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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

Mr.. Cummins went into office as the
exponent of reform. He promised, OF
is friends promised for him, that he
would equalize the taxes. between the
farmers and the corporations. If he
has done so he may deserve distinction
above all his predecessors in the Office
of Iowa's chief magistrate. But has
he? Any taxpayer can answer the
question by comparison of his tax
receipts.
Mr.. Cummins has made great
many speeches since he has been in
Office. He is good talker beyond
question and an entertaining one
But has he given the state an excep-
tionally good business administration?
Has he been careful of expenditures?
Has he instituted reforms in the man
agement of state affairs that may have
reduced taxes and redounded to the
credit of the state? In short, what has
been the dominant feature of his
administration-politics or business?
Iowa is great business corporation
and is entitled to q great business
administrator at the head of its
affairs.
1t Mr.. Cummins has exceeded all his
predecessors in this respect then per-
haps he should be given the peculiar
distinction of another nomination.
1t is possible, however, that Mr..
Cummins candidacy is not based upon
his prominence as a business executive,
but is rather part of an effort to re-
tain control of the machinery of the
party and keep in line for the United
States senatorship. -Sibley Tribune
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

Can Governor Cummins' insineerity
be more directly confessed than in
his statement that now there are two
republican parties in Iowa but in
November there will be but one. and
that whoever the nominee he pledges
his loyal support for his election?
Candidly would this be possible to an
honest man if the issues are those of
vital principles as he processes? Is
this to be another Laying down" of
this valiant defender of the people
from the consuming tentacles of the
Frankenstien Blythe? II the nomina-
ton of Geo. ID. Perkins means to the
people of this state all, or thousandth
parth, the evils he processes to believe
what political, moral or religious
justification can he plead for the
pledge he volunteers to not only ac-
quiesce but warmly support the mi
quitous reign of ruin. His insincerity
could not be more fiagrantly emilia
zoned to the sight of all Iowa than
this demagogical proclamation to join
the "enemies OF the common people,
If he is not nominated for governor
himself. What futher evidence is
possible that it is self and not prin-
ciple that he Is standing for in this
preconvention campaign? Great men
and honest men do not surrender a
vital principle and go over to the enc
my at the first defeat in preliminary
campaign. Re-read his letter of an
nouncement and compare that state
ment OF the issue with this promise
and there can be but one revelation
the discovery of the constitutional
weakness, or moral hypocrisy. or both.
Eagle Grove Eagle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

We give brief record of the politi-
cal career of Governor Cmmins and
ask our republican readers how they
like it.
Cummins bolted the republican nom
inees of three conventions
He made speeches for Boies the
democratic nominee for governor.
He supported the democratic legis-
lative ticket in Polk county in 1889 in
order to unseat Senator Allison in
favor of democrat
He favored the free unlimited coin.
age of silver
He procured all the railroad in.
fiuence it was possible for him to get
in his effort to reach the senate.
He was nominated for governor by
railroad influence which he solicited
and had passes To burn.
He has strongly advocated free trade
with Canada and now wants il will
Germany.
He wants an immediate revision OF
the tariff in opposition to the will OF
Roosevelt and our united delegation
in congress.
He promised to stand ON our platform
less than three years ago and stepped
off Immediately after the convention
and has never been on it since.
He has held the governorship longer
than amy of his predecessors anG
wants it again.
He defeated the state marshal bill
which was in the interests of temper
ance reform.
He promises reforms which he has
never attempted to bring about.
He has more political sores than any
] other politician in the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

On the evening of March 18th over
eighty of Mr.. and Mr.. Knut Hauge's
friends at Nordness took possession of
their home. They were pleasantly sur
prised, and supper in which all took
an active part was served by the ladies
of the party. A handsome silver plated
tea set was presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hauge, showing that the family is re-
spected and that his work as butter
maker for the Nordness Creamery Co.
has been appreciated. After spending
the time in a pleasant way till late
hour, all departed for their homes,
feeling that they had spent very en-
joyable evening.
Mr.. Hauge is first class butter
maker, having worked continually at
the trade for about fourteen years.
The past two years he has been with
the Nordness Creamery Co. He goes
to Chicago where he has accepted
position as foreman in milk pasteur-
izing plant, with good increase in
salary.
Following is the speech made in
presenting the gift to Mr.. and Mrs
Hauge:
1t may surprise you to see SO many
people assembled here tonight, and
what may be our purpose? I assure
You we are all your friends and we
have come here to spend sociable eve-
ming with you. Mr.. Hauge, you were
born and raised among us, so we all
know you, but some years ago you
went away and got married, so we
lost track of you for awhile, but we
heard about your ability as butter
maker, and two years ago a good
majority of the stockholders of the
Nordness Creamery Co. called you
here as buttermaker. You have been
with us these two years. and during
that time you have more than come up
to our highest expectations. AS butter
maker we have had none superior to
you. You have been just and honest.
You have given every stakeholder
and patron of this company just what
was coming 80 him, without fear or
favor to anyone. You have given
everybody a square deal. These two
years have been the most prosperous
the company has ever had Mrs.
Hauge, you came here as stranger
to most of us, and you may have felt
lonesome among us at first, as it takes
some time to get acquainted in q
neighborhood But after we found
out your estimable qualities, your
modesty, your friendliness and
sociability, you, with your lovely
little girls, have won the friendship
and good will of us ALL do not re-
collect family that has moved away
from here that had so much genuine
sympathy and friendship as You have.
We are all truly sorry to lose you all
from our neighborhood, and we all
cherish the fond hope that you will
be back here with us again. We who
are assembled here have brought you
a present, which we beg you to accept
from us as a token of our friendship
aud good will, with hearty wish
from us all that happiness and pro-
sperity may be with you always. Xxx
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

zette, Waverly Democrat, Manchester
Democrat, Spencer Herald, 0elwein
Record, and scores of other Democrat
ic and mugwump papers, are enlisted
tn the fight for Cummins Their bat
ieries are turned against the Iowa
delegation in congress, as they have
been for years, and here again they
are in accord with the governor, who
which is Indignantly opposed TO all
that is republican. 1t has apparently
gotten SO far in Iowa that certificate
of good standing in the republican
party must bear the Endorsement of
the democratic and mugwump press.
-Des Moines Capital.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
Seed Corn in a Critical Condition.

More than 500 samples of seed corn,
representing every section OF the state,
have been received at the Experiment
Station at Ames and given thorough
termination test. OF the 500 samples
there were, on an average, rs kernels
out of every 100 that refused to grow and
Is that were weak and unfit to plant,
leaving only SO that were strong and
vigorous.
The seed corn throughout Iowa is in
a much more serious condition than is
generally supposed. | wish to urge
strongly, the importance OF making
careful termination test of six kernels
from every ear OF corn intended for plant
ing this spring. This will enable us to
discard the worthless ears and those show
ing weak termination, which are largely
responsible for the missing hills, one
stalk hills and for the weak stalks pro-
ducing little or nothing.
One person, in a single day, can put
over to test, enough corn to plant Is or
80 acres. Do not conclude that your seed
corn is all right and does not need test
ing. Bulletin MOTT on testing and
preparing seed corn will be sent free on
application.
PC. HOLDEN.
Ames Iowa March "a zoos
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago. originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are Of
fered for the genuine. These worth
less limitations have similar sounding
names. Beware of them. The gem
uine Foley's Honey and Tar is in a
yellow package. Ask for it and ref
use any substitute. IL is the best
remedy for coughs and colds. Brunt
and Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

Down in Hamilton county at re-
publican primary more votes were cast
than We're cast at the polls by republi-
cans, democrats, prohis, and socialists
at the presidential election Every
democrat in the county voted with the
Cummins' crowd. No wonder he
wants primaries. With the democrats
to make the nominations, he then ex-
poets the republicans TO do the electing.
Great scheme that. 1t is ''liberality''
run mad. Britt Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
Chamberlain,s Salye.

This salve intended especially fen
sore nipples, burns, frost bites,
chapped hands, itching piles. chronic
sore eyes, granulated eye lids. old
chonic sores and for diseases of the
skin. such as letter, salt rheum, ring
worm. scaId head, herpes, BARRIERS
itch, scabies or itch and eczema. II
has met with unparalleled success in
the treatment of these diseases. Price
% cents per box. Try it. For sale by
Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

1t is safe to say that two men
especially enjoy the castigation given
Cummins by Dolliver, and they are
Secretary Shaw and President Roose-
welt. Iowa people will understand
how Shaw feels toward Gov. Cummins
and all we'll posted republicans know
that after calling Whitney, of Massa-
chusetts, liar, the next man Roose-
welt would like to castigate for mis-
representing him is A. B. Cummins.
Iowa City Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs.

Several wears since my lungs were
so badly affected that | had many
hemorrhages, writes A. M. AXE, OF
Wood, Ind Il took treatment with
several physicians without any bene-
fit. then started to take Foley's
Honey and Tar, and my lungs are
now as sound as a bullet. recon-
mend it in advanced stages of lung
trouble. Foley's Honey and Tan
stops the cough and heals the lungs,
and prevents serious results from a
cold. Refuse substitutes. Brunt
and Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
A man came up to a lecturer in hotel

A man came up to lecturer in hotel
in Kansas City saying with enthusiasm
swell sir, enjoyed your lecture very
much last night" 81 didn't see you
there" remarked the lecturer. "Oh,l
wasn't there" Well what do you mean
by telling me you enjoyed my lecture and
yon were not present." "Oh | bought
tickets for my girls father and mother,
and thew both WENT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

Mr.. VIM. Thos. Lanorgan, PROVING
ial Constable at Chapleau, Ontario,
says: 81 caught severe cold while
hunting burglar in the forest swamp
last fall. Hearing of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy, tried it, and after
using two small bottles, / was COM
pletely cured" This remedy is in
tended especially for coughs and colds
1t will loosen and relieve severe
cold in less time than any other treat
ment and is a favorite wherever its
superior excellence has become known.
For sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

An examination of the leading
newspapers supporting the ambition
Of A. b. Cumimns to upset all prece-
dents as to the Office of governor in
Iowa, will clearly show that nearly all
of them were shouting for free trade
in 1890 and 1892 and for free silver
and free riot in 1895. They were dem
ocratic or populistic then and they are
democratic or populistic now, says
the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

But while there is some discussion
as to Mr.. Perkins being found in the
company of such men as Pres. Roose-
welt, Senator Dolliver, Senator AL
lison, Congressman Hubbard and other
suspicious characters, what do the
republicans of Iowa think of the fol
lowing which our amiable governor
has drawn mt his heals? The Dubuque
Telegraph Herald, Waterloo Times.
Tribune, Sioux City Tribune, Fort
Dodge Chronicle, Cedar Rapids Ga
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

How do Iowa farmers like Governor
Cummins' idea that railroad rates on
butter and eggs should be- made on u
mileage basis, asks the Gate City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

p. III. Kiffer of Manchester, who has
resigned as assistant state dairy COM
missioner to accept New York posi-
ton, will be succeeded by w. b. John
son of MONTICELLO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

A sweet girl student thus described the
manner in which goat butted the boy
out Of the yard: ale hurried the previous
end Of his anatomy against the boys after
wards with an earnestness and velocity
which, backed by the ponderosity OF the
goats avoirdupois, impaired momentum
that was not relaxed until the boy landed
on terra firma beyond the pale of the
goats jurisdiction.
Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable.
A happy home is the most valuable
possession that is within the reach of
mankind, but you cannot enjoy its
comforts IL you are suffering from
rheumatism. You thow aside bust
ness cares when you enter your home
and you can be relieved of those rhue-
matte pains also by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. One application
will give you quick relief and its con-
tinued use for short time will bring
about permanent cure. For sale by
Engbretson' Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

Cummins has avery unctuous tongue
says the Minburn Criterion, but he
will find it hard to convince the re-
publicans of Iowa that his shelf worn
democratic principles are safer than
the time tried principles of the c. o.
p.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable.

TO wear that pleasant smile eat
Thomas bread.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

He is after your votes under false
pretenses, he never was real republi
can. Cedar Falls Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04
Caught Cold While Hunting Burglar

Ames, Iowa, March "a, 1906.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-28

present themselves in their school
work.
The record Of attendance on the
institute is peculiar and interesting
to note. A few seem to think it
their duty to enroll, think that their
duty ends there, SO remain but a
short time; others attend the first
week then withdraw; still others
enroll the second week; but a large
majority enroll the first day and re
main during the entire session, thus
getting the benefit of every recita-
ton. In this last class consisting of
more than one hundred members.
are found many of the best teachers
OF the county, and in the selection
OF teachers, school officials will do
well to asce1 tain in which of the
classes above named, their appli
cant for election belongs. Faithful
attendance on the institute indi-
Gates desire on the part of a
teacher to try to fit himself to do
the best possible work for the chill
dren he may have il charge, and a
Willingness to spend a little time
and money to do this. In the selec-
ton of teachers, these conditions
should be encouraged by the offer
OF reasonable wages. Indifference,
or neglect of opportunities to pre-
pare for the work of teaching,
should be regarded as indicating
but little anxiety for the welfare of
the school, or for earning the wages
paid.
1t isa matter of regret that many
teachers of the county, who could,
did not avail themselves of the
opportunity of Strengthening their
WORK by attending the institute. In
many cases, those who did. not at
tend need the instruction and train
ing much more than those who did
attend, and this means that some
children will suffer by their neglect.
The teacher who lacks tact, skill.
and resources is a hindrance to pro-
gress IN many schools. 1t is true
that some children progress even in
spite Of such a teacher, but the
majority of children who need the
tact, skill, and good sense training
which their teacher lacks, are
neither encouraged TO work nor
trained to think, and their op-
portunities for education pass with
but little acquired.
No person is entitled to more con-
sideration, nor to more generous
returns for his labor than a con-
sistent, conscientious hard working
teacher. CHAS. H. Nye.
County Superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-28
NEWS OF CITY.
Happenings of Lancaster and I'M
mediate Vicinity.

Mrs. Helen Barlow is visiting
relatives at Rhlnelander.
Geo. Mccarthy went to Henry
eta, Ind. Ter, Tuesday.
i. D. Totman returned Thurs
day from trip to independence,
Kan.
Arch Basford leaves tomorrow
for Chicago, where he joins show
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Levin well
coined fine baby girl at their
home this week.
Clay Chapman of Platteville
was a visitor at Aid. Brokers'
several days this week.
Ted Lowry joined a crew of
linemen working for the Union
Telephone company at Blue Mounds
Wednesday.
Mrs. G. E. Wright and Miss
Louise Lespinasse of Chicago are
guests of Mrs. F. G. Burr.
The Northwestern will run an
excursion to Devils lake Thursday,
Aug 9th. Particulars later.
Misses Helen Hood and Lucy
Fox of Madison accompanied Sam
Hood on his regular trip out here
this week.
-Messrs. w. j. Brennan, T. F.
! Orton and Harry Orion with their
families are enjoying a camping
trip at Long Lake.
j. E. Barnett has been housed
up fer the past ten days on account
OF illness. He is somewhat i'm.
proved at this writing we are
pleased to state.
F. G. Burr has signed a con
tract to go with the Frank E. Long
company another season and will
join the troupe at Cresco, Ia, the
second week in August, where they
open. From there there go to the
Mineral Point fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-28

d. Schreiner is visiting relatives
at Madison.
Mrs. John Philips and Mrs.
Al. Philips and children are visit
ing relatives at Dodgeville.
Albert Budworth, candidate for
sheriff, and G. F. Dickinson are in
terviewing friends in West Grant.
Mrs. f. B. Calls and daughter
accompanied her sister, Mrs. Stevens
and children to Montfort yesterday
morning.
Eighteen fresh air children from
Chicago. arrived in Platteville Satur-
day night and were taken directly
to the homes where they will re-
main for the two weeks outing.
Our doctors say they have to
combine all the desiderata of every
ferruginous tonic prescribed by
every school of medicine as an anti
dote for green corn and cucumb ers.
Frank Zenz, mile from the
Hurricane corners, has a dozen
recorded Shorthorn cattle he will
sell cheap as pasture is short. You
farmers who have pasture to spare
can strike bargain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-28

Many will go to Madison TODAY
to hear Gov. Folk of Missouri, who
speaks at the assembly.
w. II. Hannaford, of Newton
Falls, Ohio, comes to Lancaster next
week to discourse two trial sermons
to the Congregational people.
There's another John W. Brac-
kett in town. The youngster ar
rived Thursday and can be found
at the home of his parents in the
third ward.
Jack" Cranage is home again,
having served out his sentence of
z years with the usual deduction of
time for good behavior. He states
that he is now a reformed man and
will never violate the laws of the
land again, all of which we trust he
will abide by.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-28
Rural Telephone Lines.

A great deal has been said about
the value of telephone service to
farmers. An exchange sets forth
its great advantages in a clever
way: Have you ever thought
how many hours out of a week can
be saved for yourself, your family
and your teams by the assis tance of
the telephone? Have you calculated
the minutes that can be gained in
case of sickness or business emer-
gencies? Have you ever thought of
the dollars that you might gain
were you in close touch with the
markets? Can you conceive the
pleasure to be derived from having
in your homes means of immediate
communication with relatives.
neighbors or friends, though sit
uated miles away? The telephone
will pay for itself by getting better
market prices. 1t will deliver
and receive messages, and without
extra expense. 1t will keep you in
formed on weather predictions. 1t
will do the visiting and make social
calls without the trouble of dress
ing up and making dusty, sultry
or freezing ride. 1t will get doctor
on moments notice, and maybe
save loved ones life 1t will get
election returns as soon as they are
in. 1t will keep away insolent
tramps and proving burglars. It
will keep boys on the farm, also
daughters. 1t will make the home
happier, brighter, better and more
delightful in a thousand ways. Pro
gressive farmers throughout the
country are installing telephones in
their homes, and in the near future
every agriculturalist will have direct
means of communication with the
outside world"