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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Some people love money because it
is money, while others seek it because
Of what it will bring to them. The for
mer hoard it, deprive themselves and
others of legitimate pleasures and final
ly leave it to be contested for by all
possible and rightful heirs. The latter
earns the dollar, appreciates it's value
and spends it in bringing happiness
both to himself and others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

That windbreak on the west side of
the farm would be improved nightly
if you were to build bonfire nearby
and use part of it for Illuminating ma
terial to help see to dig some new holes
in vacant places. The new trees would
grow quickly and soon fill in the empty
spaces instead of reminding one Of a
jaw with half the teeth gone. Thrift
keeps things up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The earth wakes up from its long
winter sleep much as child awakes
after refreshing afternoon nap. II
is all smiles and good nature, ready for
a hair brush by the March wind and
face wash by the April showers and
hungry for the sunshine and the birds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

II the potatoes you raised last year
are scabby and you do not want to
buy new seed, soak the tubers you
have for two hours in 40 per cent
solution Of fOrmalin at the proportion
of one pint to thirty gallons of water.
This can be done most easily and with
greatest economy to the solution by
putting the "praties" In gunny sack
and suspending them in the solution.
At the end of the time mentioned they
may be raised and the solution allowed
TO drain back into the barrel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The rivalry in American rural COM
munities that crops out in an attempt
to see which farmer can sport the most
lightning rods or the best carriage
finds expression among the Swiss peas
ants in the purchase OF sweet toned
bells for their family cows, some Of
which cost as high as twenty francs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Some way we always enjoy seeing
boy and a dog as playfellows, and it is
not seldom the case that the dog makes
a far better companion than some of
the boys Of the neighborhood.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

A good idea of the growth of the rice
culture in the south is gained from the
figures showing that in 1899 there were
but $500 acres of this cereal under cul-
tivation, while at the present time
234, 900 acres are devoted to the growth
Of this product.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11
Under the Turquoise Sky in Colorado

Is the title of valuable booklet on
Colorado just published by Rock
island Lines. Colorado as a Vacation
Land is most interestingly described.
The booklet contains eighty pages.
handsomely illustrated 1t is printed
on specially prepared and dellcately
tinted paper, with cover in three
cOlors. Contains complete list of all
hotels and boarding houses in Colorado
and is filled with useful information
for the tourist. If you are contem-
plating vacation trip this summer
you, should have copy by all manse.
Sent for three 2-cent stamps. Adj
dress L. M. ALLEN, Genreal Pas
senger Agent Rock Island Lines,
Chicago. 24-l3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The observance Of birthdays, ami
versaries and holidays in the home is
not always possible, but 1t is well to
keep the fire of sentiment at least
smoldering. 1t may mean planning
and sacrifice on the part of the moth
ers and sisters, but remember that it
will be the green and refreshing oasis
In the memory of the child when it
looks back upon it in after years.
You were a child once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

In the long run seasonable repairs to
harness are cheaper than runaway
smashups, which are likely to occur
when the little breaks are neglected
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The owner Of very good hun
dred and sixty acre farm said to us
lately that he had come to the conclu-
sion that he had too much land; that
he was going to dispose Of half of the
farm and work the balance better. He
struck us as being one of the wisest
men we have met for many a day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The young trees Of the orchard are
in greater danger from rabbits during
February and March in case Of heavy
fall Of snow than in any other months
of the year. A small boy with fer.
ret, or soap or liver rubbed on the trunk
Of the trees, is safeguard that may
be probably employed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Pork and beans is well balanced
ration So are oatmeal and cream,
roast pork and apple sauce, boiled beef
and potatoes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The time spent in selecting and test
ing all the seeds planted on the farm
Is the most remunerative devoted to
any farm operation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

When we see house all done up in
several cOlors on the outside, while
paint and all its kith and kin are stran-
gers to everything else about the place
we are fOrcibly reminded of the wo-
man who keeps everything spick and
span in the front part of her house,
while the back portion Is simply a
sight for sore eyes. to say nothing Of
the sanitary condition. Ifyou are going
in for style let 1t prevail throughout the
premises.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Our experience with shade trees, COW
ering period of years, is that in case
of those trees which can be transplanted
at all the best results are obtained by
cutting back the top and roots of a
three or four inch tree rather than in
transplanting two or three year ole
sapling.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Don't plan too much work for the
boys and girls. We sometimes judge
their capacity to do things by our en-
ergy and ambition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

A farmer who had bought a cheap
John cook stove from a mail order
house registered kick with the house
because the griddles warped after a
few weeks use. The letter sent in re-
ply suggested that he had undoubtedly
had too hot fire and that he should
turn the griddles over and let them
warp back again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The young robin is said to be
prolific eater, keeping its mother on the
hop all day picking up worms. Be-
tween fifty and sixty worms have been
observed to form days ration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

There never were so many men en-
gagged in farming who want to find out
better ways of doing their work than
at the present time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

We are in no sense prophet, but we
will venture the prediction that there
will be the usual number Of bugs, bee
ties, borers and insect pests of high
and low degree to wage war on all veg
etable and animal life on the farm this
coming season. Between the weeds and
the bugs it is often nip and tuck for the
farmer to see where he comes in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Every form of distressing ailment
known as piles originates internally.
The real cause of the trouble is in
side. Manzan is put up in collapsible
tubes with nozzle. so the medicine can
be applied where it will do the most
good, and do it quickly. If you are
suffering with piles you owe yourself
the duty of trying Man Fan. Sold by
Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The dairy, the silo and the red clover
meadow are the keys to one Of the
greatest sources of wealth in the coun-
fry
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

The shellbark hickory and the white
oak are very fastidious as to the soil
whereon they grow. These trees like
the same sort of soil, stiff clay, and
one never need be looking for sand
pit anywhere near where they may be
found. White oak and shellbark hick-
Org lands are nearly always good wheat
soils.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

There are other ways of making
money on the farm besides raising hogs
and cattle, and one Of the best is to
keep the loose ends about the place
well gathered up. No man Is making
money who has to buy new binder
every few years just because he let
his old one stand out in the field with
a little straw thrown over 1t or under
leaky shed where the water all runs
through in one or two places and those
right where 1t shouldn't. There is as
much difference between well and
slovenly kept farm as between. thor
oughbred Shorthorn and scrub Jersey
steer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Did you ever size up your own farm as
a whole and notice now many scattered
and dilapidated buildings dotted it here
and there which had no legitimate use?
Built in your less palmy days or in
some stress Of emergency they have
continued to hold their own until now
they represent fine supply of kindling
wood. II you are going to have a tool
house, a woodshed, shelter for bug
gies and machines and all around work
house, think out some plan whereby
convenience and stability may be COM
bined under a fewer number Of roofs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

Last spring, with a view to deter
mining the relative merits Of early and
late planted potatoes, we made first
planting as soon as the ground was
in a working condition, about the LIST
Of April. Three weeks later second
planting was made, when several hills
of the early planted seed were exam
ined. 1t was found that these potatoes
had sent out sprouts about a quarter
of an inch in length, which were ap-
parently at standstill, proving quite
conclusively that there is no great ad
vantage in planting potatoes until the
ground is sufficiently warm to secure
their termination and growth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11

A little girl living on large stock
farm In the middle west describes her.
self as being passionately fond of her
dog and pony and skillful with her
rife. She is bold, brave and free.
knowing the responsibilities as well as
the privileges of boy-she has no
brothers and Is often called upon to
do a boys work-and in closing her
letter adds that she dearly loves to
dance and never stops till daylight.
This is pretty good record for a lit
tie girl who lives miles away from any
town and is not yet fourteen years old.
Just the same. there is good material
for woman there II the energy Ia di.
rected In the right channel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-07-11
Pounds milk.

Total .............. 102, 235. 1898.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
CRANCEVILLE HELPS.
Money and Flour For San Fran
cisco Sufferers.

CISCO Sufferers.
In the great San Francisco disas-
ter, Grangeville has recognized the
urgent need of assistance and has
come forward with a liberal con.
tributiOn for those in distress.
While we are twenty miles from a
railroad and it takes a little longer
to get things in and out than most
towns, Tuesday found 33S bar
rels Of choice flour and some
money ON the way to those in dis
tress in our neighboring state.
John Coram started the move.
ment and it took but q little while
to raise over $1,000. Az food in
such cases is generally needed
more than money it was decided to
send car of flour. The railroad
charged no freight and no time was
lost in getting it on the road.
Nearly everybody contributed and
were anxious to lend assistance to
the unfortunate sufferers. Besides
the money thus raised the Odd
Fellows sent 800 and the Eagles
q like amount to be used in relief
for members Of their respective
orders. Grangeville is not a large
town but it can be said of her bust.
ness men, that no deserving call
for assistance was ever made when
they did not respond cheerfully
and literally.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
kilograms From Friends.

Quite a number Of kilograms
have been received here this week
by Grangeville citizens who had
friends in San Francisco at the
time of the disaster and SO far as
reported all have escaped personal
injury. Many have no doubt suf-
fered heavy property loss but in
such calamities those who escape
with their lives are considered for
tunate. J. H. Robinson, II. E.
Heppner, James Eldridge and Gus
Wright have all received messages
from relatives that were in the
city, stating that they were unin-
jured and that letters would follow
A message arrived for Mr.. Hawley
from Mrs. Hawley, who was at
Santa Rosa, saying they had es-
capped. 1t could not be delivered
as Mr.. Hawley had left for that
place. The messages have brought
much comfort to people here as all
were fearful that some relative or
friend would be found in the death
list.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Minstrel Show.

The home talent minstrel show
to be given tomorrow night under
the direction of the Ladies' Auxil-
iary of the Y. NJ. G. A. promises
to be rare treat for theatre goers.
The selections are of the latest and
Grangeville's best talent has been
pressed into service to insure it's
success. The following is the
program:
Opening chorus by entire troupe.
Solo, "Somebody's Waiting Be-
meath Southern Skies" Clyde
w. Nickel.
Buck and wing dance, Grant
Benedict.
"Come Down From The Old Fig
Tree" Basil Harris.
"Cordelia Malone" G. s. Beall.
"Leading Lady of The Town" T"
Miss Blue Bell Washington.
"The Girl / Loved Out In The
Golden West" C..J. Lisle.
Sympathy" Harold Harris.
"Nobody,' E. E. Van Vert.
Satisfied with Life" Basil
Harris.
"The Sentinel Asleep" j. A.
Wilkinson.
'Down on the Brandywine,"
Grange City Quartette.
Preacher and the Bear" James
McGee.
Chorus by entire troupe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Hurt in Runaway.

Mrs. A. II. McGrew, Mrs. Sid
Brown and daughter, and Mrs.
Clara Baldwin were all more or
less injured last Tuesday in run
away accident near Mt. Idaho.
They were driving the spirited
team of Mr.. McGrew and coming
down little hill portion of the
harness broke, letting the hack
crowd forward onto the team.
The ladies were unable to manage
them and in starting to run, turned
the vehicle over throwing the en-
tire party on a rocky hillside with
great force. Mrs. Balwin received
a broken collar bone and Mrs.
Brown and daughter were both
quite badly cut and bruised. DR..
Stockton dressed their injuries and
they will soon be none the worse
for their exciting experience.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
ELECTRIC LINE
RUSHING WORK
Grading Being Done Over Six Miles Of
Risht-Oi-Way.
LET NEz PIERCE CONTRACT Hay 10
Surveying Crew Commence on
This End Next Month.

Forty men are now at work
grading on the Lewiston & South
eastern Electric railroad line out
OF Lewiston and the force under
Contractor Ledoux will be mater
tally increased in a short time. The
dirt has been broken for the en-
tire six miles OF the first contract
but a majority of the crew is work.
ing on the heavy rock cuts, Of
which there are two. The first cut
about mile from the city limits
is the heaviest and 5000 cubic
yards of rock will have to be re-
moved before the grade can be es-
tablished. The second cut near
the mouth of Tammany creek is
not SO heavy and will take less
time. Eighteen surveyors are now
employed by the company, &C
cording to Pres. G. w. Thompson,
and are divided in permanent line,
the leveling and the cross section
ing. The first is now at work op-
posie Canter's store, the second
a few miles behind and the third
just beyond Tammany. The first
and second crews will reach Waha
this week after which they will be
taken to Nez Perce and will COM
mence at once to run permanent
lines to Westlake. Two more in
struments will be added and the
twelve men at Nez Perce will level
and cross section at the same time.
1t is expected that eighteen miles
between Nez Perce and Westlake
will be finished by May 5, when
the contract for the grading will
be let.
After the survey has been COM
pleted between Nez Perce and
Westlake the crew will be placed
on the line from Westlake to
Grangeville and will finish this
before starting from Waha over
Craig mountain to Westlake.
Colonel Judson Spifford, general
manager of the company, has re-
turned from short business trip
to Spokane and went Immediately
on trip Of inspection of the work
done. He states that the officers
of the company are well pleased
with the character of the work of
the surveyors under Engineer
Woods. Tribune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
ASKS RESTRAINING ORDER.
Avery Moore Wants County
PRINTING D0na in Idaho

Avery Moore wants County
Printing Done in Idaho.
A dispatch to the Tribune from
Weiser says:
"Avery G. Moore, publisher of
the Weiser World has applied tc
the district court for an order re-
straining the county treasurer
from paying a warrant issued in
favor of Glass & Prudhomme of
Portland. This warrant was issu-
ed in payment for county supplies
in the printing line which, Mr..
Moore states in his application,
could have been furnished in Idaho.
He bases his action on the law
that requires public printing, bind
ing, etc. to be done in the state if
possible. Mr.. Moore admits that
he could not have done the work
but says it could have been done
in Boise and other places. He
took this action in the interest Of
the newspapers of the state gener-
ally and will no doubt have the
support Of the Idaho State Press
association. As the Portland firm
is undersood to have told county
officers they would protect them on
their official bond, it is supposed
the case will 60 to the supreme
court
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
A Great Success.

The reception given by the Bar
gain Store last Saturday afternoon
and evening was great success
and during the entire time the
large building was crowded with
visitors. The store had been beau
tifully decorated for the occasion
under the direction OF j. B. Wade,
and many compliments were pass
ed upon the brilliant picture pre-
sented. The program rendered
was an excellent one, each parti-
cipant being roundly applauded.
Everybody enjoyed the treat and
the Bargain Store managers made
themselves deservedly popular as
entertainers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Light For Cottonwood.

Cottonwood is going to have
electric lights and expects to have
the new plant in operation within
two months. A franchise has been
granted Frank Wright who is at
present conducting planning mill
in that city and he will supply the
power from the engine in his mill.
Cottonwood is good and rap
idly growing town and the
parties who install either an cleo.
trio light or water system will re-
ceive liberal patronage.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
CLOSING UP
RIGHT-OF-W
Everything Now Ready to Establish
Prairie Camps.
MORE SURVEYORS At COTTONWOOD
Working Force Steadily In
creasing at Culdesac.

The railroad situation during the
past week has assumed most en-
couraging shape and while the
Electric road has been making
splendid headway out Of Lewiston,
the Northern Pacific has been
equally active on the prairie. A
great number of options on right
of-way have been taken up near
town and the remainder will be
closed rs soon as good titles are
furnished. On Saturday VIM.
Allen received his money for the
right-of-way across his farm miles
west of town aud the money is also
here for the crossing on the Knorr
ranch on this side. The surveyors
that were moved from Cottonwood
to Culdesac have returned and it
is said additional crews will join
them at once to carry on the cross
sectioning to this point. 1t is re-
ported that grading camps will be
established on the prairie within
80 days. The greatest drawback
to extensive operations at present
is the lack OF men and even free
transportation from the east fails
tU secure the desired number.
The work on the prairie, how.
ever, is a short job and can soon
be completed when once started.
At present all men arriving are
being held at Culdesac where the
heavy work is being done and a
good sized working force is now
engaged there.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
School Report.

:. Superintendent Cobbs has made
the following report OF the Grange.
vile schools for the month ending
A v>r;l on
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Stockholders Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a
meeting of the stockholders of the
American Eagle Extension Gold
Mining and Milling Co., will be
held at the office of the secretary,
in Grangeville, Idaho, on the first
Saturday in May, viz, May 9th,
1906, at 8 o'clock p. m. for the
transaction Of such business as
may come before the meeting.
Datad April Gath, 1906, Grange
vile, Idaho.
Frank McGrane, president.
I. G. Hattabaugh, Secy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Have Your Friends Come West

Special one way colonist rates,
in effect from Kansas City, st.
Joseph, Sioux City, Omaha and st.
Paul, s22.50; st. Louis, s27.5O;
Chicago, $1,000; Memphis, $35. 90;
New York, s47.50; New Orleans,
s45.5O; Philadelphia, s47.25; Bos-
ton, s47.40; Ashville, N, G. ,s45.76.
Deposits accepted at this office
or with any o. r. s. N. agent who
will have tickets furnished at point
of starting. For rates from points
not mentioned call on or write.
G. w. Mount, Gen'l Agt. o. r. &
N. Co., Lewiston, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
For Sale.

A three story boarding
house of 81 rooms on corner of
Main and A street, newly furnish
ed and doing fair business. Price
for thi s$45OO. For further infor-
nation inquire Of A. e. Alexan-
der of this city. mi
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26

Wanted-Bids at once for sup
plying 1000 or 1900 cubic feet of
rock to be delivered ON ground at
the Alexander-Fr Freidenrich store.
Submit bids to V. Holz & Son.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Wall Paper at Cost.

/ have small stock Of paper left
over from last year that l am al
most giving away. Call and see it.
A. W. Robinson. Meadow street,
near Vollmer & Scott's.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
To Los Angeles and Return
for S52.4O.

On May I'd, 3rd, 4th and 9Th
the O. r. & N. Co.. will sell first
class round trip tickets, Lewiston
to Los Angeles and return, for
$52.4O. Choice of routes Gall rail,
or rail and OCEAN, and stop over
privileges given; final limit July
Slst. For further information,
address, G. W. Mount, Gen'l Agt.
Lewiston, Ida.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-04-26
Wall Paper.

l am beginning to receive my
1906 stock Of wall paper direct
from the factory and it is beauti-
fnl in tint and design. Call and
see for yourself, it will cost you
nothing to look it over. @
A. w. Robinson.
Meadow Street near 'Vollmer s.
Scott's.