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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

The program of the railroads rela-
tive to the 2-cent passenger fare laws
passed by thirteen or fourteen states
last winter does not include a fight
against the Iowa law. 1t does include
a fight against the 2-cent fare laws of
Arkansas. Missouri and Nebraska.
But as to Iowa, it has been decided
to give the law fair trial. No effort
will be made to reduce the accommo-
dation of the people in the matter OF
service and an honest endeavor will
be made to find out if the operation
of the law, which goes into effect
July 4, is detrimental to the passenger
business of the roads or not
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Northern Iowa has lost one of its
ablest editorial writer's in the sudden
death on Thursday of Hon. q. III.
Talmadge, the veteran editor of the
West Union Gazette and oil inspector
for this district. He was 65 years OF
age, and was one of the pioneer
citizens and newspaper men of this
section. He was an able and fearless
writer. and prominent polit olan.
He will be greatly missed in editorial
and political circles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Already there is considerable talk of
possible candidates for governor next
year. Among those mentioned are
Lieut. Gov Warren Garst, Auditor of
State B. f. Carroll, Atty. Gen. H.
W. Byers, Railroad Commissioner W..
l.. Eaton, Senator G.. w. Dunhsm,
and Ex- Congressman Joe Lane of
Davenport Gov. Cummins has vetoed
the insurance bill intended to limit
dividends paid to stockholders.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Announcement is made that there
will be no material change in Iowa
freight rates. ne ither shippers nor the
railroads having submitted to the
commission any tangible reasons for
a satisfactory revision of schedules.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

James A. Rogers of Clarion has been
appointed assistant United States At
torney for northern Iowa by District
Attorney F. f. Faville. He will sue.
ceed George Crane of Dubuque.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

The most remarkable circumstance
in recent American history is the fact
that the governor of North Carolina
met the governor of South Carolina at
the opening of the jamestown exposi-
tion and neither raised his hand
above his elbow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

The fruit crop of Iowa has been
badly damaged by the recent frosts.
1t is practically wiped out, with ex-
ception of the very late tree varieties
and the small fruits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Dean Amos N. Currier, for forty
years professor in the state univer-
sity at Iowa City, gets pension of
81. GAO per year from the Carnegie
fund for professors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

We sincerely hope that May will
settle down and show us how really
nice she can be.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

We've been getting even with the
ice man, at all events.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Every city in the state of Iowa
must make report this year to the
state auditor of it's financial condi-
tion. This will be the first report to
be made under the new uniform muni-
cipal accounts law The law provides
that every city must keep it's accounts
by the system of blanks and records
adopted by the commission that met
nearly year ago for the purpose.
The state auditors Office will not
insist that the cities abandon their
present books where they are not
filled, provided they keep all the facts
and information required by the new
law. If they keep all the information
as to vouchers and expenditures and
Indebtedness required by the uniform
system they will be in position to
make their annual financial statement
to the auditor later on in the year.
That statement must be made under
penalty of fine of $500.
The tax on dogs will be big one
next year The legislature passed q
bill allowing the board to levy a $3
tax upon dogs, both male and female,
but as the levy for this year had been
made. the increased tax will not be
collected until 1909, when the 1908
tax is collected. This money will go
into fund which will be used to pay
claims for stock killed by dogs. The
owner of snch stock will receive 70
per cent CT it's value from this fund.
The old law provided tax of so cents
on male and 80 on female dogs. and
it was not repealed. so the dog tax
may be as much as $3 90 aid $5 on
the county levy. The city dog tax in
most places is 81 on males and So on
females, so it may be that in the
future dog fanciers will have to pay
50 for the privilege of keeping a
male, or 81 for female dog. They
need not worry this year, or next.
however. Waterloo Times Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Current Comment.

Anyway, the lawn hasn't needed
moving yet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
JOHNSON SAYS "NAY"

Gov. Johnson is out with state
ment that he is not DOW and at no
time has been a presidential candi-
date, but that he is for Bryan first,
last and all the time. Really, the
governor could not well do any
thing else; any other course would
be suicidal, especially as his friends
and the newspaper and magazine
writer's have been exploiting him to
the limit of late. The governor
shows that he has plenty of horse
sense and tliat he does not propose
to Officiate m the role of cats paw
for some other aspirant. Meantime
Bryan is trying to ascertain what
he will do. The latest report is
that Bryan's close friend, Mayor
"Jim" Dahlman of Omaha, is
planning to give him big banquet
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
THE LISTENER.
Didn't Mind Another.

He was thorcughgoing business
man, having devoted all his life to the
accumulation of his fortune, to the
neglect Of the artistic side Of his ma
turc He had been invited, together
with some gentlemen friends, to take
dinner at the home of lady noted for
her artistic and musical talents. Din
ner was delayed, and, with a view to
entertaining her guests in the interim,
the lady Of the house played noe
turne on the piano.
AS she finished, she turned TO the
man of the world who was sitting near
and remarked: would you like q
sonata before dinner?" Her guest
was taken abacK for a moment, and
then said: We'll, madam, took two
on my way down here, but l wouldn't
mind another"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
PSrtinC Of Peace.

The woman with the yellow curl pa
pers still entwined in her hair mount
ed an upturned tub and handed a
small pacFage over the whitewashed
fence
Here is a cake of homemade SOAP"
she said sweetly. Il made it myself
after an old recipe handed down by
my grandmother
"Tharl:s ever SO much" responded
the woE3an in the red shawl.
Eyes, | consider it far superior to
the brands of soap they sell to-day.
Just try it On your children's ears. 1t
is just srand for scrubbing soiled ears
and"
But the woman in the red shawl
was looking daggers.
What" she exploded. DO you
mean to. insinuate that my children
have soiled ears? Do your
"T-er-that is"
ooh, it's no use trying to apologize.
You are always insulting people. Keep
your old SOAP"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
Left Off a Letter.

A certain woman had been a @.eat
Christian worker, and when she died
her husband wanted to inScribe SOME
thing on her tombstone that would in
dictate it, After he had done a great
deal of thinking, he decided that the
shortest and most appropriate inscrip-
tion would be, 'Oh, Lord but she was
thine
But when it was engraved upon the
tombstone, there was not enough space
for the final &C."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

Me, Too.

Mrs. Nagget and her husband
said Mrs. Hicks, have had a dreadful
quarrel Just because he carried around
for week a letter she gave him to
mail. Isn't it silly of herr
Well" replied Mr.. Hicks, perhaps
that would make you mad, too"
''Oh, no, dear | wouldn't lose my
temper over a little thing like that"
I'm glad to hear you say SO, dear
just recall that I've still got that let
ter you gave me last Saturday"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
To Swear OF 1y,

why do they make those Oriental
pipes with bowls as big as water pitch
ers?" asked the inquisitive girl.
Those" answered the wise woman,
ARE for men who have promised that
they will confine their smoking to one
pipe after each meal"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

early in December and that at that
function the prodigy of the Platte
will tell where he is "at"-if he
knows. Bryan still has a strong
following but to The Herald it
looks as though the democratic
party would be foolish to nominate
him if they would win. With
Bryan out of the way the honor
might be handed to Johnson, and if
it was passed out in the right way
the Minnesotan could not afford TO
do the Carsar-push-sidc-tho-crow
act, and he probably would not.
The future is big with presidential
possibilities.
Princeton produces more potatoes
than governors.
These beautiful October days are
the finest of the year.
The Father of Waters stands a
good chance of being improved.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
Don't Know Where They Belong.

There are lot OF fellows in this
railroad rate business" said Repre-
sentative John Dwight of New York,
who are figuring around on one side
and then on the other. They remind
me of the negro who Was discovered in
a hotel Office years ago, walking up
and down.
"Here, you niger sail the propri-
etor, who GO Elu belong 80
"'Deel, ms. ..e Ge-rc replied, 1
dunno until - ,-,. ~...1 " goin'
on upstairs t. fl.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
Too He sirny,

House Agent-Yes, sir, I've got the
full house and fine situation.
Clinet-Fine situation, EN-?
House Agent--Splendid situation,
sir.
Healthy place."
Healthy? l should think so! Why,
sir, in that district sickness is prac-
tically unknown
'Ah, well, then the house won't suit
me. You see, I'm a medical man."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
Enjoy Themselves.

Joseph Chamberlain was the guest
of honor at dinner in an important
city. The mayor leaned over and
touched Mr.. Chamberlain, saying:
"Shall we let the people enjoy them
selves little longer, or shall we have
your speech now?"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
A Perfect Match.

The Portrait Painter Tin despair)-
Madam, find it impossible to procure
colors that will match your exquisite
complexion.
The Sitter without reserve)-Well,
then, just draw the outlines to-day,
and when come next time I'll bring
some of my colors for you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

The Bryan political star will re-
main in the ascendency-if William
Jennings can keep it there.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

The average man enjoys seeing
another fellow on the spit a great
deal better than being there himself.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

Independence IN political think
ing is one of the marked conditions
of these opening years of the
twentieth century.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

BY the grace of Jim Tawney, Sam
Langum, the Preston editor and for
many years the efficient secretary of
the Minnesota state senate, picks
the juicy plum-valued at $4,000
year-of postmaster of the ma
tional house of representatives.
Now look for wild, mad rush of
the place hunters to get Sans old
job.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
HEARD ABOUT Town

#----- -#
Say, girls, have you heard that the
Iowa state board of health has de-
clared war on short sleeves? The
secretary of that august body is out
with a statement charging that the
short sleeve has a baneful effect on
female loveliness. Prehistoric man
and woman, asserts this learncI
medicine man, wore hairy coats be-
cause OF the elements. So, he goes
on to say, that the girl who has been
barring her pretty arms 10 the light
will soon wear coat OF hair thereon.
Even now the beauty doctors are
beginning to advertise their wares to
remOvc superiiuous hair on the arms
OF Ladies' due t, exposure to the sun.
And say, giIlS, this hair business is
no joke. Don't you think for a
minute it is. Down at the Great
Northern station one day last week
saw a comedy young woman with
short sleeves and whose arms had en-
them a coat of hair so thick that it
was visible ten or twelve feet away.
Honest, now, girls, I'm not fibbing.
That's a fact, sure. Several men
looked at those arms, we'll rounded !,
shapely arms, too, and turned
away in disgust because of the
coating of hair. Wonder if the
girls will stand for the short sleeves
now. Wouldn't girl look fine at a
swell party with a decollette gown
without sleeves and the lower part of
her arms covered with fussy coat of
hair? Think of it, girls, and then
decide what you'll do.
Speaking of the railroad station re-
minds me that the average individual
needs guardian when he or she
travels. If you don't believe It just
put in little time at the Great North
ern station when the trains are there
in the middle of the day. A goodly
percentage of the folks that change
cars here run around like chicken
with its head cut off trying to find out
where to go. Instead of asking our
dear Mr.. Norris what train to take
they rush up to the first man they
meet and buttonhole him for Informal
ton. Were it not that Sank Centre
people are all honest | fear some Of
these seekers after information might
occasionally get a "bum steer"
Then again, people will alight from
the Limited and run across to the
lunch counter for sandwich or walk
up and down the platform until the
train starts and come within an ace Of
getting left. One day saw ''Dago"
escape by the skin of his teeth. He
got too far away and when he finally
arrived at the platform again the
vestibules had all been closed and he
had to hang on to the outside A
crowd of us saw him and feared he
would be unable to stick in his pre-
carious perch till the train reache d
Osakis. But just as the train rounded
the curve this side the Northern
Pacific crossing a brakeman happen
ed along in the vestibule, saw the
fellows predicament and let him in.
Here's wagering next weeks salary
that bright particular "Dago" will
eat his macaroni inside the coach
hereafter.
THE LISTENER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

A woman has written that a kiss
on the forehead denotes intellect.
This may be true, but the man
who would waste his time kissing a
wOman's forehead when she has the
rest of her face with her, hasn't got
any intellect worthy of more than
mere mention. Bemidji Sentinel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

The St. Paul city council has
passed the anti-free lunch ordinance
over Mayor Bob Smiths veto.
That council needs watching.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

The bre Xerics are commencing to
use barley in the making of beer
once more. Probably that accounts
for the advancing price of the
harley crop.-Gaylord Hub.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

If man wants anything at the
hands of a political party he must
obey that party's behests without
question even though he does
his conscience violence in so doing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

Granny" Pease opines that
Minnesota republicans are shy on
good gubernatorial timber. Looks
as though "Granny" had the right
bunch.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

The Father of Waters stands 6
good chance of being improved.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10

These beautiful October days are
the finest of the year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-09

have referred particularly to the Red
river valley on account Of the great
necessity for drainage in that portion
of the state, but there are many acres
of land in other portions OF the state
that can be reclaimed by a proper
system of drainage.
There is a sentiment growing in
this state in favor Of direct legislation
or what is commonly called
The Initiative and Referendum.
This simply means that the people
can at any time initiate legislation
by petitioning the legislative assembly
to enact certain laws. This is called
the initiative, and If the Legislative
assembly refuses to pass law that
the people want, or II they should
pass a law that the people do not
want, then a certain percent of the
people can, by petition, have such law
referred to the people for their ap.
proval or disapproval. The object OF
this law is to put the power of gov.
erning in the hands of the people
where it belongs. and there ought not
to be any opposition to amending the
constitution and the laws in this
respect, for it is our proud boast that
we are "a government of the people,
for the people and by the people" I
am heartily in favor of it, as applied
to legislative enactments and recon.
mend it to your most careful and
conscientious consideration.
Servants of the People.
We should not forget that we are
here as the servants of the people and
that, as such, it is our duty to favor
the enactment of wholesome, good
laws, no matter from what source
they come, and to put the seal of dis
aoprval upon those which are not
wholesome and good, irrespective Of
their source.
We should forget all party differ.
ences and personal grievances and
give to the corporation and Individual
justice alike. Each is entitled to this
and none is entitled to more. And
assure you that / will heartily CO
operate with you and assist you tc
the best of my ability and to the ex
tent of all of my time to secure
legislation for the common good and
general welfare Of all the people Of
this great state. JOHN BURKE.
Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 6, 1907. /,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-09
ONE NJ HALF FELL DOWN
Bismarck's Representative in the
Naval Academy Among First
to Graduate.

OF the 124 member of the first
class at the naval academy, it is
probable that fifty will be graduated
next month, and the remainder at the
regular time in June. To graduate
at the earliest date the members of
the class had to obtain an average
of rs per cent for the whole course
and IS per cent for the present term.
A list has been prepared showing
those who have obtained that stand
ing up to December 81. There is
only one additional subject, seaman
ship, in which the members Of the
class will be examined, and it Is not
thought that this will materially af-
feet those who have already quail
fed. IN. z. Post.
The name of w. r. Cochrane, Jr.,
Of this city, appears in the list Of
names given as being eligible for
graduation nearly six months ahead
of the regular time, which is next
June. All his friends, whose name
is legion, are gratifed at his success
full completion Of the very severe
course in the naval academy; over
four hundred began in this class and
over one-haIf have fallen out, been
discharged, resigned. or dropped in
to lower classes. Those who COM
plete the course have the right kind
OF material in them to make fine Of
ficers. No one else is allowed to get
through. Uncle Sam wants the
best there is for his navy.
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TRlRuNE TELEPHONES.

Advertisements under this head will be IN
serted for ONE CENT IA WORD each inser.
ton. No publication for less than 16c. Cash
must accompany out Of town orders.
N. Advertisements in this column having letters
or numbers MUST be answered through CORE
spondence. . ,l4.g II. .&s38 . 4.
10 insure publication Of advertisements IN
these columns copy must be in before $3.50
p. m. 5
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Men and boys, plumbing or trick-
laying trade pays S. to So per day;
we teach you by practical instruc-
tions in 3 months; position guar
anteed; free catalogue. Coyne
Trade School, 1875 Eastern Ave-,
st. Louis, Mo. Il 55
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Maccabees.

K. o. T. M.-MEETs EVERY FIRST AND
third Thursday of each month at 8 o'clock
p. m. at I. O. o. F. hall. Visiting members
cordially welcomed. DC. Ramp Cons
mander; Erick Erickson, Record Keeper.
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al. m.

JAMES B. MCPHERSON POST NO. Q, De
partment of North Dakota, Grand Army Of
Y the Republic. Meets every second and
fourth Thursday in each month at G. a. 4.
hall, Bismarck, N. d. Jos. Hare, Post Com
mander; E. S. Pierce, Adjutant. sB
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J -II-l' I7T7- \ ? y
Rebekahs.

NICHOLSON LODGE NO. 40. MEETS THE
y first and third Saturdays in each month in
Oddfellows' hall. Mrs. Caroline Fisher, N.
I G.; Mrs. Nellie Evarts, Secretary.
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III. w.

BISMARCK LODGE NO. 1870. MEETS THE
y first and third Tuesdays at L Q. O.: +. hall
at 8 O'Clock. John Mclaughlin, M. W.
Il Bradley G. Marks, Recorder.
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Rathbone Sisters.

LINCOLN TEMPLE NO. 9. MEETS EVERY
second and fourth Thursday Of each month
2 at K. P. hall. Laura Sanders, M E. CO
Nellie Evarts M. of R. and S. q
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Nowadays you get acquainted with
the Natural Merchant" through read
ing his ads In the Tribune. You
would never hear OF him otherwise.
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II a. % r.

CAPITAL CITY LODGE, NO. 3. MEETS
every Friday evening at Oddfellows' hall.
T. M. Skinner, N. G.; N. J. Shields, Sec
rotary. s55
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-09
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED Boy wants position to do
chores and go to school. Address
Va J, Tribune office. 4
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Modern Brotherhood Of America.
MEETS EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH
Thursday of each month in K. P. hall. "A. +.
Marquett, President. d; ss55 s5 !.$g
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DREssMAKING.
FOR RENT-RooMs.

FOR RENT Room with modern con-
veniences at Mrs. McLean's, First
street. II
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%. A s.

BISMARCK CHAPTER, NO. II. MEETS
4 first and third Fridays in each month az
Masonic hall. Elizabeth Orr, w. M. Hattie
Il Shelton, Secretary. S53 s4#5 8 S33ss
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I SECRET S SOCIETIES.

BISMARCK LODGE, NO. &, "a. il. & "A. NJ.
Meets first and third Mondays in each month
at Masonic hall. w. IA. Dillon, w. M; ".
F. Dullan, Secretary. ssss3 fs5fsii