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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Lincoln as a Lawyer.

A leader of the Lincoln party told
the other day in Philadelphia a story
of the astuteness of Lincoln as a
lawyer.
When Lincoln was practising law"
he said, he had a case involving a
disputed will. The opposition claimed
the will was genuine and for several
hours adduced proof of this. For
Lincoln, who had to prove the will a
forgery, things looked black.
Lincoln, however, only called one
witness, a retired paper manufactur
er, renowned the country over for
his wealth and probity.
Mr.. DASH Lincoln said to this
witness, handing him the disputed
will, please hold that paper up to
the light and tell us what is the water
mark on it,
The water mark of my own firm,
Blank & Co. the witness answered
When did your firm begin to
manufacture paper?
"Tn 1S41'
"'And what's the date of the docu-
ment in your hands?'
August IL, 1886
THAT is enough. Gentlemen Of
the jury our case is closed"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
His Scheme Worked.

1t is related that certain man was
recently very sad because his wife
had gone out of town on visit.
which she would not shorten in spite
of his "ppeals to her to come home
He finally hit upon a plan to induce
her to return. He sent her copy OF
each of the local papers with one item
clipped out, and when she wrote to
find out what it was he had clipped
out he refused to tell her.
The scheme worked admirably! In
less than a week she was home to
find out what it was that had been
going on that her husband didn't want
her to know about.-Pittsburg Press.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Ari,on. Opposed to Statehood.

Bisbee, Ariz.-As a result of the
conventions held here Thursday by
both the democratic and republican
parties of Arizona, Mark Smith, of
Tucson, was named as the democratic
candidate for congress and w. c.
Cooper, of Globe, was named as the
republican candidate. Both parties
adopted an identical resolution
against joint statehood as follows:
I'VE are unalterably opposed to joint
statehood between Arizona and New
Mexico and would prefer to remain
territory forever than to have joint
state with New Mexico"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
american, win Yacbt Race.

Marblehead, lass. America
scored a decisive triumph over Ger
many in the first race of the series
for the Roosevelt cup, off here Mon
day. The American yacht AUX, owned
by Charles Francis Adams, second,
treasurer of Harvard university,
won the initial contest by a large
margin. Vini, owned by Commo-
dore Clark. of the American Yacht
club of New York, was second, 3 min
utes and % seconds behind. The third
boat to cross the finish line was the
German yacht, Wannssee,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Cut out hot cream of tartar bis
cult used to be common, everyday
remark among physicians when dis
cussing items of diet for their pa
tients. But alum baking powder bis
cults are never mentioned in this re-
spect. Why? Because it's the cream
of tartar that is Objectionable and in
furious, and yet there are some people
who to-day continue to use the old
cream of tartar baking powder, and
wonder why they are always ailing.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Maine has long been the great hunt
ing ground for big game, a veritable
hunters paradise for sportsmen of the
eastern states, and that they have
availed themselves generously of it's
facilities is shown by the fact that for
several years about $4,000 deer and
500 moose have been killed annually,
and this Notwithstanding that the
state has laws for the protection of
game and enforces them fairly we'll.
But it is obvious that Maine can not
stand such drain as this year after
year, says the Newark Advertiser If
Maine is to preserve her happy hunt.
ing grounds" and make money out of
the pleasure of others she must still
further restrict the shooting.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Many Smokers Prefer Them to IOc
Cigars. Annual Sales Eight
Million 5000, OOO.)

The popularity of Lewis Single Binder
straight DC cigar is largely due to the fact
that this factory always uses thoroughly ripe :.
and perfectly cured tooacco, thus giving the1
smoker rich, mellow tasting cigar. The !
tobacco is from crops showing the best quail
ity and is graded fancy selected. Smokers
have found that they can always depend on
the same high standard of quality in the
Lewis Single Binder. The Lewis Single
Binder Factory is one of the largest holders
of fancy graded tobacco in the United
States. Lewis Single Binder cigar gives the
smoker what he wants and at the right price
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

in attendance. 1 thought surely 1
would die. changed medicine and be-
gan using Doan's' Kidney Pills when 1
was still in bed. The relief 1 found
was so great that 1 kept on until 1
had taken about ten boxes. The kid
ney secretions became natural and
after years of misery 1 was cured. I
have increased in weight, and show
no symptoms of my former trouble"
Sold by all Dealers so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. 2.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Kansas City, MO. - h e
chief witness in the Standard Oil
case called for by Mr.. Hadley on
Monday next is Henry Clay Pierce,
president of the Waters-Pierce Oil
company. Notice has been served
that if Mr. Pierce does not appear
Monday to answer questions the
state will ask that the answer of his
company in the antitrust case be
stricken out and judgment against
company by default be given. There
is statute in this state authorizing
such procedure.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Topeka, Kan. = F. D. Coburn, Sec
rotary of the state board of agricul-
ture, has compiled the population fig
ures for the towns and cities of the
state and has found that there were
12S which had population of 1000
or more. This is an increase of eight
over the list compiled year ago.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Topeka, Kansas. - Crop reports
now coming in from the various
counties over the state to the office
of the secretary of the state board of
agriculture, F. D. Coburn, indicates
that the rains in the northern tier of
counties have improved the condition
of corn and that this fall will show
the biggest crop ever raised in Kan
SaS
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Terrorists Burn 177 Houses.

Potsin, Russian Poland. = The
fire here started Thursday by ter
rorists who were angered at the re-
fusal of the inhabitants to grant
their demands resulted in the destruc-
ton of 1T houses. A boy persisted
in the flames.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

According to a recent magazine ar
ticle the men at work along the Pan
anna canal say: six grains of quinine
and ten minutes of Stevens the first
thing in the morning will key fell
low up all day" There is nothing
like working under chief who tones
you up. Some chiefs think they have
to take the crimp out of their forces
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
wheat Blockade mt Galveston.

Wichita, Kan.-Owing to conges-
ton of grain at Galveston and the in
ability of the Santa Fe to get its
cars unloaded, that road has ordered
its agents to decline further consign-
ments of wheat to that gulf port until
after September u,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
All ,he Bid. Rejected.

Washington, D. C.. The director
of the mint Wednesday. opened bids
for silver, all of which were declined
on account of the price being too high.
The lowest offer made was, 81 "a cents
per fine ounce.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Depew Back to the senate.

New York. - When congress
meets at the beginning of next De-
cember Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew
will be found in his seat. This assur-
ance was made Friday by a member
of his family. For several months
Senator Depew has been in retire
ment at his home at Dobbs' Ferry.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Clerks to watch superiors.

Atlantic City, N. ]. - The
American Institute of Bank Clerks
with a membership of $500, decided
at it's annual convention here Friday
that it was the duty of clerks in
financial institutions to expose irreg.
ularities on the part of their super
iorS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
To white House October L.

Oyster Bay, L. l. President
Roosevelt will leave Sycamore Hill
for Washington, October 1. Three
days later he will make flying trip
to Harrisburg and York, Pa, where he
will deliver speeches.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
South Africa,s Gold Production.

The production of gold in the mines
of South Africa for the month of June
was the greatest ever recorded. In
the first six months of the current
year the production was nearly S.
600, 900 greater than in the corre-
spending time last year.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Subject for Another eet,,r.

"Oh, dear" exclaimed Mrs. Slap
dash. when they were finally seated
in the carriage, I've only got one of
my earrings on. 1 left the other on
my dressing table"
HUH" grunted her husband, "just
like my lectures on your carelessness
in one ear and out the other"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

yCdl . i oullClCu hOll
kidney disease. The
third year my feet
and hands would
swell and remain
puffed up for days at
a time. I seemed
to have a constant
backache. Finally I
got so bad that I
was laid up in bed
with several doctors
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
XIII a Polish Policeman,

LODI. - Twenty armed men
Thursday evening entered the house
of a policeman, killed the policeman
and a soldier and MORALLY wounded
the policeman's wife.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Another western millionaire has
married humble hotel maid. 1t was
love at first sight as she twirled a
feather buster with careless grace in
the corridor. This infatuation of our
capitalists for the hotel help is a
theme to which only a Whittier could
do justice. The American heiress
however, is not on record as marry
ing bellboy or porter. She doesn't
care so much for uniform as for a
title.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Secretary Taft in Maine Campaign

Secretary Taft in Maine Campaign.
Bath, Maine. = William H. Taft,
secretary of war, addressed large
audience at Alameda hall here
Wednesday night and was given an
enthusiastic greeting 1t was Score.
tary Taft's only appearance in the
Maine campaign.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

A recent inquiry among experts in
England has resulted in the statement
that the average man should stop
playing football at so, hockey at 35,
cricket at 40 and lawn tennis and
rowing at 60. The two sports that he
may keep at as long as he lasts are
golf and curling-which again illus
trates the proverbial canniness of the
Scots.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
GiIIett Nominated I'm CaIIforni,

Santa Cruz, Calf. = Congressman
James N. Gillett was unanimously
nominated for governor by the re-
publican convention. He was nomi-
mated on the first ballot, receiving
sol IL votes to 233 IL for the present
governor, George C. Pardee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

London, Eng. - The United States
purchased 100000 of eagles from
the Bank of England Friday, making
nearly s7,5OO,OO0 in gold obtained
from this source during the week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Topeka, Kan. - Judge Dana in the
Shawnee county district court has
issued subpoenas for Is implement
dealers, agents and employees of the
International Harvester company, to
appear in the district court and testi-
big harvester company is trust.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Cynthiania, KY. = The trial
of Curtis Jet for the murder of James
Cockrill, town marshal of Jackson in
July. 1902, was continued Wednesday
until December II, 1906.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Owing to the high prices of wood.
all-steel passenger cars for railways
can now be built as cheaply as wood
cars. They weigh but one-tenth more
and kill you only half as often.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

One bank in Naples handles re-
mfttances of 100000 a year from the
United States. The army of Italian
immigrants vie with the Irish in re-
membering the folks at home.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Cheapest Ga. on Record.

TWO, Kansas. = Bonds were
voted Tuesday for putting in munich
pal gas mains. Tyro has a contract
for gas at two cents thousand,
which is believed to be the cheapest
rate on record.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Those peace plans proposed by the
interparliamentary congress are bound
to work perfectly until the next occas-
ion for a foreign war arises.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

A Massachusetts woman who had
spent but four dollars for doctors bills
in her life died at the age of 102, the
other day. The inference is that If
she had saved that four dollars she
might have been living yet.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Whether England likes America or
not, both countries will continue their
customary exchange of literature and
merchandise and be comparatively
happy.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Ella Wheeler Wilcox says money is
a poor substitute for love, and there
are women who hold that love is
poor substitute for money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

The time is coming in this coun-
try, and perhaps in other countries.
when no right-minded person will ask
or question womRn's age. Even
now only the thoughtless would do
either.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Walter Wellman has somewhat the
better of any previous pole hunter. He
is writing, editing and dispatching his
own press notices.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Paris continues to discuss the re-
moval of the Eiffel tower because it
is not thing of beauty. Its lack of
grace did not become so offensive I'M
til it ceased to be a notable source of
revenue
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

An Ohio woman has so injured her
jaw by yawning that she will not be
able to talk for two weeks. Let us
hope it is not case of retribution.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

A special census gives the number
of deaf persons in the United States
as $4,000. The returns omit to say how
many of them are given to walking on
the railway tracks.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Some scientist has discovered that
germs taken from the dregs of French
wine barrels and introduced into wine
that has just been made will impart
to it the flavor and bouquet of the
rarest old Moselle Save your dregs
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

A st. Louis bellboy gave to the
wrong man grip containing s15O,0OO.
This teaches us that when we have
$4,000 in a grip we should always
insist on carrying it ourselves.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

In Germany denatured alcohol costs
20 cents gallon, and it is used for
heat, light and motors. What about
it's odoriferous tendencies?
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

1t has been ascertained by expert
ment that diet of pickles and vine
gar, if persisted in long enough, will
remove not only the fat, but likewise
the lean, from the scene of action.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Singularly enough. though the Well
man and the Peary expeditions are
rivals they are not seeking the oppo-
site poles
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Anchoring facilities for political
craft are not good at Oyster Bay in
these midsummer days.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

One of the gravest perils besetting
the Romanoff dynasty is that its grand
dukes are hardly ever grand.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Children are warned that they must
not allow themselves to be kissed.
and must not attend picnics. They
should sit on stool and look pretty.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

A great scarcity of dimes is re-
ported. Dollars aren't as plentiful as
they might be, either
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Bound to CHANGE.

practical adviser gives the follow
ing remedy for a red nose:
Keep on drinking, and it will turn
purple"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

In the summer time everybody trav-
els but father. He remains at home to
pay the drafts.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

In a few years from now we will
be hearing of reunions of people who
once were incubator babies.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Most emphatically, the New York
chorus girl has the center of the stage.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Let us all unite in recommending
the simplified spelling for Russia.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

In the case of the Sage millions 1t
becomes the widows might.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
SICK FOR TEN YEARS.
Constant 5aekaehe, Dropsy and Sc
we're Bladder Trouble,

Fred W. Harris, of Chestnut St. JEFF
ferson. Ohio. says: For over ten
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

American women make very good
mothers considering the fact that
most of them are trained onIr for
society.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
Rather Rouuh.

Above the stairway there f1ickered a
candle and then a deep voice called
from the shadows:
katherine, Katherine Who is
that sandpapering the wall this hour
of the night?'
A long stiffness and then:
mo one down here, father, dear
l guess it must be next door"
The candle vanished and then from
the gloom of the .parlor:
George, you big goose. told you
never to call on me unless you had
been shaved"
Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness. which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
fiance Starch. as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
err strength than other makes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13
* From I'LL Over Kansas e

Short Items Carefully Prepared busy
of The s. y. =
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-13

Ready For First Dividend. - The
first dividend to the creditors of
Devlin company has been declared.
This was dividend of so per cent
from the Marceline Mercantile Com
pany. The money for the dividend
comes from the sale of the stock of
the company to the trustees of the
Devlin estate. 1t is thought probable
that the company will pay out in full
when its affairs are financially closed
out
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-13
THE SUPERVISORS
Official Proceedings of The
Regular June 1906
Session.
DEBORAH, Iowa, June 4, 1906.


Board met at the Court House ac-
cording to law Members all present
and called to order by Chairman Nichol-
son.
On motion, Road No. 1858 in Canoe
township was ordered established.
Moved, seconded and carried, that
Road Petition No. 1867 for the vacation
of that part of Road No. Xiv be ord
cred vacated.
On motion Road Petition No. 1861
for the vacation of part of highway
No. 367 as a 66-foot road and the re-
establishment of same as 50-foot road
was granted.
The following resolution was pre-
scented and on motion adopted:
Whereas, On the Sth day of January,
1906, the Board of Supervisors granted
to Ole /. Hagen a cattleway under
Bridge No. in Pleasant township.
known as the ole l. Hagen bridge; and
Whereas, 1t appears to the Board that
they acted without knowledge that said
bridge was over a running stream;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the same be revoked.
On motion adjourned to $3.50 a. M,
June 9Th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-13
SECOND DAY.

$3.50 a. m, June 5th, 1906.
Board met as per adjournment. Mem
bers all present and were called to ord
err by the Chairman Minutes of yes
terday's meeting were read and approx
ed.
On motion Road No. 1868 in Burr Oak
township was ordered established
The following resolution was pre-
scented and on motion adopted:
Be it resolved by the Board of SUI
pervisors of Winneshiek county. Iowa.
that cattle way be and is hereby
granted to Ole /. Hagen under Road No
217h, situated in Section No. 10 in
Pleasant township, to be erected and
maintained by said ole /. Hagen as
provided for in Sections No. 1924 and
1926 of the Code.
The remainder of the forenoon was
taken up in settling with the Treasurer.
On motion adjourned to 1880 p. m.
80 p. m.-Board met Members all
present and called to order
Moved seconded and carried that the
county purchase from III. F. Barthell
lot of N. E., S. E., Section IA, Town
ship 90. Range 8. West of the 5th p. NJ,
at a consideration of $4,000.
The remainder of the afternoon was
taken up in settling with the County
Treasurer and listening to argument on
roads
On motion adjourned to $50 n. M,
June 9Th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-13

1880 u. o1.-Poard met Members all
present and called to order
The Board proceeded to the Office of
the Clerk of Courts and made their set
Elements with said officer. whereupon
the reports of r, r. Haines County
Treasurer, S. +. Brickner, County Clerk
ana T Linnevold, County Auditor, were
accepted and approved said reports
moneys properly accounted for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-13
Some Of the Most Famous Horses in the World are Here

S fd Pd C dL Lexington W,2:ON, we'll
the United will
in L. atrte
hg the amoud foe l.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-13

WEDNESDAY, JUNE goth
2O5 Pace--Purse $500.
Alpha 2OS bm by Judge Norva c. L. DeRyder Peasanton
Echo Jr 2:O7t b. by Echo Belts TOLL Shell Rock, la
Orphan Boy 2O9a b. by Hidago, T. P Whaen Macomb Ills
William Nc, 2O54 blk by Alcymon. G. Castle, Chicago
Black Beauty 212 blk by Dedro E. Harvest Quincy Ills
1856 Trot--Purse $500.
Molly Darling blk byL Wilkes W. G. Beezey Syracuse Neb
Ravenwng blk by Entertainer. F. Reynolds Burlington
Aeietta b, blk M by Theron John Curtin, DEBORAH
The Lark b. g. by Juliet j. Thomas Son. Knox City, Mo
Lady Gates br by Henry Co. VIM Post Son. E. Wiston NY
Vanela, by Extract Herman Banker, Rock Island Ill
Lulu B, br by Bonnie Onward. Curtin Baker DEBORAH
Snoope b m by Aegean Star. Joe Mclaughlin Waterloo
Doris K, ch m by Aragon X. Joe Mclaughlin Waterloo
Sam H. b. by Edgar L. Hanson d Younger Cherokee
Pacode by Paclorice. Hanson Younger Cherokee
Charlie Beden brg by Lnwood W. c. L. DeRyder Peasanon
Gle Trot--Purse $500.
Mart Aeron 2l64 CHI by Alerton Belts Toll Shell Rock
Lena L. T. 219 BIN by Silver Heir j. Mclaughlin Waterloo
Henry L. 2:l81 CHI by Anteeo Wilkes G. Castle Chicago
Lillian b. 2:174, blk by Aegon G. Zeaky, Cedar Rapids
Don Muscove 2:16a, ch by Dermont Muscove.
..................H Hanson Younger, Cherokee Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-06-13
THIRD DAY.

$50 a. m. June 9Th, 1906.
Board met as per adjournment. Mem
bers all present and called to order by
the chairman.
Board continued the settling with the
County Treasurer and completed the
same.