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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
NORTH BURR OAK
IN Our Regular Correspondent.


TOO late for last week.
A concert was given at our school
house by Joe Leseth, who had several
pieces played on his photograph.
Several of our young people at
tended the dance at Hesper.
The Misses Johnson from Chicago
are visiting in this locality.
Belle Bjorgum is visiting her
friends at Hesper and vicinity.
Jacob and Martin Nelson were at
Mabel Friday.
The Y. P. s. met at Tobin Nelson's
a big crowd was present.
A. o. Lein who is teaching school
at Clermont. Iowa, was at home the
latter part of the week. He returned
to his post on Saturday.
Miss Bergeson visited at Ramlo's
Sunday.
The harvest scenes are drawing to
a close and some of the farmers have
commenced stacking. 1t is delight
to be on the farm these days, when
we are in the midst of natures most
charming days. It won't be long
until the country landscape will be a
different picture and scenes of sum-
mer will be exempt, to be replaced by
the whitening scenes of autumn.
Philip Richert is back from Okla.
homa. His health is still very poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson of Pros
per. visited at Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Ramlos, Sunday.
A surprise party was rendered
Plinnie Thorsen, Saturday evening
it being his 18th birthday. A good
sum of money was handed him every.
one enjoyed themselves.
Hilda Ramlo is visiting Decoral
friends this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
HUMoR IN THE FooTNoTE.
Librettist GiIbert's Joke on a ProsPec-
tive Bride.

Librettist GiIbert's Joke on a Prospec-
tive Bride.
In the early days of w. s. Gilbert's
success, when Gilbert & Sullivan We're
considered by managers as the ''sure
winners" In the comic opera field, a
young woman who was a member Of
one of the "Pinafore" companies wrote
to Gilbert telling him of her approach
ing marriage with young man Of
good position and family.
Gilbert congratulated the young
woman and expressed the hope that
her future might be prosperous and
happy.
Only a little more than month
passed, and another letter from the
same girl reached him, in which she
stated that her engagement with the
young man had been broken and that
she had accepted another sutton.
He replied that he had every conf
dence In her judgment and again ex-
pressed his hearty wishes for her well
fare.
1t was almost two months after that
that Gilbert received third letter
from the same girl, who informed him
that young Lord - had proposed and
that she had accepted him after break
ing her engagement with No. 2.
Gilbert's humor could no longer with
stand the temptation, and he wrote,
II desire to congratulate you on your
approaching marriage with Here he
placed an asterisk and in footnote
added:
Here insert the name of the happy
man."
This is probably as characteristic a
piece of humor as any that appears in
his 'Bab Ballads" or In his works for
the stage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea

''Three years ago when l had three
doctors with our little boy and every
thing that they could do seemed to be
gone we began using Chamberlain S
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and in few hours he began to i'm
prove. Today he is as healthy a child
as parents could wish for. MRS. b.
j. JOHNSTON, Linton. Miss. For
sale by Engbretson's Parmacy. I'm
A Russian is not of age until he Is
twenty-six years old. Until that time
at least four-fifths of his earnings must
60 to his parents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
CLAY HILL
ON our regular correspondent.

From our regular correspondent.
Aug. 26. 1907.
Miss Vera Boice of DEBORAH and
Miss Marie Berg. of Chicago, drove
out Tuesday and spent the day at the
A. l.. Tyler home.
A few from here attended the band
concert in DEBORAH, Friday evening.
Jim Glover attended a social at
Vim. Headington's on Franklin
Prairie, Friday.
Mrs. Adam Weplar returned last
Tuesday from few days visit in
Mason City.
Mr.. Friebarger of Pipestone,
Mimi, is guest at the j. Dinger
home and other old acquaintance.
Max Andres of Mason City is visit
ing at the Weplar home.
Mrs. Sam Tyler of Dubuque came
last Tuesday 70 visit her amt. Mrs.
Adam Weplar.
Yesterday about 25 young people
from here and DEBORAH went down to
the dam" and spent the day picnic
ing. A jolly good time was had by
every one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

LOST Black Eaton voile jacket at
Uncle Toms Cabin. Finder leave
at this office. VIZ 35-1pd
WANTED-Boy to work in store.
Steady position to bow WHO wishes
TO grow with the business. Address
X =, Public Opinion.
FOUND-Pair of gold spectacles in
case. Owner please call at L. A.
Prices grocery.
LOST-Pair of long black silk gloves,
lost at Uncle Toms Cabin tent.
Finder please return TO this office.
FOUND-Package of dry goods in the
road between DEBORAH and Trout
Run. Owner call on DIR. A. j.
Swezey and pay cost OF this notice.
34.2
FOR SALE-Good rubber tired run
about buggy. Inquire of E. j. Hook
or at Dan Reeds. 33-4pd
FOR RENT-Office rooms over
Thomas bakery. Enquire Emil
Rosenthal. 29tf
WANTED Poultry of all kinds at
Reum's meat market. soft.
WANTED--Amb worker in your
section to represent large factory.
Salary SIS weekly. Good oppor-
tunity for advancement. United
Mfg Co. 1893 Chestnut St., Phil
adelphia. 30 pd.
WANTED-Four good men to travel
for the W. T. Rawleigh Company
in Iowa and also four to travel in
Minnesota in nearby territory. In
Quire of II. II. Johnson. st. Cloud
Hotel. l9tf.
PASTURAGE-Good pasturage for
stock. Enquire of Mrs. Joel Day.
ton. West DEBORAH.
WANTED-All the comb honey l can
buy. Will pay highest price. Call
at Hutchinson's grocery.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Farm. 240
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 HI. @. Hjerleid, De-
corah, Iowa. 32-12pd
FOR SALE-Two Second hand IS
horse Buffalo Pitts engines. One Is
horse Rumely engine, has only been
used 20 days since bought new. One
Rumely Idea" Separator 32x52,
with self-feeder. weigher and Pella
Stacker has run only 80 days. One
Advance Separator 32x52. Self-feeder
Weigher and Wind Stacker run one
fall One Russell Cyclone Separator
with Self-feeder Weigher and Sattley
Stacker. For price and terms of sale
see L. 0. Storla. soft.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Beautiful Picture Free.

Farm Progress, big monthly agri-
cultural paper, devoted to the in
terests of the American farmer, his
home and industries, is giving away
free with every three.year suhscrip-
ton beautiful fruit picture. size
22x29 inches, entitled Natural
Fruits This is beautiful picture.
in six colors, and makes handsome
dining-room ornament. Send 30 cents
for three-year subscription or three
one-year subscriptions today Address
all orders to Farm Progress, st. Louis.
Mo. 34-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Notice IN Probate.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House in Win eshek
County, Iowa. on the 2Sd day of Sept. A. ID.
1907 AZ 1870 O'Clock, p. m. tn attend the pro-
bate of an instrument purporting to be the
last will and testament of
w. II. BENTLY
late of Button Township. in Winneshiek
County, Iowa, deceased. at which time and
place you will appear and show cause, if any
why said will should hot be admitted to pro-
bate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scribed my name and fixed the seal of said
office, this 18th day of August. 1907.
s. f. BRICKNER, Clerk,
BY OLAF ALLEVANG, Deputy.
1874. GEO. w. ADAMS, Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

From our regular correspondent.

Aug. 26, 1907.
Miss Elizabeth MilIward is visiting
relatives IN Minneapolis this week.
Miss Ella Sandager was at Ridge
way the latter part of this week.
Miss Marie Peterson of ST. Paul is
here visiting at her parental home.
Mollie Peterson entertains the n.
Y. p. S. this evening
Janet Golfer went to Minneapolis
yesterday morning to stay a week
with relatives. Mr.. Golfer accom-
panied her and returned Sunday night.
Miss vashti Kaye is visiting Louise
Kubish, about two miles from Calmar.
Misses Katharine and Minnie Meyer
returned to their home in Dubuque,
after visiting at the Peter Meyer
hone.
Mrs. w. Keene entertains the M. E..
l.. A. S. this week Thursday.
Edna Mabon of Cresco was the
guest of Beatrice wager Thursday
and Friday of this week.
John Schmidt of Dubuque was here
last week visiting relatives.
Presiding elder MCGEE preached in
the NJ. E. church Sunday evening.
Quite number from here were in
attendance at the ball game at Deco
rah Wednesday between the Indians
and DEBORAH.
Mrs. Bailey and Nancy of DEBORAH
were visitors here this week.
Mesdames Golfer and Heitz and
children drove to Eldorado Thursday.
Edna Heitz returned home with
them.
Mary Buell. returned to her home in
Fayette after visiting few days here
with Gladys Kaye.
Mrs. Humphrey and children of
Minneapolis were guests at the G.. A.
Golfer home Thursdy.
Walter wager is visiting relatives in
Ricevile this week.
Miss Tillie Cote has gone to Louis
vile, KY, for visit.
DR.. G. Hearst and L. Harris of
Cedar Falls visited at the Kaye home
Sunday.
The public school opens Monday,
Sept 2.
The Misses Lutz were at DEBORAH
yesterday.
Lester wager returned to his home
in Riceville, Iowa, after visiting re-
latives here.
Mr.. Van Tassel and Thelma and
Harvey Olson are visiting in Ionia.
The N. L. S. met with Mrs. b.
Peterson Wednesday.
Master Forbes McRoberts was here
from Charles City Thursday.
Sobolik's dry goods store will have
their opening some time this week.
Mrs. Oscar Olson and Dena Hofer
are in Minneapolis selecting fall
millinery goods.
Miss Ella Sandager and her Sunday
school class enjoyed picnic at
Siever's Springs Wednesday. They
and Mr.. Hazelton.
Frank Dolly returned to Austin
after a few DAYS visit at home.
The Calmar base ball team went to
Oelwein and played with the team
there Sunday. The result was q
defeat for Calmar.
Chas. Morton, formerly of this city
was married to Agnes Carvell at Max,
N. d., Aug. 81, 1907.
Mrs. Winrott went to Fayette Tues.
day after an extended visit here with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Graft have
moved into the Ahern house.
Mrs. Ganhild Doe, wife of A. E.
Doe, died of consumption in this city,
August 30. 1907 She leaves a hus
band, one child, also two stsp-childrer
survive her.
Mrs. Erick Uggen and children have
returned to their home in st. Pau
after visiting with friends and rela
tives here.
Stella Seipman of Milwaukee was {
guest at the j. ID. Becker home Sun
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under positive guarantee to cure
constipation, sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form OF indigestion.
II it fails, the manufacturers refund
yonr money. What more can one do.
Brunt & Parman. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

All of our. 3d.. 90 Oxfords go at
30. rs, the 50 ones at $2.40, and the
90. 80 ones at $i.9O Remember that
these lots are all broken sizes that is
why we sell them cheap. Bromley s.
Go. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
WANT
COLUMN


Rates-One Cent per word. Nothing
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28
Old Remedies.

Two of the ills to which outdoor men
and women are susceptible just now are
the effects of sunburn and ivy poison.
Either one is exceedingly unpleasant,
and while all sorts of lotions are recon-
mended, few allay the acute suffering of
the first few days. Two of these, how
ever, are recommended. Both are
old-tme remedies of known value.
There are those who claim that a
generous anontment of the skin with
vaselne before exposure to the sun will
prevent excessive burning, and this is no
doubt true. Fair persons, however, do
not realize the extent of the burning
until too late. They should then anoint
their blistered arms and neck with Caron
oil, applying it frequently until the
inflammation disappears. This is mere
ly equal parts of lnseed oil and lime
water, obtainable at any apothecary
shop. Care should be taken lest the
clothing absorb the oil, for it is very
difficult to remove it, once it has dried
in linen or other fabrics.
For ivy poison use tincture grindelia
(grindelia robusta) also obtainable any
where. Battle the affected parts in hot
water, avoiding the use of soap, then
dry them without rubbing, and apply the
tincture frequently until the tiny blisters
are dried up. Soap helps to spread the
poison. Hot water relieves the itching
and also prevents excessive sloughing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-28

Jack Dalton Of the Manson Democrat
tells about a Woman up in Calho DUN
county who is extremely religious, and
is horrified at the tho ught of lie; tells
her children that babes are found in trees
and that doctors bring them in their
medicine chests. She tells her preacher
that his sermons are good, while in
reality they bore her, and she makes the
hired girl tell her undesir able callers
that she is out She tells her neighbor
her new hat is a beauty, and roasts il
when she leaves. She tells her kin she
is hard up and can't lend them the SIS
they want 10 pay on the mortgage, and
she spends $40 on refreshments for her
party, to which her kin are not invited.
She tells her neighbours husband that
she likes cigar smoke when he calls and
tells her husband that the smell of cigars
makes her sick. She tells people she
wears No. 2 shoe when she wears a
5, and that her new cloak cost $4,000
when il cost $l9.9S at a fire sale.
She is member of the w. c. T. u.
and takes Peruna and eats lump sugar
with peppermint on il. Her whole life
is lie and deceit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
OLD LADIES' HOME
FORMALLY OPENEr
Prayer and Public Reception const;
tute MISUNDERSTANDING is
in Ideal Location.

The formal opening of the Old La
dies home was held yesterday afte,
noon from 3 to o'clock. Prayer wa
offered by Rev. Granville H. Sherwood
and a reception followed which wa
attended by about hundred ladies ami
gentlemen. The ladies of the associd
ton served tea and cake. The HON
is located at 1907 Fourteenth and-L
half street-an ideal location for the
home situated as it is near Long View
park and away from the noise and con
fusion of the city. 1t is maintained h..
the Old Ladies' Home association an
Mrs. MOffatt is the matrOn in charge
At present there is but one inmate but
it is expected that within few day
another lady will enter. Several appl'
cations are under consideration and the
applicants will be admitted as soon d
the proper Investigations can be mad
and acted upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

Hon. H. V. Fisher of Geneseo was
in the city today. .isfa
DR.. and Mrs. Josua Lindahl of Ci'.
cinnati are at the Harper.
Fred Bergquist left last evening for
a visit at FL Paso and other points in
Texas.
Simon Goldberg will leave tomorrow
morning for a few days visit in Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Miss Lula NJ Lego of Champaign,
III. attorney for the Royal NeighbOrs.
is spending a few days in the city.
Woodwork Clum, the well known
Washin gton correspondent, son-in-law
of DR.. and Mrs. c. Bernhard of this
city has been appointed secretary of
the board of trade of Trenton, \. j.. at
an attractive salary. and yesterday en-
tered upon his new duties.
Emil Hansen of this city has been
highly lonored by the students of Sy-
racuse university from which he will
graduate in 1908. He has been elected
president of the Student Athletic as
ISOLATION, an organization including all
students and members of the faculty.
having membership of 3.OO5. The
position is the highest one that can
come to an undergraduate of that N
stitution of learning. Mr. Hansen is
also editor of The Orange. college
paper. He is a graduate of the Rock
Island high school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
ADVERTISING THE CITY
Odd Fellows Call Attention to Advan-
tages in Circular.


The committee IN charge of the local
arrangements for the Illinois depart.
ment council of the Patriarchs Militant
I. o. o. F.. is sending ont 10 all DAD
Fellows lodges in the state a circular
announcing the plans for the meeting
here June 1913. In addition to calling
attention to the features of the pro
gram, the circular contains the follow
ing regarding the city:
Our city is well adapted for large
gatherings, as we have ample hot d
accommodations, one of the best street
car services in the state, which takes
one to all the principal points in the
tri-cities Rock Island and Moline. H.
and Davenport. Iowa. also the great
Rock Island arsenal; the principal
parks, the ThreeEye league ball park
the famous Black Hawks Watch Tow
er. and many other places of intereN-,
so make your arrangements to be with
us, bring your friends and enjoy one OF
the largest gatherings of Odd Fellows
you ever attended"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
VASELiNG NO GOOD FOR HAIR.
Dandruff Germs Thrive In 1t, as Well
as In All Grease,

A well known Chicago hair specialist
invited the Inter-Ocean reporter to come
to his Office and see. under micro
scope, how the hair that causes dan
druff thrives in vaseline. The special
list said that all hair preparations con
tanning grease simply furnish food for
the germs and help 10 propagate them.
The only way to cure dandruff is 10
destroy the germs, and the only hal:
preparation that will do that is New
bros Herpicide. Destroy the cause,
you remove the effect" Without dan
druff, no falling hair. no badness. ASK
for Herpicide. 1t is the only destroyer
of the dandruff germ. Sold by leading
druggists. Send 10 cents in stamps fol
sample to the Herpicide company. De
troit, Mich. Two sizes. so cents and
Isl. T. H. Thomas. special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
WATERFOWL GETS
FULL APPROPRIATION
Word From Springfield From Dr.. Tay
Tor of Adoption of Bill for Over
Half a Million.

Word from Dr. w f. Taylor. super
intendent of the WATERFOWL hospital
from Springfield. this afternoon bring.
the information that the legislator,
passed the full appropriation for III,
hospital. providing $350,000 for regula
expenses of operation, $4,000 for a:
additional farm for the institution, an
$50, 900 for improvements. The specia
appropriation of 100000 for the cree
ton of the new building, a sanitarium
was also passed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
PLAN IS POPULAR
Merchants Favor Proposition to
illuminate Streets With
lncandescent Lights
FOR THE JUNE CONVENTION
Suggestion That Arches Be Permanent
Iy Constructed is Also Favored
Shows Spirit of Day.

The plan suggested by the Rock Is
land Business Mems association board
of directors to decorate the business
district by Illuminating it with hun
dreds of incandescent lamps during the
coming session of the Illinois depart
ment council of the Patriarchs Militant.
|. o. o. F., is meeting with much favor
and the streets will probably be bril-
liant during the session the second
week in June. The suggestion that
these lights be placed over the streets
permanently. for use on such occasions.
and for illumination Wednesday and
Saturday evenings, is also proving pop
ular, and the committee appointed by
President F. T. Myers TO secure the
cooperation of all business houses in
the district in question seems assured
of success in the project.
Shows Spirit of Day.
The. attitude toward this plan indi-
Gates the spirit of advancement and the
determination to lose no opportunity to
boost Rock Island which is becoming
so general throughout the city. The
illumination of the streets in this man.
ner will add much to the attractive
ness OF the downtown streets, and ap.
peal to visitors, as was shown during
the Farmers National congress meet
| ing here last fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
ADOPT THE BUTTON
The Industrial Commission Ap-
proves of Design for Boost
er Emblem.
FOR GREATER ROCK ISLAND
With Profile of Historic Black Hawk in
Center-Commttee on $780,
coo Fund.

AT a meeting of the Industrial Com
mission held at the Rock Island Clue
at 1890 today. the design of the COM
mittee on Booster button was approved
as was the proposed award of The con-
tract to Eichelsdoerfer q Brother. the
Rock Island industry, for the first lot
of 5000. to be delivered in 10 days to
two weeks time The committee was
also continued to arrange the plans for
distribution of the buttons.
The Accepted Design.
The accepted button is TO be of blue
and gilt. with an embossed head OF
Black Hawk in the center, and around
the rim. the simple phrase: Greater
Rock Island"
The button is to be of such design
as il will not only answer the purposes
Of a booster button, but will serve as
ia permanent ornament to clothing. and
it is expected that it will be used for
hat pins, cuff buttons, shirt studs, etc.
Same Price TO All.
The uniform price of 50 cents was
-'S7l'Nd hi'oL. tllC l'Cd JVillSS NilGil OllG
mans money is as good as another
| in boosting Rock Island, and the same
button that stamps the local patriotism
| of the wearer of the workingman'
blouse will exhibit the similar spirit
of the bank president. The price will
be 30 cents. no more and no less. And
the button will be Rock Island prod
| net. too.
Arranging for the Subscriptions.
The commission also took up the
matter of the subscriptions to the $780,
600 new factory fund. and after extend
ed discussion the chairman of the com
mission. Hon. T. J. Medill. was author
| lied to name a committee of five to
devise means of providing methods OF
receiving. holding and disbursing the
| funds so to be raised. The committee
as designated is composed of W. NJ
Reck. f. H. Guyer Mayer Levi, DR.. G
l.. Eyster, and F. w. Bahnsen.
/ Keeping Things Moving.
The committee hopes 10 be in read
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cured in one to
three days. It's action on the system
is remarkable and mysterious. 1t re
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits; rs cents and 81
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second ave
nue., Rock Island; Gustave Schlegel
oon, 220 West Second street, Daven
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
MCCARTHY is REAPPOlNTED
Goes Back on Police Force, Where he
Served for IA Years.

One more member of the police force
under Mayor McCaskrin was rean-
pointed and put on duty today by May
or Schaffer, Dennis Mccarthy being
given his star again. The appointment
is gratifying to the officers friends
for in point of years of service he was
the oldest man on the force, having
served II wears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
FOR A GREATER ROCK ISLAND

mess to report its plans by next Mon
day. No time is being lost, and by
the end of another week it is expected
Rock Island will have made a step of
which the people will be proud, toward
its purpose. not only to raise a fund
of 100000 10 encourage new factories.
but toward its real goal of a Greater
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-11
AN INTERESTING PAINTING
One Showing German Castle Rhine
slime is Shown in City.

R. NJ. Chambers of Chicago. who Is
stopping at the Vermere hotel, has on
exhibition there a painting of the il
nous Rhinestine castle on the river
Rhine in Germany. The sketch is sad
to have been taken in l414. The castlt
was recently given to Prince Henry OF
Prussia. The sketch is in hand mode,
ed relief landscape work.