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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Buried Coffee Kept Hot.

During field operations Of the Brit
ish troops at Aldershot It was desired
to serve hot coffee during the hours
Of darkness to the soldiers lying in
the trenches. As It was found impos-
sible to light fires during the night or
early morning for fear Of betraying
the position to the enemy, the coffee
was made in the evening, and, while
still boiling, was buried in camp ket.
ties With close-fitting lids q few feet
In the ground and slightly packed with
earth. When the pits were opened in
the early morning the coffee was
found to be still hot and ready TO
serve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Keep Bills,

It Is well to keep every bill, paid or
not for an indefinite period One never
knows when mistakes may occur or
when dishonesty may be attempted.
The steel bill files are all very well,
though they are not remarkable for
their neatness or order, but a better
way Is to use large scrap book and
paste the bills in alphabetical order,
according to the names OF those BY
whom they are preferred, therein. II
possible, 1t would be well to prepare
the leaves like those OF an address
book, so that it would be easy to find
any bill at any time. or course. this
Is only a cheaper home substi.
tute for regular letter file, which is
the very best thing for the purpose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Sentiment.

4 Gag 10 no more to be classed 20
. strip Of bunting than the sword Of
Bunker Hill could be classed as q
chunk Of steel. Memories, traditions,
ideals. loyalty. patriotism are not un-
real because they cannot be measured
with . yardstick or weighed on the
scales Of Z coal yard. Loyalty to the
dag is q force as real and far more
permanent than the great lifting crane
OF the navy yard. Patriotism will move
more, In the space Of time, than the
biggest engine In the freight yards.
Ideals are more forceful than the big.
gest mound Of radium that the ciyiliz-
d world can ever get together. Public
sentiment has had more to do with the
digging Of the Panama canal than the
heaviest shovels driven by steam In
the Culebra cut.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Cunning Of the Wolf.

Wolves are very shy, and show en-.
traordinary cunning both in hiding
themselves and in sinking out Of the
way OF the hunter. They are rarely
Killed with the rife. l have never
shot but one myself. They are occa-
sionally trapped. but after a very few
have been procured In this way the
survivors become SO wary that II is al.
most impossible even for master Of
the art to do much with them. while
an ordinary man can never get one
into trap except by accident" -Pres.
ident Roosevelt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Plan Excavations at Memphis.

An appeal is being made In England
FOR funds to undertake the great task
Of excayating the ruins OF Memphis.
It 10 expected that England will new
90 for Memphis what the French gov.
eminent has done for Delphia and the
Germans for Olympia. The sites Of the
four great temples are plainly mark.
Cd. 30 that exploration can begin at
once. This mass Of ruins covers 100
acres. IS much as the whole Of the
site at Karnak, and II is estimated
that $4,000 will be needed annually
for fifteen years to accomplish the
work. Important material is believed
to lie within few yards Of the sur.
face, so that results should be reach
ed promptly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Where Carp Thrive Wonderfully.

Three years ago the government
stocked the verdigris river with red
carp as an experiment. The fish have
grown, and now in this section Of
the river It appears that there are
very few fish Of any other kind. One
fisherman caught 600 pounds In a
net the other night, and all were
carp except about half a dozen.
The fish, which were very small
when put into the stream, now range
In size from two to six pounds, and a
few have been caught that weighed
IL pounds. The carp have grown
better in the Verdigris than in any
other stream stocked by the govern.
meDt.
The Verdigris is muddy stream.
The Arkansas river has too much Al.
kali In 1t, and the average mountain
stream OF the territory Is too clear
and cold for carp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13

Mrs. Ed. Hartman of EIlinwood
was visiting in the city Thursday.
Mrs. Elliott of Lawrence re.
turned home Friday morning after
several days visit with Mrs.
: Emley and daughter Miss Pearle.
T. j. Maus and family were
moving into their new house on
the east side Friday. They now
have one of the incest homes in
the city. -
Mrs: J. ]. Winterberg and her
grand daughter Miss Irene Dunn
returned Friday from a very
pleasant and extended visit in
Colorado. @5s4
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
New Guinean War Canoe.

At Matupi is preserved the last of
the great New Guinean war canoes.
This ID an immense and wonderful
structure. 70 feet in length. which be-
sides several hundred natives could
carry 81 tons Of cargo upon the deck
Joining the canoe proper and the out.
risser. At either end is q quantity
carved wooden ngurehead Tor tail),
covered with cassowary feathers, and
the immense outrigger consists Of q
whole palm tree, followed out and
sharpened fore and aft. .tt..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
How the Professor Wa. Affected.

Row the Professor Was Affected.
There's not a particle OF venuh-
ton In this ROOM" said the professor.
suddenly stopping in his talk and look.
ing about him Can you boys tell me
what II does to man to be in q room
when there is no ventilation" 81
should say II filled him with hot air,
professor" replied one Of the daring
ones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
SINGING AS A FINE ART.
Correct Breathing at the Bottom of
All Success, Says MeIba.

l cannot too forcibly insist that the
mere possession Of lovely voice Isl
only the basis Of vocal art. writes
Nine. Melba in the Century Magazine.
Nature occasionally startles one by the
prodigality Of her gifts. but no student
has any right to expect to sing by tn1
spiration any more than an athlete
may expect to win a race because bel
is naturally feet Of foot.
Methods Of breathing, attack audi
the use Of the registers must all bel
perfectly understood by the successful
singer, who should likewise be com1
plete master Of all details relating to|
the structure and use Of those parts
above the voice box and be convinced
Of the necessity Of a perfectly con-
trolled chest expansion in the produo-
ton Of tone.
For perfect singing correct breath
Ing, strange as II may sound. is even
more essential than beautiful voice.
No matter how exquisite the vocal or.
gan may be. Its beauty cannot be ade-
quately demonstrated without proper
breath control. Here is one Of the old
Italian secrets which many singers Of
to-day wholly lack because they are
unwilling to give the necessary time
for the full development Of breathing
power and control. Phrasing, tone
resonance, expression, all depend upon
respiration, and in my opinion must
cal students, even when too young Il
be allowed the free use Of the voice
should be thoroughly taught the prin
ciples Of breathing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Easy When You Know How.

Haven tell you what, Young: /
have the sharpest wife you ever saw
in your life. Why. the other day I
gave her just barely enough money to
90 out and buy one dress. and II you'll
believe It, she came home with two"
Young-That il sharp. How'd she
manage IT." Haven-~Vhy. she
bought one, and the other - had on
yhsn shs vent ouk"-1tray Stories.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Nletintl Of Poor Eond.

At Z recent military enrolment In
Baden. Germany, Of 6O4 young men
liable 10 service. only 20 per cent. we're
found to Be up to the physical stand.
ard. The peasants Of this country were
atone time among the most robust In
ths empire. but owing to the dearneH
Of meat, and the fact that the milk
which once was staple article Of food
10 now sold to cheese factories their
phHiQueshas degenerated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Tbs Highways OF Pennsylvania have

Tbs Highways OF Pennsylvania have
Q length a ss.777 miles. according to
figures collected by the once Of public
roads. Nine miles have been sur
faced WA stone under the direction
6f the state highway department
l.oSi mile have been 10 surfaced by
various counties and townships, and
1.1ol miles have been more or less
improved, with stone or gravel by
turnpike companies. There are 221
miles Of road per square mile and one
nile Of road for every % inhabitants.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Womanly Eaouoh Tor Him.

Miss Graduate What Is your den.
milton OF the term 'vonanly woman, :
father, dear?" Her Father-"A WON
anly woman is one who is capable OF
manufacturing q pie Ike those your
grandmother used b IN 49,
SE1L etoElA- .--D1 nan.S2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Signs.

rs he very wealthy" asked one
neighbor.
Il don't think So" answered the
other. I have never heard Of bis
having appendicitis, and there have
been no process servers hanging about
his place" a..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Wouldn't Tell Her Ace.

The Man-How old is your parrot,
The Woman--Tell the gentleman,
how old you are. Polly.
The Pasrot-shut up! ..
The Woman-oh, shame, Pollyl|
Tell the gentleman how old you are.
The Parrot-shut up!
The Mana female parrot, | pre-
sume?-Yonkers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Dissatisfaction

ANY dissatisfaction on the cana, >.
wired the government. IN -
YES" was the prompt answer.
"one OF the dredger crew struck 4
game Saturday night, and they runs
In cold deck on him"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
THE old SETTLERS PICNIC.
Barton and Stafford County Folks Have
Love Feast.

At the old settlers picnic held
in the Address Grove in north
Stafford county Wednesday the
people were called to order by
John Gileld. one of the very first
settlers in that county. Dinner
Was called about - O'Clock and
we al g told that it was the big.
.gest dinner ever had in Stafford
county and was especially attended
to by those present and doubly
appreciated by the Great Bend
people who rarely have chance
to be present at a feast like that.
After dinner the people were
called to order by Mr.. G ileIk and
Hon. E. G. Cole delivered a very
appropriate address reDlete with
old recollectons and very pleasing
to the large crowd and in a man.
ner which was fully appreciated.
g. N. Moses then gave the peo.
pie a talk principally along the
line of old times and the early
days in which We are sure be is
well qualified to do. Joe Miller
Of Lincoln township. Stafford
county, told the people about the
early days Oh the claim and the
growth of Stafford county. G.
L. Chapman and a number of
others also made a few remarks
which we're duly enjoyed and ap
preciated. There we're recitations
by NJ. B. Walker. Sam Kellam
and others. A flag drill by the
children, songs BY the audience.
and songs by the choir. Mr..
Brown was there with a Buffalo
robe. a rather rare article also had
the old gun that he shot the AMI
NAL with. Henry Schaeffer, the
man that built the first house in
Great Bend was there. The Ellin
wood and Great Bend ball teams
played q 5 inning exhibition game
of ball resulting Ellinwood 3
Great Bend 0. There were SO
many people there that we can
not mention everything that was
going on but it is sufficient to say
that the very best of order pre-
vailed and a general good time
was had and appreciated. We
congratulate the management on
the successful way in which the
affair was conducted and recon-
mend that, picnics of this kind be
held oftener as a promoter of good
fellowship between all our people.
Among others that we're there
from Great Bend besides the ball
team we're. Fred Miller, Judge
Cole, g. N. Moses. Will Townsley,
&. L. Chapman. Frank Porter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woods, Sam
Kelam. Miss Beulah Slentz. o.
W. Dawson, Will Smyth. Miss
lrez Kellam. Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
Wyman, DR.. Meade. Mrs. Blake,
Ira Brougher. R. G. Russell, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Hotehkiss. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Barnett, W. J. Her.
man. Chef Cutler. Geo. Banta and
Oscar Frazier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
A HulI's-Eye.

married you! T''
She tsweety)-Yes, dear, and Va,
haven't improved . bit-Yopisrs
Statesman. blle i~,1 -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13

S. A. Newcombe was at |
Hoisington Thursday on survey
ing business. M !
Mrs. ". p. White of near
Olmitz was in town Thursday
shopping ana visiting.
R. D. KAY was here Thursday
from Seward.
p. i. Lewis was over from Hois-
ington today on business.
Mrs. j. G. Meyers was here
from Ellinwood Thursday ON
business and visiting
Ora Hutchinson, the curly head
ed, good looking travelling sales
man was in town Friday.
Frank Batchman and family
are in from the southeast Saturday
on business.
Miss Muriel Hooper went to
Newton Thursday were she will
visit Miss Irene McManus.
Until you have found it. make
"a better place to. live in" your
perpetual qusst. Of course, that
means that you must read the eds.
Miss Emma Steudley returned
last Friday from several weeks
visit with relatives in Oklahoma.
Mrs. ]. P. Kelly went to Cim-
msron last Friday and will visit
several days with Mr.. Kelly's
parents.
With every move. q furnished
room tenant finds new acqusiDt-
ances. friends and interests in
life.
Mrs. N. Ochenreiter a sister Of
Mrs. A. NJ. Sipes. was here from
St. John visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Sipes and family.
Your daily sale respond to your
advertising as surely as the Their
mometer responds to the tempera.
ture.
Mrs G. a. Hooper accompanied
her daughter Miss Ulanda to
Wichita Thursday. Miss Hooper
will attend Mt. Carmel School.
The small store' would have
a small chance" for growth il it
we're not that a little individual
and distinctive Advertising will
bring to it a liberal share of the
public's patronage.
Frank Clark of Nickerson visit.
ed a few days with Chas. Frazier
last week and went from here to
Oregon on an extended visit.
Those new apartments. in
course of compilation. which
caught your eve recently. are apt
to be advertised for rent any day
now.
Married at the Congregational
Parsonage BY Rev Sutherland
Sept 4. Mr.. Frank NJ. Komarek,
and NJ. Sylvia r. Smith. Mr..
and Mrs. Komarlkare we'll known
young people of Ellinwood where
they will reside.
NJ. L. Crow and daughter re
turned Friday from Michigan
after several weeks visit with
friends and relatives. .
Henry Ashpole was q little
careless with a match Saturday
No damage done to amount
to anything. a little wall paper
scorched but did not call on the
Fire Go.
Miss Gladys L undblade gave q
party Friday for a lot of her
young friends which was we'll at.
tended. Games we're played and
the young folks had a royal good
time. Refreshments were served
and when the young people went
home they we're in hopes that
Miss Gladys would soon again en-.
terrain them.
7. G. Cork and Warren Savage
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
Masons Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary.

The fortieth Anniversary of Great
Lights Lodge, No. 1Sl, was fittingly
celebrated by the Masons of the city
and their ladies on Friday evening.
About a hundred people were il at.
tendance and at 6 80 O'Clock the
ladies of the Eastern Star served &
very palatable supper in the banque
hall of the lodge on the second foo
of TIE Barthell building, after which
the company repaired to the lodg,
room on the third floor where an in
teresting program was listened to
At the close of the program the six
anniv ersary members who had be
longed to this lodge for PRACTICAL,
forty years, viz: William Mcintosh
S. b. Erwin, Q. W. Freeman, A. l.
Abbey, William Puntney and J. H
Mackenstadt, were each presented
with a handsome Masonic apron ap
propriateIy inscribed. The occasion
was greatly enjoyed by all who par
ticipated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
United in Marriage.

On Sunday evening at the Metho-
dist parsonage, Rev. w. E. Van
Buren, pronounced the words which
made Mr.. John W. Stoops, formerly
of Elkader, and Miss Lillian Bagsby
of Edgewood, man and wife. Mr..
Stops has been EMPLOYED during the
river, and operates pile driver. He
has rented the Miss Tracy home on
Vernon Street, where they will re-
side.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
Decorated by the King.

An item written for our last issue
was in some manner lost and failed to
appear. 1t referred TO the comforting
of the honor of Knighthood of the
Order of st. Olaf by King Haaken of
Norway upon Brother B. Anundsen of
DEBORAH Posten. Only nine other
American Norsemen have been SINH
larly honored and the distinction is
one of particular merit, being con-
ferred only upon men who have ac-
complished the extraordinary in the
activities of life. 1t is an honor
worthily bestowed upon one of our
best citizens and one in which we all
feel just pride.
The order of ST. Olaf was instituted
in 1847 by King Oscar l, and is the
highest testimonial of honor for
actual services rendered within the
gift of the king But very few in this
country, in fact only two or three
persons, have received the order up
to this last appointment. Mr.. Anund-
sen as well as others, now created
Knight of st. Olaf. were during their
stay in Norway last year the re-
cipients of the crown medal instituted
for the occasion of the coronation of
King Haakon and Queen Maud at
Trondhjem. This recognition ranks
next to the Order of st. Olaf. Among
the others recognized last summer was
Mr.. K. l. Haugen of this city, who
made the trip with Mr.. Anundsen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
DR.. Steiner Not Comine.

A telegram has been receiTed from
Dr. Steiner, who had been engaged
by the Lyceum Bureau to deliver his
lecture on Following Revolution"
as an extra number in the lecture
course, stating that he is physically
unable to be here on Friday evening,
so that his lecture will not be given
at that time. Should future date
be made for him, proper notice of the
same will be given.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
Marriage This Morning.

This Wednesday morning at eleven
O'Clock, at the residence of the BRIDE
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Pfister,
at locust, will occur the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Emma. TO Mr..
John Vending. Rev. X. Seehus Off
ciatirg. The bride is young lady
who enjoys the esteem of a large ac-
quaiItance, and the groom, who
came here from Germany about fifteen
years ago, is in every way worthy OF
her choice, They will reside at
Locust. The congratulations of their
many friends are extended to the
young couple.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
Firemen's Masquerade Ball.

The annual Masquerade ball of Hose
co. No. 1 on Thursday evening was
as usual big success. The company
realized something like $4,000 from
the dance. The usual parade was
given in the afternoon and attracted
considerable attention. There were
many very comical costumes. The
following were each awarded $5.0 in
gold for best costumes. Eugene Rosen-
thai, Mrs. Kelly. Byron Graham and
Miss Rebecca Risdahl.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. These worthless i'm
itations have similar sounding names.
Beware of them. The genuine Folev's
Honey and Tar is in yellow package
Ask for it and refuse any substitute
1t is the best remedy for coughs and
colds. Brunt & Parman. 10
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
To Go Out OF Business.

We are closing up our business
affairs preparatory to going out OF
business and desire every one ow-
ing us to call and settle at once.
Parties having bills against us will
please present them promptly.
3-3 REED g. MAY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
New Gents Furnishing House.

Mr.. o. NJ Anderson, a former De-
corahian and for many years travel.
ing salesman from Chicago. has rented
the Daubney store room, 2l2 West
Water street, and on March LIST will
open with fine line of mems furnish.
ings and mems shoes. He left Friday
evening for Chicago and eastern
markets to purchase his stock OF
goods, which he says will be the
finest and most up-to-date stock OF
gents furnishings ever seen in north.
east Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
I'VE are King" Tonight.

Patrons of the Grand opera house
will have an opportunity this evening
Of seeing one of the promising young
actors of the country. Mr.. Lawrence
Evart, who promises TO become at once
one of the most prominent actors on
the American stage, is starring this
season in "We Are King" filling
most suitably the dual role of Gusta-
vus Venner and Hector, K ing of
Kahnberg Mr. Evart has much of
the grace and personal stage charm OF
the late James O'Neil. He is pos
sessed of flexible and resonant voice
which he uses to the best advantage al
all times. He has an admirable de.
gree of versatility, gliding from the
sci ious to the ridiculous with ease and
grace. With him are some of the most
finished actors, who are taking
subordinate roles, and the play is {
strong and decidedly interesting one
We hope that he will be greeted by {
large audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
Small House Sees "The Show Girl"

There was only small audience
at the Grand last Wednesday evening
TO see "The Show Girl. " The per-
Torrance was much the same as the
other musical comedies which have
been seen here this year. The chorus
was good, and SO was the scenery and
electrical effects, but there were no
accomplished actors in the company,
and the production gave only ordi-
nary satisfaction
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
$50

Mems good odd pants, left over
from our general lines-one. two and
three pairs of a kind. Will be sold
at less than 40 cents on the dollar.
This is our annual sale, and those
who come first, will get the best
bargains Ben Bear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
ANOTHER CHANGE in THE JOURNAL.
H. W. Holmes Purchases Interest Of Gu,
Mead. Taking Immediate Possession.

A change in the ownership of the
DEBORAH Journal is announced with
this weeks issue, whereby Mr.. H..
W. Holmes of this Office purchases the
half interest of Mr.. Guy Mead in the
business, taking immediate possession.
Mr.. Holmes has been resident
printer in DEBORAH for the past thir-
teen years, and for four years has
been foreman in this office He is a
thoroughly competent and practical
printer of long experience, and will
bring into the business that system
and competence which his ability as
a printer enables him to do. With
Mr. Myers, who is good writer.
they ought to make a success of the
business, and we hope they will.
During Mr.. Holmes employment in
this office he has rendered us efficient
and faithful service. and we shall be
glad to see him succeed in anything
he NAV undertake
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-01-23
A Warm O'Coat

comes very handy, just at present.
You can find most any kind and
style in our stock, and you can get
price now, which is much less
than the value of the coat We are
very willing to sell the balance OF
our coats at less than the first cost.
See us Saturday. Ben Bear