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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
New Remedy for Snakebite.

The Rural World prints an article by
DR.. ]. H. Phelps prescrb bling iodine for
snake bites. DR.. Phelps cure is simple
and he declares it to be absolutely ef-
fective. 1t is nothing more than tincture
of iodine injected into the veins near the
wound. "This is an absolute cure,
says DR.. Phelps. 81 have tried iodine
on man and on animals, and il never
has failed me. Even without 'hypo' the
use of iodine is simple. If the skin is
abrrided short distance above the bite,
scratched, say, with knife or any sharp
instrument, so that the blood comes,
and iodine is poured on freely, 50 it will
get into the circulation, no trouble will
ever be experienced from the bite.
"My brother has several fine blooded
horses. A rattlesnake once bit one of
the finest of them on the nose, and my
brother promptly started to fill the
animal up with whisky, thinking that
might cure it. | was visiting him, and
asked him to let me try my remedy. He
scoffed at the idea, but consented. |
stuck the small blade of knife in the
flesh above the wound, injecting the
iodine using goosequill as syringe,
and the horse never felt the slightest i'll
effects, although the bite was severe
one. This has been the case in many
bites have treated.
"Another case was that of child that
had been bitten by watermoccasin, the
bite which is considered almost fatal.
But the iodine injected into the veins
promptly put stop to the spread OF the
poison, and the babv's life was saved
after the parents had given up hope.
"The same rule applies to the bites OF
tarantulas, scorpions and their kind.
Iodine is sovereign remedy for them,
and every man who spends day in the
country where reptiles abound should
carry a bottle of il with him. Ii may
make him life saver"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
What They Tell Me.

They tell me not to eat
A quantity of meat
Or l will die!
They tell me not to drink.
say I won't and wink
The other eye!
They tell me not to smoke.
say l won't lin jokel
And yet do!
They tell me that to take
Iced waters a mistake,
Which is quite true!
They tell me not to dress
Myselfto an excess
Like any dude!
They tell me not to fiirt
THAT warnings apt to hurt,
I think it's rude!l
They tell me not to run
In tn overpowering sun.
l won't-pro tenn.
They tell me what's the use?
It's kind, but what the deuce
Is it to them?
New York Sun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Bellies, Beaux and Brains Of the COS


Town Topics, with its issue of
August Goth, will inaugurate unique
and most notable feature in the his
torical literature of America-a retro
spective social and reminiscent his
tory interviewer with relevantly in
teresting general historical facts.
AS Town Topics is the acknowledged
social chronicle of tile present day, it
appropriately gives to it's readers an
intimate and faithful mirror of the
society of our forefathers, the customs
then prevailing and interesting genoa
logical connection with present
society.
The work takes the title, "Belles,
Beaux and Brains of the '60s, and
mainly concerns itself with glimpses
of the men and women who made
Richmond veritable national capital
during the Confederscy. AS social
prominence then meant political
leadership, some new and pleasant
sidelights are thrown on State and
National politics. The ramifications
of the miles there represented have
spread all over the world. The work
is interspersed with enlivening Incl
dents and events of the most engross.
ing period of the Civil War, many
coming under the authors personal
observation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

Jewish Banker hear that Count
B. wants to marry my daughter
Clieht-So he did. but he's changed
his mind.
Banker-Has he found somebody
else?
Client-No; he has come into some
moDey.-Kolce.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
We've Got it Again.

We are happy to announce that
again this year the Chicago Daily
Tribune, the greatest newspaper in
the world, has given the Public Opin-
ion the exclusive use of the special
low rate of 3d. % for the Tribune for
year in combination with Public
Opinion, making the two only So. 10
per year. This is absolutely the
cheapest offer obtainable anywhere
for the two best newspapers in their
territory. We have had this rate be-
fore and upon asking for it this year
was given it thus early, so that any
who desire may take advantage OF it
now.
The Chicago Tribune is everywhere
accorded first place among the news
papers of the world and the Public
Opinion is unquestionably Winnie
sheik's best newspaper. We will
send you them both for only 3d. 10 a
full year. Don't delay, but take adj
vantage of this low rate at once.
uo,a oro N -Four thar y-oru low rofac ,
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
AUTOMOBILE SHED
FOR QUARTERMASTER
New Building Not For
Use of Auto
Officials"
Permanent Cover for Ma
chimes to Be Constructed
Within Year.

The construction OF = temporary autos
mobile and bicycle shed IN the north
court Of the State. War. and Navy build
ing led Il rumors yesterday that the
shed was being put up for the benelit
OF the automobile officials" OF the TIRES
departments. This rumor started be-
cause Of the fact that number OF ths
officials come and 90 daily IN theiR
automobiles. there being more machines
corTaIled IN the court Of the building
than about any other Government build
ing IN the city.
II was particularly noted that tbs
three Cabinet members-Secretary Root
Of the State Department; Secretary
Taft, Of the War Department, and
Secretary MetcaIf. Of the Navy Departs
ment. seldom ride in an automobile The
Assistant Secretary OF each department.
seldom uses anything else bur an auto-
mobile Assistant Secretary Bacon. OF
the State Department: Assistant secra=
tary Oliver. Of the War Department, and
Assistant Secretary NewberFy. OF ths
Navy Department, each has one or mora
automobiles. Third Assistant Secretary
Wilson Of the State Department. also
comes to work In his machine, as do
several Of the army and navy officers
on duty IN the building.
Inquiry developed the fact. however
that the machines Of these officials viii
still have to stand out IN the weather
II they remain in the court and that
the unsightly pine board shed Il being
put up for the shelter Of the automobiles
OF tbs QUartermaster Generals Depart
ment of the army. Several machines
are kept almost constantly IN use. and
It has been decided 20 provide a shelter
for them. The shed will accommodate
six machines at one time. A permanent
shed will be constructed within snotheR
year
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Unbiased Editorial
Opinion on Alleged
Slump in Auto Trade

tB-ona the New York Journal)
Foolish prophets are predicting the
end Of the automobile boom" sinDIv
because one of the best and most hon
orable automobile concerns was forced
into temporary difficulties by the money
stringenCy.
There is no such thing as en- auto
mobile boom" AS well talk about a To-
connective boom or a trolley car boom.
Mans great problem IS ito conouer
distance The automobile IS a great
and permanent factor in the conouerfnv
Of distance. It will last IS long as
man shall last He who makes good
automobile, Of honest value. high IN
price or low price. Is a double benc-
I factor and necessary citizen, and he
cannot fail Of success.
| We call the attention today OF all
citizens, especially farmers and subur-
] BAR jewellers. to the extraordinary de-
velopment Of the small. low-priced au-
tomobile. and especially what is called
the buggy type motor car"
In the August issue Of Motor. VbjcI, Is
the recognized organ in America. OF the
automobile trade, there are printed five
/ full pages Of pictures Of these usef,l
and very lnw-prioed cars Many of them
| arc built Ike the regular farmers hug
gy. They have no pneumatic tIre-no
puncture. They range in price From,
/ $3.50 up. They represent a marvellous
development in mechanics. Ten vaors
/ from now there viii be hundreds of
/ thousands Of these machines all over
/ the country.
! The gasolene engine is becoming a
necessity on the farm. Every farmer
! soon viii know how to manage a gaso-
lenc engine, and consequently how 10
manage simple automobile. Eventu-
/ ally denaturcd alcohol VIII take HE
/ place OF gasolene. The farmer will mo-
duce his own fuel he will carry himself
and his family around in his alcohol
automobile, he viii carry his goods 10
market or to the railroad station in the
same way.
The high-power, 5000 automobile Is a
wonderful machine. It has come to stay.
The $1,000 family vehicle, efficient in
! expensive. reliable. is a marvellous ma
chine It mas come TO stay.
The farmers automobile buggy Is al
ready successful. It represents a future
business of tens Of millions annually.
The automobile truck and delivery
wagon win drive every workhorse from
the streets OF cities before the century
is ten years older.
The automobile business is in its in
fancy. and only a fool would predict its
collapse.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Metropolitan
AutoLstS Plan
Racing Track
improvement of Old Morris
Course Contemplated by
Gotham Drivers.

NEW YORK. Aug. 3t.-The proposition
to improve the old Morris Park track
seems an inviting one 70 the metroPoii-
tan automobilists Such 4 track mas
been wanted in New York. and If the
people behind the new scheme make the
track a safe and fast one there is little
doubt that It will be success.
1t is proposed to raise the corners Of
the present track and coat The entire
surface with dust laying preparations,
which in itself is an important feature,
as the owners OF horse tracks now used
in the metropolitan viii not allow their
tracks to be oiled for automobile events
The Morris Park track is IN the hands
Of a realty company. and was 20 have
been cut up into building lots, and in
fact this, II seems, Will be the ultimate
disposition of the property. The own
ers. however. profess 10 see good IN an
automobile track, but unless consider
able money Is expended IN order TO make
the track safe and fast the new track
VII not be popular or a paying invest
ment.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
NEW AUTO STATUTE
WORKS BOTH WAYS

NEW HAVEN Conn. Aug. s1.-The
new automobile law in Connecticut be-
came effective last Monday The first
conviction under its provisions was made
yesterday al Madison. where an auto
mcbilist was fined $50 and costs for fail
ure 10 slow 40 when approaching a
frightened horse. The conviction was
under the 'Tecklessness'' clause.
The first arrest under a new law which
prohibits the throwing OF any article
upon the highway which would injure
rubber tires was also made yesterday
An aUtomobliist, after leaving Chester
In the eastern part Of the State had
three of MS tires cut up He found a
trap had been set, made OF a wooden
frame, into which shingle nails, a cut
ter bar from moving machine, and
two chisels had been set.
With the cutting edges UP this frame
had been lightly buried in the high
way. State Highway Commissioner Nc
Donald was notified OF the trap and
State police officer went 70 Chester and
made one arrest,
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
HADLFYS ADVENTURE

President Hadley. Of Yale, coming
back TO New Haven late one night.
got into one of the cabs at the sta
ton, and, taking II for granted that
the cabby knew who he was, said:
Drive fast. Cabby.''
'All right sir" replied cabby. The
horse started of with a plunge. and
kept up his rapid rate for half an
hour, going UP one street and down
another
Finally Dr. Hadley, seeing that he
was being taken in The wrong direc-
ton from his home, stuck his head
out OF the window ana asked: Are
you not going in the wrong direction,
cabby?"
Hanged II I know, mister" was the
astonishing reply where do you want
70 go2'
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Demand For
Distinction
By Auto1StS

What fs an amateur in the automo-
bile world?
There IS hardly a day that the cues
ton Is not asked and few there ars
who can or will tell.
Apparently the division line between
the professional and amateur driver 81
automobiles is air to be pushed away
with one good strong breath. The pro-
moters -un amateurs and professionals
together the real difference being tho
apparent refusal OF the amateur to acc
cept cash The drivers want a linS
drawn and drawn soon and when that
line has been so established that II can
not De crossed. then an amateur class
OF drivers viii be found for real anna
teur races
Today an amateur owner enters his
car In an amateur race, and he puts 8
professional IN the seat and stands a.
the side lines 70 cheer him on 70 vio-
tory against amateurs who are driving
their own cars. And that IS called
amateurfsn Today a man enters for e
race against amateurs and finds pro-
feseionals, members II the trade. cOia-
peting against him He objects. but u
does no good
The A. a. A, supposedly IN the con-
troll 81 the sport, has made no real en-
deavor to draw the line. The Morris
Park Motordome is 10 be the scene of
real amateur races however. and Che
management OF tho new automobile raos
track Will endeavor TO create an anna
teur class until such time as the A A.
A shall create such a class by defining
the pure amateur IN such a way tllz4
no errors may be made
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
EGGS BY MILLION NEEDED
FOR HOSPITALS IN PARIS

PARIS. Aug SL-There Is great work
ahead for the hens OF France. The
committee Of the Charity Organization
Society has asked for contracts to be
submitted for the supply OF the eggs
that Will be required by the Partisan
hospitals during the coming year
There will be needed $500. eco eggs. It
is calculated that as one hen lays dur
ing the year not more than 200 eggs. a
little tribe of seventeen to eighteen
thousand layers viii have to devote
themselves to this task To carry this
number of eggs twenty-three railway
wagons are required.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

YOU have known a set Of tires to nun 3
II a customer were 20 ask you as to
about how long or how many miles
set Of tires could be expected to last.
with proper care. what would you tell
him?
Answers Vary.
To the answers to the first question
were: In about two years" in some
cases less. and in several cases three
wears. and one answer was four years
To the second question the answers
we're all the way from 400o to 1880
miles. but the majority run along from
600 TO 5000 miles Regarding the third
question. there was a wide difference
Of opiniou, but they veraged up between
one and two years, and from 5000 to
10000 miles. many replies being Q,aii-
fed by the statement that IL would al
dspend unon the carefulRess Of the
operator and the roads he would have
10 travel. It certainly IS commendatory
not only to any one car, but to the
whole industry. when after a careful
canvass OF over 100 automobile owners
Il is automatically estimated that the
cost Of upkeep of g carefully operated
car. renders the cost OF transportation.
per mile, less than any other means or
.locomotion.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Facilities Lacking.

The want OF facilities to reach the
track at Morris Park has been one Of it's
drawbacks. and the meet engineered on
The present track by the American Auto
mobile Association three ye9rE ago did
not draw the attendance expected, and
from a money-making standpoint IL was
not a success.
It is reported that the Automobile Club
OF America Will hold the inst meet on
the improved track in September. and,
as the above club under the manage
ment OF the secretary. :. NJ. Butler. has
always had success in its promotions,
the track should have a great meet as
its initial venture The people behind
the new venture might with success. Try
a broad track. so built that a speed Of
two miles per minute might be at
tanned. Many persons believe that a
broad track is the fastest that can be
built.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Directory of Local
Automobile Dealers;
Cars They Represent

car Garage OF
AT kTaxwe Agency
A151r aUfurn co ..1az court
PopeA %
r s
prcl GO 11-f3 FouTe S
IlteI
Cooks
CJuutia .Dupont Garage
Cob in e... ...... .2-o
q TIVE
ORA DEWEY Garage l.
eerrac4 stoddard TIVE
Charles & CO. 5MaryIa
Charles Miller Bro.
-stoadard Tv andP
Glide Dorset Co........... eenha
Jewel. .Capito Garage .....gl
Icgan Conner
Lamb GO G
e..... On. Fourteenth St
Mitchell Garage
1wei. Maxwell St
A
lPope-T Automobile Fourteenth st
Automobile Co..s7 Fourteenth -
car Co
&
p
7srnbIer Capitol Garage........-.s15
REQ. f. Fourteenth
Motor 1915 New York ave
Stanley ysecond n
o. Maxwell st
vanam Dupont N st
Comm
White stoddard and
Fourteenth
wInon II G. 9SS F street
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Howard Gill. president Of the Motor
Car Company. accompanied by Mr.
Kirkpatrick. sales manager OF the
Peerless Company. and party OF
friends left washington on Wednesday
in a 45-horsepower Peerless for an ex-
tended trip through the States Of New
York and New Jersey.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
OUT OF TOWN
CONDITIONS
JUST AS GOOD

The following from a Philadelphia
paper shows the prospects for the 1908
season 20 be as hopeful as they are in
Washington:
In all cases where automobile dealers
are now placing their orders with factor
les for next season cash deposits are
required. Despite the clOseness Of the
money market. all the responsible manu-
featuring companies are deluged with
orders and many are practically sold
up TO their contemplated output
AS this state OF affairs exists with
practically all companies identified with
the Association of Licensed Automobile
Manufacturers, it Is only fair to pre-
sumo that It also reflects conditions in
the industry as a whole. owing to the
commanding position OF that organiza-
ton in the trade.
Comprehensive Data.
Basing the assertion on accurate data
covering the last seven years the asso-
citation reports that though far from be-
ing an overproduction for the coming
year there win be a market for all good
cars that are 10 be built
Some idea OF the Importance Of the
auto industry is gathered from the vol
ume OF exports for the coming year.
which win reach 100000, while the
total value Of cars to be built Will be
something near $75.000.OOO The auto
mobile business is no longer in the spas
mode period, but is settled 10 a steady.
all the year basis.
Horse TO Be SuppIanted.
The death kneI OF the horse cab IS
soon to be sounded. for the town cars
and motor taximeter cabs are being built
and should eventually BuppIant the
former mode OF transit In big cities.
The market at present for motor cars
too. is practically in its infancy.
This new branch Of Industry in itself
would open an immense field for the
manufacturers Newspapers. real estate
houses, banks, and professional men. are
but few other examples where the
automobile IS now a necessity as 2. mart
OF the business equipment This all re-
fleets the general condition Of the motor
industry, which is rapidly growing de-
spite stock market fluctuations and
poorly directed ventures.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
CHANGE IN NAME.

Pursuant to an order of the Supreme
Court Of New York State. the Aatheson
Company now bears the name Of the
Palmer & Singer Manufacturing Com
pany- This company turns out a large
output of automobiles in addition to pro-
ducts of its various other departments.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
MOTORING DONTS
Don't attempt to ford any stream
until It's depth is known.

Don't attempt to ford any stream
until Its depth is known.
Don't be afraid TO inquire for the
road from any person you meet,
while sometimes not very authentic,
is usually in the right direction.
Don't take peoples word that YOU
cannot miss the road; note every de-
tail Of their instructions. planning
to go from one large city to another,
passing through smaller ones.
Don't run your machine when Il
has an unknown noise without inves-
tigating its cause.
Don't forget to watch your oiIlng
system carefully, especially the jack
shaft, transmission, and other parts.
( Don't adjust a carburetor untiIyo
are sure the trouble is not IN the
ignition system.
/ Don't miss an opportunity OF turn
/ ing the hose on the machine, wash
/ ing of mud to look for broken
springs. spring clips. and loose bolts.
| Don't try to make three cylinders
do the work when you have four.
| Don't attempt to start the motor
with a lealxy carburetor without first
turning off your gasOIene at the
source of supply. A back-fire may
/ cause trouble.
Don't attempt TO ford a stream and
| shift your gears II ne middle; start
in on low speed with the determine
ton of driving through without dis
connecting your clutch.
Don't try to make it run better
when running all right.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
WORLD RECORD SMASHED.

BOSTON. Mass. Aug. 1.-Walter
Christie drove his automobile a mile in
50 seconds at ReadviIIe today, breaking
the worlds record by one second.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

I HAVE g two-cyllnder Model c
WAYNE Touring Car for sale. II Is
the car used In the local automobile
show, and for demonstrating Pur-
poses. Has only been in private
use a short time. Equipped this
week with new Shebler Carburetor,
Timer, Switch, Chain and Sprocket.
Recently ran 20 Atlantic City IN %
hours with five passengers. Let me
show IT to you. $500.
Address BOX 5s5. Times Office
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Automobiles.

RUNABoUT, like new; lamp. horn. etc; s1s5
3252 0 ST. nv. II
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

2-CYLINDER Wayne touring car: owner
leaving city; will accept reasonable offer at
once. Address BOX 364, Times Office. au30-5t
ACCOMMODATIONS for automobile in stable
rear 1870 st. NV; electric light. concrete
water; wide alley. au30St
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't try to make it run better
when running all right.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't attempt to ford a stream and
shift your gears II ne middle; start
in on low speed with the determine
ton of driving through without dis
connecting your clutch.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't forget to watch your oillng
system carefully, especially the jack
shaft, transmission, and other parts.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't adjust a carburetor until you
are sure the trouble Is not IN the
ignition system.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't run your machine when Il
has an unknown noise without inves-
tigatiBg its cause.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't try to make three cylinders
do the work when you have four.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't miss an opportunity OF turn
ing the hose on the machine, wash
ing or mud to look for broken
springs. spring clips. and loose bolts.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Don't be afraid TO inquire FOR the
road from any person you meet,
while sometimes not very authentic,
is usually in the right direction.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-10-16
THIS COUNTRY EXTOLLED
BY SECRETARY SCHMAHL
Tells St. Paul People that His Recent Trip Through the
Farms of Clearwater and Beltrami Counties
Was an Eye.Opener to Him.
an idea of what that part of the

an idea of what that part of the
country was like.
The trip was an eye-opener to
me, "said Mr.. Schmahl to The News
Tribune. That country doesn't
need drainage;all it needs is settlers.
l saw through that district as fine
farms as there are to be found in
the state of Minnesota, the soil being
black with a wealth of productive
richness. l saw enough dead and
down abandoned timber to supply
heat in every home in Minnesota
throughout the coming winter; fuel
that is actually being allowed to
rot where it lies. The district con-
tains what have been considered
great wastes of cut-over lands, but
in my opinion there is enough Sec
ond growth wood, and enough fuel
and pulp wood, to pay the expense
of preparing the land for agricultural
purposes"