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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Only One Week to Christmas.

One week from today will be Christ
mas, and vet there are hundreds of
people in Winneshiek county who
have not completed their Christmas
purchases To these we want to COM
mend the numerous comprehensive adj
vertisements to be found in this big
Christmas edition of twenty pages.
On every page our merchants are
speaking to you today of the large
stocks of holiday goods in their stores
They have purchased literally in an
ticipation of your wants, and we ask
you to come to DEBORAH to do your
trading. Here you will find repre-
sented all lines of mercantile business.
and it will be easy for YOU to make
your selections. In every store noted
in these columns you will find courte-
Gus salespeople, who will assist you
in making Sc lections, and we feel per.
fectly safe in guaranteeing you a
square deal" in every purchase you
make from them. We know the roer-
chants of DEBORAH, we know that
their desire is to serve you, and that
you can find here better and larger
stocks at as low or lower prices than
for many miles about. Come to De-
corah to do your trading, and do it
early. Don't wait until Monday or
Tuesday.
We again urge on behalf of our mer-
chants that residents of the city do
their trading in the morning, so that
the afternoons may be left for the
country people, who do not get in be-
fore noon. Let everyone work to-
gether for mutual advantage, let all
trade with Public Opinion adver-
tisers. and everyone will be pleased.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Happy Couple Elopes.

Residents of DEBORAH will remember
seeing very loving appearing young
couple OH the streets at various times
during the past few weeks. They did
not seem to care TO become acquainted
with our people, but were enjoying
the bliss of honeymoon together with
out interference, until last Saturday,
when the groom S brother arrived and
took them back TO Marinette, Mich.
with him, where they received par.
entail forgiveness. They were Mr. and
Mrs. g. S. Hoxan, aged 10 and Is
years. respectively, and had eloped
from Marinette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Horticultural Society Meeting

The Winneshlek County Horticul-
tural Society held meeting at the
court house Saturday afternoon. A
committee was appointed TO arrange
"a program for the annual Fruit
Growers convention, which will be
held on Wednesday and Thursday,
Jan. 9Th and 9th After the meeting
the society attended the funeral Of
Mr.. John Elwick, who was for several
years an esteemed member of the
society.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Welcome TO Rev. Schmidt

On account of the fact that Rev.
OrtoSchmidt and family did not arrive
here until Saturday. the reception
planned by the members of the United
Lutheran church for Friday evening
took place Saturday evening. Supper
was served. after which Rev Schmidt
was made to feel that he had come
among friends in the good social time
which followed.
Sunday morning the installation
services were held before a very large
congregation. President L. HI. Dahl
was in charge, DR.. +. A. Shmidt,
father of the new minister, filling
the pulpit very acceptably after the
installation ceremon les.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
On Hiohfalutin Lanousae.

Fine writing-if it isn't too all fired
fine-should be encouraged. 1t really
is not crime to quote from poets
and philosophers If you do it aptly
and unobtrusively. Quotations from
other languages are in bad taste, anc
the pedant IS always 4 bore. But 1t is
not exactly sinful to demonstrate that
you have read good books and remem-
Der what you have read. The good
newspaper man writes as well as he
can at all times, whether he is outlin
ing a system Of government or describ-
ing a deg fight, and If he makes his
meaning clear II doesn't matter a great
deal If In the fiery enthusiasm of youth
he studs the armament with q few
rockets and other varieties OF fire.
works. -Emporia Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Double Weddinf Yesterday.

A double wedding in which two
couples of well known young people
were united in marriage took place in
Madison township yesterday. The
contracting parties were Mr.. l.. Rue
and Miss Inga Hovden. and Mr.. Gill
bert G. Hovden and Miss Clara Hol-
stad All of these young people be-
long to highly respected and promi-
nent residents of the county, and they
have hosts of friends who will join us
in extending heartiest congratulations
and best wishes. There were large
number of guests at the wedding.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
: A Quaint Old Recipe.

AS cure for ringworms this curious
recipe was given in the HOusekeepers
Guide for 1896: Get the coomb of a
church bell-that is, the grease which
is applied TO make it work easy and
with which the metal forms kind of
verdigris. Mix it with unsalted lard
and apply fresh plaster twice a day.
II Is not superstition that dictates the
use of church bell above any other,
but the peculiar combination of metal
employed for the purpose produces a
different kind of verdigris. This rem
edy was long kept profound secret
and many cures effected at an enor
nous charge 1t has been equally eff
cacious as freely and openly communi
Gated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

The past week has been filled with
political developments. Among them
are the formal announcement of Gov.
Oummins AS candidate for Senator,
the announcement of Lieutenant Gov
ernor Garst rs candidate for Coy
ernor, and that former Secretary OF
the Treasury l.. NJ Shaw will be a
candidate for the presidency.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
A Pretentious Paper.

The holiday issue of the Ossian Bee
of last Thursday was bumper edi
tion of twenty pages. and one of the
best we have ever seen issued from a
town the size of Ossian. 1t was filled
with we'll set and we'll printed adver-
tisements and good reading matter,
AID is credit to the Office of the Bee.
We congratulate Messrs. Heck &
Schmitz upon the enterprise displayed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Charles Hurd Dies in Utah.

Charles Hurd, well known in this
city, passed away last Thursday in
Salt Lake City. Utah. He was born
in this CITY June II. 1862, and lived
here until he grew up, since which
time he has lived in different parts of
taken to Los Angeles. Cal, for
burial. He leaves wife. brother and
two sisters TO mourn his loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
NJ. W. A. Officers.

At the annual election of officers of
DEBORAH Camp. Modern Woodmen of
America, held last Wednesday eve
ming, the following officers were
elected:
V. &C. T.. Ambl
w. An p Moran
Banker-M. III. Montgomery
Escort-R. c. Price
Watchman-Wm.S chrubbe
Sentry--H. Hislop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

WANTED-Poultry of all kinds at
Reum's meat market. 39tf
FOR RENT-Two front rooms. ground
floor, corner Mechanic and Water
streets, after Dec. LIST Otto Dahljelm
45-tf
FOUND-Lady's leather purse con-
tanning one cent and papers. Owner
call at this Office. 51-2
WANTED-Man to cut $50 cords of
wood. Apply to John d. Mullaney.
East Water street. 5ltf
FOR RENT-Residence block south
of First Lutheran church. all
modern improvements. b. j. Nc.
Kay. 40tf.
WANTED--A girl for homework at
Mrs. B. o. Dahly's.
FOR SALE-My farm of about 60
acres, 80 miles north of DEBORAH,
on the Hesper road, Canoe township
Joseph StOrtZ. Aft
FOR SALE-Poland China and Ches-
ter White male pigs. To close out
this years breeding stock will sell
at bargain prices. Farm three miles
northeast of Burr Oak Nicholas
Rlcnert, prosper, Min. oO-2pd
FOR RENT-Good brick house,
known a. the Hutchinson home
stead; high and dry: good water,
low rent. Apply at once. Fl. j.
Hutchinson. 42tf
WANTED-Several more good men TO
travel for the W. Il. Rawleigh Medi-
cine Co. Call on or write II. II.
Johnson, st. Cloud Hotel. DEBORAH,
Iowa 46tf
FOR SALE OR RENT-Farm. 24O
acres in Pleasant township, nine
miles northeast of DEBORAH. with
good buildings, we'll and running
water. Write the owner, J. o.
Johnston, st. Paul, Mimi, III De
Soto St, or II. G.. Hjerleid. De-
corah, Iowa. 4S-l2eow-pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Tuesday Next Week.

This paper will be issued Oh Tues
day next week. so that our Office force
may enjoy holiday on Christmas as
usual Correspondents and advertisers
are requested to get their copy in
earlier than usual, so that we may go
to press on Tuesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Notice of Expiration.
UNKNOWN OWNERS:

TO UNKNOWN OWNERS:
You are hereby notified that the followin
described real estate, situated in Winneshie
county. iowa, to-wit
Twp. 30, Range :, west containing 10 acres
more or less, was solG for taxes of 1901 on
the first day OF December, 1902 To r.. ii.
Forde, that the certificates OF sale there
of have been assigned To and are now
owned by Nellie j. Durkee and that the
right of redemption will expire and a
Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made
unless redemption from such sale be made
within ninety days from the date OF COM
pleted service of this notice. You will
govern yourself accordingly.
Dated this 9TH day OF December, A. ID. 1907.
sos NELLIE j. DURKEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Luther Defeats Coe College.

Luther College met Coe College of
Cedar Rapids in game of basket ball
last evening at the college auditorium.
the home team winning by the score
of 40 to 10. In spite of the large score
it was fine game. both teams playing
hard to win
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

What better Christmas present
could you possibly select than Chi
cago daily paper every day in the
year and Public Opinion every week
in the year Constant reminders OF
your. friendship. Chicago Tribune,
Record Herald, Inter Ocean, Post,
Examiner or Journal and Public
Opinion, both one year, only $3. 10.
EO-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Yeomen Elect Officers.

Oneota Homestead. B. A. Y. elected
the following officers at it's annual
election last evening:
Hon. Foreman-Frank Morrison
M. CA. M. Sherry
Cor. Mrs. A. G.. HislOp
Ply. Mrs A. r. Soverson
Overseer-E. 7. Olson
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Gard OF Thanks.

For the kindness and sympathy of
friends in the sickness and death of
our father, we wish to express our
thanks.
Mrs. Belle Stevens. Mary T. Eiwick,
Thos. ]. Elwick, VIM Elwick,
Robert A. Elwick, Anna NJ Pill
grim. Fred. G.. Elwick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

On Sunday every saloon in Daven-
port was closed all day. making it the
first dry Sunday in the history OF
Davenport.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

We have the best cameras on
earth for the money and know what
a good one is. ....Muller Bros. 49-S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

COLUMN

Rates-One Cent per word. Nothing
less than ten cents
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
Barnes gspls,n,d why.

Many people IN this section remem.
Der Augustus barnes. who for years
drove the stage between Tilton and
FRANKLIN. before the railroad was built
Dr. Tucker. president Of Dartmouth
college. tells Of riding across from TIL
ton one day. Just out Of Til,on, on the
sandy bank of wlnnlplseogeo river,
IL located the Tilton cemetery.
DR.. Tunoker was occupying a seat
beside the venerable driver and az
they parsed the city of the dead. he
said: "rhat is a queer place for =
oemoiery woador why such a spot
was selected
Baracs explanation was short and
70 The point tls answer bc.ag. Easy
dlgglng. - Posion Hoald.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
NO cAUoE FOR WORRY.
Lady Didn't Mean to Lose Splendid
Girl" for a TriViaity.
HAYNES & TAYLOR

At meeting OF a woman's club in
an eastern city. the members dis
cussed tie problem OF securing and re-
talning good housomaIds After the
session one Of them told another mem.
Der that she had a splendid girl
and then On strict confidence. OF
coursel. narrated the following in
cident.
She had attended a meeting OF the
club the previous week and upon 70.
turning home earlier than expected,
entered the house by means Of o
latchAey. Going upstairs quietly she
was surprised. on suddenly opening a
door a. seeing her husband in the act
OF kissing the splendid girl" Natur
ally there was surprise all around. but
without saying q word the clubwo.
man returned 10 the lower part OF the
house. In a short time down came
the maid arraye1 To- departure.
I What Is the matter. Annie?" asked
the mistress Of tho house. Why are
you going at this tlme?"
. "well," replied the maid. after what
you have Just seen I don't think you
want me 10 stay here any longer"
Don't let that worry you. Annie.
Go upstairs and take of your things
II two Of us cannot satisfy his pro
pensity for kissing shall get an.
other servant TO assist u.s."
And that Is one womans way Of
keeping a splendid girl" as her maid.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
SIGN WELL PAID FOR,
One Thousand Dollars a Wor5 for
Railroad Crossing Warning

At the Franklin Inn, literary club
OF Philadelphia, Il young poet, licking
his lips, said that Conan Doyle was
paid one dollar Il word
THAT is nothing" said one OF the
Reading railroad advertising men, Il
now of case where a man was paid
1000 a word. Our line used to
lave at its grade crossings very
long and complicated sign that began:
Beware of the engine and cars and
then this sign went on with lot of
injunctions and warnings that would
have taken five minutes to read. In
number OF accident cases the claim
ants for damages declared that our
long signs were not clear warnings.
Therefore the line decided at last to
get a new grade crossing sign, and
Judge Paxson was engaged to write
one.
The sign that Judge PaXson wrote
cost $1,000 a word, but II was a
classic, 1t remains a classic 1t has
been copied everywhere. 1t is as
well known among US as Father /
cannot tell de- or England expects
every man to do hts duty"
But what was the slgn?" the poet
asked, impatienly.
The sign that cost $1,000 a word,
or $4,000 in all" said the railroad
man. was the famous Railroad
crossing-stop, look and listen
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
Black walnut.

Black walnut is produced In this
country at an annual rate OF about 80.
100000 feet The larger portion OF II
now comes from southwestern Mis-
lsonri. Arkansas. Oklahoma aud Indian
Territory. although there is some scat
ltering growth stlli picked up In In
diana, Ohio. Tennessee and West Win
ginia. The most considerable stand
OF the wood remaining east OF the Mis-
sissippl river IS on the upper waters
OF the Guyandotte river In West vlr
ginis. says a writer in.Tho Southwest
Tho home demand for black walnut
lumber is only for comparatively small
quantities. Its use Is largely confined
TO gun stocks. novelties, electrical
work. etc. The chief demand for wal
mt comes from Germany and Ham
burg Is the commercial center OF the
market.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

While IL d, Ue.i Elowl taat Daniel
Webster 90 speaking of General Tay.
lors candidacy Tor a, o.'ice of presi.
dent pronlulcei 10 "a nomination not
90 10 be made be never failed 70 20
Justice TO the generals military ab.l-
tiles and eiuIuelt service Ia the field.
Cn one occasion BE- paid the oil sol
der q descate and well deserved con.
pimeni. General Taylor was cll-
planning OF the crowds Of people who
daily hcsiece1 him sool after his rs.
cession to the presidency.
They interfere" he said. "wi.h nv
official engagements ard violate my
domestic retirement. but st.ll do not
wish 20 tJ.1 my back upon ny
frlclas"
"You never ca rqo1 yorr enemies.
general" ~ Webster instantly re-
piled.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

It's pleasure to tell our r. 4ers
about a Cough Cure ike DR.. Shoo 81.
For years Dr. Shoop has fought aga G
Opium Chloroform, or other unsafe Pc
gradients commonly found in Coug
remedies. Dr. Shoop {. seems, has
welcomed the Pure FOOD I'D Drug Lsv
recently enacted. for he has worked
along similar lines Tor many years.
For nearly 20 years Dr. Shops Cough
Cure containers have had warning
printed on them against Opium and
other narcotic poisions. He Aas .hus
made it possible for mothers to project
their children by simply insist < on
having DR.. Shoop's Cough Cure. Sold
by Haynes & Taylor
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

New York elevator operators have a
dislike OF the word next"
1T is too confusing" said one man.
"For oyamplc. two mep stepped into
my car the o;her day one sald. fifth
floor The o,ber SAID. 'Next stop
ped II t'ia sceoaa deer ana waited aui
waited for the mau Who had ordered
'aeSt to set or. lie l2w into n rage.
! doat want this door he said. i
said the sixth Roor Didn't tae other
fellow say "I'fh." 0nd didn't | say
'NcSt ana isn't s.S;l next after Gltl?
uul;
"Tae following day one passenger
called ont, Third Loo.,' and the Other
said Next at he same tine. Thought
l knew MY business that time. | hus.
tied t3c third door nam rlcht up 70 his
handbag and took tle clap who wanted
next on TO tlc fourth toor He was
angry also What did you bring me
up here Tor when Sjumt lool,ingY he
thundered 'Dilut you htlr me say
neXtY Yes said |, but The other man
said third 4 don't give rap said
he. 'whl, tae other mau said We
were t-tu oa DE h't door. and when
| said nt&; didn't that mean secondy
I'll report you for inattcutlon. that's
wGat ri 10
And that is what hc did eo." sighed
t>e operator. Clearly the word next
1gat to be abolished. New York sun.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
Psr. Prls, tssrt

An American visiting Dublin told
sorr startling stories about the
helsht of some of the Ncv York
buildings An lrrhman who was lls
tesln- STOOD n aa long o. De could.
Iaad iacH qu6Eci.
"Yc ts-iat tCcn our nCves, hotel.
hove yer
The Amcdcan thought not
"Wcu." said tho trishman. IT'S &c
tail that We had 10 put The two tor
stories on hinges
What for3 asked the American.
go We could let EN- down tlll IN,
moon went by" Ge!t Pa,
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

ThH snob cultivates man oT won
an not hccuus, be expects {, get iot
or Loan ont " either. but because NJ
thinks either csn help him along into
society's elect. lie cuts n former nr
duaintanre because the uuipriumis
person seems IN be- Of no ne ln MI.
own social advancement TIE sup
presses the Impulse that may lend him
10 dislike uscf' people and lsr use
less ones tust ~ the Ambitions bank
clerk sunpr,sses his small gai-lva.
gances, his fonducss for The rl.e track
Because social position seem. 81 I'm.
portant to him he aimlrcs excessively
those who have II ani smbs those
whose position be- dseus Inferior a. his
owu-New York Mai
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

pisiud ls NE mother Of security. =
Ia Fontane.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

The letter A Ia ~ Hebrew called
alcph, an OK aud the .h",urIan char.
acter which represents thl, ,und was
originally picture of au OK head
hence the name The right hand stroke
Of the A represents the top to, the head.
the other down stroke thc igit -.dc. aud
line. since fallen out Cf u.,. repre-
scnicl the right side of the irHl. wh,le
IN very old rhocuIclan manuscripts
two dot, above fot eyes aD' Uyo be-
low Tor nostrIls rendered tl' rc.em
blance complete.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
A0fG Good Shows

TIE We. Biou Theatre lee Evans.
willie continue. to ofcr ony the very
best line of attractions. Beginning
Sunday Jan. l3,h, Tor four nights and
two matncgs the bill will be Howard
Hall, in that slrone and stirring play.
THE Millionaire Detective" at the
Wells popular prices. On Thursday
night, Henrista Crossman comes here
in AN a Sudden Peggy, the new play
which took Chicsro by storm. and Fri.
day "Tim Murphy" in his new comedy.
"A Corner 10 Coffee.
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

AREN'T meu The limltT sHIl Young
Mr Wheel When told uy b.lif,r
this morning that baby had just ,ut %
tooth. hc asked me a,grJ'g vhs =
had allowed It to play with luivc.
And my bachelor uncle" .d v..
Who's. 'vn'u lee heard that ur iaIy
had begun tccthing. wanted O. la0r
Il would begin haiung so1a."-Nyv
YORK Pres
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
The o,d Fn.hIoncd ..,i:rcd oirl."

NHN 'hHffh'Aafh 'aAaEfl
TIE "L.rnl Lirl' I've never. never nj.
Iudei 70 her us the maid" In the small
American town or quiet country place
WLe"c yoJ aud | were "rllsed'1 was
Use one Of tie family ual mother was
glad 90 have hcr hcl2. aul none uf ~
put Cl u.y tnlls With her. and She was
not compelled 70 put on L-y frll,s Of
cop 10 apron with vs. Oftumcs. c.pe.
c.r,F in a." gU.ct cocntry places. Lcs
'.i standing WAS as good as r.t OF
s.. '5 c'sr Usually 20 was OF, OF
vt family OF g..u There Uas
p. %. heip 3 her Lo.st ugi $50 slc
omn apd .--.itl oar mother 90 or
u'rs. lu their h,a-s oi case mother
aui sac dtcucd tie u-i4ib1-lolJ
q - together Tie "..rai gil" uad
hrr beau. q neisihor3 t,1..l. sacepsI
son. and much was sac ilacl about
him, and finally rlic- yea-i Of fai.lni
aud fr.eldiy seryiuCc. she hurried
him. We wcl: o. the wedding. agi Il
was quite e1ri5l 1f1i-. with much
temperate mc.uuc-t AMI With many
Cheap but rsc.ul presc1;s.-Eycgy.
b9dg's Nae1e.rn
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

A NcVars librarian has Kept rctotl
Of old bookmarks found in returned
books The rccoud includes an lnsur
ancc policy two dollar bill. a pair
of spectaclos love letters, a win. a
mortgage. photographs, a marriage Ger
ti6caic. a promIssory note. dress sam
pies aud a barcs foot
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25

She llcrc we've been married lust
one n'onth aud now YOU no longer love
me. llc-But my dear She nou't try
to explain. I'm not blind. fou made
n mlsiase. You ojihi TO have married
some silly stupid woman. He-But
dcarcst. I've done m, best
The Crittenden record., 1907-01-25
FrusaI ssuL

visilor-l do hope that poor Jack
your brother does not grIevs too
much at my having broken our e..
garcmcn,. feel suro he must be very
urharpy- what dld ho say. deari
rte silier-Oh. Sc said What a iol
It lH,ai 'hlnr lt Nas you broke Il on
th|f aaaf inrsad 81 next. Hs lt sayeg
iin. ffom having 10 suy yos a brA
dAy pfosCst
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-27

FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE

Most everybody in these times does care. They want the quality and the up-to-date ap- pearance that goes with the ladies' shoes we are now show ing. If your vacation calls you to the sea shore you will possi- bly, want white canvass Gib- son or a Russia calf pump. We have them. Perhaps you have run short of an evening shoe. An all patent Christy tie or may be a black suede Gibson or a tan suede Gibson, we have them also, or may be you have a blue or gray suit you. want the shoes to match we have them in canvas Gibsons. No matter what your ideas of a shoe we think it will pay you to inspect our stock. Or perhaps you feel the need of an extra pair of low shoes, but do not know what kind. Our stock will make selection easier.