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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Where Are We Al?

1t would seem in mighty poor form
and TASTE for any papers Of the state.
but especially progressive papers,
which have been standing shoulder to
shoulder to the r. q l.. in the ad-
vocacy of good many reforms under
the leadership of Gov. Cummins to
throw brickbats at it because it has
insisted. in spite of the Governor S
silly plea that he was helpless as a
babe in the matter of law enforce
ment, that lawlessness can be put
down without further legislative ac
tion. If the success of the progressive
movement inolves the suppression of
honest convictions on public questions
in order that the political fortune of
Gov. Cummins or any other man may
be propped up or advanced, the sooner
the thing goes to smash the better.
The Register makes no exception
when it expresses the opinion that the
Register and Leader is the fairest
popCi w al poA oiOo NOhSOAh Su oii"o ~
printed in the state of Iowa today
While it takes sides, and wouldn't be
worth snap if it didn't. it presents
both fairly. To it more than any other
influence in the state is the effective
campaign for law enforcement now
on due, and credit should be given,
even if the governor has been put in
somewhat embarrassing position as
consequence. While many may
deny it, there is a good deal more at
stake in the progressive movement
than the advancement of this or that
mans political fortunes. 1t is about
time that the fact was being given
more general recognition. Rockford
Register progressive.
Drop that political intriguer. Cum
Minis, and factionalism will cease in
| Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Instructor in Dubuque COLLEGE.

On the first of the year Rev. FIR.
Thos. Collins, who has been assisting
Father Have for some months past,
will be transferred tn Dubuque, where
he will become an instructor in st.
Joseph's College, Catholic institu-
tion of considerable prominence.
Father Mullin of Webster City will
succeed Father Collins, whose removal
from the city is the occasion for gen.
eral regret, both among parishioners
and citizens. Since coming here he
has made friends with everyone with
whom he has come in contact. anC
has gained such place in their es
TEEN and confidence that they are
loathe to let him go.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
A Christmas Child.

She came to me at Christms time
and made me mother, and it
seemed
There was Christ indeed and he had
given me the Joy I'D dreamed.
She nestled to me, and kept her near
and warm, surprised to find
The arms that held my babe SO close
were opened to her kind.
/ hid her safe within my heart, "My
heart. said, is all for
you,'
But 10 She left the door ajar and all
the world came fiocking
through
She needed me, / learned TO know the
royal JOY that service brings.
She was so helpless that grew to love
all little helpless things.
She trusted me, and l who meier had
trusted, save in self. grew cold
With panic lest this precious life
should know no stronger. surer
hold.
She lay and smiled and in her eyes l
watched my narrow world
grow broad
Within her tiny, crumpled hand |
touched the mighty hand of
God
Isabel E. Mackey in Scribner's
Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Additional Locals.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Luros went to
Minneapolis yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Payne went to
Hawkeye yesterday to spend Christ
mas.
Mrs. Whitlofer went to Cresco
yesterday to spend Christmas with
her daughter.
Mis-, Bessie Button returned to
Cresco yesterday after a visit here
with relatives.
Miss Lulu and Henry Klien went
to Hawkeye yesterday to spend Christ
mas at home.
Miss K. Van Evera returned to
Davenport yesterday after visit with
friends at Burr Oak.
Mrs j. Steele and daughter Wini.
fred went TO Belvidere, Ill. yesterday,
to spend the holidays.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Zuckmeyer and
daughter Mae went to st. Paul yester-
day to spend the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hanson.
The golden wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. Torrance Carolan, highly esteem
ed residents of Bluffton township.
will be celebrated Christmas day.
Mrs. w. j. Norton returned last
week from Kankakee, ILL.,, where she
had been visiting her daughter, Miss
Geneva. who was ILL., Miss Geneva
returned with her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
SURVEY COMPLETED.
Locating Survey for Dan Patch Air Line
Road is Completed and Gang Ships
Quito Be Inspected This Week.

When darkness settled over the city
Saturday night. the location survey
Of the Dan Patch Air Line was within
a mile or two of the city and a few
hours work on Sunday morning and
the last line will have been run, the
last stake driven and the final and
locating survey for the long expected
trolley line completed. Whel the
surveying gang rounded the edge of
the old Dubuque. they realized that
their task was nearly done, that after
weeks of weary work and transit run
ming. they had at last reached their
goal and that the route over which
the new famous trolley line is to run,
was all surveyed.
Saturday afternoon Locating En-
gineer Wood came down to the city
and completed the final arrangements
for shipping out the camping on fit
aid crew the first thing Monday morn.
ing. In talking with a Times Journal
reporter about the completion of the
survey, Mr.. Wood said, II am glad
we are through with this survey. All
that now remains is for Chief En-
gineer Hunt to go over the route
whicl we have located for the road
and pass upon the work. This will
be done the first of the week and l am
confident that the route, just as it
has been laid out, will be approved
by him and his approval sent to the
board of directors AS soon as Chief
Engineer Hunt and the directors
have passed upon the survey, the con-
struction gang will begin the plans of
construction. Already several million
ties have been contracted for and some
few thousand have been delivered to
Savage, Mimi, where they await the
arrival of the construction crew."
Asked when he thought the actual
work of constructing the line would
begin, he said that it would be as
early in the spring as the weather and
the cOnulUlOn OF the GROUND WOulu
permit. II know positively that the
construction department has contracts
with large number of men, so that
when the spring opens up the work
can be started with rush.
From what can be learned from resi-
dents along the right of way who
now and then drop into the city, it
can be stated as an assured fact that
the work has been so well done in
making the location survey that it
will be passed by the chief engineer
without any changes, which means
that an early start can be made on the
construction OF this road. Dubuque
Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Covering the Field.

The last issue of Public Opinion
was in a class by itself so far as loca
advertising was concerned. Nearly
every merchant of any consequence il
DEBORAH was represented in its col
umns, and we were compelled to omit
advertising ordered on account OF
inability to get the edition printed in
time for mailing. The edition was
twenty pages. all home print, contain
ing 1870 lumns. 240O inches of read.
ing matter, 1867 inches of which was
advertising, exclusive of large
amount of local readers. 1t contained
nearly twice as much advertising as
any competitor. 1t covered every nook
and corner of Winneshiek county. and
several merchants have told us that
buyers in grading had mentioned the
fact that they had been attract ed to
their store by seeing their adv. in
Public Opinion. This is the best
possible evidence that Public Opinion
advs. are read, that they produce re-
suits, and that they are worth every
cent they cost.
The business man does not live and
never did live who could make as
muoh profit out of his business with
out newspaper advertising as with it..
1t has been proven hundreds of thous-
ands of times, and the fact cannot be
successfully refuted.
1t is only question of the business
man having the common sense and the
pluck to give it fair trial. The con-
slant advertiser who gives as much at
tention to his advertising as to other
details of his business never gave it a
fair trial without making up his mind
that it was good thing and sticking
to it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25

To all those who desire to take les
sons on the violin and all orchestra
and band instruments. will be in
DEBORAH every Thursday, commencing
Jan. 2, 1908. Write to me soon, so as
to engage convenient hour for your
self. Address Prof. John Thaler,
Calmar, Iowa. 50-3pd
What better Christmas present
could you possibly select than a Chi
cago daily paper every day in the
year and Public Opinion every week
in the year. Constant reminders of
your friendship. Chicago Tribune,
Record Herald, Inter Ocean, Post.
Examiner or Journal and Public
Opinion, both one year, only 80. 10.
E0-3
We can save you money Oh your
winter shoe bill. Everything in
warm lined goods and rubber footwear
can be found at orr store. Bromley
&. Co. 5l-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Died in MINNEAPOLIS.

The news was received in DEBORAH
last week that while passing through
Minneapolis in moving north to their
new home, Mrs. Will Merrill and son
became very sick and were taken to
the hospital in Minneapolis. Mrs.
/. W. Brunt, Mr.. Merrill's sister.
went to Minneapolis at once to assist
them. and spent several days there.
The little boy died in the hospital and
his remains were brought here for
burial ON Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Merrill is still in the hospital, but
improving, we are informed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25

"A nice pair of patent leather
shoes make fine Christmas present
You will find them at Bromley d
Go. s. 5l-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Death Of Mrs. Richard Madden.

Mrs. Richard Madden passed away
at midnight on Thursday at her home
in Bluffton township, from acute
tuberculosis. She was a daughter OF
the late Luke O'Brien, a woman who
loved her home and family. and who
was beloved by all who knew her.
Her husband and two children remain
to mourn her loss. The funeral ser.
vices were held on Sunday from the
Button church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Notice to Contractors and Bidders.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Winnesheik
County, Iowa, will receive bids and
applications at the Office of the
County Auditor in DEBORAH, Iowa.
up to / 90 p. M, Jan. 3. 1908, for che
following positions for the ensuing
year:
A Steward for the Poor Farm.
A Physician for attending the poor
and insane at said Poor Farm and all
inmates of the County Jail.
Also applications for the following
A matron for the insane women at
sos per year, nightwatch at S24C
per year, day man at $500 per year,
and cook at $l56 per year, all at the
Poor House.
The right of rejecting any or all
bids and applications is reserved By
the Board.
52-2. /. LINNEV0LD,
County Auditor
Iou,a nno tua~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Was il a Circus?

The way the crowds damned into
the T. A. Price grocery store on Sat
urday afternoon, one would think
Ringling's circus had come to town,
and this was the side-show. 1t was
only Sabo coffee demonstration and
candy sale, but Mr.. Price knows how
to advertise and attracted the people.
Beautiful music was rendered by
Misses Vera Boice on the violin and
Rosetta Olson at the piano, and the
store was packed full of old and new
friends, all day long. The sale and
demonstration was huge success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Worldly Pride.

How worldly pride kin pass away
rs takin' fob my tex.
What is a Christmas tree one day
Is kindlin' wood de mex.
Washington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25
Passed Examination Successfully.

James Donahue, New Britain,
Conn. writes: ~ tried several
kidney remedies. and was treated bv
our best physicians for diabetes. but
did not improve until took Foley's
Kidnev Cure. After the second bottle
| showed improvement. and five
bottles cured me completely. / have
since passed a rigid examination for
life insurance. Foley's Kidney
Cure cures back ache and all forms Of
kidney and bladder trouble. Enabert
sons Pharmacy Ina
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-25

Dated, DEBORAH. Iowa, Dec, %, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

WANTED-Timber for ready buyer; don't offer 1t to me unless you can place me in business, shape with time, examine and conclude the deal. l have no time either to chase windmills or to under : take the business on the windmill plan.
 can sell 1t. Call or write. B. r. Eborn.
 6O4-7 Brown-M Mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR sALE-s35O0; one third cash, bal ance one, two and three years at 8 per cent; splendid lot containing three houses in best business part of Ensley, renting for $40 per month; will rent for more at expiration of present lease. Birmingham Real Estate Ex- change, 1923 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

nATDs--one cent q word dayJ ne ad. taken for less than 40 cents Tor hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

nurse or nousekeeper;
 good home and liberal wages. Apply at office of J. M. Donaldson, Avenue E and 2oth street, Ensley, Ala, Bell phone I61. 6-28-tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Furniture of a large room ing house near new depot and business center; always full; cheap rent; a big bargain if taken quick. Furniture, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

SALESLADIES WANTED-Experiene salesladies wanted for our millinery and ready-to-wear departments; only those experienced need apply. Manager Bur ger Dry Goods company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Diamond Tiffany ring; cost $500; large, beautiful, white stone; will sacrifice at $350; call 1914 Morris avenue, between and 12 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Only s40O cash, balance s20 per month; two 4-room cottages on Idlewild car line, Ave. H. South; good neighborhood: rents SIP each. Samuel P. Miller, 19O91s First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

WANTED-Furnished house or apart ments six or seven rooms; references N. A. R., care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WGNTED~seTeral br1g6t, Infeliigent young ladies for eongenial and regular employment. Apply to 1914 Second ave.
 7-9-12-1+17-21-24-2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-An old established, good go- ing business, on account going north.
 Apply to Shloss & Kahn. Montgomery, Ala. 7-2S-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

hATEs-one cent a word a dayJ no ad. taken for less than 26 cents Tor first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-$5O0 cash, balance sSO per month; new 7-room cottage; corner lot; bath and all sanitary plumbing. Prince ton, West End Samuel P. Miller, 1909Ha First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

WANTED-Chief engineer and master mechanic wishes engagement after July S1; very best references furnished past and present employees. Address Chief Engineer, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Nice broom cottage on large lot, about two blocks of car, Wood- lawn; s1650; a bargain. R. F. Manly 65 Co.,, 901S 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-$2S50; $500 cash, balance $22 30 per month; a practically new Groom cottage at Woodlawn, near car llne three cabinet mantels; bath room, gas, electric lights. chandeliers and all riec- essary improvements; lot 50x14O. Bir- mingham Real Estate Exchange, 1923 First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

WANTED-All the peach seed from seed ling trees we can get; save them and write us. Waverly Nurseries, Waverly, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SAbE-A lyplcaI country res1denco, with 10 acres sub-dividing into AS lots 5Ox 140 with IA corners, Broom house in large grove of water oak trees; spring water; grape vines and bearing fruit trees in abundance; lots high and levei; 300 feet of car line station 5-cent fare; titles perfect; price and terms liberal. Address Owner. Lock Box 7OS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Posltion as bookkeeper by a young man; can furnish best of referen- ces; ten years office experience; salary no object. A. H., care Age-Herald.
 7-25-3t- thu frt-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-sSOOO; 5000 cash. balance $25 per month; new Groom cottage at West End near Princeton avenue; this is a strictly modern cottage in every respect; it will be to your interest to investigate this if you are looking for a modern cottage in the best part of West End. Birmingham Real Estate Ex- change 1923 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

BEAUTIFUL North Haven; a few req sons why you should select and pur- chase a site for a home in beautiful North Haven; in the first place, 1t is the best and most conveniently located property for the price and terms in the Birmingham district 1t has already an established community second to none in Jefferson county; besides, 1t has all the modern improvements and conven- fences, such as street improvements. ce- ment sidewalks, city water, electric lights, gas and most important of all sanitary sewerage to each lott street cars leave North Haven station every eight minutes; if you have never visited this 'haven of rest" just take tho North Highlands car, get off at North Haven station and make a circuit around one or two blocks of this beau tiful home place and we are satisfied that you will be fully repaid for your visit and should you decide to become a resident of this favored spot call at our office and we will explain ths easy payment plan to you Remember you don't have to be the possessor of a barrel of money to purchase house and lot in North Haven. Investment Real Estate Co.,. of Alabama, Harry Lyon. sales agent, 2109 1st ave. Bell phone 76i.
 FOR sALE-s5O0O; s15O0 cash. balance one. two and three years at per cent; beau- tiful eight-room house on car line West End; lot 50x190: cabinet mantels. porce- lain bath. servants house and 2-storv barn: this is beautiful home and should appeal to any one who desires to purchase a modern home on easy terms Birmingham Real Estate Ex- change, 1923 First avenue.
 FOR sALE|75O: half cash. balance in twelve months, three lots 6ox200 feet; one block of car line West End. Sam- uel P Miller 1ao9Ds First ave.
 FOR SALE-Two fine two-manual and pedal pipe organs for sale: bargains A. F. Clarke, general delivery, Birming- ham.
 FOR sALE-Pretty broom cottage on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

THERE was an old woman who lived in a shoe; because she found no bargains like we offer to you; 7- rooms, fashionable, S.
 Highlands, $450O; rooms, two blocks Five Points, $7OOO. McCarty- Reese Real ty Co. 2115 Sd ave. Bell, 497; Peoples, 619.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
ROOMS EoR RENT.

FOR RENT-several furnished rooms for light housekeeping; Whitfield apartment "A, 9th ave. and 23d st. Peoples phone 1917, Bell 3357.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

SALESMEN notice; large manufacturer of staple, we'll advertised speciality wants two high-class travelling sales men to see dealers; liberal contract with rlght men; state age and experience fully. Manager, room 40l, Equitable building, St. Louis, Mo s-S1-8t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
MONEY TO LEND.


 MONEY loaned salaried people and oth- CTS without security; cheapest rates, esiest payments; offices in sixty-thres principal cities: save yourself money by getting our terms first. D. H. Tol- man. room IA. Watts Bldg, 2O0s Thiit, ave. S-1-1y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

RETIRED business man, wealthy but lonesome, wishes to correspond; view matrmony; no objection to poor woman. Box a. Elgin, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Resident property; healthiest spot in Gadsden; best of water; good investment to get incr eased valnes in the near future Address P. o. box '29
 Gadsden, Ala. 7-24-5t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-One 20x24 Atlas heavy duty
 engine In service only four months. Machinery Trading Co.,, 53S First Ma tional Bank bldg. Phone 649. 6-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
ONE GENT A WORD

RATES--oze ceat . ~eFd a dsyI ns ad. taken for less than 2h cents los arst Insertion. Cash NuAt accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

WANTED-Contract practice by grad uated physician and druggist around Birmingham can furnish best of refer
 ences; state price. J. D. A, 509 North Nineteenth Street. 7-A3t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Handsome 2-story and base ment modern, S-room, Norwood dwelling. R. F. Manly & Co.,. 201S 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-One Underv riters Ire pump;
 75O gallons capacity; latest approved pattern; used two mon ths; one 10x1Sx10x 12 Laidlow Dunn Gorden Compound Duplex pump; In use four months. Ma chinery Trading Co.,, 53S First National Rank Bldg Bell phone 649 6-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Little used s225 Steudebaker Buggy, for $1oo; sect 1t at 550S 2d ave. s.
 7-2S-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Six-room cottage, 1215 3d avenue, West End; lot 50x190; price $2150; occupied by owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-The furniture and lease of large, well located, strictly modern rooming or boarding house or will rent the place furnished to proper parties. R. F Manly & Co.,. 201S First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-No. 8 Oliver typewriter, In perfect condition; will dispose of 1t at reasonable discount. Just been used enough to insure light running. Work does not require one. J. w. Powell, Pat ton. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-$150 cash, balance S25 per month. frice. s23O0; Groom modern cot tage one block of car line West End. Samuel P. Miller, 1909Ia 1st ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Several engine lathes and planers In splendid condition, cheap. Machinery Trading Co.,, 5SS First Nat. Bank Bldg Bell phone 649. 7-11-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR sALE-Thoroughbred fox terrier pup; parents of remarkable intelligence and beauty. Price s5 each. Freddie Dug gar, Jr., Auburn, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR RENT-Two or three unfurnished,
 connecting rooms for light housekeep- ing; near Glen Iris park; all conyen- fences. references. Call at SIS Bradley street. 7-23-3t-tu-th-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

WANTED-Second-ha office furniture in good condition; state what you have and where same can be seen. Alabama, care Age-Herald office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-$3750 zoo cash, balance on small monthly payments; new Groom cottage near Princeton avenue, West End; cabinet mantels, electric lights, snap switches, gas, bath; all improve ments: this Is one of the incest cot tage homes ever built at West End. Birmingham Real Estate Exchange, 1923 First avenue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Bird dogs registered female pointer puppy lingo and Rip Rap stock; pedigreed female setter puppy. Both beauties; just right for fall training. Box 563 Atlanta Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One very fine roll-top desk at great sacrifice; call Monday between g and 12 o'clock; coco-cola parlor adjoin- ing Bijou theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

FOR SALE-Five-room cottage facing car on one of the highest lots on North Highlands. R. F. Manly & Co.,, 201S 1st avenue.