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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

no need of the children knowing any
thing about 1t. I'll send my letters
back here to be remailed to them"
The cousins, who had ever disapprov-
ed of the Julia and Walter espionage
over their mother, heartily concurred
In the little conspiracy. The following
day brought a response to her letter
to the farm. They would be only too
happy to receive her, not as summer
boarder, but as guest. The next
train bore her to her old home. where
she planned to stay a few weeks and
live again the olden days in her men,
DRY and associations.
She gave little cry of pleasure as
they drove up to The Nutshell, as Da-
vid had named it. Here time seemed
to have stood still. The vine covered
porch, the flower beds, the old apple
orchard and the little rustic seat In the
arbor were the same. She went over
the whole place. Every spot was re-
plete with beautiful memories. The
next morning she arose with q little
tremor Of excitement running through
her veins.
Never, not even for Dolly's wedding
had she taken such care with her tot
let She was glad the day gave prom
Use of being one of extreme heat. 1t
would account to the farm folk for the
light delicate gown she was DOMINIC.
Her hair still waved softly back from
her brow with an occasional escaping
ring, as 1t had in her youth. Her
thoughts and hopes had brought deli
cate pink flush to her cheeks.
After breakfast she went through
the meadows and down the lane to a
piece Of cool, dark woods that skirted
the river. Her heart beat almost pain
fully as she came nearer to her desti-
nation.
81 am a foolish old woman" she told
herself. "Of course no one will be
therev
Some one was there, however. A
tall, familiar form came quickly to-
ward her.
"Oh, Davidv' she cried, with little
gasp. II was afraid you wouldn't
come"
"You knew l would" he asserted.
But wait"
He put his arms about her and half
led her through the woods. Not a
word was spoken. She guessed what
was in his mind and smiled happily
when he led her to a certain tree apart
from the others.
There" he said. snow feel thirty
years younger, and, Helen, you look
not a year older than you did when we
were here last"
'Oh, David! When l was left alone
there in that big house the longing
came to see you once more, but l
didn't dare hope you would come"
II have been waiting for the letter
you wrote for five long years."
"Have you, David? l didn't want a
divorce-it was Julia and Waiter
Eyes, I know. 1t was always Julia
and Walter. but their day is over"
II thought we'd have little visit
here in our old home for just this once,
and no one need know"
Helen" he said gravely. you can't
retract now. You called me and
came. 1 have the license, and we will
either 60 to the old parsonage or have
little wedding up there at the house.
Wen spend our honeymoon here, and
then we will go abroad, and
"Oh, David! And the same minister
who married us is still living herev'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
SCIENTIFIC FORESTRY.

A bulletin recently issued by the for
est service of the department of agri-
culture contains interesting data rela-
tive to the stumpage business of the
national government. 1t shows how, as
q result of a series of legislative enact
ments beginning in 1891 under Presi-
dent Harrison and closing with the
measure enacted in February, 1905,
which transferred the entire forest In
terests Of the government to the de-
partment of agriculture, forest pre-
serves have been created, the proper
administration Of them arranged and a
skilled force trained to attend to the
detail Of administrative work. The
policy upon which these forest reserves
are now administered is indicated by
the following extracts from letter
written by Secretary Wilson to the
forester in chief:
I'm the administration of the forest
reserves it must be clearly borne in
mind that all land is to be devoted to
its most productive use for the perma-
nent good Of the whole people and not
for the temporary benefit Of individu-
ais or companies. All the resources of
forest reserves are for use, and this
prompt and businesslike manner under
such restrictions only as will insure
the permanence of these resources.
"YOu will see to it that the water,
wood and forage of the reserves are
conserved and wisely used for the ben
eft of the home builder first Of all. In
the management of each reserve local
questions will be decided upon local
grounds. Where conflicting interests
must be reconciled the question will
always be decided from the standpoint
Of the greatest good to the greatest
number in the hong rum"
One of the important aspects of the
work under the new administration has
to do with the sale of timber from the
reserves. The amount Of revenue re-
ceived from this source during the year
1905 amounts to nearly $275,OOO. Bids
are received on those portions of the
forest reserve which can be safely cut
The work is done under the local SUI
pervision of the forest service, and the
terms of sale are such that speculation
is impossible, as the timber to be cut
has to be removed within a specified
time, and in case the contract extends
over a period of years-in no case more
than five-a prOpOrtiOnate amount OF
timber has to be removed each year
The Importance of having these tim
Der reserves under able supervision OF
careful and disinterested men is real
lied when one appreciates the mag
nitude of the governments timber
holdings. A single sale of 50,OOO,O0O
feet of lodge pole pine for railroad ties
is pending on the Montana division of
the Yellowstone forest reserve, while
it is estimated that 165,OO0,OOO feet,
board measure, of this same kind of
pine can be cut from one watershed of
the Medicine Bow forest reserve. The
entire property Of the forest reserves
worth $250,OOO,OOO In cash, is now be-
ing administered at cost of less than
one-third Of l per cent of its value,
while increase in that value of not
less than 10 per cent year Is taking
place. The day is thought to be not
far distant when these reserves may
be expected to become source of pub
lic yovanr1o
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

business journey and Julia had taken
the same train to her home and chill
dren. Her mother was under orders to
follow in a few days, when the big
house should be closed for the summer
Julia had arranged for some cousins to
remain also until her departure.
II feel" thought Mrs. Baxter, with a
nervous little giggle, las / used to
when l was a little girl and my moth
er went away and left me alone In the
house. 1t seems as II l ought to play
with the clock or do something forbid
den"
Suddenly she arose and went to her
writing desk Opening secret draw
er, she drew forth two photographs
David Baxter, boyish and debonair,
aged twenty-one, and David Baxter,
shrewd and jovial at the threshold of
middle age, as when she had last seen
him. There was also slip Of paper
bearing his present address, for Mrs.
Baxter had surreptitiously mailed him
newspapers with marked articles from
time to time, though she had never
dared to write or hope to hear from
him.
A tender look came into her eyes,
and she swiftly reviewed her past. 1T
was my fault" she thought. Il neg
lected him for the children and their
friends. Their wishes came first"
She carefully restored the pictures
again and renewed her reverie.
I'VE were perfectly happy that first
year only-before David got so very
rich, and we lived in that dear little
cottage on the forty acres. i wish-I
willw
A sudden bold resolution came to her,
and fearful lest her weak nature
should make her change her mind she
dashed OF two letters, one Of which
was to the people who lived in their
old home, which she had never sold,
but had allowed some needy friends to
occupy rent free.
Her dreams that night were happy
pictures of woods, meadows and coun-
try lanes. In the morning she looked
almost girlish At the breakfast table
she made q welcome proposal to her
cousins, who were left in charge Of
her. She asked them If they would
not like to stay in the house for awhile
and entertain their friends as they will
ed, while she made visit TO some
friends in the country.
81 am SO tired out" she explained.
II need the rest and quiet, and there is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
TURNING
BACKWARD
By BELLE MANDATES
Copyright, 1905, by I. d. Marshall

oooooooooaeooe
1t was the night Of the wedding Of
Mrs. Bakers youngest daughter. The
mother had hidden her fond farewell
and watched her with her lord depart.
When the wedding guests all had gone
save those who were to remain all
night Mrs. Baxter went to her room,
dismissed her maid and gave full sway
to her unwonted hour Of solitude. She
had loved her youngest daughter even
more devotedly and fondly than she
had her other two children, but she
was not grieving over her departure
now. Instead she was reveling in the
first taste Of freedom she had known
In years, for her children-the prac-
teal Walter, the domineering Julia and
the spoiled Dolly-had each and all in
turn and en- concerto ruled each move
ment, great or small, Of her life.
When FIVE years ago her husband
had been the hero Of a little adventure
that had shocked shocking world and
her fond, foolish heart would have for
given him as he desired, Walter had
taken the affair into his hands, ably
seconded by his sister Julia, and before
the Frustrated, bewildered wife had
fully grasped the situation she had
found herself divorced. David Baxter,
contrite and conciliatOry, had been
most generous in settlements and had
then completely efraced himself from
the lives Of all he held dear and had
taken up his abode in distant city.
Dolly had been too young to know
much about the affair, and to her
mothers timid proposal that the ia
Their should be asked to give the hand
Of his youngest and his favOrite child
in marriage she had lent willing ear,
but Walter and Julia had emphatically
vetoed such an outrageous act.
An hour after the wedding ceremony
Walter had started ON an important
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
Loss is Speedily Adjusted.
DEBORAH, Iowa, June 16.

DEBORAH, Iowa, June 16, 1906.
The Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance
Association has again proved it's
sterling worth by the speedy adjust
ment and prompt payment of it's
losses in Highland and adjoining
townships.
Here is a state cooperative Insur-
ance Association with STA, 900. 600. 90
at risk. An organization which has
proved complete success from the
hour of its incorporation, % years ago
by its present Secretary J. B. Her
riman and others. ST., 200. 90 at risk
in this Association for % years has
cost $25. so. Cost of management per
81, 10000 for the year 1905 was
thirteen cents. In adjusting claims
this Association seeks to find how
much loss has been sustained not how
much salvage is left. 1t is conducted
for the benefit of its members mot to
pay big dividends to stock holders and
fat salaries to officers and clerks.
25-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
THE ROY I'M VACATION.

The boy is much the same PROPOSE
ton whether Ire lives in town or coun-
try-eager, restless, inQuisitive, anx-
ious to be at something, as rule tired
of books, and rightly SO at the close of
the school year, and you have him on
your hands this summer. What to do
with him and how to keep him en-
ployed so as to have him somewhat
more strong and rugged, with habits
Of industry more firmly fixed and
possessing better sense of his respOn-
sibility as social and economic factor,
is the problem before you. The play
instinct is satisfied in the few days
following the close of school, and If
he is normal he will be wanting to 90
to work and earn some money. While
the legal right exists Of taking all the
money he can earn in return for the
expense of his keep during the remain
der of the year ii is seldom wise to
carry 1t out to the letter. Let the boy
have enough to spend for the satisfac-
ton of his boys needs and encourage
the starting of bank account. 1t will
not need to be large before he will
feel real interest in it and will want
to increase it in every way that he can.
If during the present summer there are
brought home to the boy or girl lessons
of industry and saving, it will in the
long run prove as helpful as any lesson
got from books. In general way it
may be said that boys, like animals,
respond to considerate treatment. This
is their due and will also bring the
largest measure of satisfaction to both
parent and child.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
Unknown friends.

There are many people who have used
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Dir
rhoea Remedy with splendid results. but
who are unknown because they have hest
tated about giving testimonial of their
experience for publication. These people,
however, are mole the less friends of this
remedy. They have done much toward
making it household word by their per-
sonal recommendation to friends and
neighbors. 1t is good medicine to have
in the home and is widely known for its
cures of diarrhoea and all foins of bowe
trouble. For sale by Engbertson's Phar'
macy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
How 10 Break Up a Cold.

1t may be surprise to many to
leran that severe cold can be COM
pletely broken up in one or two days
time. The first symptoms of a cold
are dry, loud cough. profuse
watery discharge from the nose, and
a thin, white coating on the tongue
When Chamberlain couge remedy is
taken every hour on the first appear
ance of these symptoms, it counteracts
the effect Of the cold and restores the
system to healthy condition within
a day or two. For sale by Engbrte-
son s Pharmacy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
Quite the Contrary.

Tess-I certainly was surprised to
hear that Maud was married. Jess
Yes, 1t was rather unexpected. Tess
Her family's quite incensed, ! hear.
They say her husband is man Of alb
solutely no family. Jess-Thats all
wrong. He was widower with four
children. -Philadelphi Pressl<S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

Were 1t not for the operation Of
law Of natural selection and an elimi-
nation Of the fruit Of weaker vitality,
apple trees would be broken to the
ground could they furnish nourishment
sufficient to bring all the fruit that
sets to maturity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

A fellow never knows all about boys
until he mas supervised their work in
a four acre onion patch. 1t serves as
a sort of kaleidoscope of boy thoughts,
feelings and actions. The real boy
shows here
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

There is no product of the home gar
den that is more easily raised, more
readily prepared for the table or that
gives a greater measure of satisfaction
than tomatoes. When canned for win
ter use they may be put to variety Of
culinary uses, making one of the best
standbys that the housewife can have.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

All diseases caused by impurities
or germs in the blood, which Abe
Family Tea removes quickly and
surely. 25c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

The ravages of San Jose scale in a
number of eastern orchards have been
almost entirely done away by careful
and persistent spraying with bordeaux
mixture
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

1t is the indication of rather de-
PRAYED municipal and individual moral
sense which justifies passing on to the
pox suspects or the carcasses of dead
animals that are often dumped into
running streams. We are all too often
well contented If the atf1iction is only
ON the other fellow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27
Health Notice.

Property owners are hereby notified
to clean their alleys and put same in
neat and sanitary condition.
Al. SWEZEY, MD, Health Officer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

Weather which is most favorable t.
the destruction of weeds produces a
somewhat similar wilt" In workmen
and horses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

A portion of the writer's orchard
which has been left unsprayed this
year, with a view to serving as a check
Oh the rest of the tract and giving a
practical demonstration of the benefits
of spraying, already shows marked
damage from the apple scab and leaf
spot fungi, even though the apples are
barely three-fourths of an inch through.
AS a result of the two further spray
ings there is good reason to believe
that the difference between the sprayed
and unsprayed fruit will be even more
striking by the time the crop is har-
vested in the fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

Secretary +. d. COburn Of the Kan
sas State Agricultural society, who is
an enthusiast of the first order and
has done and is doing great work for
the agricultural interests of the west
and southwest, has refused a proffer
of a United States senatorship as a
successor to the disgraced Burton. He
preferred TO continue the work in which
he is so wrapped up and in which he
is rendering exceptional service rather
than to enter what he considers the
doubtful and disappointing career of
politics. While few will doubt the wis
dom of his choice from the standpoint
OF personal satisfaction, there will be
many who will feel regret that he did
not see fit to accept the offer that
came, our political system being in as
great need of Improvement and regen-
Grafton as are methods of agriculture.
The call is loud for men Of the head
and heart qualities of Professor Co
burn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

There is no cover crop for the or
chard that approaches alfalfa in lati-
tudes where it can be grown or red
clover. We have the latter in large
portion Of our orchard this year, and it
is making a fine and rank growth, in
many cases choking out other grasses
and weeds. The second crop will be
allowed to seed and stand on the
ground so as to catch the snow and
serve as a cover during the winter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

1t seems to be the consensus of opin-
ion of those who have had first hand
experience with the Canada thistle and
quack grass, both root stalks and with
out question the two worst pests in
the agricultural vocabulary, that they
can only be eradicated by being dug
out bodily by the roots repeatedly dur
ing the season as fast as any new
growth shows or by process Of stran-
gulation, which consists Of a deep and
thorough blowing, followed by careful
narrowing and a late sowing Of buck
wheat. With the most careful han
ding by either method II is seldom that
one seasons warfare will suffice to
eradicate the pests 1t Is true with
these plant pests as with good many
other disagreeable things In everyday
life that ian ounce OF prevention is
worth a pound of cure" 1t being far
easier to take the necessary precaution
TO examine the imported seeds with
which the seeds of the quack grass and
thistle are usually mixed and refrain
from sowing them than to rid the
ground Of the plants after they get a
good start.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-27

If there is a wet patch on the farm
which is so situated that it cannot be
conveniently drained, willows may be
planted there to advantage, not only
providing shade for the farm animals
in case 1t happens to be in the pasture,
but limited supply Of summer wood.
Anything that can be raised on such
low places is a clear gain.
The Washington times., 1906-10-12
EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING
ASSOCIATION
OS ISSUE OF STOCK
oPEN FOR srBscRIPTIoN
AND FIRST PAWN MENT. .
STA ;Es E5o PER MONTH

Subscriptions fer lhe 5-d issue of s7o-k
and first payment thereon viii he received
dail} from q am. 10 4 80 piu. at th- office
Of ice Association Your p-r c~ut interest
yer 4nnua. IS allowed 900 shares Upon
maturity. of stock mn -4rutnrs are paid
fb- EQUITABLE Hs~ strictly carried
oHt iu Tire past t0euty y-s-,-u YEAR, since
Its aTgaulzJu.4 aIll s.uf,IEaure luu-
ness Methods. it- auf-et and plan 4- a
purely cooperative saving ami ipauins as-
1-iagioH 20 Lss steadily Increased En-
the number ~ sbarrbpII-.- sHI iu ts-
volume of business and assets ami las So
cured tI- largest degree ~ practical help
and success ra bafh those nho sate or
stock Hud o. rHD-, ohu borrowed e. p4y
fof property
Further Information alu Ie gH-rrrliiiy
furnished upon application a. tile orfc-
EQUITABLE BUILDING l6og J. - nv.
Jaas Jas E.isan. President
Ellis Spear Vice President
Geo " ras!,-sr -5 Vice President
Frank p E-es.dv. S-,retsTy
John joy Eds1u 1r Asst recy
DIRECTORS
F--1'k = Pyle Juo A. 4sHHton
Geo. W Fisher. s.. M Lothr.p
Iat Barnard Geo p HsrrI-s
IT, H Turpla. L.. s. roytis
Jna- e. IarneT
The Washington times., 1906-10-12
HARTMAN STOCKS
SOLD IN BLOCKS
Following Rush tC Sell,
Heavy Buying Made Mark
ct Firm Again.

NEW YORK. oct lz.-The stock mar
l1ct opened strong with advances rang
ing from 4 to = ali along the line
Gains OF 4 were recorded In Pennsyl-
vania, Atchison. Southern Pacific. and
Union Pacific. while Reading opened M
D and subsequently Increased the adj
vance 10 "a Amalgamated was The
most active feature and made max
imum advance of r. while Anaconda
rose rulI point The steel shares
gained = for both common and pre-
ferred.
lust when the entire market seemed
strong. large blocks OF Union Pacific
We're sold, causing sharp break 10
1883.
Southern Pacific followed the move
mentS in Union Pacific closely and the
entire market for time swung with
the two leading Hartman stocks.
After the rush TO sell was over there
was quiet, heavs buying Of "a number Of
stocks that caused a firm tone again
The selling OF Onion Pacific lost its
influence after the FIRST hour and the
rest of the market developed a firm TO
strong tone. There WAS renewed heavy
buying of steel common.
London bought 10000 shares in the
first hour. chiefly Baltimore ana Ohio.
Pennsylvanla ana Steel Government
bonds We're unchanged; other bonds
nrm and active.
The Washington times., 1906-10-12
UMBRELLA TRAIN SHED
DESIRE OF RAILROAD
CompaHy's Representative 20 Confer
With Commissioners on Style for
Union Terminal

To SETTLE Tie question OF the KIND of
lTau sheds To be used n connection
with the new Union Station terminal
the District Commissioners have asked
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company 10
send representative 10 confer with
them A. g.. Shaud chief engineer OF
the road. probably will be selected for
this purpose according 20 a commHni-
cation from samuel Rea third vice
president o. the Pennsylvania railroad
The Commissioners sre desiFous OF
determining whether the umbrella
Sheds which il is proposed by the rail-
road 10 adopt AT the terminal station.
are b=tter than enclosed sheds Accord
ing t0 Vie President Rea the railroad
regards the former sheds as preferable
on account of their facilities for free
ventilation Whether they will be used.
depends upon the outcome Of the confer
ence between tine CommI - iOneTs and the
railroad officials. he date OF which will
be settled later. ny agreement