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The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Charming Away rheumatism.

Chronic rheumatism is a disease of
advancing life: its aches and pains
are most wearing: it cripples so many
of our friends that it is not surprising
people who begin to feel its grip are
ready to try anything and everything
for its arrest. A stolen potato worn
in the left-hand pocket is a very
widely employed charm for this pur-
pose in England. 1t is n which Of
fers many points of interest to the
folklore student. 1t is of great an
tiquity. dating from the time of the
Romans and before. In those days a
certain root was carried by such as
we're anxious to avoid not only dis
ease but other ills.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
ORIGIN OF THE. STATE-RooM.
Mississippi River Captain the First to
Introduce Idea.

Introduce Idea.
According to Representative Aldrich
of Alabama. the origin of the term
"state-roOm' a on this wise:
Down in Louisiana is the thriving
city of Shreveport. The man after
whom the city was named was old
Capt. Shreve, who used to run some
of the finest craft that ever carried
the travelling public up and down the
Mississippi river. Capt. Shreve was a
progressive sort of old fellow, and he
believed in giving the passengers the
best possible appointments; and his
boats were the most luxurious that
were ever pilOted on the famous water
~thOrOughfare. There used to be Ordi-
nary hunks on the line, the crudeSt
kind of berths. Shreve made up his
mind that something better was de-
manded, and that the more luxurious
night travel was made the more traf,
fic there would be on his liners. So
he had a number of rooms built on his
boats for night travellers. Then the
idea suggested itself 10 him that in
stead of numbering the rooms he
would give each of them a name. This
was done forthwith. He was a patri
otto soul and he named the rooms
after the great commemorative
through which the Father of Waters
travelled. There, for instance. was
II Mississippi room. the Arkansas
room. the Louisiana room, the Mis-
souri, room and sc on down the list of
states. In booking these names for
passengers he called them state
rooms hence the now universal eX-
Observation-Disclosures Advocate.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
NOISES IN HER HEAD
Mrs. Reagan was q Nervous Wreck
But Or. Williams Pink Pills
Brouoht Sound Health.

"Before l began to take DR.. Williams
Pink Pills." said Mrs. Mary Reagan,
of No. Sc Kilburn street. Fall River,
Mass, recently, Il vas in and ont Of
bed all the time, but now l stay up all
day and do all my OWL work.
Il was badly run down from over
work. One day noises began i'll my head
and almost made me crazy. My head
felt as if a tight band had been put
around it, and the pressure and the
sounds made me SO Uneasy that l often
had to walk the floor all night.
my stomach was i'll bad shape. and l
had smothering sensations. At such
times nv body seemed bloOdlesS, my
hands were like chalk and my face
turned yellow. The doctor said l had
dyspepsia in the worst form. Then my
nerves gave wa and l was completely
Frustrated. I frequently suffered from
smOthering sensations.
"The first box of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills that I used quoted my nerves
so that / could get Il good nights
sleep, which was a new experience for
me. Before l began to use them l was
a nervous wreck and treinbled Mt the
slightest sound. l was SO weak that I
had to sit down and rest every few steps
when l went up stairs. Now l can run
up a whole flight at once. The smother
ing sensations have gone and the noises
in my head have stopped entirely. My
appearance has greatly improved, for
friends who were alarmed Oh my ac-
count before, now say: How well You
are looking! My husband spent owe q
hundred dollars on treatment for me that
was worthless, but u :ew boxes of DR..
Williams Pink Pills brought me sound
health"
Sold by all druggists. or sent, post
paid, OF receipt of price. so cents yer
box. six boxes for 81 30 by the DIR. Will
liams Me.'icine Co., Schenectady, n. Y.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Shrewd Eather-in.l-aW.

Very original was the idea of 4 bar
Ter who. on his daughter becoming
engaged to his assistant, determined
10 regulate her dOwry by he sweet
heart S ability. a certain sum was
accordingly set aside. from which a
fine was deducted every Iitne the
i.ance CHANGED tC c a customer when
welding a razor. This had the effect
of putting him upon his mettle, and
so increased the ShOD's clientele that
his daughters marriage Figaro's
extra takingS more than compensated
for the money he was called upon 10
diSburSe.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
EDITOR WANTS A COOK LADY.
Manifold Inducements Offered for the
Right Party.


We are willing to enter into a con
tract with a party desirious of per-
forming the culinary duties of our lit
tie household. We will pay more than
anybody else in town, will give every
afternoon off and no cooking on Sun.
days. The good wife will wait if there
is a rush at the table; now, We don't
mean a rush of grub, but a rush for
a location. We are trying to mort
gage this plant; if we succeed we will
purchase an auto, if We can raise
enough to pay the first payment and
freight, of course. This vehicle is at
the pleasure of the H. G." and her
friends. All We ask is notice each
morning when we are preparing our
coffee and sinkers, which We would,
of course, expect TO do If We got any
thing that day. Now, if this is not
enough inducement then stop where
you are and starve to death and see
if We care. For further particulars
write this Office and a stamp will be
returned.-EchO (Ore.) News.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Handel in a Passion.

Handel was once conducting n of
his own OratOries. at Carlton. before
the Prince and rincess of Wales and a
distinguished company. Certain maids
of honor began to chatter, ~whereupOn
Handel. throwing down his baton,
viciously shook his fist at the fair
ones, reviling them in terrible-Sound-
ing German. The Princess whispered:
Hush. hush. Handel is in a pas
sion" And there was silence.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Cost of Continental Armies.

The armies of continental coun-
tries are the first branch of the SER
vice. The cost of the French army is
$135, 000. 900 per annum. Germany can
put into the field a vast. well-eluipped
army fer $160, OO0, 900 j year. The
Russian army, another tremendous
machine, costs 5000, 900, 900 a year.
Including India, England IS paying
$265, O00, 900 a year.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Savings Bank Deposits.

In savings bank deposits this coun-
try leads the world. Our deposits
amounted at the beginning Of this
year to $4,000. 1861. That sum out
ran German savings by s7SG.O0 900.
and the German savings .outran any.
thing in Europe by $780, 900. But in
Great Britain stands at 22.S2. Ger.
many at S39.9S and the United States
the amount of savings per inhabitant
at $37.3S.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Plain Spoken.

Il hope, SENATOR" ventured the up
light citizen. that you allowed
anyone to hint about a bride in your
presence"
Il should say not replied Senator
Doodle, with much emphasis.
"Ah. I am so glad to hear it."
NO, sir, l never allo we'd them to
mint because it took up too much time.
II they wanted anything crooked done
they had to say 1t right out and then
I'd listen"
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
An Apt Definition,

Two little girls were playing with
their dolls, when one of them save
her doll a severe shake and said sharp.
ly:
"Now, If you do not behave l will
swat you, see if DON'T"
What does swat mean, Helen?"
asked the other little girl.
why, don't you know that swat
is simply colored for spank" was the
reply.-Lippincott's Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Launch Of the "EIcatjnc Debit"

He was a member of three we'll
known clubs along the Sound and
decided to graduate from the rocking
chair and become a full-fledged
yacntsman. He selected a t~h;rty-foOt
sloop that had something of a record
as a fast cruiser. ard then approached
his wife in order t. interest her to
back the venture financially. She lis
tened to the enthusiastic rawlings Of
her husband, who had not quite de-
cided upon q suitable name for the
family craft. He was undecided
whether to christen her the Jabber-
wock or the J~iDbe9ainosay when the
financial baci:er of the venture silenc-
ed him with the remark: You had
better call he the Floating Debt Cor
hat is what she Will be."-The In
Quirer.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Australian Gold.

Since gold was first found in Aus.
tralia the amount which has been pro-
duced is said to exceed in value
S;.iS9, 0O0. 600.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
More Flexible and lastjno

won't shake out or blow out: by using
Defiance Starch O Obtain better re-
suits Ii possible with any other
brand and One-third more for same
money.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13

Savings Bank VS.. Saloons.
In Norway on pay days saloons are
closed and savings banks open until
midnight.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
Ompoetant to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle Of CASTORIA.
. safe and sure remedy fos infants and children.
and see that it
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13

If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
bee pleased to give you is valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. S. Il. Hartman. President
of The Hartman Sa%nitarium, Column
bus, Ohio.
The Columbus journal., 1905-09-13
STRENGTHENS
THE ENTIRE SYSTEM.

! +. :. Davidson. EN-Lieut. L. :. /;
( Army, Washington. ID. G., care u. 5. |
) Pension Office. writes:
Z "TO my mind there is no remedy /,
5 for Cafarrh comparable TO Peruna. !
I II NOT only strikes at the root of the ;
s n1aLady, bur ii tones and strengthens
! the system in a truly wonderful
I way. That has been its history In
! my case. l cheerfully and unhesi- )
( tatingly recommend it to those !
) afflicted as 1 have been.'-F. 5. !
Z Davidson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Boys Sets Fire to Store.

Sunday afternoon two boys were
sitting behind X. /. Haugen's store
smoking. and either from dropping
matches or some other cause banana
crate caught fire and the fiamss
burned up the side of gasoline tank
filed with gasoline in the rear of the
store. The corner of the barn in the
next lot was also burned to some ex.
tent. Fortunately the lady in the
rooms above the store heard the boys
say "we had better get out of here.
there's gasoline in that tank" and
hurried to see what was the matter,
discovering the fire. and with as
sistance they quickly secured pals
of water and extinguished it just as
the department arrived. Two or three
minutes more and the gasoline iwould
have exploded and serious fire result
ted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
A Cement Factory for DEBORAH.

State geologist Samuel Calvin of
the state university of Iowa. j. H.
Leers. geologist of the university of
Chicago. and other expert biologists
have been visiting this section at
various times and also this summer
After mature Investigation these two
gentlemen pronounce the soil on the
Maurice HeAoran pace north of town
excellent for the manufacture of Port
land cement. and that it will make a
splendid grade. Mr.. Holloran has
himself been looking up the matter
for some time and hopes to organize
a COMPANY to establish cement fac
tory here. A factory employing a
large force of men. manufacturing
such product. would be fine thing
for DEBORAH. and we would be glad to
do anything in our power to help
along the enterprise. What we now
need is manufacturing enterprises.
and when theright thing comes along
let US all push.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Norwegian Old Settlers Meet.

The annual meeting of the Norwe.
gian old settlers of Winneshiek county
was held on the Luther College cam.
pus Monday and was quite we'll at.
tended. After a picnic dinner there
was program consisting of music
by the l.. @. Band. and speech in
Norwegian by Prof. Gjerset and one
in English by Atty. M. N. Berg. and
several impromptu speeches by old
settlers. among whom were Pres.
q. K. Preus, Prof. Laur Larsen. and
Hon. A. jacobson. Then delegation
was elected to attend the Norwegian
Pioneers Association of the United
States, to be held at Story City next
week. consisting of Hon. A. Jacob.
son. John Hegg and liver Updahl.
A. jacobson was reelected president,
Knut Thompson secretary and John
Hegg treasurer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
A Bankers Excursion.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Curtin and M.
and Mr. R. A. Algyer will leave
Chicago on SATURDAY. on the palatial
Bankers Special, a fine train made
up expressly for the party of banker S.
bound for the meeting of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association at Washing.
ton Oct IL. IL and ID, Mr.. Curtin
having been elected delegate from
Iowa. They will go via the Big Four
and Ohesareake and Ohio to Old Point
Comfort. Virginia. and then take a
steamer up Chesapeake Bay and the
Potomac river to Washington. The
many interesting and historic sights
along this route will make the trip a
delightful one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtin left on Satur-
day. She will remain in Chicago
visiting while he goes to Lexington.
XIV. to see the races. Mrs. AlgveI
went to Chicago YESTERDAY, and will
remain with Mrs. Curtin until Joined
by Mr.. Algver Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
District Court Closes.

After two weeks term Judge Hob
son adjourned court on Saturday noon
and left that afternoon for his home
in West Union. On Monday he open
ed court in Cresco. Following is list
of the cases disposed of since the re-
port in our last issue:
Martha Rud VS. Ammon Olson
Amundson-C. s. Boice referee ad
litem for deft of unsound mind. An
swer on file. Claim of Winneshiek
county for support of deft in insane
hospital. $702.00 allowed. Guardian
allowed $35, aItys fees S25. and guard.
ian to nav balance in his hands upon
claim of Winneshiek county.
The A. E. Shorthill Co. VS. A. F..
Anundsen ct al-Dismissed as to defts
A. f. Anundsen and E. Rosenthal.
Judgment against plaintiff for costs
Frank ]. Walton VS. Dora @. Gerber
ct al-Deeds executed bv referee to
Terrence McCabe, two deeds to Frank
J. Walton and one to George Breed
love guardian each approved.
George B. Goocher VS.. Charles H.
Weber ct al-Default against Charles
H. Weber and Catherine Weber. Judg-
ment against Charles II. Weber for
S9222. 90 on $8700.00, interest, attvs
fees. Decree of foreclosure and sale
on mortgages as prayed: special ex.
ecution to issue. Each mortgage ad-
judged successive liens on premises.
Margaret Curran ct al VS. Jacob Cul.
yer ct al-Default; decree ouieting
title as prayed.
| Eugene l.. Smith ct al,vs.J g.
Fredenberg ct al-Ordered that defts
be required to use property and poll
road tax to be equitably "and judi.
ciously expended for road nfposes in
the entire road district and such
portion expended on road In question
as defts in their sound discretion deem
equitably proper to repair and make
passable road in question. Judgment
for plff for costs and peremptory
writ of mandamus to issue accordingly.
Elizabeth Winkly VS. Ole T. Hauge
ct al-Settled at defts costs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Married at Button.

Last Wednesday morning at ten
O'Clock at the Catholic church in
Button. Rev. FIR. Ryan of Calmar
united in marriage Mr.. James Caro-
Ian and Miss Mamie Kelly. Both of
the contracting parties are well
known in the northern part of the
county and enjoy the respect and
esteem of everyone. who join us in
heartiest congratulations. A reception
and dinner was served at the home
of the brides. mother. and the newly
married couple departed the next
morning for Glendive. Montana. to
visit her brother Frank. They will
soon return to Button to reside.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
DEBORAH DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS.
Ministers Who Will Occupy Methodist
Episcopal Pulpits in This Section
the Coming Year.

The Upper Iowa Conference of the
M. E. church closed its annual ses.
sion at Hampton Monday, after as
signing the following preachers to
the charges named in this section for
the current year:
DEBORAH DISTRICT.
J. 9. Magee. presiding elder, Fay
cite.
Bassett-G. B. Crinklaw.
Blu RI Osk-A. A. Hallett
Calmar-W. H. Smith
Charles City-N. Pye
Crecso-John Gammons
Cresco Circuit-To be supplied
Decorah-E. G. Hunt
Elma-Supplied by T. H. Gallagher
Fayette-F. H. Sanderson
Floyd. H. HAYWARD
Fredericksburg-C. E. Smith
Gutenberg TO be supplied
Hawkeye-A. G.. Ward
Lansing-S. G. johnson
Lima-Supplied by Frank Pease
Lime Springs-J. r. Skinner
McG.egor-V. Z. Hall
Mitchell-Supplied by p. G. Wager
Monona-H. Williams
New Albin-C. q. Casper
New Hampton-D.M M. Parker
Osage-F. p. Shaffer
Postville-W. W. Robinson
Riceville-. F. H. Linn
Ridgeway-E. A. Lang
Rudd-W. j. Showers
St. Ansgar-H. +. Wyatt
Stacyville-H. r. Salisbury 81,
Volga City and Elkader-G. w.
Durham
Wancoma-H. L. Townsend
Waukon-K. w. Robbins
Appointments in other districts OF
men known in DEBORAH are as follows
W. F. Pitner, presiding elder Mar.
shallow n district. Marshaltown; Ell.
dora-G. B. Shoemaker; Reinbeck-
q. A. Parkin: Norway and Walford-
Edward Lee: Oasis-H. F. Dorcas
Center Junction-Joel Hilburn: Le-
Claire-E. R. Leaman; Maquoketa-
l.. L. Lockard: Wyoming-A. M.
Mcintosh: j. w. Bissell. presiding
elder Cedar Falls district. Waterloo
T. E. Fleming. presiding elder Du.
buque district. Manchester; Mason.
vile, Silver Creek-T. J.Elwick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Sunday School Convention.

County SUNDAY School Convention
will be held at Castalia October 1918
1905.
All parties interested in Sunday
School work are invited to be present.
1t is also desired that all Sunday
Schools appoint delegates to attend.
Two State workers are expected to
be present and help to make the con-
vention an inspiration to all present.
Rollin G. Baker. Sec'v.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Married at Sheldon.

Notice of the marriage of Reuben
Seegmiller at Sheldon, Iowa on the
Goth of August reached US too late for
mention last week. His bride is Miss
MargaretSchlarbaum of Hartley Iowa,
and is said to be in every way worthy
of his choice. He is associated with
his father in the horse and feed stable
business aud is an honorable and
upright young man. Their many
friends join US in congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
An Important Notice.

The management desire to announce
that in the future the curtain will
rise at S;l5 p. m. sharp, for all at
fractions at the Grand Opera house.
Patrons have gotten into the habit OF
waiting until 80 O'Clock @ come,
which DELAYS the opening Of the show
and makes the closing correspondingly
late. All are earnestly requested tc
be in their seats by S:l5 O'Clock IN
~ S.,tuwa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Married at Anoka Yesterday.

Yesterday at Anoka. MINI. Mr.
John Bollinger as united in marriage
to Miss Helena Nolte. and they will
come to DEBORAH and live on River
street. Mr.. Bollinger is the gentle
smanlv butcher for Reum q Co. and
is industrious and faithful. His bride
was resident of DEBORAH till recently
and has the respect and esteem of her
manv acquaintance here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
$1,000 TO the Pacific Coast,

Chicago. Milwaukee g. st. Paul
Railway
1913. Chicago to San Francisco. Los
Angeles. Portland. Seattle. Tacoma.
and many Other points on the Pacific
Coast. Every day until October 81.
Double berth in tourist sleeper. 81.
Descriptive folder free. Choice of
routes via the Chicago, Milwaukee g.
st. Paul Railway.
Ask the nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
wav for complete information or write
to
II. A. MILLER.
General Passenger Agent.
40-3 Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
We have secured that great clubb-

We have secured that great clubb-
ing rate. SO. "a tor the Chicago Daily
Tribune and Public Opinion, both
one year. again. 1t has ALWAYS
been winner and we expect this
year to send in more names than
ever. We are glad togive our readers
the benefit of the opportunity to
secure both papers for less than the
price of one.
-Funke's Chocolates. Name on
each piece None better. Few as
good. HIPS restaurant.
PEE pears. plums. bananas,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
G. N. & ST. P. Excursions

Observation-Disclosures Oh sale Oct. 90
to 25. Limit Oct. 27-Fare 10 for
Round trip.
Des Moines-Tickets on sale Oct. 2
to 10 Limit Oct. IA. 80. 80 round trip.
Los Angeles Calf. Tickets on sale
Oct. II. IS. 10. 30 and 81, 1905. Final
return limit Nov. 30. 1905. $50. 70
for round trip. S.v. POTTER. Agent.
One fare plus 5000 for the round
trip to points in Nebraska. Kansas.
Missouri. British Columbia. Idaho.
Montana. Oregon. Washington and
to points in the Southwest. Tickets
on sale the first and third Tuesday of
each month. Limit 81 days. S. V.
Potter. Agt.
Passengers wishing to leave on the
IL 10 p. m. train must obtain tickets
and have baggage checked before s 40
p. IN. No baggage carried on II :l5 p.
m. train. s. V. Potter.
"
Every man owes it to himself and
his family to matser trade or pro-
fession. Read the display advertise
ment OF the six Morse Schools of Tele-
graphy. in this issue and learn how
easily young man or lady ma learn
telegraphy and be assured position.
3l-4mo.
Il have good pasture with plenty
of water. Also good hay to sell.
Joel Dayton.
-Johnson's Floor wax SOC per pound
at II. A. Prastmark & Son.
--Smctc Josh Billings &c cigar. @.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Excursion to Texas, Oct. 18th.

S24 go from DEBORAH to Houston.
Texas and return. Tickets good to
return in 81 DAYS with stop-over pri-
vileges going or coming. Trip made
in As hours over the Iron Mountain
Route via ST. Louis, Little Rock and
Palestine. For further information
address F. W. NorthuD. Excursion
Agent at DEBORAH. 40-l.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Su~1e chsnto"
BY HAIRY j. GREEN.
DEBORAH, IOWA, OCT. 4. 1905
Rummage Sale.

The Episcopal Ladies will hold their
rummage sale in the Rosenthal build
ing opposite the post office. beginning
Wednesday. October 18th and lasting
ten days. Come early to get first
choice. 1922
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
An Optimist.

That's the person who has Savings
Account in this bank. He dosen I
worry. He knows that he is prepared
for any emergency. Things will look
especially y ght to him ON the first
Of Octobo len we pay our depositors
their Interest for the past six months.
-Four Per cent. Be an Optimist.
There -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
2EZegru0hC 1nerutbcszaeded

Our institution, the largest, best equipped and
instruction most thorough Of any In the country.
Endorsed by officials Of w. u. Tel. Co. and nus.
merous rail- ads. Demand for operators urgent
We are able OIL only portion Of calls QUO
upon VI. l. pense for entire six monlA t0 .
Tuition. board, room, stationery and text ~