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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
Apples Plentiful.

Apples, apples, apples. apples every
where! This is the expression that
comes from the visitor to New Melleray
monastery these days.
The Monks orchards are weighted
down with their burden of early
spring fruit and visitors are permitted
to eat all they desire. The ground
is fairly covered with ripe apples and
every day many basketfuls are carried
away. The Monks were busy Thurs
day helping neighbors to gather the
fruit that had fallen during the day.
In other orchards hogs were permitted
to feed beneath the trees.
The apples are of the early summer
variety, and are very tempting. There
is big crop at the Monastery and the
Monks are generous to fault. Visitors
remember this and do not abuse theil
hospitality.
The Monks make cider of the apples,
but during the summer they give away
many barrels of fruit. Picnic parties
are permitted to enter the orchards and
help themselves. They are only
molested when they begin to destroy
property.
The Monastery farm of more thar
l 900 acres is in splendid condition
There is big crop and the brother
will be enriched because of their toll
which extends from early morn till
late at night.
Twenty-Five additional men are EN-
ployed during the summer to assist il
cultivation. These men live in the
guest house and are we'll paid.
The Monks entertain many--visitors
Some are strangers who come many
miles to see the beautiful cloister, bu
the majority come from the city. O.
these not few are worldly wise an(
attempt to scott at the life of tin
Monks.
A minister's son of II years capped
the climax the other day when he IAN
nounced with lordly air that She "hat
come out here to investigate tn,
place. dubuque Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
Echo Jr. Is Brought Home.

Belts & Toll have brought Echo Jr. +,
home for rest of four or five weeks
and during that time will devote their
attention to quieting the animal IS
nerves, which susts' :. severe shock
at New Hampton a few weeks ago,
when Graft, the Missouri horse,
collided with the sulky drawn by
Echo Jr. Ever since the accident the
Shell Rock PAGER has been in high
state of nervousness and his hitherto
faultless performance has been MAJ red
by his breaking, something he was
never known to do before the mishap.
He has lost none of his speed, provided
he keeps on his feet, and he still has
endurance unlimited This was
demonstrated by tho-favv rnat recently
in four and one-half days he paced
nineteen fast heats and showed no
signs of fatigue. Shell Rock News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Here is New Jersey farmer who
deserves the everlasting gratitude of
every person who has a garden. He
has developed breed OF hens that
ought to prove popular. For a number
of years he had been annoyed by a
neighbours hens scratching in his gar
den, so he set about devising strain
of hens that would stay at home and
not annoy the neighbors. He saws he
has succeeded. The new bred fowl
has legs Of uneven length. The right
leg is about six inches long and the
left leg four. Owing to this Unequal.
ity in underpinning, hen is unable
to take steps Of equal length. When
she endeavors to wander any distance
from the coop she walks in circle
and soon finds herself back at her
own door. Furthermore, there can be
no scratching by hens with mismated
legs. When hen stands on the short
leg the long one is out of business
and when she stands on the long one
che short one can't reach the ground.
Eek.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

H. j. Chaplin spent a couple of
months in Kansas last fall. Henry
was in a talkative mood the other day
and told of his observations. He gave
the following description of the hogs
of that state:
Arkansas has greater variety of
hogs and less pork and lard than any
other state in the union. An average
hog in Kansas weighs about fourteen
pounds dressed, with its head ON, and
about six and one half pounds with
it's head off. 1t can out run a grey
hound, jump rail fence, climb like
a parrot. and live on grass and rabbit
tracks. 1t hasn't much tail or bristles,
but plenty of gall. 1t will lick a
wolf or bear in fair fight. 1t is
called : razorback because it is shaped
like a sunfish. In hunting razor
backs they are shot at sideways, for
there is not ghost of chance to hit
them otherwise, any more than to
shoot at a split shingle. 1t can drink
out Of quart jar on account of its
long thin head. This type of razor
back is known as the stone hog because
it's head is so heavy and its nose so
long that it balances up behind.
The owner of this type of hog usually
ties stone to his tail to keep him
from overbalancing and so break his
neck while running. If the stone is
too heavy it will pull the skin over
its eyes and it will go blind. Arm
strong Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
"uaka Hay While the Sun Shines. Z"

There is lesson in the work of the
thrifty farmer He knows that the
bright sunshine may last but a day
and he prepares for the showers which
are so liable to follow So it should
be with every household. Dysentery,
diarrhoea and cholera morbus may
attack some member of the home
without warning. Chamberlain s
Collie. Cholera and Oiarrhoea Remedy.
which is the best known medicine for
these diseases. should always be kept
at hand, as immediate treatment is
necessary, and delay may prove fatal
For sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Mr.. Bailey of Alexander, has what
seems almost a freak of nature. He
has a very fine thoroughbred buff
rock rooster, which scored 80, setting
on one dozen eggs. When any one
comes near the nest he clucks just like
hen and he turns the eggs once a
day. He has been setting over week,
and Mr.. Bailey is anxious to see how
the gentleman hen will conduct him.
self when the ,sgs hatch and the wee
ones call on him him for food and
protection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
Low Rates TO st. Paul

and Minneapolis G. A. r. Encamp-
ment. 50. 60 to st. Paul or Mime
apolis and return, via the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway az
count Annual Encampment Grand
Army of the Republic at Minneapolis,
August 13 to Is. Tickets will be on
sale August IL to IA, inclusive. Final
return limit August 81, 1906. Liberal
extension granted on payment of small
extension fee. For further informa-
ton regarding rates, routes or train
service, see nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way, or write today to f A. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
Summer Diarrhoea in Children.

During the hot weather of the sum.
mer months the first unnatural loose
ness of a child's bowels should have
immediate attention, so as to check
the disease before it becomes serious.
All that is necessary is few doses OF
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy followed by dose
of castor oil to cleanse the system.
Rev. M. 0. Stockland. pastor of the
first NJ. E. church, Little Falls, MINI.
writes: "We have used Chamberlain
Coloic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
for several years and find it a very
valuable remedy, especilly for sum
mer disorders in children. Sold by
Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Mr.. Henry Frankhauser, residin g
just south of town is the owner Of
curious calf. With the exception Of
a spot of white calf hair on it's fore
head and few of the same along it's
sides, it is covered with black wool
almost exactly like lambs wool.
The calf is now about six weeks
old 1t was bred by Ben Schneider near
Dresden and was sold by him to Mr..
r. Walker, who in turn sold it to Mr..
Frankhauser. The calf's mother
was a Holstein. New Hampton
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
u. OFF. Grand Lodge Meeting at Iowa City
Aufast 5th 10 lite.

The meeting this year Oh the X. of
P. Grand Lodge is going to be very
important one and a very large at
tendance is expected. The Rock Island
Lines are making special effort for
the business, and have named a rate of
one fare plus 05 cents unless fare and
one third makes less from all points
in Iowa. Tickets will be sold August
4th to 7th good returning until
August 3lth. For full information
call on nearest ticket agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

o. s. Thompson of Ossian one OF the
pioneer hardware merchants OF that
place died at his home there Saturday,
July 81. In 1859 Mr.. Thompson was in
the employ of Finn Bros. in the hard
ware business in DEBORAH, working for
that firm for six years. He was 66
years of age, and no doubt will be
remembered by many of our older
residents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Mr.. r. F. Topliff, a recent gradu-
ate of Northwestern University, and a
brother of the well-known DEBORAH
dentist will Immediately open dental
Office in the STAN Block, south side OF
square. Furniture and apparatus OF
the latest type will be installed this
week. The Argo hopes Mr.. Topliff
NAV find West Union all he desires
in a business and social way. West
Union Argo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

The school master asked the pupils
Suppose in family there are five
children and the mother has only four
potatoes to give them. Now she wants
to give every child an equal share.
What is she to do3
Silence reigned the room. Every
body calculated hard.
Finally, little boy stood up and
gave an unexpected answer. "Mash
the potatoes, sir. :"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

During the exciting times of the
last presidential election, Sabbath
school teacher was teaching a class of
fifteen or twenty little boys about
patient old Job--how many severe
trials he was called to pass through and
especially how badly he was afflicted
with boils.
At the close of her talk to test their
memory, she said: "Now, what was
the matter with Job?"
The whole class sang out in unison
"He's all right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
100000 Land Deal.

One day last week M. j. Klein,
Cashier of the Citizens Bank of Ossian
closed deal whereby Louis w. Meyer
diving on the Peter Trap FARM be-
came the owner of the $50 acre farm
of Mrs. Martha Knudtson Satre-con-
sideration $l2,O A portion of the
land lies in section 80, Military town
ship, Winneshiek county, and another
portion of it lies in section 5-95-8,
Fayette county. -Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Howard Ram of the Manchester
Press, unblushingly perpetrates the
following: "a Manchester man who
noticed Will Drew's window placard
offeril,y 'one. third off on all summer
waists remarked that so far as he OBJ.
served there was plenty off now, with
out Drew making ther any more scan
,dalous than at present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Paving on Main street was finished
from the bridge eastwardly to the top
of the hill or at the intersection of
fifth avenue east. 1t is now open for
use the entire distance, and is great,
though costly Improvement Inde-
pendence Conservative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

There are two kind of girls in the
world, the girl who works and the girl
who gads, says an exchange. Com
mend us to the former. Work lends
dignity to the pretty girl, is an added
charm to her. The girl who works,
God bless her, combines the useful
and ornamental. She might CAD
about. loll on sofas, gossip and read
story books but she prefers to be OF
some account in this world and goes
out as stenoRrapher, teacher, printer,
and saleslady or housekeeper bravely
making her own way. Such are the
salt of the earth !and Of such is the
kingdom of heaven.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

For bloating, belching, sour
stomach, bad breath Assassination of
food, and all symptoms of indigestion,
Rings Dyspepsia Tablets are prompt
and efficient corrective. Sold by
Brunt G. Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

From $50 to $50 may be added to the
value of any farm for every acre which
can be reclaimed and put into crops by
a system of thorough tile draining, and
wherever done 1t will be found to be
money easily made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Some good people we know unquali-
hedly class dandelion green's as relic
OF barbarism, coming down from the
time when our ancestors climbed trees
and lived in dens and caves. We con-
fess the barbaric faint.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01
Health Notice.

Property owners are hereby notified
to clean their alleys and put same in
neat and sanitary condition.
Al. SWEZEY, Id. Health Officer.
The cleansing, antiseptic and heal.
ing properties of Pinesalve make it
superior to family salves. Sold by
Brunt q Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

A serious runaway took place last
Monday afternoon. Gilbert Smedsrud
left Waukon in company with Miss
Gilbertson, daughter of Gilbert Gill
bertson, residing near Elon, when a
short distance east of town the team
took fright and became unmanageable.
Reaching Henry Brondsmeier's place
the wagon came in contact with a
mail box post and threw the occupants
violently to the ground. Miss Gilbert
son received several bruises but none
are considered dangerous. -Waukon
Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Rev. X. w. Robbins and family are
at the picturesque Winona Lake
Chautauqua grounds near Warsaw,
Indiana, at present, for period OF
recreation. Word has been received
here that Rev. Robbins has recently
been proffered the pastorate of the
leading M. E. church at Lincoln.
Neb., at a salary of 80, zoo per year.
but his alliance to Cornell College at
present induces him to decline the
splendid offer. -Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

An ideal economic condition which
ought some day to be realized Is that
under which every man should have a
home and enough land surrounding It
to furnish him living provided he
Is willing to work for It,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Many serious diseases arise from
neglect of the bowels. Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets are o plea
SAINT and agreeable laxative. They in
vigorate the liver and regulate the
bowels. For sale by Engebretson q
p harmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

While sandy soils are much more
easily worked than clay and as rule
quicker" they suffer much more than
do clay soils from erosion and more
quickly lose their fertility by gradual
process Of washing and teaching.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

The only rational ground for explain
ing the presence of weeds on supposed
~ clean soils is that below a certain
depth seeds lie dormant through a pc
riod Of two or three years, simply
waiting to be thrown to the surface
and exposed to air and heat to germi-
nate and grow to maturity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Whether there is any connection we
cannot state on authority, but apple
trees bearing the pinkest blossoms usu.
ally produce the reddest checked fruit.
The one exception seems to be that Of
the wild or native crab, which seems
to show no color whatever and yet
whose blossoms are the pinkest that
grow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

A field of corn may be dragged with.
cut injury in the middle of the day.
when it is warm and the stalks are
timber and pliable, when the same
treatment would prove disastrous in
the cool Of the morning or evening,
when the stalks are damp and brittle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

The good housewife should not in adj
dition to her necessary burdens and
anxieties be compelled to put up with
the distraction incident to leaky roof.
This nuisance belongs to the same
class as the balky horse or rusty pillow
and should be remedied as quickly as
they.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

1t Is only in cases where the hawk or
owl proves serious menace to the
turkeys and chickens that their de-
struction is at all justifiable. Unless
they are sinners in this respect they
should be left unmOlested, as usually
the service they perform in the de-
struction of rabbits, rats and mice
more than pays for the harm they may
do
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

Although we have given the formula
before, because Of the large number
who will likely find 1t necessary to
spray their potato patches we again
give the method Of making the Dor
deaux mixture: One pound Of copper
sulphate and one pound of lime paste
made from freshly Stacked lime to ten
gallons of water. This will prevent the
potato blight To this amount Of So
luton should re added so as to be ap-
piled at the same time two ounces Of
paris green, which will fix the beetles.
The potatoes should be sprayed every
ten or fifteen days during the growing
season, or at least until the bugs dis
appear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-01

A pamphlet recently issued by the
forest service of the department OF
agriculture contains interesting data
relative to the number of cross ties
used on the railroads of the country
during the year 1905. On the 27S,2
miles from which reports were re-
ceived SO,051,OOO ties were used, Of
which number 22,569.OO0. or SO per
cent, were used In the construction Of
new track. OF the number Of ties men,
toned 100000 were of oak, 1900
900 were Of pine, while cedar. chest
nut, FIR, cypress, tamarack and hem
lock, with a few other varieties, fur
nished the remaining number.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-04-27
NEW MILFORD BI-CENTENNIAL.

The year 1907 will be the bi-centen-
NAL anniversary of the first settlement
Of New Milford and general desire
has been expressed that it might be
tittingly celebrated. In order to afford
ample time for adequate preparation
nary meeting will be held at Mygatt s
hall, which has been offered for that
purpose, on Monday evening, April 30,
promptly at 7.3O O'Clock, to take suit
able action in the matter. All persons
interested are cordially invited to be
present and large attendance is
hoped for. The ladies are especially
invited.
EQUITY IN LINCOLN HOUSE PROPERTY
SOLD.
The equity in the Lincoln House
property belonging to the estate of
Margaret Borelli was sold at public
auction by Judge Adds. Monday after
noon. Noble Bennitt was the success
full bidder, the equity being knocked
down to him at IS. There is on the
property first mortgage OF $500 and
interest, held by the Henry Eddy es,,
tate, second mortgage of $500 and
a $1,000 lien Of r. Soule & Co. The
mortgages maintain that the lien is
not legal one. A pretty legal battle
will doubtless follow.
TO HOLD RACES DECORATION DAY.
The New Milford Driving club held
it's annual meeting on April II. Will
liam G. Beeman was chosen chairman
and James Marsh clerk. The officers
elected were: President, Daniel Can
field; secretary and treasurer, Frank
Evitts; directors, Hubert Thomas,
w. G. Beeman, Frank Evitts, Daniel
Garfield, George F. Pixley. 1t was
voted to have races Decoration day,
Wednesday, May 30, the directors to
arrange the details. >The club has IS
members. After the meeting at the
made to the Park View house, where
Mrs Evitts had prepared fine spread,
which was greatly eDiOVed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-04-27
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.

The latest novelty in dramatic Gre
ations, "Dora Thorne," will be pre-
sented at the Opera house, New Mil
ford, April %. by a carefully selected
company under the management OF @.
S. Sullivan. "Dora Thorne" is one Of
the seasons greatest successes. 1t is
a play in four acts made from Bertha
M. Clay's novel by e. Laurence Lee,
and is the only dramatization follow
ing closely the lines Of the book. For
genuine heart interest "Dora Thorne"
is without rival. 1t is as I''pure as
the lilies," and has brought tears to
the eyes OF those who love simple sto-
ries of this class. 1t is on the melo-
dramatic order, Astounding in pathos,
suffering on the part of the heroine
and hellish villany on the part Of the
characters assigned to the thankless
task of portraying them. The COM
pany is we'll balanced and talented
one, and scenery, properties and pro-
duction are carried complete.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-04-27

AN EPw0RTH LEAGUE CONVENTION.
The Epworth League convention of
the Asbury Union, Danbury district,
will be held on Thursday, May 10, at
New Milford. The program will be as
follows:
90 .. m. Registratlon. Singing
l.3O p. m. Devotional Service, Rev r. K. Smith
Address OF Welcome, q. A. PARCELS
Response
2.3o p. m. ADDRESS, THE Centered Life"
Floyd William Foster. Middletown,
Student of Wesleyan University.
Sing ng.
As m. Addre s.. The Dynamics of Youth, -
Rev Il. W. Byrne, Ridgefeld.
Singing, Recreation and Supper,
600 p. m. A service in which all may take part
led by Rev B. M. Triple, Stamford.
Business Session.
7.3O p. m. Address, Dr. Ohio 8. BartholOw, Mt
Vernon, N. Y. 'Hold Fast! Let Gu!''
Officers: William E. Stone, presi-
dent; vice presidents, Rev Frank
Berry, Jeanne Strathers, Edward G.
Platt, Samuel Nicholas, M. Y. E. Ell
we'll, Otto Karl, Rev A. E. Eggleston.
Any delegates wishing to stay over
night please write and confer with
Edward Beach, Secretary Epworth
League, New Milford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-04-27
New Milford,
SUBSCRIPTION FOR CALIFORNIA SUI.
FERERS.

FERERs.
In order to afford an immediate op-
pOrtunity for the community to sub
scribe for the relief Of the sufferers by
the California disaster and realizing
that haste was necessary in order to
have requisite notice given on Sunday,
an imprOmptu meeting was held at the
First National bank on Saturday even
ing. There were present V. P. Staub,
first selectman; Rev f. A. johnson,
Dea w. G. Green of the Congregation
al church; Rev DR. NJ. Hare, Rev F. B.
Draper OF All Saints church; Rev T..
church; Rev H. K. Smith, w. l.. Bir-
H. Wright, senior warden of st John s
church; 9. M. Beach, president, and
H. l.. Randall, treasurer, of the Com
mercial club; H. S. Mygatt, E. j.
Sturges and Il. F. Mygatt OF the First
National bank. Rev J. F. Plumb was
out Of town. Rev Stephen Heacock is
also in full sympathy with the object
Of the meeting. V. P. Staub was ap-
pointed chairman, E. J. Sturges secre-
tary, and H. L. Randall treasurer.
Those present were appointed a relief
committee and after an informal con-
SultaLiOn it was decided to announce a
collection in all the churches on Sun
day, April 20, for the benefit of the
California sufferers, the proceeds to be
sent through the National Red Cross
society in accordance with the recon-
mendations Of President Roosevelt.
This collection was announced in the
churches on Sunday. Subscriptions
will also be received at the First Ma
tional bank, the Savings bank and the
poStoffice. In view OF the stupendOus
and overwhelming calamity, exceeding
any that has ever occurred in this
land at least,and where the necessities
are SO great, it is certain that nearly
every one will be glad to give some
thing, no matter how small, in the
name of humanity.