. He got to going
to town about every day, coming home
drunk and abusing his wife and fam
lily. He found it hard TO get good men
to work for him. 1t was not long until
he had a good sized mortgage placed
on the farm; his crops and stock, being
neglected. were grown at IA constant
loss. In twelve years fri the time
that Jones and whisky were introduced
to each other whisky lid the farm,
had killed the wife and left Jones a
blear eyed, worthless wreck. There is
nothing ahead Of JonesNnow except the
charity Of friends and aNpauper's fu-
neral. This story is worth remember
ing because IL Is true.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-01-18

The effort to combine both beef and
butter production on the same farm
makes more trouble than any other
combination tried on our western
farms. The line Of cleavage between
beef and butter is so very distinct, the
interests Of each SO everlastingly at
war with each other, that on all land
worth 800 per acre we have come to
believe mans best interests would be
conserved to select one or the other of
these branches Of farm industry and
not attempt to combine them. The 800
pound cow (her butter product is en-
tirely possible with the exclusively dali
ry farm. Many can beat this with
cows bred on strictly dairy lines, while
the 1,200 pound two-year-old steer of
the sort which brings the top Of the
market is equally possible with the
beef grower working with beef breeds,
but this steer can't be had from this
300 pound COW, and the chances are
that his dam will never give more milk
than just enough to give him a good
start In life, IL she does that. There is
surely safe and good money working
with the dairy cow as suggested. There
may be In producing the beef, but az q
business It IL not nearly so reliable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
The soo Ore Fleet.

"The most impressive commercial panorama that the earth can show" is the ore laden fleet of steamers that passes through the great Sault Ste. Marie canal, 50,000.O00 of tons of iron passing in review. 3O.000,OOO being iron ore to be worked up by countless. hands to do service to mankind. One of these great steamers has loaded 10,245 gross tons of iron ore at Allouez bay in S9 minutes. Nine thousand tons of this load were put on in 34 minutes, while the steamer was at dock only 1S0 minutes. including shifting. The Lake Superior country has been termed the worlds richest mineral territory As said the Hon. Peter White. whose history runs parallel with Americas iron age, "the iron trade of the United States is a mighty solemn fact"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
wATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT MONDAY NoyE,BER 2o 1eo5

Naturally "Of course," she cried, you have to make allowances for anyone who has been waiting three hours at railway station"
 Because he isn't in the mood to make them on his own account" sug- gested.
 'oh, dear!" she murmured, q really don't think ever saw anyone look quite so cross.
 Poor child!"
 Tt wasn't at first" she explained. ."I was looking out at the window and Eustace looked really pleased to see Ime-quite relieved, you know"
 And then
 Then I suppose he caught sight of Dlgby. couldn't hear what he said--''
 Just as well, perhaps
 But he rushed at the door and tugged at the handle but of course it wouldn't. open"
 "Of course not!"
 "Eustace shouted for a porter" said Sibella, with smile pickering her face at the reminiscence, "and Digby let down the window
 What did you do?"
 T introduced Digby to Eustace and said he had been staying at EthePs. and all that sort of thing"
 "Well?" I asked
 "Eustace did treat Digby atro- ciously," answered Sibella.
 How did Boyton stand it?"
 Like an angel" she cried, en- Enthusiastically. and. knowing Boyton fairly we'll, could not avoid a smile at the comparison.
 And then" I suggested, Maitland led you away captive!"
 T believe he is going to America next week." said Sibella.
 Well" returned. tits an i'll wind that blows no one any good"
 If you are thinking of Digby-"ta T wasn't" I assured her.
 of whom were you thinking, then?" she demanded.
 "He is one of your oldest and best friends" I urged. "Oh, dear!" cried Sibella, looking down at her left hand, how ridiculous it seems to be so jealous"
 Especially of man like Boyton-" of anyone" she answered, in somewhat significant tone.
 Anyhow I suggested, that short chapter in your life is ended" Quite" said Sibella s You will be able to turn over new leaf" How long," she asked, abruptly, ,"does it take to go to New York and back?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
x. X. Time Table.
NAUGATuCK DIVISION. Traine leave Bank street


 FOR BRID1EtaoRT AND NEW YORh-6:35, 1:55, 1852 a. m.; I:I5. 2:49, 4:35, 76:15 p. m.
 SUNDAYs-7:05. $50 ft1 Bridge. porn a. m.; 1:15, 5:10 D. m. FOR ANS0NIA AND NEW HAVEN -1:O0 (except Monday, 6:35, 7:55 10:52 a. n.; 1:15, 2:49. 4:35. 6:I5. { 50 p. n.
 sUNDAYs-1oo, 7:o5, $50 a. m. l:15, 5:1O, 7:50 D m. FOR WATERTOWN-6:45 ss2 11nz .. m.;s 1:23, 3:57, $40. 6:12, 7Oa .s59, 1f28 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-9:53 a. m.; S:17 n. m. FOR THOMASTON, TORRINGTON and WINSTED-S:27. 105s a. a.; 1:19. 3:53, 6:5S, 8:54 D. m. EUNDAYS-9:58 a. m.: SIT n. m.
 HIGHLAND DIVISION.
 Trains leave Meadow street FOR HARTFORD, WILLIMANTIC. PROVIDENCE. PUTNAM ANI BOSTON-6:45, S:32 a. m.; I220 3:15, 7:34 (to Hartford) D. m. FOR DANBURY-s:30 a. m.: 2OS, FOR PoUGHKEEPsIE-s:3o a. m.; 2:05-p. m. r nil.l.
 SUNDAY for BRISToL,-tconnect Ing with third rail trains)- S3O l005 a. m.: 200. sos. 700 D. m.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDLE. ToWN-9:21 a. m.: 6:15 D. m. O. o.M.SHEPARD. CT HAMPSTEAD Gen. Supt Gen. Pass. Agt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE

Manager Poll could not have on. gagged a more popular headliner for
 this weeks bill at the Jacaues tban
 watson, Hutchings and Edwards
 whose laughable skit. ''The Vaudeville
 Exchange made one of the biggest
 hits In the history of the house on tl1eir last appearance in the city. If is strange feature of tke vaudeville patrons memory that an act which is once presented and makes a big im- precision is never forgotten even though the identity of tbe players themselves Is forgotten. There is SO much that is genuinely funny in 'sThe Vaudeville Exchange that attendance at one performance Of 1t Is surieieut to make one smile for the rest of the week. Tle piece is one long sucees- sion of hilarious incidents which in- crease In merTiment making as 1t pro gresSes and the finish of the sketch is 90 absurJily humorous that an audi eDce of deaf mutes would shout for joy at it. The other numbers on inc bill have established rsputations as fun makers and some of them are well known to the patrons of the house. The special feature is a new one, however. and will be offered by the three CatAneos. comedy acrobats direct from the other side of the water where they won a sensational success. The act iS filled with surprises from end to end and the performers execure a large number of striking athletic featz. George R. Alexander. the tramp ulouologiSt. Miss Dora Pelletier. the character comeneune. Poster and Poster. plsuisrs par exceilence. Fer rsuo. the human orchestra- with his vIrtuozo dog. Fisher and Johnsvn. comedy cycIis9s. and the eiectroErsph viii rouuli out the prozrzm- Prices are m. 20 and 3o cents. afternoons 10 ard c0 cents ladtes 10 cents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Different Association

Association football is to many Eng. lishmen the one important thing in the world. If number of men came to. gether 1t must be. they think, either tc witness or to take part in game. Two Johannesburg workmen were overheard discussing the British Association for the Advancement of Science. which had just come to the city One said: q have not seen them yet. When do they play?' Imagine the disappointment of these gentlemen" said Prof. Darwin. after narrating the incident when they saw a professor in a helmet chasing butter. fies!"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
GREEN-EYED JEALOUSY~
 By THOMAS COBB

A JEALOUS man is always ridicu. "A lous!" said Sibella Tt depends" replied, Ion the woman"
 T suppose you think treated him horridly?" she suggested.
 Anyhow, it is not for me to com. plain"
 But really didn't" said Sibella
 Then, perhaps, you treated some oth' CT fellow too welln
 Whom do you mean?" she demanded quickly.
 That sounds like pleading guilty" suggested.
 If hadn't missed the train it would never have happened" cried Sibella., Then, as matter of fact, you were the sport of circumstances?"
 Tt was such a glorious afternoon!" said Sibella, little inconsequently, as thought.
 Still hinted. Maitland doesn't appear to have enjoyed it."
 "Of course" she remarked, "I had no idea that he would be waiting at the rail way station"
 Then Maitland broke of the engage ment-"
 Indeed, he did nothing of the kind!" exclaimed SiBella, indignantly.
 But thought"
 As if" she continued, T should al- low anyone to treat me in that way!" You took time by the forelock?" I suggested.
 "Eustace," Sibella explained, offered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Lincoln" in the Third Congregations

Lincoln" in the Third Congregations church.
 Nov 2-Entertainment by Golden Rod society. Class p of the First Baptist church.
 Nov 23-Sociable and dance given by the Edgewood A. c. at Simonsville school hall. Nov 23-Whist party at St Patrick | hall, Porter street, given by the ladies of St Patrick's parish.
 Nov 24-Football at the Rye lots, Middletown H. s. vs Waterbury H. s.
 Nov 24-Forty-flve party at St Pat rick's parish hall, Porter street, by la dies of St Patrick's parish.
 Nov 27-Whists given by St Ann's society for, benefit of the church at Columbus hall.
 Nov 2S-Entertainment given by the Patriotic Order of Americans in Red Mems hall.
 Nov 29-Merrimac A. c. dance in Eagles hall.
 Nov 29-Annual ball given by the Sr Jean Baptiste society at Speedwell hall.
 Nov 29-Dramatic performance, ''The Shaughraun," to be followed by promenade and sociable, under the auspices of Co A. First regiment, Hi. bernian Knights. fin City hall.
 Nov 30-Grand whist and reception by Catholic Women's association al City hall.
 Nov 30-Third annual dance given by the Progress Social club at Leaven- worth hall.
 Nov 30-Dance and reception given by the Brooklyn Athletic club at the Auditorium.
 Dec 2-Smoker and lecture given by the central committee of Socialist clubs at opening of their new room in Platt's block, East Main street.
 Dec 9-Carnival by Oscar II lodge, I. o. c. T.
 Dec 10-Irish Ladies' Choir. under the auspices of Hendricken council. K. of C.. at Polls theater Dec 2S-Annual reception and dance given by the High School Alumni as sociation of Waterbury at Eagles hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Carlyle's Counterfeit.

4 farmer in Manitoba wears on hii watch chain blackened metal disk witl an interesting history. Thirty years agC the farmer was ticket agent in a rail way station in nDumfriesshire, Scotland One day Thomas Carlyle took a ticket for a short run by rail and laid down . shilling. The clerk, eager to obtain . souvenir of the far9ous countryman, SC cured the coin. Ultimately, although sorely against the grain. he was driven to part with the treasured Carlyle shill. ing. But it would not stand the ring test Somebody had palmed on on the sage of Chelsea" spurious shilling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20

at Polls this evening. This is Mir Pollock's latest offering and 1t is an- nounced as real love story of ab- sorbing interest with d humorous vein provoking frequent outbursts of laughter. The scenes are laid in Wash ington, D. C., and the cast is a remark able one made up of many metropoli- tan favorites. It includes Dorothy Donneily. Julia Dean, Alice Leigh, Anita Bridger. Edgar Selwin. William Owen. William Humphr!es, Robert ober, Cyril Vezina and Harry Wag- ner. Prices are p. 90, 75c. $1.O0 and $L50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
"wHEH YOU GO TO sIEEp.p

When you go to sleep at night
 In the dim and silent room.
 Where the lilacs' faint perfume Steals upon the air as light
 As the star-dust through the gloom Be your dreams as soft and bright When you go to sleep at night. In the tired wonder-eyes
 Sleep has crept and kissed them down; Far beyond the sleeping town In the clouds the white moon dies,
 Fading through the starry crown. Silently when quiet lies On the tired wonder-eyes. When you 90 to sleep at night.
 Though the world be wholly gray, May your journeys ever stray To the shores of dream-delight:
 World and wearlness away. Sin and sorrow shut from sight When you go 10 sleep at night Sydney Kennedy. in Brooklyn Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Pretty Fine.

As a closing tribute in an obituar, of victim of an accident, the wag oner Sayings delivers itself of ths following: "All Is done that human hearts and hands can do to tighten some little. the burden of the bereayec and now it remains only 10 say. fir pace requiescat.' and to deck the weep ing churchyard willow with the laurel wreaths of hope
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Embarr.ssiug Blundr

"How did your father treat George when be asked him for you?s Tt was one of papa's deaf days. and he thought George vas asking him for a loan. What did he sAyf" He told George that while be would be glad to loan him the trine he asked for. be had 90 many requests of the same character that he begged to be excused. d.r-Cievsland PlaiE Dealer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
FIRE ALARM.

4ECor South Main and Grand sts. oLScoyill Manpfacturing Co (P1
 Cor Bridge ahd Magill sts.
 -Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers X Bro P1
 1S-Cor East Main and Niagnra sts. l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 16-Cor High and Walnut sts
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. lI-Cor East Main and Cole sts.
 21-Cor N. Elm and Kingsbury stA Zo-Burton street engine house.
 A-Waterbury Mfg Co (P.)
 2o-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 2I-Gor Grove and Prospect sts.
 2S-Cor Hfflside avenue and Pine st 2e-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 82-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor w. Main and Watertown rl 35-Conn By & Lt'g Co car h'se p.l 36-Waterbury Brass Co P.)
 3I-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 8S-Cor Grand and Field stA
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 4S-New England Watch Co P) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Co P.)
 47-Cor S. Main and Washington stx. 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 62-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 63-Waterbuny Clock Go. case fac R.l 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 66-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No Hose house.
 6S-Cor Baldwin and Stone gtS. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin c 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 1S-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville stM l42-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. l62-Cor East Main and Welton sts. IT3-East Main st opposite Polls. 2l2-The Platt Bros Go P.) 213-Hammond Buckle Co P.l 214-Waterbury Cl'k Go. m'v't fac (P.l North Main and Grove stn Round HIll and Ward sta. 253-Farm street Edna and North Main stu Cooke and \. Main sts 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues bet Central & Holmes ave BI1-S. N E. Telephone Co bldg, trI Si2-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. Sl3-Randolph & Cloves Pl & Atwood (Pl Ring Co PO Light Station P) B1s-Holmes. Booth 6 Haydens P1 1 Hose house. s22-Cor Green and N. Leonard sta Washington av e Porter u e24-Cor Charles and Porter sts. s25-Cor Simons st q washington ay Lumber G Coal Co CP.l Bros (PJ Liberty and s. Main sts. i5i-steele & Johnson Mfg Co Pl 5S2-Cr Baldwin and Rye sts.
 SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent b the city hall
 Fl Two strokes fire out. recall LII Three strokes, 12 m, D m Pl Privsta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Ready Answer.

A witty but not over Industrious Celt was one of street gang. A Jew minutes before noon, one day, he threw his shovel Into the gutter, sat down on the curbstone, and proceeded to fill and light his pipe. Just then the superintendent of streets came around a corner, and. seeing Pat, roared out: Here! What are you throwing down your shovel for at this time of day?" ITO cool 1t, sir-r," said Pat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Imitation Psarls

The most successful imitation pearls are hollow glass balls lined with siIvsry and iridescsut ash-seales, The scales come from a small fish known to the English as the bleak. and must be picked of by hand. 1S.oco hshes being required to supply a single pound of perfect scales. The artificial pearls are made ia France.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
A rew Modal

The silk stock with adjustable pique turnover and tab drawn down through a slit strap in the front of the SIX stock is a very popular new model. as is the stock of linen whose tie fastens with tiny pearl buttons on each side of the front and then ties once, the outer end being fastened down to the under end by another little pearl but. ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Pleasant Prospect.

The following notice was tackled on the wall in the yestry of the Bethesda Methodist Colored church in a southern city: "There will be picnic of this society in Green Grove nextFriday. beginning at 9 a. n. in the morning. Good behavior is requested from young and old. and nothing will be left undone which would tend to mar the pleasure of the company. Lip pineott's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
When Gentlenan Precedss.

At the theater the gentleman pre- cedes the lady and stands at the en. trance to their seats to allow her to pass in first The same at church. The gentleman takes the lead also in lesv. ing. He will assist the lady in putting on her wraps before he puts on his own overcoat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Motor-car Climbs Steps.

To settle wager, Mir. John J. Poole recently drove seven-horse power motor car up the 193 steps of the Odessa boulevard steps. ending with his car in such good condition that 1t was possible to go straight of for long drive on 1t. Owing to the wheel-base of the car, both front and rear wheels were obliged to jump at the same time. The total height of the flight of steps Is s41z feet, and the gradient 30 in 100.