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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

The supply of horses in some west
ern localities has been SO closely bought
up that number have thought they
could secure better bargains to go to
Chicago and make their purchases than
in buying at home. There has not been
a time in the past ten years that good
horse would fetch better price than
now. The claim that the Introduction
of the automobile would practically
ruin the horse business seems to be
proving a harmless fiction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

In view of the practical failure Of an
appeal to sentiment alone as an in
centive in securing cooperation in the
matter of practical forestry, or, more
exactly, tree culture, a bill has been
introduced in the Iowa legislature
looking to a remission of the taxes for
a period Of eight years on all areas set
out to forest trees and orchards con-
tanning more than seventy trees.
Should plan Of this kind be generally
adopted in the different states or a fed
eral law be adopted granting the same
exemptions, the gospel Of tree planting
would receive an impetus the like OF
which has never been known. 1t is a
matter of regret perhaps that suffi-
cient interest cannot be aroused in the
matter purely from the artistic and
aesthetic standpoint and that an APP
peal has to be made to the pocketbook
to secure necessary cooperation; but,
since the situation is as ii il, some plan
like that suggested would be very well
come. The main thing is to get the
trees planted, the means by which the
result 10 accomplished being of second
airy importance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

1t is now time to begin to make plans
for that silo that is bound to prove a
most important factor in realizing the
best type of agricultural prosperity
for you to attain. If possible visit one
of your neighbors who has silo in
successful operation, get the details
of the plan and have it ready for the
reception of the corn crop in early
September.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

The development of tractable and
desirable harness or work horse de-
ponds almost as much upon the dispo-
sition and character of the person hav-
ing the care Of it as upon the original
temperament of the horse itself. A
careless driver can spoil mighty good
horse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

The era is past when 1t Is safe to say
that the man who can't make go of
1t in any other line Of business can
succeed at farming. Brains and in
telligence are now required in this, as
in any other occupation, and he will
be disappointed who takes 1t up as
last resort.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Don't be longing for an automobile
when you have fine team Of horses
Mt your command. The horses are not
half as likely to land you in ditch and
you can usually count on their not
playing out before you've reached your
destination
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

The mop stick and broom, scrub rag
and buster reign supreme these days.
At first thought it seems tough, but
think how nice everything will be
when it is all over!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

An item is going the rounds Of the
country press to the effect that two or
three grains of fiaxseed planted in
each hill of potatoes will keep away the
potato bug. We are somewhat skep-
teal in regard to the efficacy of this
preventive, being tempted to classify
it with that other agricultural super
stition which recommends planting in
the full of the moon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

How many Of the bright boys and
girls who may now and then read these
notes can tell whether the root or stalk
sprout starts first in the termination
of a kernel of corn and also whether
the germ side of the kernel faces to-
ward the tip or butt end Of the ear?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

We do not recall the investment of
small amount Of time and effort that
brought larger return of genuine sat-
isfaction than that consumed in the
fixing of little platform which was
suspended in large cherry tree with
In view of the dining room windows,
on which supply Of bread and milk
was placed for the birds that nested
near by. A particularly entertaining
sight was that furnished when moth
err oriole and FIVE of her young, just
able to fly, came to the board for their
morning meal, which quite often &C.
cured during the breakfast hour. The
mother bird evidently thought this
supply was quite find, for she and
her brood visited 1t regularly, and to
see her feeding her little ones in turn
was most interesting spectacle for
any lover of bird life. A little pains
taken In some such manner to culti-
vate the acquaintance and friendship
of these little feathered friends Is well
worth while.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Pieces of string and strips of old
cloth placed near trees in which robins
are building their nests will be quickly
utilized by the birds in their work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

1t is pretty hard to make a bait suf-
ficiently tempting to get the average
granger to give up his riding corn cul-
tivator for job on all tours in patch
of sugar beets. A fellow has to be
trained for this occupation from his
youth up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

These are the days Of the merry,
whistling, barefoot farmer boy as he
tolls cheerfully all the day. School
books are thing Of the past, and he
now gets his knowledge first hand, I'M
polluted by the hand Of man. Appe-
tite, growth and manners run riot all
the summer long unmolested.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

The presence of good crops, fine
stock. neat and shipshape house and
outbuildings and well kept premises
constitutes an example that is conta-
gious, while shiftlessness and dilapi-
dated surroundings constitute an evil
whose very ugliness causes it to be
avoided.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Following gradual and steady adj
vance in value of all Mississippi val
ley lands, the owners have been forced
to consider and adopt methods Of
draining wet and heretofore practically
unproductive land. AS result of the
passage of favorable legislation num-
Der Of big drainage bitches are now in
process of digging in several counties
of western Iowa and southern Mime
sofa. 1t is estimated that the largest
of these drainage bitches will cost
when completed in the neighborhood
OF 100000. 1t will be from five to
seven feet deep and have width of
about fifteen feet. This ditch will
serve as the main artery of q drainage
system that will accommodate the sur
face water from thousands Of acres OF
the finest and richest Of land that only
needs drying out to the point where IL
can be properly titled to produce the
most abundant crops. Farms at a dis
lance from the main ditch on either
side will be tile drained into smaller
bitches connecting with it. The work
connected with the digging Of the
drainage canal Is so prosecuted as to
distribute the expense connected there.
with among those whose land is bene'
flied by the drainage afforded.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

In addition to planning to turn over
to the boy fine farm when you throw
OF the harness, aim to give him the
best possible education that is within
your means. 1t is barely possible that
he may not at the time fully realize
what you are doing for him, but rest
assured that his gratitude and appre-
citation will find full expression as the
years pass by. The first thing you owe
the lad is good family name. the Sec
ond as good an education as you can
give him, and lastly and Of least i'm
portance is the bestowal Of lands or
other property. He will likely forgive
you If you fail in the last particular,
but will hardly do so If you are remiss
In the first two.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

The habit Of the fruit or shade tree,
like that of the child, is most easily
fixed by careful attention in the first
few years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Unlike the r!ow, tie mower and har-
vester, the King road drag is popular
and in season during every month in
the year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

In general way it may be said that
man is respected by his neighbors
when he feels a justifiable respect for
himself, and the reverse is equally
true.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Two farmers living but a short dis
lance from the writer's home have
been called upon in the past few weeks
to pay $50 each for damages done a
neighbours flock of sheep by their
worthless dogs. II canine has once
committed this offense he can never be
trusted again, and the only remedy Is
a shotgun loaded with buckshot or a
dose of poison. In dogdom this is a
capital offense, and the only penalty
commensurate Is death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

A wealth of fragrant bloom that will
be choice because it is rare. priced be-
cause it is uncommon, may be yours
next January and February If you will
pot small lilac bush right away, set
it in the ground for the summer, put II
into the cellar just before freeze-up,
bringing it into the light and warmth
of an upstairs room three or four
weeks before you wish it to bloom. A
friend has tried this number of
times, and the result is very satisfac-
tory, the warmth Of the heated room
furnishing the springlike condition
needed to start it blooming.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23
LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE.

LOOhING ON THE bhIOhT SIDE.
The poet Longfellow expresses in his
lines, Into each life some rain must
fall; some days must be dark and
dreary," generally recognized truth
that finds confirmation in the life of
every one. 1t is because Of the dark"
and blue" days, lonesome hours and
the presence of physical ailment and
financial distress that the necessity
arises of looking on the bright side, Of
dwelling in the sunshine rather than
In the shadow and In being a bearer of
good cheer rather than dispenser Of
encouragement and depression. 1t is
in their capacity to promote brightness
and cheer that the chief human mission
and worth of the flowers, the birds,
sunshine and fresh air are to be found
Childhood's years, too, are full of this
same unconscious radiance of buoyancy
and happiness, and blessed beyond
measure are those who keep their
youthful endowment intact and as the
autumn Of age creeps on sweeten and
grow mellow In its golden rays. There
is probably no trait Of character or
habit of mind that contributes so much
toward making life worth living-that
inspires youth, steadies mature life and
sanctifies old age-as looking on the
bright side.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

There's hardly home where the
children do not come in for some little
share Of work and responsibility. They
are often sent to their tasks without a
single direction and are expected to do
as well as an older person. The girl
or boy, as the case may be, gets
through with the sweeping, dish WHIP
ing, wood bringing, bed making or
weed pulling the best he can or in the
quickest way possible and is off to
something else. This Is kept up day
after day until the child has acquired
a fine set of slovenly habits and you
are surprised some day to note what
careless habits your child has. Now,
don't blame the child too much, for a
little direction and persistence on your
part would have brought different re-
suits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-23

Plan for some sort of vacation this
summer. If you can't get out and see
the world or visit some Of your
friends, stay at home and get acQuaint-
ed with your children. Spend as much
time as possible out Of doors. Fix up
corner Of the yard with some rugs,
cushions, table and hammock, where
you can eat, read or sew. Go on pic
mic excursions, make the most Of the
"big days" and take in as many good
entertainments as possible. Be patient,
sweet tempered and try to look on the
bright side of things. While all this
may seem impossible, an effort along
this direction may be the means Of
giving yourself and others happiness.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The Chicago Chronicle treats
lig ghtly the fear of disease in San
Francisco arising from the decay
of dead bodies. saying: 1T has
been proved in many ways that
the exhalations Of decaying ami
NAL matter are not injurious t.
health and there are even reasons,
for thinking that hey are benefi
cial. Bridge porl is the healthiest
part of Chicago. The decay that
is deadly is the dt cay of yegeta hle
matter. A single decayed cab
bage leaf is more dangerous than
the entire Union stock yards
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12
Proclamation.

Be it known and remembered that
We the undersigned Board of Super
visors OF Elections for the Parish Of
St. Mary. did on this day in the
presence OF Louis s. Bigler. T.. VI
Walker and 7. ". Milling. three COM
petent witnesses. met at the court
mouse of the Parish of st. Mary in
the Town OF Franklin. La. for the
purpose OF compiling the return, sent
in by the commissioners of election
appointed by Us of an election held in
the Town of Frank lin. Parish of st.
Mary. La. on the eth day Of May.
lH06, for the purpose OF voting for Il
Mayor and Five Colncilmen. for the
Town of Franklin. to serve for the Ell
sung two years.
And having compiled the returns
sent in to Us by the commissioners of
the polling precinct OF said town.
which was at Franklin, La. We find
that there wee cast at said election
>,oVcnty-threr (1.I votes; Seventy three
{13) IN favor of the said NaNor and
Gouncilmen.
And having completed said com
pilation, and having made public
proclamation of the above result. We
have CLOSED this present process vcr-
bal of compilation OF votes. which is
made in triplicate.
Witness the signatures Of the said
Board Of Supervisors of Elections at
the Court House in the town of Frank
lin. Parish of St. Mary. La. on this
9th day of May. 1906. in the presence
of the above named witnesses. who
have witnessed the proceedings herein
and who have signed these presents
with the President and member, Of the
Board OF Supervisors.
". II. VETTER.
-. y. FOSTER
II. ". kAPPEI..
Board of Supervisors OF Elections Of
the Parish OF 1t Mary.
y Illnesses:
E-oai9 s. Bi4ler
+. VI. Walker,
I. NJ. Milling.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12
TOWN COuNCii. PROCEEDINGS.
FRANKLIN. La. May 5. 1906.

FRANKLIN. La. May 5. 1906.
The Honorable Council met il
regular session. Mayor j. {.
! Lewis. presiding: NJ. Bel absent
The .eHdin4 e the minutes ul
previous meeting. vrre by motion
OF Mr.. Weber dispensed with
The Collector, Treasurer and
Sccretary'~ reports showing d
balance on hand of ~, i90.36 We're
read, same being correct were ac-
crpted.
>upt. Of th, Electric Light and
/ " aterwor<- report was ?caG
and accepted.
The following bills were read
and ordered paid;
Fl " Weber. hauling dirt lum-
Der ana shells =. 81
! Is Sanders. Sheriff board of
prisoners Ton April. 10 90
81 Mary Banner, publishing
proceeding : months. pub
li>hing notice ~ Marshal.
printing and posting pro-
CARNATIONS. ............... ........-. -
& Lauve, >upt express and
freight charges. paid help
connecting ana di-tonnec
ting oil ears. ~
J B Proctor hauling dirt .- t. -
Ma loneN-Benn.t Brltiny".Co
-iue pot. .-.--.. ; 40
Kyle Lumber CO.. lumber and
switching charges .. - 70
Electric Appliance co.. el,c-
tric supplies. wire. etc.... "l.6oI
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

1he case Of Edward A. Hanson
ct al. V. the Police Jury OF th'
Parrish of St Mary, which went III
70 the Supreme Court on anora
some weeks ago. was decided in.
solar a. til" writ oi injunction re.
fused by the Judge OF this cour
was concerned. The following i.
the language of the court on the
question:
edward \. Hanson, ct al, vS
Police Jury Of ST. Mary Parish:
II. Relator had right OF ap.
peal
Genrally mandamu- will not liz
! il there i right OF appeal.
- Discretion of the tGia iGig".
Where the lFial Judge is vested
with discretion as to whether he
should issue an Injunction the \ D.
pellate Court VIII not assume iuri--
diction in mandamus proceedings
and directing him to set asi.!e hi-
order declining to issue the writ,
nor compel him to issue an IN
junction.
Anotber nuastin, on re}ativel,,
h', Hah'' ''i''S was 'lSo u''i"'u' :
''l' - a. Ipi'o"
20! 'o'''I d. "'' o'H' t' ''Si' =, " :
, ''ice IVY ~ y h''S
'ol'ii d. ''li P'', - az -NPP's
'"S ipt "ii'S - ,'.''i,'.f''''''S II. ~. '''''
p .', .''I - 100. ~ .i5.h ~ -" - ,
di~tict court advised tAr police
jury that 1t was authorized 20
bulld q court house indicate, that
Ar htd forn"d an opinion on the
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Assessor H. W. kappel has
been assessing properly IN m
Fourth Ward during the latter
part Of this week.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

\ considerable amount Of i'm
provements are now going on In
rown. New buildings going up,
old ones repaired and renovated,
fences painted. The town is on
the move and every body seems to
be busy in helping to build it up.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The residence Of Mr.. W. D. Col
Inns, being erected by Messrs.
Wilcox & Zylicz on First street. is
rapidly nearing completion. 1t
will be a handsome two-story
structure, finished in the latest
and most up-to-date manner.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Mr.. Ollie Topham has been IL
for number Of days this week
but is conval"Scent at this writing.
we are pleased TO state.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Mr.. A. Reuter- is having his store
building on Main street renovated
and repaired. The outside viii b~
covered with sheet iron. pressed
to represent brick, the front TO be
finished with neat design Of
pressed iron work.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Photos five Tor ten cents. For
ten days longer Photo buttons,
ten cents extra and up.
All photos mounted on cards.
We also make cabinet photos and
larger sizes. First class work at
reasonable prices.
ACNE PHOTO Co.
Franklin la
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

We note with regret that Mrs.
Julia Chadwick has been quite
sick this week at her home on
Iberia street.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The Franklin Ice Works, by the
addition OF new storage buildings.
thereby increasing its capacity, is
forging ahead as one of the lead
ing plants Of its kind in this part
of the State,
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The term Of Court was limited
to only few days this week. ow-
ing to the absence nf several Of
the attorneys, who We're attending
a sitting Of the Supreme Court.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Our sympathies are extended te
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Migeot,
whose little daughter, Virginia
Rose, died on Thursday morning
last at the age OF seven months.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Mr.. George Kramer'- handsome
residence, recently constructed by
Messrs. Wilcox & Zylicz. just be
low town. is being painted BY
Messrs. Puckett & Baltarbec.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The residence being erected FOR
MIR. Ernest BoudreauX, on Adams
street, by Mr.. Marvin Morris, will
be finished in few days. 1t is a
neat single story cottage, possess
ing all the conveniences of a mod
ern home.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Mrs. Alex Todd has been con-
fined to her room recently vita
quite a serious -uril Of illness.
We are pleased :" ~lare that >he
is improved AT his wrItln-.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The town election held on last
Tuesday for the selection OF Il
Mayor and five Counciimen passed
off very quietly. there being only
one ticker iA the field, consisting
Of Hon. John c. Lewis, Mayor: c..
\. Frost, A. j. Dclahoussaye. \.
S. Achee, @. J. By"rle and NJ. L..
Harrison, The registration books
Tor the town showed 1SS registered
voters. The numb Der OF votes cast
We're l3. This was really a good
showing considering that there
was no opposition to the ticket.
This will be the fourth term Of Mr..
Lewis as Mayor OF Franklin, and
he has filled the duties of his office
to the satisfaction Of every good
citizen. The gentlemen compos-
ing the new Counci! are all busi-
ness men OF ability and have the
best interest Of the town at heart.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Libby's Canned : up-. just re-
ceived at O'Nieli-.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The Sterling Refinery is having
several handsome residence build
ings erected on it grounds lu-f
above town Mr.. X. 4. Fisher.
Sr.. is doing the work.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

A new line of ladies and misses
hose just received in black. tan,
white and embroidery at LOUIS
LEyY'S.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

If you want a good bargain III
all your purchases, call at LOUIS
LEWIS next week.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

The Second Quarterly Confer
ence Of the Methodist Church will
be held here on Saturday, May
y, at 7:3O p. m. \ special SER
mon on Missions will be preached
on Sunday, the 18th, at Ii a. m.,
by Rev. DR.. F. NJ. Parker, pre-
siding elder. \ cordial invitation
is extended to all who attend.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Try Cottolene for cooking,
O'Niell has it.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

We are now enjoying October
weather in the month OF May.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

LOUIS LEVY handles the largest
and best assortment Of ladies
ready made waists. guaranteed to
fit and wear we'll. Prices from
S1.2J to $3.50.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12
PERSONALS.

Miss Gibson. OF st. Louis. wbn
has been the guest OF tn. Miss.
Caffery. lett for her home his
geek
Mrs. tDrD Is. w. smith j. visit
ing her mother in Lafourchp par
ish.
AIj.sr. Clara Wilson and Fd,,,
Rose are spending while in New
Orleans.
NJ, y,;-,or .ha ha h
;,;,,.;.,.
turned to her home in New Ih4ri..
A.. + q p.;a,.
pn,i, r IN 10 "a, S'i'', -
a visit.
-,
Lieut. : ~ N.a,ierN was = VISITOR
= ="
,,,I 80, a. ~ ~ nv ,t9i'IilE a
i-iie ehu'i',' - ''i'' guest oI VT hih2-
=, =,
VI ~ oioc'' - ''i' eu''N' ~ aei
na"Sh'e'' Nrs. baoer' IL baton
h''"S''
VI T. Geo. laylof, OF Oklahoma,
i the guest ~ MS son, MT. r :.
aNl'r
Representative II. w. Allen left
on Thursday last for Baton Rouge
to be present AT the opening OF the
General Assembly next Monday.
Or. beVerlN W. smith attended
4 mee'lhg OF the LOUISIANA STATE
VI N2n'eal ,','''''' N''ie1' wa hrIa
week.
Nr George 7. Lewis. Of Patter-
SON. spent several days in Frank
In this week or business.
AJ.--rs 7 r Todd and Pab,r,
- i,,anI,l;,' ~. ,.o,-
" IA Lee ''''' "a Day ." .'ai'' .
wa among thF many Nisit'fS - +
az Nii = ''i'7
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Nickel plated No. ? Roche,tet
lamps in O'Nielis window. Onl$
S1.5O.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12
Opposite Court House.

Try a can OF the New syrup
;,irop du Monde, at O'Nieli's.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Mr. Walter ;. Berwick has had
placed IN his sta bic an apparatus
for feeding his horses at stated
hours, by clock. \ common
alarm clock is used, which throws
by a lever connected by a wire the
sliding arm in the feeu box over
each trough. The machine is pat
ented. and is for sale by Mr.. Vic
Tor Won Schoeler. Mr.. f. G.. Tay-
Tor places the clock and boxes,
and it seems 70 give entire satis-
faction.
We have Just received another
new assortment OF ladies' stylish
belts, in gilt, silver and also hand
embroidery, at LOUIS LEWIS.
An accident insurance company
has set uD a plea, in defending a
suit for the amount of the policy
of an autom0bili~t killed in speed
.ng hi~ ear, that ali confirmed au-
tOmobilists are insane or at least
irresponsible.
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Chick Feed at O'\lril =
The St. Mary banner., 1906-05-12

Kansas undertakers have formed
trust. Hereafter funeral eX-
penses must be guaranteed or the
deceased will not b" buried. Thus
does many man : woes pursue
him to the grave.