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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31
the INCOME TAX.

The income tax imposed by the act
Of congress which was passed August
9. 1903. becomes effective tomorrow.
and Is retroactive. providing for the
payment of the tax for the year end
ing today. The law leyies tax Of |
per cent on the net income Of all cor
porations, joint stock companies. asso-
Citations and Insurance companies with
net income in excess of $4,000 an
nuaily
II Is calculated that the tax will yield
to the United States government an
annual revenue OF from $25.0OO.0 900 up.
This is only rough figuring. as il is
impossible to get at the exact data of
any corporation but the railroads. ex-
ceptjng as the corporations have con-
scented to give Information in their
periodical reports. The railroads are
Obliged. by law. TO file complete re-
ports with the interstate commerce
commission. Under the corporation
tar law all corporations will be re-
Quired 10 file with the internal revenue
department by March next detailed
statement showing the amount OF their
business for the past year.
The United States Steel corporation
will be the largest contributor to
Uncle Sans Golfers under the new
per cent tax. In its report for 1907.
which is regarded as good Indication
Of what its present business is. its
earnings. upon which the tax could be
levied. were sl3s.24l.sso. This figure
represent the earnings after the fixed
charges. such as interest on bonds.
we're deducted. On a basis of ! per
can't the steel corporation would pay
. tax Of sl.3sz.4ss.
The Standard Oil company. with It's
many subsidiary corporations. will pay
tie next highest tax. Standard oil
49, not make habit Of taking khe
ono1ie Into its confidence. and to lar
sfve - : asEinite conclusion is OUT Of
~ anesetoa. Wall street figures THAT
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31
IN THE TAEATERS

The engagement of THE Soul Kiss"
the most sensational and successful,
of musical offerings produced i'm New
York I'm many seasons, which comes
to the Harnois theater on Tuesday.
January 4. for an engagement of ono
night, will no doubt be termed one OF
the big theatrical events of the pres
ent season. THE Soul Kiss" is i'm two
acts and 10 scenes. with book and
lyrics by Harry b. Smith and music
by Maurice Levi. The story of the
piece is inoffensiye and is more con-
sistent than Is generally the case with
musical comedies. At least a dozen
catchy numbers. each in their way a
distinct novelty. are sung throughout
the two acts OF this dainty musical
entertainment. In the role of ''The
Dancer" Mile Pertina will be seen.
This premier danseuse caused sensa-
ton in Paris this spring by her mar
vicious display OF dancing. Aside from
Mile. Pertina, "A well-known cast of
funmakers has been engaged to in
terpret the different roles. THE Soul
Kiss" besides having a famous dancer
as Its star. splendid musical numbers.
well-trained and beautiful chorus.
Is most pleasing production seem
icany.
Tho Grand.
The regular change In the bill az
the Grand theater was made last even
Ing. and II was IA good one. Hart &
Woodley. Eccentric Bowery Comedi-
ans furnish some good stunts In
singing, dancing and limitations of the
so-called Bowery tough, While the
Hawaiian Duo puts on what purports
to be the Hawaiian dance. called the
"Hoola Hoola.' The members of the
duo. a man and woman. may or may
not be natives of Uncle Sans insular
possessions, but at any rate they look
the part. which. after all. is what
counts. The moving pictures are. as
usual. clear and original
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

The wise policy In public work IL
to award contracts to the lowest bid
ders. To depart from this policy
would be to let down the bars for
graft.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

The building record OF 1910 will be
started early. according to present in
dications and there will be railways.
as we'll as business blocks. included
in IL.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

Old nineteen nine has sure been fine:
he's been for us booster. You can
write II down that things round town
go better than they ulster.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

When Ice King Morse gets into the
federal prison at Atlanta. he will find
he doesn't cut as much ice as he did
in New York.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

Zelaya declares he Is answerablt
.'only to my government" There isn't
much of that left.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

Mingled with the rumble of the APP
preaching water wagon Is the click Of
the typewriter. dashing off advance
copy OF the resolutions
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

We are much Obliged to Representa-
tive Woody for trying TO secure an
expression on the quarantine question
and we are sorry he failed
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

Furthermore. Mr.. Morse In prison
will have opportunity to reflect upon
the fact that Mr.. Heinzes work was
done better.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

The new gun club. we are informed.
will confine It's efforts to the destruc-
ton of bluerocks and will not attempt
the substitution of live targets.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

The legislature couldn't run on after
the holidays for then we will have
congress on our hands.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

This Is positively the last day fol
you to Join the chamber of com
merce in 1909.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

The main thing Is to line up to make
things hum. just as they have In 1909.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

George NJ. Cohan has fully qualified
for the title. Yankee Prince.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

1t sounds queer. doesn't II. to hear
anybody refer to Nicaragua as 1.-THE
fatherland?"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

The man who went away to find
good winter weather kicks himself.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

Helena has enjoyed the heightened
session.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31

Good bye. 1909. You've been mighty
good to us.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31
THE WEATHER

The persistence with which THIS
summer resort weather keeps mp is
remarkable. The observations:
Maximum -rr.,ys.z-s,---...--.,w..---..s,-.Sa
Minimum .-..,,.-ss.-.-...,....,,....-...
At a. m.
Thermometer -=.--.--....-.-----.. Is
Barometer .-...--.....-...-.........-za6 : So
At 6 p. m.
Thermometer ---r..,,-,,,...,-,.... "a
barometer -----.---.-.+-.-.,.-..---.- %: 10
Wind from the northeast
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-31
ILLNESS Is DENIED.

Also. farewell to state quarantine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07
Now for the Home Coming.


With the Fourth of July celebra~
,ion past, the Home Coming commit
tees will take up the preparations for
this big event with vim and energy.
AS the days go by the scope of their
plans are constantly widening. the
number of visitors expected continu-
ally increases, and the entertainment
provided will be commensurate with
the magnitude of the event. 1t will
not be one day but seven of big
things. of continuous amusement and
entertainment. great big family
gathering of the people of Winne-
shiek, now and heretofore This week
attention is being given to the mat
ter of magnificent floral and indus-
trial parades, depicting the growth
OF Winneshiek county. its industries
and it's business houses by decorated
floats. an elaborate pageant of beau
ty and magnificence. Another feature
worth hearing will be "songs of all
nations" by the large choruses which
will sing the songs of the foreign ma
tioDs in native tongues. These added
to the many big features already an
nOunced will help to make the week
one never to be forgotten.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07
Tuberculosis in Iowa Cows.

The extent to which the cattle of
Iowa are infected by tuberculosis is
illustrated by test of the milk cows
kept in the state insane asylum at
Independence, recently, says an ex-
change. or the eighty-nine head
tested fifty-one reacted and were
condemned. and several others were
placed under ban to be tested again
later The cattle condemned will be
taken to Cedar Rapids and there will
be slaughtered in the presence of
the federal inspectors and. it is to
be presumed, reports of their condi-
tion made. Last year. some 176
head of cattle belonging to this in
stitution were tested and 1875 react
ed and were condemned. These were
slaughtered in the presence of the
government inspectors and it was
found that all were badly infected
with tuberculosis. If this is true OF
cattle as we'll cared for as those at
the state institution at Indepen-
dence, what must be the condition
of cattle that have been kept on the
average Iowa farm? 1t is time the
milk supply of the state was looked
into. and where it's source is found
infected it should be purified. There
is no longer any doubt but that the
use of milk from tuberculous cows
is the main cause of tuberculosis
among the human family. BY stamp
ing out the white plague among
the cattle we are going a long way
towards stamping it out among the
people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The Des MOines Capital republish-
es from an Ohioan contemporary an
argument which the temperance ele-
ment in Ohio is using in anti-saloon
campaigns now being waged in the
various counties of that state 1t is
a simple statement entitled, What
Three Drinks Will Buy" and is as
follows:
anyone who drinks three glasses
of whisky day for one year and
pays 10 cents drink for it, can have
at any of the firms whose name ap-
pears on this card. the following
groceries: 3 bbls. -four, 20 bu. po-
tatoes, 200 lbs. granulated sugar, 1
bbl crackers, Id. pepper. 2 lbs
tea, SO lbs. salt. 20 lbs. rice, so lbs.
butter. 10 lbs. cheese, % lbs. coffee,
10 lbs. candy. 80 dog. cans tomatoes.
10 doz. oranges, 10 doz. bananas, 2
doz. cans corn, 1 8 boxes matches. y
bu. beans, 100 cakes soap, IL pkgs.
rolled oats. for the same money and
get $3.50 premium for making the
change in his expenditures"
AS the Capital we'll says, could
1t be possible to present a set of fig
ures calculated to make a more
striking showing of the folly and
of the waste of the strcng drink hab-
it? 1t is also an overwhelming argu-
ment against the contention that
somehow spending money for liquor
makes for prosperity in general.
Every legitimate business sufferers
just to the extent that money is di-
verted from the butcher. the baker,
the grocer. the dry goods man and
the boot and shoe man into the
Golfers of the saloons. Cedar Rap
ids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07
TELEPHONE co. PICNIC.
Annual Gathering OF NOrdnesS Teie-
phone Company Well Attended
i'm Spite Of Inclement
Weather.

The annual summer meeting of the
Nordness Telephone Company was
held Sunday afternoon on the farm
of Mrs. X. S. Aakre, about two miles
south of Nordness. In spite of the
threatening clouds which obscured
the sun, all the morning, hundreds
of people came from all directions.
The place is an ideal one for an OUT
door picnic dinner. The crowd was
called together by the Calmar Band
who appeared in the bright summer
uniforms and rendered music
throughout the afternoon, which was
highly appreciated by the audience.
Another musical organization which
came from Glenwood, the "Gauken''
singing society, was greatly appreci-
ated for their elegant songs, both
national and comic. The first speak
er was Rev. Otto Schmidt, whose ad-
dress was masterpiece of oratorical
thoughts combined with personal ex-
perience, history and advice. under
the theme Christian Citizenship"
His speech was real treat and will
be remembered long time by all
who heard him.
The second speaker was Mr.. John
Hegg, who spoke in Norwegian and
like that of his predecessor was
document of common sense and
brotherly advice, backed by strong
arguments and forceful expression.
The addresses were both splendid
in every respect and it is to be re-
gretted that thousands did not hear
them. in place of hundreds. o. o.
Lomen closed by expressing the graf
itude of the Telephone Company to
the two speakers, the Calmar Band
and the Glenwood singers. for the
entertainment they rendered the coTh-
pany,. and he also thanked Mrs.
Aakre who kindly permitted the use
of her grounds for the pleasure OF
neighbOrs and friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

numbers being offered by quar-
tette consisting of Mrs. VIM. Water
man, Miss Pearl Pollitt, B. H. Adams
and w. c. Riley, trio composed of
the later three. and solos by Mrs.
Waterman and Mrs. w. C. Adams
In the afternoon the address was by
Chaplain Barney, who filled the place
on the program which Hon. Champ
Clark was advertised; and at five
O'Clock Vespers services were con-
Quoted by j. r. Ellison. In the even
ing the sacred concert by the Com
monwealth Quartette closed the
weeks program.
For some time during the week it
was grave question whether the
chautauqua should return here mex.
year or not. The program as whole
had been disappointment, and
neither the business men nor the
citizens generally felt like support
ing an enterprise that could not offer
at least as strong a program in De-
corah is they did in the neighboring
towns, much smaller than Decorah.
But the management themselves
acknowledged their disappointment.
and promised better things for next
year, and after canvassing the busi-
ness men for guarantee orders of
tickets. Mr.. Richard Schrubbe agreed
to take the balance necessary for
the guarantee, about $50 tickets, SO
it is reasonably certain that there
will be a chautauqua in Decorah
next year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

when some women go down
town and loaf all day, they call IL
shopping" says the Chicago News.
And when some men go down town,
and loaf all evening they call it a
lodge meeting" rejoins the Wash
ington Herald. Too much might be
added. in completing the job, that
when man and a woman go down
town and loaf all day and evening
together they call it affinity.-Colfax
Clipper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07
TO OUR READERS.

The Public. Opinion wants to
print every item of news that's
fit to print which happens in
Winneshiek county. Our read
ers will assist us greatly in this
effort by informing us of any
thing of public interest which
occurs in their vicinity. We
will greatly appreciate 1t if you
will call US by telephone, or
drop us postal card, inform
ing us Of the news, always
signing your name to the item.
We also desire competent corr
respondents in every section of
the county not already covered.
Write us ii you know of some
one In your vicinity who will
send us weekly letters, prOvid-
ed we do not already have u
correspondent i'm your locality.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

II as marvellous person as Billy
Sunday can concede that newspaper
publicity is half the force of his
drawing power, what ought the
average individual who has goods to
sell think about it?--MarshalltOwn
Times-Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Rudyard Kipling has been prOphe-
sying disaster to England from lack
of military spirit. The newspapers
continue to bear the White Mans
burden of printing Rudyard's verses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

If the small boy were given 800
worth of explosives and hidden take
them five miles out where no one
could hear him, would he see any
fun in July 4th?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The people who are always saying
the climate is changing and does not
show extremes like old time weather.
have now Teen reminded that Old
Sol is by no means Has Been.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The lnfanta of Spain was christen-
ed with eight names. Quite burden
on the old man when he has to sing
out up stairs for her to get up for
breakfast.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The New York Sun complains that
Plymouth Rock is neglected. We
were unaware that New York was
interested in this line save for the
product of the Plymouth hen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

A Harvard professor says little
flirting does boys and girls good.
The co-educational colleges go him
one better by making this the lead
ing course of study.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The state department has warned
Little Cuby that Poor Richards al
manac is safer guide for fledgeling
governments than the lamented Mr..
Micawber.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The discovery of Lake Champlain
three centuries ago is being celebrat-
cd this week. The same thing with
out the ''l' has also caused much
celebrating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Prof. Guiteras, who met Roosevelt
in Africa. says the principal danger
down there is drinking unboiled
water. Dear, dear, Teddy will never
stop to cook his water in all the
world, and what will he do when he
meets Africa's most dangerous beast.
the frisky little microbe?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The girls of a Chicago public
school made their graduating gowns
at cost of $3.47 each. The dress
makers will think the foundations of
education are undermined.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The following is the advertise
ment of Japanese who takes in
washing: Contrary to our opposite
company, We will most cleanly and
carefully wash our customers with
possible cheap prices as follows:
Ladies, 50 per 100; gentlemen, $3.50
per l00."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

In referring to a thin boy, 1t is all
right to call him ''skinney." but you
must call the girl "spirituelle." 1t
means the same thing, but 1t sounds
better. Never call anyone but a boy
"puny." A 'puny" girl should be
called fragile" 1t sounds more like
delicate china. and all of that sex
are delighted to be compared with
fine china Dresden. A "chucky" boy
is all right, but girl has a finely
rounded figure" A boy is a ''gawky''
but a girl displays untutored grace. -
Ham Robinson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

We feel tempted to become Suf-
ragettes on seeing some men occupy
four seats on the train with their
feet. baggage and uncouth carcasses.
Unfortunately some women are of
the same porcine breed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Only suckers bite to bait that
is fast to hook that is hidden. Look
out for the fellow who wants to give
you a benefit at his expense.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

AS Teddy reads the WashingtOn
news he must thank goodness that
he is able to spend his vacation in a
place comparatively so cool.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The cut of ten cents per 100 gal
Ions in the price of oil makes it seem
doubtful If Chicago University gets
the usual new buildings this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

A person who believed in dreams
was recommended by his physician
just before going to bed to eat two
pigs feet, and cold apple pie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The Cubans are going to start u
national lottery, but 1t may not be
any more exciting than our national
lottery of marriages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Mr.. Taft, in spite of his 800
pounds. plays golf hot days. while
many people of 200 have to puff to
climb small hill. Moral. less medi-
cine, more exercise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The 1910 census bill is signed.
Considering the hazards attendant
on asking Lovely Woman her age. it
should provide liberal pay.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The Smith College seniors spent
$4,000 for graduation clothes. The
higher education for women is going
some.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Diamond tiaras are going out of
fashion. The Smart Set probably re-
gard them as 100 inexpensive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The Iowa law now compells the
dragging of all roads. Now let's see
that the proper officials do their duty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The 25 per cent increase in the
tariff on bologna sausages is not cal
culated to promote longevity among
American CANNES.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Watch the kid pill puffer. Coffir
nails (cigarettes) are now barred by
law from minors. Let it be enforced
rigidly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

The man who rocks the boat make!
the Didn't know 1t was loaded
fool look as wise as the dictionar!
by comparison.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Tillman called the Senate thu
DEVILS kitchen. 1t surely looks as i
some senator's would soon be in thu
soup.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Imagination is responsible for half
our troubles. and our fool actions are
responsible for the other half.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07
Current Comment.

Some men do their best-even
their friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

Even a peanut stand can advertise
successfully.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-07-07

An Englewood, ILL.,. school teacher
showed the editor of the Times a
few letters from parents of pupils.
The first was an excuse and read:
"Missus Teacher, Please excuse my
Johnnie from absence. he had the
measles to oblige his father. Carl
Smith" Another one. who objected
to the alcoholic instructions" read:
MY pOy tells me that when / drink
whiskey. der Overcoat from MY stom-
ach gets too thick. please be SO kint
as not to interfere in mine family
affairs. John Dash" Another one
was: Please excuse Willie for not
being at school yesterday, I took him
out for little pleasure to see his
grandmOther's grave.