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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Horseradish Kills Cattle.

Eating horseradish was the cause
of the death of COW and a steer for
VIM. Hubbard last week. The horse
radish had been thrown into the COW
lot and in their eagerness for green
stuff they devoured the radish and
were taken sick and ont of four two
died. Upon examination the stomach
Innings We're found to be burned from
the radish found therein, which
caused their death. This is the first
case of this kind coming within our
notice and is a peculiar one-Lamont
Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Good Words for Chamberlain's
Couch Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Mrs
Edward Phillips of Barclay, Md,
writes: II wish to tell you that
can recommend Chamberlain Cough
Remedy My little girl, Catherine,
who is two years old. has been taking
this remedy whenever she has had a
cold since she was two months old.
About u month ago contracted
dreadful cold myself. but l took
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and
was soon as we'll as ever This
remedy is for sale by Engbretson $
Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Stood the Test.

Allcock's Plasters have successfully
stood the test of sixty years use by
tine public their virtues have never
been equalled by the INSCRIPTIONS
imitators who have sought to trade
upon the reputation of Allcock's, by
making plasters with holes i'm them,
and claiming them to be lust as
good as Allcock's.
Allcock's plasters stand today in-
dorsed by not only the highest medi-
cal authorities, but by millions of
grateful patients who have proved
their efficacy as household remedy.
1871
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01

For stomach troubles, biliousness
and constipation try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many
cures have been effected
by them. Price % cents. Samples
free For sale by Engbretson Phar-
macy. I'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
FOR THE SPRING BRIDE.
Fascinating TrOusaeaus Decorated
zciH MmUeuOus NeedIezcork.

The spring bride can find 40 better place to
go Tor her trousseau than to Arnold. Constab'
q Co.'S, Broadway and 10Th street FOR this firm
carries an exquisite assortment Of ali the lovely,
dainty, fluffy things that are so Gear to a woin'
Among the elaborate creations in the costume
department is an imported gown Of Ninon blue
chlHon wolfe. with skirt made entirely OF fine
tucking in sections The waist is trimmed with
rich Persian and gold embroidery
Hght blue painted chiffon, with mauve
rose design, is among the loveliest of their I'M
poTtauonS. SO is a gray chiffon cloth maze
with touch of old blue and repousse and sill
yer race combined little light cloth street
suit has a high girdle made of richly colOred
PERSIAN handkerchief bordered with green.
Among the odd new wraps is Picking coat
OF pongee with large, full kimono sleeves bor-
dered with gold embroidery over red silk.
gold cord and tassei finish the neck.
Nothing could be attractive than this
firm IS display Of silk petticoats of all coloTs
ana KINDS, those with large plaidS and small
bars beirS especial favorites this season. The
rose color pettiCoat, Well as that with black
novelties.
II would be difficult to conceive of daintier
lingerie garments than those shown at this es-
adjustment The handwork which is marvel
IouSIy executed, is more elaborate this year
than ever before. The combining Of the beauti-
fUl floral designs in French embroidery with
the real Nalenciennes is a work Of art. a new
stitch called the "frivolity'' is introduced into
the trimming of the sheer handkerchief linen
garments. The sleeves TO the nightgoWnS are
mere ruined straps or lace or short CapeS COW
cred with lace ruffles. In the house or bOudOir
gowns there are indescribable models made of
organdy, swiss muslin and chiffon. A bOudolr
set consists of little jacket. lovely with lace
and ribbon, to be worn with full skirt OF bill
loWy lace fiOunceS TO match. Another morning
gown. beautiful enough for evening wear, is
pink chiffon Princess over silk, with inserted
medallions OF lace and batiste embroidery. A
short lacy bolerO completes the costume The
Empire style is certainly in vogue again for
lingerie as we'll as street garments
The line of silk stockings. Italian silk under
wear, fancy neck 'fXings' dainty fiounced par
asols. new chiffon scarfs. odd belts and buckles
is in itself worth a visit to this fascinating shop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
o.. 7O2 BROADWAY. ". Y.

garments hats, millinery, shoes. baby wear.
crib furnishings and nursery requisites.
The firm has long been noted for the distinct
I've styles and fine quality OF it's wares but this
springs assortment seems to surpass even the
standard maintained in the past. The DEPART
ments are fun OF dainty garments most econom-
iCally priced
The display of spring suits and dresses for lit
tie girls and misses is unusually interesting
while the wide range OF prices allows an almost
unlimited choice within the means Of each tndi-
Vidual purse. As for the boys and youths they
are equally well provided for. Their departments
include everything from simple linen suit for
the little chap up 20 the finest woOIlen and
worsted suits for the older lads.
The spring wear for infants Is as charming ne
baby garments always are. An endless variety
OF pretty things is shown, with dainty ribbon in
sertions. exquisite handwork, fine lace and en-
brOidery.
Best & Co. maintain a mail order department
which mothers will find extremely convenient
during the summer absence from town Thev
issue complete catalogue Of children's spring
and summer Quitting. which may be obtained
by forwarding four cents 20 derray the cost OF
mailing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
THE "PONETTE" COAT.
4 Modification of the Saucy Short
Jacket So Popular Noe.

Shopping az the large and reliable store Of
Bloomingdale Brothers. which covers a whole
block at Third avenue and 59th street IS a
genuine pleasure ana satisfaction. They not
only have everything. but they show It well
which. every woman can testify. is quite as
important as having things. It is trihe away
from the beaten track OF shoppers. but It at
tracts an enormous following OF seekers after
The proper thing. Just now the perplexing ques-
Ton OF the spring suit can be easily answered
~ looking over their many stylish costumes.
me Tuxedo cutaWay coat suit has an air all
rs own, and cannot help being popular among
careful dressers as Il is becoming. This model.
which is described by its name, is OF striped
cheviot. The smart little Jacket fastens with
one link button over a separats mannish vest
q striped vesting finished with inserted pocket
and a row OF pearl ball buttons down the front.
The fun skirt is made with graduated clustered
plaits
A dressy little suit Of leather colored chiffon
Panama with plain silk strappings has ''po-
.aette" coat. which. being interpreted. means
pohy coat with pleating or RUNE erect OF cloth
~ the waist line. This nobby little model has
me popular Gibson shoulders.
a pretty model for more ceremonious wear is
oatiste lingerie robe, particularly striking for
- elegant simplicity yet a dream Of cainty
narrow ruffies edged with Ealenciennes lace ana
Joined with insertion. The Y-shaped yoke IS of
'ADy irish lace nniSheQ with fflAls OF The var
ace and groups Of fine hand-run tucks.
one can certainly find an endless and attract
ave variety Of headgear at Bloomingdales'.
among the many stunning hats IS a small burnt
straw OF the mushroom order, with a crown Of
parted Dresden ribbon showing blue ald yellow
teaelngs. u IS trimmed with one OF the new
teatheFg, the fancy willow, In the natural
shades. which hangs low on the hair.
another model, dreEsy little creation, the
tented Gainsbon0ugh, IS OF green tulle with a
sfse, high crown composed OF lilies -the-val-
80 Flolets and pink grapes with silver foliaxs
re after trailing low 20 oEs side.
tx f*s.6AalSs lA1s&t S1ixeI - sass1.ats6 YlI4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
FROM PARIS l[ODISTES
Hats Graceful and Becoming for
EUery Face.

The array of spring and summer millinery
now displayed by A. D. Matthews Sons, Fulton
street, Brooklyn can easily compare with the
smartest exhibits of exclusive New York shops
1t is difficult indeed. to say which style among
all the fascinating models here shown is the most
striking or beautiful. There are mushrooms
and gypsy pokes. picture and broad brim hats
and the ever popular small toque for everyday
wear.
An imported model from Blum is mushroom
Milan oS soft violet-blue with crown and bTiin
entirely covered with thistles and fine ferns. re-
Heved by roll OF salmon pink velvet. At the
left is a small bow and three odd and narrow
pink feathers. arranged to stand rather high and
droop toward the back
Another creation Of this same artist is a derby
or shaded green straw, with violet Hacs clus-
tered close around the entire left side Of the
orllli ana the other side ornanented with large
uouD!e DOW of violet and green IouiSjne ribbon,
WIN long ends falling low over the hair at the
band.
a brown NeapoIitan. bent into mushroom,
has wide band of heavy Renaissance lace dyed
an exquisite apricot tone set into the brim.
Around the crown are shaded brown grapes and
Two large corn cOlOred ostrich plumes that fan
over the brim from the right side Brown velvet
coEdlngs underneath the brm and full bow Of
apricot RIBBON, with wide streamers. complete
beautiful.
An evening hat, very simple and effective, is
. So.t OF broad brimmed sailor, covered with
whIle SIX Arabian lace with border edge of
NeapoHtan straw. a full Tam oShanter crown
OF the lace and two white ostrich plumes, falling
over the brim toward the back A large pearl
pin is the only other ornament and the hat band
Is filled in with white malines
An imported toque from Maurice is of fancy
Iuscan straw. with draped crown and a high
prlm made OF black jet and straw. Two rhine
stone ana steel cabochons are fastened at either
side of the front and two short white ostrich
the crown Cream white rosettes of soft silk
I'LL In at the back
wide variety of ready to wear children's and
fascinating lingerie hats is also shown
Not whit less interesting or attractive in it's
display is the suit department whore a complete
line or tailored and fancy suits in ali the popu-
lar models are 10 be had al most reasonable
prices. A chic and serviceable little Eton model
comes IN wire wolfe in all fashionable shades
The skirt has cluster side pleats and is made
over full SILK drop. while the jacket is trimmed
with folds Of taffeta and wolfe making wide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
FOOTWEAR FOR SUMMER.

At Alexander's shoe store. Sixth avenue and
10Th street. one finds everything extraordinary
and nothing ordinary in mems. women's and
children's shoes. They carry nothing here bue
the best and newest. One can ask for no safer
guarantees of style than the Alexander mark
The very latest OF the spring models IS tho
new Corinthian. undoubtedly the shoe Of tho
season. 1t Is OF black Russia tan or patent calf
and Is made with the long vamp. while tho
tongue has an invisible elastic band which pre-
vents its slipping. smart little buckle,
through which a fiat leather strap passes. and a
high Cuban heel finish this attractive bit Of
The English walking pump. with its many
followers. is shown this spring, with a per-
forated band around the top and perforated
diamond tip. This model. which comes in black
and tan. Russia and patent leather. has the
small buckle and leather bow. An entirely new
design in dressy shoe is the side-buttOned Ok
ford.
The demand for tan shoes OF all styles has
never been greater than at this season The
tan leather pump. with the extension sole.
Cuban heel and negigee bow. is one OF the pop
UlaF things for general wear.
A lightweight walking pump comes in pink,
blue. white and gray canvas. These have the
negligeo bow Of the same material and tho
Cuban heel
Many novelties are shown in the high boot,
which promises to be popular for summer wear.
One OF the smartest and most elaborate models
vamp and the top is OF calf carved In lines,
dots and small designs. This smart boot Is
finished with the Cuban heel and flat. brown
pearl buttons. \ similar shoe, with a patent
leather vamp. has carved pearl gray Kid uppeTs.
Among the less conspicuous novelties is a golden
brown kid shoe made To match costumes Of the
new leather shade 50 popular this season. The
high. white canvas boot. laced with Va4e SibhOn
through large eyelctS has the C=2dn heel and
an extension sole OF black. Another smart
combination OF black and white is a shita
carved calf tCo md heavy leather Vamp OF
bla12- This shows large, round. black buttons.
In riding boots there IS but slight change OF
style. Tan and black Russia leather continue 70
be equally popular. A new last noticed Is the
Lakewood
Among the mems shoes. one OF the novelties q
TIE eyelet pump, with tongue. This comes in
gun metal and tan Russia. a new dancing
pump Is OF gun metal with Gat silk bow and
hand-tuExed sole. The court pump % patent
heather continues TO be popular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24

Danas that extend over the shoulders These
e.. HIishea back and front with narrow box
ieck IS also finished with the taffeta box pleat-
mss ana silk braid and the sleeves are folded
manner. 80 'i'' S'4ii1
another excellent and inexpensive model
comes IN the Ratah silk in all desirable colors
1iu mas Prince Chap coat. lined with white
Liperty satin, collar and cuffs trimmed with
pam taheta and three rows OF soutache braid
" ne same shade. The skirt has cluster side
pleats and panel front Smart tailored princess
dresses Of novelty fabrics for street wear are
display ''' SPINS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
buckle. from which trail streamers of tiny pink
The colFFuRE MIRROR.

No part Of a womln's toilet requires more care
than, the couture, which must be becomugly, cor
recly and securely arranged produce the desired
effect. Seated before the dainty dressing table
the task Of hairdressing 10 be a simple thing were
II not for the usual difficulty Of properly viewing
ones handiwoFk. This may be easily accomplished
with the portable toilet mirror shown by the Golf
fuTe Mirror Company, No. - West 33d street. Four
square mirrors arranged light stand,
fashioned like a tripod. that by placing
them IN the required position full view may be
obtained OF the front. sides. back and tor of the
coiffure. II occupies little room and may be folded
up 20 be carried about packed in a suitcase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24

SimonsOn is showing this season In his we'll ap-
pointed establishment at No. 99S Fifth avenue are
the Roman braid and the turban puff. They are
both made OF hair specially selected for its soft
silky quality and tight. natural curl. and they are
much more easily adjusted than ones hair
that the woman with the abundant natural
tresses might be glad to seek their aid.
The turban pun consists simply Of about half a
dozen little curs. and be used In great variety
Of ways The braid is finished with three curls
each end. and therefore combines a front and
back hairdressing in one article 1t be aG
justed with great ease. and is as comfortable as
Il is beautiful
II goes without saying, we'll established IS
Mr.. EimonsonS reputation artist in hair, that
everything necessary TO the construction Of the
fashionable coiffure be found In his store from
the hair itself to the ornaments that complete the
dressing. and all the appurtenanceS of the toilet
table. Mr.. Simonson also takes care of his patrons
logical parlors He is an expert I'm the gentle art
win the apple of Paris it will be because Of any
failure his part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
ARRANGING FLOWERS.

Just above 18th street. in Madison avenue Iohn
King Duer has established what he calls ''Flower
and Plant Shop" This shop. which. TO he exact
Is at No GA Madison avenue. represents the real
IZauon OF fifteen years OF longing the part OF
ar. Duer TO oren precisely such an establish
naent as ne Is now Ct the head OF has been day
cream with him. Now am az liberty 20 arrange
beautiful flowers and plants in the way nature in
tended them to be grouped. But am not florist.
and do not wish 20 be called one. Just sell flow
ers and aim to produce the most pleasing effects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
The ARTISTS, MODEL.

To such a point OF excellence has the art OF
corset making been carried that corset OF the
right kind may be depended upon 70 give not only
beauty Of form but health and comfort as we'll
The Artists Model corset iE one which It's WeaFerS
claim fulfls all these conditions. Mrs. Jackson
No 50 West SOth street says that she e suPplying
the finely modelled lines OF which never fah 70
give satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
FOR LITTLE PEOPLE.

Every mother In New York knows the Lilipu-
tian Bazaar CBest & Co. 233 street,. and for that
matter. mothers all over the country know how
we'll It provides for the little people. 1t means
sreat deal to clothe the rising generation from
the time 1t enters the world until 10 IS eighteen
but Best & Co. are quite equal to the task
Their store Is full Of beautiful and novel styles
in nurses attire. youths clothing, chiIdren's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24

the new Empress Josephine of fancy Neapotan
braid. with four long plumes. TO the left Para
disc bird and long wide. black lace scarf.
forming streamers. The very oldest of all the
hats is nobby little polo turban OF green moss
trimmed with violet velvet ribbon. pink and red
rosebuds and a large old fashioned jewelled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
SOCKS FOR CHILDREN.

Among the new dainty things for little people
tops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
AIDS To HAIRDRESSING.
InventiOns That Are indispensable to
a WOman's Toilet.

AmOag the clever aids to hairdress.ng which a.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-06-20
At. q. A. Roam.E

Thomas Bailey Aldrich was fond OF
retelling that anecdote Of his own boy
lsh daring which appears In his "Ponk-
apog Papers" to the effect that upon
first entering James 7. Fields office in
the Old Corner Bookstore his eyes fell
upon that kindly editor and publishers
memorandum book, open upon the tn
BILE Mr. Fields was absent for the
moment. and the youthful poet could
not help noticing the impressive list
of agcnda "Don't forget 10 mail r.
". + his contract" Don't forget o.
W. lis proofs" etc, whereupon the
"young Milton" who certainly deserved
to succeed in his profession, wrote
upon the memorandum hook, "Don I
forget to accept I. B. AS poem" and
disappeared. The poem was accepted,
paid for md truest kindness Of all, as
Mr. Aldrieh asserted. was never print
ed But the resourceful youth never
lost his deferential attitude toward the
bearers of those famous initiated names
that had once preceded his own.-At-
lautic
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-06-20
nThs ALMIGHTY Dollar.D

A recent headline. Rule of the Dol
lar" has suggested the inquiry, Who
originated the familiar phrase the
almighty dolar?" 1t was Washington
Irving in The Creole Village" which
he published in 1887. The phrase be
came so popular and excited so much
controversy In consequence of doubt
whether the adjective was lrreverent
that Its author had to explain eighteen
years later that he had intended mo
irreverence, even to the dollar. which
he is we'll aware is becoming daily
more and more an object of worship"
"DOllar" Is certainly one of the world
great words now. and 1t is difficult to
realize that 1t only means "valleyer,"
the "thaler" having been named after
the Joachimsthal. in Bohemia, In whose
valley 1t was first coined in the six.
teenth centnry.-London Chronicle.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-06-20
When mGirl" WINS mGell"

Concerning the pronunciation OF
"girl." 1t is to be feared that only very
careful English people fail to rhyme It
with pearl nowadays The song Of
some years back-"My dear little grille
grille, with hair so nice and curly, and
every morning early"-shows the Gus
tom OF the great public in our time.
though In the "Villkins and his pinah'
period girl" was rhymed with dwell"
Cell" was no doubt the nearest the
average man could get to the sound
imperfectly represented by "gairl' and
at any rate was better than the vulgar
gal" But In these days few authors
would go to the trouble OF writing
"gur" to show that character was
peculiar in thus pronouncing the word
as Thackeray did In the case Of Mrs.
Bungay. SO says a London correspond
emit
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-06-20
No Country Mansions In Cuba.

You are disappointed in not seeing
splendid mansions In Cuba. The head
quarters of the haclendas consist OF
groups Of low and unlovely buildings,
surrounded by ugly walls, but In this
respect as in many others, appear
ances are deceltful The frequency OF
Instructions and the enterprising ban
ditti have made 1t necessary for plant
ers to protect themselves and their
homes as securely as possible, and ev-
cry hacienda Is fortress capable of
being defended by the retalners Of the
owner who live with him within the
walls. Some OF the larger plantations
are still maintained on the feudal sys-
TEN, but many of them have passed
from private ownership into the hands
of corporations. and the former pro
prietors are living In Madrid, Seville
Paris or perhaps New York, while
salaried administrators reign In their
stead The patrlarchal relationship be-
tween the owners and the tillers OF the
soil is rapidly passing away.-Washing
ton Star
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-06-20

The other day a stranger thus ad
dressed a passenger coming out Of the
Union sutton
You will excuse me sir, but isn't
this
The passenger, without waiting for
the other to finish. responded.
Your umbrella? We'll, | presume 1t
Is. sir lou will allow me to explain
that 1 picked 1t up on coming out OF
the train Just now. have great pleas
ure In restoring 1t to the rightful own
er"
The stranger expressed his thanks
aud quickly made off.
A few minutes later the same stran-
ger, with a brand new umbrella tucked
carefully under his arm, asked another
individual the same question he had
intended to ask the man who handed
him the umbrella.
you will excuse me, sir but isn't
this the nearest way to Fifth ayenue2"
Kansas City Independent
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-06-20
a Musterioua. Rnnminn-

A strange phenomenon is that of the
so called guns of Burrisaul,' in In
dia. Burrisaul is a station in the Sun
derbunds, the marshy delta of the
Ganges, a region covered with vast
and uxurIant Jungle of troplc veaeta-
ton. Here in the rainy season there
Is occasionally heard loud, booming
noise like the discharge of distant ar
tilery 1t seems to come from the
south, but If one follows the sound IN
that direction its apparent distance
does not diminish Travellers have
suggested that q may be produced by
the heavy surf of the monsoon season
laundering on the shores OF the bay Of
Bengal or on an island. but the place
of its origin has never been identified.
nor has 1t been explained why the
roar of the waves should he heard 50
much farther inland here than on
other coasts.