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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21
WAGON ROADS IN IOWA.
Costs Five Times as Much to Move
Freight Over Iowa Roads as in
England,

II
value of good roads in Iowa can
readily be seen when We consider
that it costs % cents per mile per
ton TO move freight over a wagon
road in this country while in Eng
land it costs five cents" said Lafay-
cite Young, editor of the Des
Moines Capital, and originator of
the River to River road idea.
1T is as George Harvey. editor Of
the North American Review says in
his September issue that good
roads constitute investment, not
dissipation, and that the motor
car is more than vehicle of pleas
ure.' This editor says Both are
savers of time and doers of labor.
Each, too, serves a highly desirable
purpose in facilitating that inter-
course among individuals which
tends to strengthen community
by gratifying gregariOus instincts.
He is right. The good road is as me-
cessary as the United States mail.
1t is far from being luxury The
automobile is an educator the like
of which we have never before had.
There are 100000 miles of dirt
road in Iowa and the improvement
or 1T is as good an investment as
Iowa can make"
Mr.. Harvey's discussion of the
value of good roads appears in con-
nection with his claim that the
presence of automobiles is not an
evidence of profligacy and that the
nation is not on the verge of bank
ruptcy. He says the automobile is
but an evidence of the wonderful
prosperity of the nation. He inter-
estingly comments:
How long is it since the country
was infested with tramps, since an
army of malcontents marched under
the red banner from Ohio to Wash
ington, since baneful strikes pre-
vailed in industrial centers, since
railways were tied up, property was
being destroyed and homes render
ed desolate, since CHASTITY religious
intolerance portended the clash OF
arms, since even the spectre of poly
gamy threatened the peace of the
Nation?
ITO appreciate our blessings Of
the present we must recall the perils
of the past. And is not a fact that
those which seemed at the time
most ominous have disappeared like
mists from the face of the sea?
Already profit-sharing, through
stock ownership, bids fair to iden-
tify the interests of labor and cap
ital and solve the problem, that has
vexed all industrial countries for
ages. Demagogues in public Office
no longer derive political advantage
from permitting riot to supplant
order. Incendiary talk has subsided
without impairing freedom or
speech. Polygamy is a relic of the
past. Slowly but surely all Chris
tianizing influences are coming to
unite in common endeavor.
So, according to this writer of ma
tional reputation the time is pro-
pitious for the building of better
roads to keep pace with the great
stride being made by this country
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

stronger than ever before in its
history. Recovery from a panic so
severe as that of three years ago
was never before so prompt and
comparatively complete. The mass
es are practically free from debt.
Money is held by banks in abund-
ance. Our currency is sound as
gold because gold is it's basis.
Why, then, does Capital pause
upon the threshold of investment? =?
The answer we believe to be plain.
1t awaits adjustment of the rela-
tions of government to business.
Such is at any rate the plea, and
preSn re. is constantly brought to
bea. on executives and courts to
make te-haste which, in our
judgme.%. would result in less
speed. ~ : complications grow
ing out Of e shtily changed condi-
tions call fot 4 most serious con-
sideration. To e lie a grave ques-
tion off hand is = to invite dis
aster.
Moreover, the sharp revolt
against all combinations-tho
that achieve great good, no less
than those that work injury-is
clearly yielding to study and rea-
son. No sane person now main
tains that business-especially man
rfacturing-can or should be done
as it was done half century ago.
In broad sense, the day Of the in
dividual competitor is past, but the
opportunity of the individual re-
mains even wider within the cor
poration. The sole problem con-
sists of determining how govern
ment can maintain an even balance
between aggregations of interests,
on the one hand, and the whole peo-
pie on the other, protecting the lat
ter against extortion and saving the
former from mad assaults"
The last week in September has
been designated as Seed Corn
Week" by the extension depart
ment of agriculture of the Iowa
State college at Ames. and every
farmer is urged to observe it by
picking and laying aside his seed
corn at this time. Thousands of
Iowa farmers had to replant their
corn last spring because of poor
seed. Many had but one-half or
one-third of a stand. If every ear
of corn that is to be used as seed in
Iowa next year could be harvested
this fall not later than September
80 and hung up where it would dry
out thoroughly before the freezing
nights of October and November
have weakened or killed it, it would
add millions of dollars to the wealth
of Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

More than 100000 victims have
been claimed by the cholera plague,
which is eating it's way across
Asiatic Russia, leaving trail of
death in its wake. Word has been
received that the province of Amur
in southeast Siberia and separated
from Manchuria by the Amur river,
is threatened. The sanitary bureau
reports 10000 cases of the plague
during the present epidemic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Illinois held it's first primary
election on Friday, in which twen-
ty-two regular republicans were
nominated for congress, and three
insurgents. Speaker Joseph G..
Cannon received majority of
5000. Lee O'Neil Browne, recently
acquitted of bribery after two trials,
received a large majority, as did
several of his associates in the So
called Jackpot" deal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21
Governor Carroll's trial

Governor Carroll's trial on the
allegation of libel against John
Cownie started in Des Moines on
Monday, which is the elimination of
the dismissal of Mr.. Cownie from
the Board of Control, and series
of newspaper articles between the
two during the recent campaign.
The case will be watched with in
terest. In case of conviction the
penalty is not more than one year
in Jail or fine not exceeding $10O.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Every generation seems to have
to learn by personal experience that
the democratic party does not know
how to run the business of the
country, and If it must have the OBJ
ject lesson, there will be fewer
pieces to pick up in 1910 than
there would be in 1912.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Bob Chandler is bothered about
the publicity of his matrimonial af-
fairs with Madame Cavalieri, but
he's the first man that ever tried
to keep song bird without having
a cage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Emperor William now has moved
into his 51st palace, but until the
tax payers of Germany wake up to
his destitution, he will have to
sleep out in the brush the other
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The population of the city of Wa
terloo has more than doubled dur
ing the past ten years being now
26,693, an increase of 14,113, or
111.2 per cent. The population Of
La Crosse is 30,411, an increase
since 1900 of 1916.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

If Senator Lorimer has not had
anything to eat since the Roosevelt
snub, the proposed dinner would be
an act of mercy and it should be a
square meal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

After the colonel has the consti-
tuition properly amended, We have
a few still more difficult PROPOSE
tions for him to tackle. One is the
code of laws regulating the wearing
of dress suits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Twelve meat packers indicted,
but if the courts chew it over the
way boarding house beef has to be
chewed, We see no immediate re-
duction in the butchers bill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

fearful parents who fear lest
their sons entering college this fall
should never get on the foot ball or
base ball team, may be cOnsoled by
the possibility of picking up some
consolation prize like the class vale
dictory.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

No Insurgent movement in the
Arkansas vote apparently. When
they insurge out there 1t is with
something having longer reach
than the ballot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The Abruzzi-Elkins marriage was
off at the time this paper went to
press. but by the time the postman
gets it out to rural delivery routes
it would be safe to call it on again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The retirement of Senator Hale
of Maine was attributed to i'll
health. but some of the stock mar
ket fellows would pay doctor we'll
for that grade of foresight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Now that the democrats get a
senator in Maine. we next expect to
see the Sunday Schools sending a
delegate to Monte Carlo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Champ Clark, If elected speaker,
will drive a team of Missouri mules
down Pennsylvania avenue. But
how about the 39S mules of the
House?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Hearst wants to tie up with
Roosevelt. but it is doubtful II his
life on the BOwery enables the Yel-
low Kid to ride a bucking broncho.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Some people say the colonel
should keep out of the spot light.
But why turn down free advertising
when it's just like finding money?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

Just how does the Outlook get
paid for the Roosevelt tour. when
Teddy permits the dailies to scoop
him regularly on his speeches.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The census shows the cities are
growing faster than ever If we all
swap the shovel and the hoe to look
at the white lights and grow rich on
the rise of corner lots. who is going
to feed the people?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The early elections indicate that
the next crop from the plum trees
will be shaken off by some very
hungry men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The lessons drawn from the re-
cent primaries are as contrary as
the sects of the Christian religion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-09-21

The latest victory for irrigation is
the defeat of the Drys by the Vets
in the Delaware democratic con-
vention..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15

Every bee has two kinds Of eyes
the TWO large compound ones looking
like hemisphcreS on either side, and
the three simple ones which crown the
top Of his head Each compound eve
IS composed of $500 facets-that is to
say, an object is reflected $500 times
on It's surface. Every one of these
facets is the base of an inverted hex
agonal pyramid whose apex is fitted
TO the head Each pyramid may bp
termed an eye for each has its own
iris aud optic nerve How these in
sccts manage this marvellous Humher
of eyes is not yet known They are
immoyahle. but mobility is unnecessary
becau~c~of the range Of vision afford
cd by the position aud the number of
facets. They have no lids, but are
protected from dust ard injury by
rows of hairs growing along the lines
at the functions Of the facets The
simple eyes are supposed TO have been
giyeh the bee to enable it to see above
its head when iutpui upon gathering
honey from the cuDs # flowers. Prob
ably this may be one reason. hut it is
likely there are other uses for them
not yet aScertniued.-Pear Week
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15

Donizetti. composer of Lucia di
Lammermoor," sought inspiration in
the cOffeepot. 1t would be interesting
TO know accurately the total amount
of coffee this erratic genius managed
to consume during his short career. 1t
was his habit to shut himself up in his
room with writing materials and three
or four cOffeepots full of Stcaming cof-
fee. When these were emptied he or
dered in three or four more and. these
disposed of in their turn, another three
or four His biographer says that the
amount of coffee he drank was "fabu-
lous." and one can well believe it. The
effect on his once fine constitution was
deplorable. His face shriyeled and
turned yellow, his lips became black,
and with the inevitable breakdown of
his nervous system his genius fell rap
idly into premature decay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
CAUTION
FOREST FIRES.

The Public Statute, Of Vermont provide
Section Dos \ person who builds a
fire IN or adjoining any woods shall to-
tally rXtiugulsh such ire before leaving
it. 4 person who violates provision
OF this section Shall be imprisoned not
more than thirty days or fined not more
than fifty dhllars, or both
Section 3G2 Fires kiudlei for the
purposes of burning brush, etc. must be
kept entirely under control.
Section 356 Makes the first select
man of each town forest fire warden for
that town. He may call upon any per,
son in the town for assistance in eXtiu-
gushing fires.
ANY person discovering a forest fire
should report it promptly to first select,
man aud do all he can to extiuguish it
The town pays for such services.
$40 fine for tearing down or defacing
notices.
The preservation of the forests of
Vermont is essential from many stand.
points and the first step must be the
prevention of forest fires. Everyone is
urged to take a personal interest III this
matter. The State forester will be glad
to receive information about all fires
and answer any questions relating to
forestry.
AUSTIN +. lIAwEs, State Forester.
}. W. Thurston, First Selectman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
Farming, Ranching and Social
Conditions in Western Canada.

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
have just issued new and interesting
publication, emitting farming. Ranch
ing aud Social Conditions in Western
Canada" This publications contains a
series of articles written by practical
men on subjects of interest to those
looking to better their present condi-
tion.
The authors of the articles appearing
within this book are such meu as Mr
Chauucey p. Reynolds. editor Of The
Prairi, Farmer" Chicago aud fellow At
Mich ,au agricultural college; Prof.
Thomas Shaw, member of the faculty
of the Minnesota experimental station
aud agricultural college; Mr. Phillip
Eastman. editor Of the CIapper puhlica-
tlous, comprising uuubpr of Kansas
farming papers Mr.. +. 5. Bayard, eli-
tor Of the "Natioual Stockmau and Far
mer' Pjtt,hwg, Penn, aud authority
on beet aud dauy catte; Mr.. Herbert
quick, editor Farm aud Frrsid,, a."
Springfield. o and~weIl known As AN
author and lecturer; Prof L. + Eavill-
formerly professor agricultural depart
mpnt, Iowa state college, Amrs, la.
These articles are written in an uu-
biased vein and from personal expert,
ence aud are most interesting to those
who are drsirous Of learning more OF
western Canada.
Copies may be secured on application
to th" general advertising department.,
Grand Trunk Pacific railway, Montreal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15

Here is a curious process by which
the French poStoiiice was beaten. \
wealthy merchant who refused to pay
an excess fee was sued by tile postal
authorities and lost the suit He re-
talated by building a shanty in a re-
mote district of the HauteS- AIpes.
about twenty miles from any postof-
flee, and installing therein a shepherd.
in whose name he subscribed to the
daily Petit Journal, According to the
terms of the postal monopoly in
France, the department is bound to
provide a daily service wherever re
quired, and it would have been neces-
sary to engage postman solely for
the delivery of this newspaper. as no
other house is to be found within a
radius of about eight miles. The post
office, sooner than embark on an eX-
penditure of about $2i0 a year. con
seuted to forego the 10 centimeS g
cents in dispute, pay the defendants s
costs and compensate the shepherd for
the loss of his daily paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
Why Not Z?

In his business life, DR.. Mead has
never shoue 10y borrowed or reflected
light. His business success is wholly
due to hiasown initiative and his cana.
city for hard work. While. in common
with most successful men, he possesses
the art Of choosing sobordiuatps wisely.
uever in all his career has he been
otherwise than the master OF the shin in
which he sails. There have been some
men Of this same type in the governors
chair in this state aud the name Of every
one is a household familiarity and source
of state pride.
In the respect here considered. no
other candidate now before the peopIe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
BLOOM FIELD
Herman Cooper went to Lisbon, \
H., Friday morning.

II,r,,,..,.. C....,... ,,-.,.+ 70 I;sL,r Y
H.. FRIDAY morning.
NJ, r,n.l r,.,,r r.nt 70 I.,.,s
Pond SUNDAY. and began the spriug term
Of school Monday.
Nj. n,r,. r,.,.r r.tr.os4 70 L.r
bl,n,a j., r.,.,l p,nd Sno1o,
=, 90
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
FEtbAY, ArEu Il. 1910.
Think This Over.

John a. Mead will compare well
with any man elected to the COVER
norship for the past fifteen years.
He Is not one whit behind them in
/ principle, business tactics. execu-
tive ability, or in those features
that place a man to the front.
Some have received more culogies
than he, conditions ilvoring this.
but not for the points we have
named. Mead in life has done
precisely what ambitious Vermont
ers teach their children to do:
that IS. "Remain ir the state-bc-
come an honor to it-prosperous il
possible through honest means. and
worthy Of It's public offices ii they
come your way.
The Newport Express and Stan
dard thus disposes OF all open at.
tack or innucndo aimed at raising
distrust of Dr.. Mcad's qualifca-
tions for the goyernorship.
The uttorance carried further
would suggest the asking Of these
questions:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
To Put Check on Smuggling.
Pc pie Near Line -lust PAY Duties on Wearing
Apparel Bought in Canada

Ft PIC INttT I-IHt IWNT FHN UuIIVs UH " NdTiNY
Appare' Bought IN canada
stringent regulations nave been made
'H the treasury department to break up
'''e E'r'''''r "' Americans crossing the
HeH'c"" ana o"'a''"" boundaries ana
'''"S'"s '''' 90 '",Y '"'" 'I'e ."'''"
9'"'7' ""''''''' E''o' "''el 'I'' Su'S7 "'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
LIE MiNGTON

School began this week in the Mo-
naduock and BIodgett districts, with
Miss Grace Young aud Miss Eleanor
Chalmers as teachers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry BIodgett have
bought the farm recently occupied 10y
OramiI Sims aud will move there at
once.
The sugarirg season seems to be over.
1t was very short.
Willie Norton has returned from Geo.
Ramsays and will work in the Cole
brook creamery.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown will move
soon TO the Johu Fuller farm in Canaan.
Mr.. Brown is to work for Ernest Gilman,
Mrs Agnes IIoibrook had the mis-
fortune to lose one of her work horses
and valuable COW last week.
A number of children and adults are
suffering with colds.
Maynowers, or spring beauties, were
picked here the first Of April, the frogs
are in full chorus and conditions gener.
allg about a month ahead of what the,
usually are.
Mr.. and Mrs Anthony Abbot have
returned from Glen.
Mira. Hannaford of Gorham, N. H.
spent a few days last week with her
mother, Mrs, r. W. Ilolbrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15

In some of the London courts there
are private dining rooms reserved for
the exclusive use of the legal frater-
nifty. Into one of these rooms one day
there buStled gaunt female who on
being courteouSIy approached 10y a
junior counsel tlatly declined to leave
Thereupon an unblyshing Q. c. looked
the lady in the face and expressed his
mind Still she did not bulge Coun.
selor Lockwood then intervened Il
do not think there is anything unseem-
ly in this lady's presence quoth be.
"She wears Il gown and-yes I'm pretty
sure that she also wears wig" The
lady went London Tatler.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
Farmers should eat
more. oatmeal.

Although the farmer of today is able
to buy almost anything he wants to
wear or 10 eat he isn't paying enough
attention 10 food values when it comes
to his own table.
If he has been watching the extern
siye researches and experiments on
the question OF the best human food
for muscle and brain he will heed the
advice from all sides to ''eat more
Quaker Oats.
Quaker Oats is mentioned because
ii is recognized in this country and
Europe as the best of all oatmeals.
Feeding farm hands on Quaker Oats
means getting more work out of them
than if you feed them on anything
else.
For home use it is packed in regular
10 packages, and in large size family
packages at 25c. 81
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-04-15
THE CRASH OF WORLDS.
A Scientific Theory Concerning the
End of Our Planet.

IIl VI Sii FidHSN'
Credulous individuals who are al
ways fearful that some of the ends
of the world predicted by sensational
prophets may prove to be true will
find considerable comfort in the asser-,
tion of Professor Lowell that there is
good scientific evidence for the belief
that mankind will have many years
warning of the great catastrophe that
is destined to put an end TO all things
on this planet.
According to Professor Lowell'S
statements, there is somewhere within
the remote confines of space a great
mass of matter-once world, but
now dead-that is hurlimg itself to-
ward our sun In time ii is certain
to reach the goal to which it is tend
ing, and when the two come together
the globe on which we live is destined
TO cease to exist.
Fortunately for our peace of mind,
there is at the present moment no
such dead world within dangerous
proximity, and yet any day it may
appear Any day the morning papers
may announce that one of these dark
bodies has come within the reach of
the teleScope-that it may readily be
seen by the light of the sun reflected
upon it.
While it would then be certain that
the end of the world was in sight
there would still be ample time in
which to prepare for the inevitable
If the first view Of the intruder was
caught mt the eleventh maguil ude-
it could scarcely come much nearer
without being detected-it would not
be until twenty-Seven years later that
1t would become visible to the naked
eye, and three years more would
elapSe before it appeared to us aS
equal in size TO first magnitude star
In two years and three months more
J it would have come as near to us as