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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23

a less depth, and the work CT the drag
lis easier the next time BY the time
The drag is used a year or two when
ever it can be with good effect the
highway is rounded up to about the
right shape TO drain water effectively
and there is hard packed crust sever.
al inches in depth that the water will
not penetrate, even in long rainy
spells Not only this. but the frost
does not affect it as it does the aver
age road, for IL il too dyy 10 be loos-
| ened.
| Good Year Around.
| II has been shown that section of
| road treated with the split log drag is
good the year round, provided there
is good surface drainage at the side.
| Ponds must not be allowed to stand
along the side of the path. 1t is also
best to have a string or two of tile
beneath where the ground is inclined
to be wet, but this is not essential if
the surface drainage is perfect.
Everybody knows that during the
greater part of the year the average
country roads are as good or better
for the needs of those who use them
than though they were improved with
expensive material. Therein lies the
secret of the failure of the good roads
movement, as it has generally been ad
vOcated. People are not anxious to pay
large sums of money for highway i'm
p-ovement when they are as well off
without it except during a small part
of the year. During the muddy season
the good roads propaganda usually be-
comes popular, but il is a back num-
Der as soon as the wind and sun have
done their work.
If dirt roads are not allowed TO be-
come rutty and cut up, water is readily
dI aimed from the surface and the trav-
cling is always good. This is precisely
what the split log drag accompiishes.
Not only is the surface kept smooth,
but the drag itself and travel constant
ly hardens it and the labor of main
tenance become less.
Everyone who has had any expert
ence with dirt roads knows the differ
ence il makes when they are graded
by the usual method in the spring or
in the late summer or autumn If the
work is done early in the season the
travel of the summer hardens the sur
face and helps keep the road good dur
ing the entire year If it is done late
in the season the soil has not time to
settle before the fall rains. and il is
saturated to a great depth. so that
the freezing and thawing of the Win
ter render the condition the worst pos
sible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

April 14-Lecture by S. W. Matteson
Congregational church.
April 27-Formal Opening, New Win
Enesheik Hotel.
l.. G. Base ball schedule:
April 27-Iowa Wesleyan, DEBORAH.
April 28-Iowa Wesleyan. DEBORAH.
May 12-Nebraska University, DEBORAH
May list. Olaf College, DEBORAH.
May 23-Western College, DEBORAH.
May 90 Cornell College, DEBORAH.
June IN. w. A. picnic, Northeas-
tern Iowa Picnic Association, De-
corah.
June 26 to July 1-Spring Festival and
Carnival, DEBORAH.
June 1905-Northeastern Iowa Veter-
ans association, DEBORAH.
June 1905-District Convention, Ep-
worth League, DEBORAH.
July 19O5-Norwegian Danish Press
Association of America, annual
meeting at DEBORAH.
July 4-Independence Day, Tuesday.
July 25, 26, 27-Cedar Valley Racing
Circuit meeting, DEBORAH.
Sept 5-6-7 'O5-Northern Iowa Dental
Society, DEBORAH.
Sept. 4-Labor Day, Monday.
Nov. Thanksgiving Day. Thursday
Dec. Christmas, Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12
LOCAL ITEMS.

Did you find out SO?
Miss Clara Hegg spent several days
in st. Paul last week.
N. Britton was over from Ossian
Monday, calling on friends.
H. L. Shaler of Chelsea, Ia. was
an over Sunday visitor in the city.
Mrs. Manly Ousley of Austin is
spending few days with Mr.. Ousley' S
parents.
j. G. Radcliffe is over from Wau-
kon this week, looking after business
matters.
&C. o. Maltby was down from
Hesper township Monday, on a bust
ness trip.
Landlord G. f. Stinson of the
Strother House at Cresco was visiting
in the city over Sunday.
Sam Glenn came up from Hawk
eye Monday, for short visit with re-
latives and friends in the city.
Wallace Larsen has accepted a
good position in the wholesale house
of John B. Farwell of Chicago.
Miss Lena Peterson and Master
Charles Rudolph returned Monday
afternoon from an extended visit in
the west.
Paul Bertossa was up from Moline,
ILL.,, over Sunday. visiting his parents.
w. S. Walker of OBLIVION accompanied
him here.
Recorder H. S. Stinson has re.
covered from his recent illness, and
is now at his accustomed place in the
court house.
The many friends of Morris
Michaelson will be gratified to learn
that he has been granted pension OF
twelve dollars per month, in recog
milton of his services during the
Spanish American war.
Rev. E. G. Hunt united in mar.
riage at the parsonage last Wednesday,
Mr.. Edgar Erickson and Miss Carrie
Crane, two highly esteemed young
people of this county. They have the
best wishes of host of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kels Drake departed
yesterday noon for Minneapolis, wher,
they expect to make their home in the
future. They have host of friends
here who hope that it will not bt
many moons before they will come
back to the old town.
The Big Five Teachers Associa
tion, which is composed Of the counties
of Allamakee, Winnesheik, Howard
Clayton and Fayette, will hold it
annual meeting at Cresco May 1920
Supt. E. j. Hook of this city is chair
man of the executive committee, an(
is making preparations for a big meet
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12

Property owners are hereby notified
to clean the alleys adjoining their
property, and keep the same in a neat
and sanitary condition during the
spring and summer.
The dumping of any garbage OF
offal in Dry Run will be condemned
as a nuisance. Transfer all refuse to
City dumping ground.
A. j. SWEZEY, NJ. D.,
15-4 City Health Officer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12
Notice of Expiration.

To Klove Bros. and unknown owners
You are hereby notified, That the following
described Real Estate situated In Winneshiek
County, Iowa. to-wit; Lots seven and eight
Block Central Addition to Decoah was sold
for taxes OF 1899 on the 3D. day OF December
1850, TO VIM. Barthell that the certificates OF
sale thereof have been assigned to and are
now owned by
PLEASANT COAN.
and that the right OF redemption will expire
and Treasurer's Deed for said land win bt
made unless redemption from such sale bt
made within ninety days from the date o.
completed service of this notice. You will
govern yourself accordingly.
Dated this 9th day of April A. ID. 1895.
PLEASANT COAN.
Witness TO mark His mark
q. JERGENSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12
Meeting, WOmen's Club at Waterloo

May 10th to 18th.
For this occasion the Rock Island
System has arranged rate of fare and
one-third on the certificate plan, from
points in Iowa.
For full information call ON near
est ticket agent. 1916.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12

A travelling man who drove across the
country to a little town in western
Kansas the other day met a farmer
hauling wagon load of water. "Where
do you get water?" he asked. up the
road about seven miles, "the farmer re-
piled. And you haul seven miles for
your family and stock?" yep" Why
in the world of sense don't you dig
well?" asked the traveller. Because
it is as far one way as the other
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12

A Public Opinion want ad will bring
him. Good men looking for positions
read the Public Opinion want columns
every week. Your adj will attract these
men to you.
Men out of positions, or DESTROYS
of finding new employment, can reach
the employers of this community
promptly and effectively through the
Public Opinion want columns.
The Public Opinion want columns
are the great labor exchange Of De-
corah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12

Buy your vegetables and groceries
of all kinds at the Marsh grocery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-12

West.
Peru Rail
o May 18th
california,
| sl Column
Utah at
| Or further
treat West
G. P. A.,
| Paper.
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are hung.
new wall
| oonns, etc.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
THE EDITOR AND
THE DOCTOR

If an editor makes mistake he has
to apologize for it, but if doctor
makes a mistake, he buries it.
If the editor makes one, there is a
lawsuit, swearing and the smell of
sulphur, but if the doctor makes one
there is funeral, cut flowers and the
smell Of varniSh.
A doctor Can use a wor,a yard long
without knowing what it means, but
if the editor uses it, he has to spell
it.
If the doctor goes to see another
mans wife he charges for the visit,
but if the editor goes to see another
mans wife he gets charge of buck
shot.
When doctor gets drunk, its case
of overcome by heat" and if he dies
it's heart trouble.
When an editor gets drunk its a
case OF too much booze, and if he dies,
it's case of delirum tremenS.
Any old college can make a doctor.
You can't make an editor, he has tC
be bOrn.-EXchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
PLOVER.

Herman Pitcher is at home again
for short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hurlburt are
confined to the house by illness.
Mrs. ]. w. Ferree has been num-
bered among the sick for two weeks
past.
Proceeds of the social given at the
home of VIM. Hartwell March 10, was
$500.
S. D. Clark is at home again after
spending couple of weeks at Madison
on the jury.
Miss Pearl Carley is teaching the
spring term of school at Bancroft
after short vacation.
Mrs. Blass was here this week from
Portage, soliciting members for a
Royal Neighbor Camp in this village.
Henry Lampman is constructing his
hop house into a residence on his farm
three miles east of town. f. Nc
Gown is doing the carpenter work.
Some lawless person broke into the
school building one night recently and
did considerable damage. This is the
second time this school year that a
similar offense has been committed.
Nearly a dozen ladies met at the
home of Mrs. G.. TIageser on the
evening Of March 3, to help celebrate
her tiftieth birthday. Light refresh
ments were served and very pleasant
time was had by all.
Walter Edmond Dakins born March
5, 1905, at Brokaw, Wis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Dakins are the proud
parents of the above named young
man. They formerly resided here
but for two years Mr.. Dakins has
been employed in the paper mill at
BrOkaw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
BOYS VIEW OF PRESIDENT
Joe Love Thought Him Nicer
Than His PiCtures-="Wise"
to Shaw Incident.

Nobody at the Inauguration in
Washington, not even President
Roosevelt himself, had a better time
than did Joseph Love, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. G. Love, who marched in the
big parade as the representative of
the Sioux City high school.
The president, who shook hands
with each of the Iowa lads, made a
big impression on young Love. ''He
is fine man." said Joe. ''He is SO
mucn nicer than the .pictures show
him. He is not so rough as he APP
pears in his pictures. On the other
hand he seems very kind and gentle.
He told US be was glad to meet the
boys of such representative state
as Iowa, because he realized in them
the men of the future"
In the matter of their introduction
to the president the boys were wise
to the fact that it involved an inter
eSting little contest for prestige
between Coy. Cummins, of Iowa, and
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw, in which
the latter was decidedly the winner.
According to young Love, Gov.
CumminS had sought to arrange fol
the presentation Of the entire delega.
ton Of Iowa school boys to the
president at the White House. This
request was refused by the president
with the explanation that if the Iowa
boys all came n body all the other
states would do likewise, and the
president would have to offend some
| OF them for lack of time. However
| Secretary Shaw took the matter iI
hand and arranged for all of the
| Iowa high school boys to meet the
president. They filed through bis
| room. each one shaking his hand anC
catching few words as he spoke tt
each one.
Joe was much impressed with the
Inauguration ceremonies. With the
other high school boys he stood ir
line for five solid hours waiting the
| proper time to fall in" He said he
did nou grow bit tired, however
even after the four-mile march, be
cause of the great excitement. of the
occasion.
AS d particular guest of Senator
Gamble, of South Dakota, young Loyt
was presented to Vice President Fair
banks.-Sioux City Iowa Journal.
Joseph Love was born and raised
in Grand Rapids and will be re
membered by our old settlers as the
son of John G.. Love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
Grand Rapids Markets.
MARCH, q.

iAhCd, L.
The following are the market prices
of produce in the city of Grand Rap
ids corrected on the day of publication:
PotatOes-18c.
Rye-58c to 64c.
Oats-31c.
Hay-marsh, $500; timothy, $3.50
Eggs-18c
Butter-16c to 25c
Beans-S1.25 to $3.50.
PeaS-75c.
Beehive. &c to &c., dressed, &c to
4tc per Id.
Pork-live. DC, dressed SC to SIC
Veal-live, &c to 44c dressed &c.
Chicken-live, &c; dressed, 10c.
Turkey-live, 13c; dressed 15c to 16c
Flour-bbl., S6.2 to $50
Feed-ton, SPOTS.
Middlings-ton, $685.
Bran-tOn, S18.25
Bolted Corn Meal-bbl., $3.50.
Corn, shelled, per 100 lbs. s1.05
La1d-9c to 10c.
Ham-WhOle, lie to 123c
Mess Pork-bbl. S14.0O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
A Dinner Invitation.

"A fter hearty meal dose of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attack
of Indigestion. Kodol is thorough
digestant and a guaranteed cure for
Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Gas on the
Stomach, Sour Risings, Bad Breath
and all stomach troubles. n. Watkins,
Lesbus, KY, says: 81 can testify to
the efficacy Of Kodolin the cure of
Stomach Trouble. [ was afflicted
with Stomach Trouble for fifteen
years and have taken six bottles of
your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which
has entirely cured me. The six
bottles were worth 81, 900 to me. Sold
by John E. DAILY Drug Co., f. L. Steib
s. Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
THERE WILL BENO
CHANCES THIS YEAR FOR

The idler.
The leaner.
The coward.
The wobbler.
The ignorant.
The weakling.
The Smatterer.
The Indifferent.
The unprepared.
The educated fool.
The impractical theorist.
Those who watch the clock.
The SlipShod and the careless.
The young man who lacks backbone.
The person who is afraid of obstacle.
The man who has no iron in his
blood.
The person who tries to save on
The boy who slips rotten hours into
his schooling.
The man who is always running to
catch up with his business.
The man who can Go a little of
everything and not much of anything
The man who wants to succeed,
but who is not willing to pay the price.
The one who tries to pick only the
flowers out of his occupation, avoiding
the thornS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
Notice of Election.
STATE OF WISCONSIN. ! &C
Wn0n COITNTV 90

STATE OF WISCONSIN. cs
WOOD COUNTY. %
Notice is hereby given that an
election to be held in the several
towns. wards, villages and election
districts of the state of Wisconsin,
on the first Tuesday in April A. d.
1905, being the fourth day of said
month, the following officers are to be
elected, to wit:
A Justice Of the Supreme Court, in
place of Honorable John B. Winslow,
whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday in January. A. ID. 1906.
A County Judge for Wood County
in place of VIM. J. Conway whose term
of office will expire on the first Mon
day in January, A. d. 1906.
A State Superintendent of Schools
in place of Chas. p. Cary, whose term
of office will expire on the first Mon
day in July, A. D, 1905.
A County Superintendent of Schools
for Wood county in place of Robt.
Morris whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday in
July, A.. d. 1905.
Said election shall be held and con-
Quoted, votes canyasSed and returns
made in accordance with law.
Given under my hand and official
seal at the court house in the city of
Grand Rapids, Wood county Wiscon-
sin, this l1th day of March A. d. 1905.
GEO. w. DAVIS,
13-3w County Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
FARMERS ATTENTION

II. G. Thompson, agent for Alert
& Mcclure of New York, who is in
charge of their local pickle station in
this city, takes this method of giving
notice that they are ready to make
contracts for raising pickles during
the season of 1905. Mr.. Thompson
can be found at their office near
Green Bay depot or at Geo. T. Row
land & son store. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
By the Tonic Route.

The pills that act as a tonic, and
not as drastic purge, are DeWitt's
Little Early Riser. They cure Head
ache, Constipation, Billiousness, etc.
Early Riser are small, easy to take and
easy to act-a safe pill. Mack
Hamilton, hotel clerk at Valley City,
n. D., says: 1.-TWO bottles cured me of
chronic constipation" Sold by John
E. DAILY Drug Co., f. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
One Way Second Class Settlers Rates to
South Eastern Points,

The c. NJ. & st. Paul railroad will
sell one way second class settlers
tickets to all important South Eastern
Points at greatly reduced rates. Dates
of sale January 3 and Il, February
and 81, March and 81, and April 4
and Is. For information please apply
to Geo. Anderson Local agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

We are pleased to announce that
the Odd Fellows are again agitating
the question of buying lot and
building for themselves a permanent
home. We hope they will do so this
spring so that the erection of the
necessary building will give future
employment to labor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

-FOR sALE-A fine residence property
consisting of ten room house and
three lots For terms and particulars
INQUIRE of Phil Ward. u
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24

other ambitious editor" has paid tho
incvisabis penalty.
0leuwcod has had hei full share Of
sxpsriencs along this line with the
ine, liable result. but les ~ mot
fstter ourselves that the book j.
ciossd. Bye m bye some aspirant for
political honors or some sorehead
who has never supported either Of
tho papers With half the loyalty be
SHOULD will whisper in the ear Of q
wonld.be thAt It's about time thers
shonid be real paper In Glenwood.
and then that old story Of the survi-
val Of the Httest will be repeased and
the community will really be the
loser. ~ in two or three past In
stances. the memory Of which il not
entirely effaced. Twas ever thus.
Post.
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24
Notice-Tru,tee,s Sale.

Notlce-Iru0tee's sale.
Notice IL hereby given, that l.
George H. Wilkes. a. Trustee, do offer
for sale, all and entire, the stock Of
drugs. patent medicines, shelf bottles.
herbs. perfumery. soaps. paints, and
tobaccos and all and entire the stock
In trade Of The City Drug Store.
formerly W. 8. widerfelt) in the city
Of Florence, Fremont county, Colo
RADIO, for the benefit Of creditors; also
all of the fixtures of said City Drug
Store, on behalf Of the creditors and
the morteagee thereof.
Sealed bids for the sale Of said
stock and fixtures will be received in
my office until 10 O'Clock a. M. Oct.
81, 1906. at which hour sale will be
closed to the highest bidder. Terms
cash privileged to reject any or all
bids for insu ufficient offer.
Sale made upon guaranteed invoice
Store open and running-has never
been closed-a long established bust
ness-location first class-a going
concern. not dead stock.
Copy Of invoice and all desired in.
formation furnishsd on application.
Dated October 81. 1905.
GEORGE II. WILKES,
tt Trustee for Creditors.
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24
It's an Opera House.

H. Houston. owner Of the new
business block on the corner Of Main
street and Pixies Peak avenue. has
fully decided to make the second story
an opera house. This announcement
will be received with degree of salts.
faction to the patrons Of q play house.
The fixtures have been ordered and
are expected to arrive any day. The
stageswill be built this week. The
first entertainment will be given In
the new opera house OH November IL
by Oosgrove's travelling orchestra.
The advance agent was here yesterday
and closed the deal for the house.
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24
Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!

We exclusive agents for the best makes the
kst RaIstons for % 80 and ~ Roberts johnson,
Rand, $3.50 81 5O Ladies', Krppendorf Detman, - Co.
g. $3.50; Children District 49, d. $l25 81 So $l5 g.
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24
OVER 1000 PATIENTS

treated in Colorado A large stock OF
glasses and artificial eyes on hand. A
large portion of headaches and hysteria,
insomnia, chorea, (St. Vitus dance), ner-
yous prostration are caused by eye
strain The removal of the cause effects
a permanent cure. II you require treat
ment of the eye, ear, nose or throat, II
you need glasses scientifically fitted,
call early.
Those unfortunate and unable
to pay will receive medical and
surgical treatment free.
No Charge for Consultation and
Examination for Glasses.
Can give you names of over 500
patients whom l have treated and
fitted with glasses in Florence and
vicinity. Inquire and be convinced.
Have been coming to Florence for
ten years. Remember the dates.
Consultation free.
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24
Cures Winter Cough.

J. 3. Cover, 101 N. Main St. .Otta.
wa. Kans., writes: every fall 1t
has been my wife's trouble to oatcn
. severe cold. and therefore to cough
all winter long. Last fall got her
. bottle o. Horehound Syrup. She
used 1t and has been able to sleep
soundlv all night long. Whenever
the cough tronbies her. two or three
doses stops the cough, and she is able
to be up and WE'LL . 25c. 5oc and
$1.OO.
Sold by Florence Palace Pharmacy
aud A. A. Hull. it's
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24

THE BEST EVER-The concert
given In the Presby teriAn ohurch last
evening by the Slayton Jubilee singers
Was the best ever. The church was
crowded to its utmost capacity and
the overflow sought room above in the
gallery. The audience was delighted
from start to finish. The first part
Of the program consisted of plantation
and Jubilee songs. all Of which were
pleasing. The last part consisted of
solos and speoialties. Every member
of the company Is above the average.
The daily tribune., 1905-10-24
TWO PAPERS sUccuMs.

New Castle Nonpareil has yielded
up the ghost. or. politely speaking,
has been merged with the Garfield
County Democrat. which really
amounts to the same thing. It has
for several years been patent to evAry-
ONE save the manager Of the two
papers down there that there was
scarcely field In New Castle for
one paper-certainly not for two.
The Durango Telegraph 10 another
Colorado sheet which has recently
suspended publication, the reason
for the present existence Of the
Telegraph being the Same ~ In the
oass Of the defunot Nonpareil-an
ver.crowded field making adequate
suppors impossible. The history Of
these late publications furnishes .
striking illustration Of the folly Of
trying to publish IaLer in field
already overorowded.
Often the desire to possess . rail.
road pass or an excuse to reform the
world or abuse ones neighbors has
furnished . pretext for some mer-
chant. lawyer. wornoutpreacher or
ambitious politician to start third
paper In . two-paper town. There
can be but one result from suoh folly
tho suspension Of the Buttinsky
journal, oftentimes = Weakening Of
the old established papers shat have
labored for the community through
thick and thin. = preoarious existence
until the fellow whose nerve exceeded
his 0usiuou 3udg1e.< can no. longer
obtain credit 1t the grocery or .
stand OF at the restaurant. and then
the word 'finis'' 10 written and In.