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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
FOR HOLIDAYS.
Merchants of the City Have Made
Elaborate Preparations for
Christmas Trade.

The city merchants are putting
on exhibition an array of Christ
mas goods which have hitherto been
unequaled in the city. Never be-
fore has there been so attractive
show windows and interior decora-
tions displayed to attract the public
eye. We have noticed many a Wis
itor regarding our street windows
with wondering and admiring eye.
This unusual display does net mere
ly denote that merchants are study
ing window trimming and advertis-
ing as a science. 1t means that our
street is now lined with a class of
up-to-date business men. Men who
have studied their business to the
least detail, are capable and prepar-
cd to give the people of Winneshiek
found in most cities of less than ten
to twenty thousand inhabitants. In
this day competition is not confin-
ed to the different merchants with
in city, it exists in as great or
greater degree between the cities of
locality. And our merchants are
certainly holding a place for De-
corah. Just as complete assort-
ments and just as cheap prices can
be shown right here in our city as
one can find in the large establish
ments of many of the larger citiess
DEBORAH is way ahead of her class
in the way of retail merchants.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
ALL BEGIN A MARCH AROUND.

their usual labors until the oath day
Of the month, and then the festivities
begin in earnest.
During the four days preceding the
celebration. however. 1t must be under.
stood that the work Is not so strenu,
Gus, and the monotonouS buzz of the
saw and the ring of the ak are frequent
ly interrupted by merry bursts Of song
and anecdotes of those who have pass
ed away during the previous season.
In Chippewa county there are many
camps or settlements, each controlled
by recognized leader, and long before
the holidays the point of celebration is
decided upon. BY Christmas eve the
men, women and children have all as
sembled at the chosen camp, where
elaborate preparations have been made
for their comfort, and at 10 o'clock in
the morning of that day the duly elect
ed master of ceremonies addresses the
multitude of people assembled and out
lines the program of the week to fol.
low, for these celebrations continue to
the 31st day of December.
After his speech the oldest daughter
Of the oldest resident is elected queen
Of the holidays. Her corps of as
sistants is quickly chosen from the ed
ucated classes. and from their decis-
ions pertaining to the weeks celebra-
ton there can be no appeal. During
the remainder of the day many
speeches arc given, refreshments of
many kinds are served. and family
groups flock together and relate their
own folklore, while the queen, assisted
by her advisers. examines and selects
the various fowls to be served on the
following and subsequent days.
Christmas day is but an hour Old
when all assemble and indulge in re-
faring and splnttering In the night air.
add beautiful and weird aspect to
the scene. At sunrise all the men, wo-
men and children, arrayed In their
best, assemble at prearranged spot
and form a large circle, the women
generally In plain wooden garments
and the men In high topped spiked
shoes and dark fannel shirts.
In the center Of the group stand the
husbandmen. or slayers Of the fowls,
waiting. A grindstone and six men
three to grind the axes and three as
sistants, are also in the center of the
group. At prearranged signal all the
people begin a march around, singing
and dancing; the grindstones are put
in motion, the axes are laid upon them
and the celebration is on In earnest.
The singing, dancing and counter
marching are continued until the axes
have attained keen edge, when all
heads are uncovered, while q dozen
men hand up the fowls for decapita-
ton. The women take the slain fowls
in charge, and soon they are prepared
for the earth ovens.
Feasting, drinking and dancing then
continue until the last day Of the
year. when all depart to their various
camps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Boy Meets Horrible Death.

Sylvester Mccarthy, the IS year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Nc
Carthy, who live on farm four
mics from Manchester, was killed
late Wednesday afternoon while bal
ing hay on the farm of R. j. Rob-
inson, onesand one-half miles north
west of Masonville. He was start
ing an engine when his head struck
the fly wheel forcing it into the
Crame of the engine, and cutting the
top of his head entirely off.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Winneshiek Hotel Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Win
neshiek Hotel Company was held at
the city hall on Saturday evening,
when the report of the secretary
was read, showing that the indebt-
edness of the company had been
reduced about $1,000, and a board
of directors was elected for the en-
suing three years, consisting of the
following: Ben Bear, E. J. Curtin,
C. j. Weiser, L. B. Whitney, II. A.
Warner, G. F. Baker, H. J. Green.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Death of an Infant.

The sympathies of all are extend
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Stull in
the death of their only child, Sgd
ney Mason Stull, on Saturday morn
ing. The babe was born July 16,
1910, and was laid to rest on Mon
day, burial being at their old home
east of Waukon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers.

Mrs. d. Gilkeson, 326 Ingles Ave,
Youngstown, Ohio, gained wisdom
by experience. My little girl had
a severe cold and coughed almost
continuously. My sister recommend
ed Foley's Honey apd Tar. The first
dose | gave her relieved the infiam-
aticn in her throat and after using
only one bottle her throat and lungs
were entirely free from inflammation.
Since then | always keep a bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar in the
house. Accept no substitutes. r.
A. Engbertson. Dec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14

Auction sale of real and personal
property on what is known as the
May farm, in the village of Burr
Oak on Saturday, Dec. II, 1910.
This farm consists of 1877 acres.
Corn, oats, hogs, horses and cattle
go at this sale. F. NJ. Wolfenberg-
er, Prop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Take Care!

Remember that when your kid
neys are affected. your life is in dan
ger NJ. Mayer, Rochester, n. Y,
says: My trouble started with a
sharp shooting pain over my back,
which grew worse daily. l felt slug
gish and tired, my kidney action was
irregular and infrequent. | started
using Foley Kidney Pills. Each
dose seemed TO put new life and
strength into me, and now am
completely cured and feel better and
stronger than for years. r. A. En-
bertson. Dec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Saturday. Dec. 18th.

S25 90 buys our Lot 1908 extra
quality Marmot lined and muskrat
collar, extra quality black Kersey
she'll fur lined coat. It's the best
value in America. Only 10 of these
coats left. $500 Saturday.
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Episcopal Sale.

The Episcopal ladies will hold
their Christmas sale of aprons, fan
cy work, rugs, candies and home
cookery, in the Freeman building on
Water street, on Friday and Satur-
day afternoons, Dec. 18th and 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Barred Plymouth Rocks,

| have a few cockerels for sale.
Thoroughbred, fine barring, right
shape, right color. E. J. Stoddard,
West Side Grocery. 50-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14

Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in
action, quick in results, and restore
the natural action of the kidney and
bladder. They correct irregularities.
K. A. Engbertson Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
HELPING Hand Society.

The Helping Hand Society will
meet on next Friday, Dec 10th, at
Marshs hall. A large attendance
is desired. Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs.
dchrubble and Mrs. Severson will
entertain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
The H., s. & NJ.

suit will be a very acceptabIa Christ
mas present for any one. Come and
see what you can get at our store
for little money. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14

Fresh fruits, nuts and candies,
the finest there is at Tracy e Han
sons. 49-3w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14

You get the best electric mas
sage there is to be had at B. E.
Bucknel's Barber Shop Baths and
cigars in connection. 16-tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
Friends and Customers.

Do not forget to visit Fred J.
Rosenthars store for your holiday
goods. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14
CHRISTMAS AMONG
MICHIGAN WOODSMEN
BY EDWARD LYONS HAcKETT.


"a MONG English speaking people
IA there can be found no more
x "A quaint observance of the sea-
son than that in vogue among
the woodsmen of northern Michigan
Throughout this great timber belt there
are thousands of men employed, and a
large proportion of them see the out
side world but once or twice a year
when they journey to Sault Ste. Ma
RE or other nearby towns to make pur-
chases of the seasons clothing
Throughout this great wooded dis
trict two-thirds of the men are Canad
ians, many of them devotedly religious.
and Christmas among them begins,
properly speaking. the Goth of Deem
ber., However, these men perform
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14

Diamonds and watches our spe-
cialty. Muller Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-14

New York apples at Tracy &
Hanson's. Phone No. 81. 49-3w
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
When wIve. Were Sold.

When the war between Britain and
France ended in 1915 many of the
English soldiers found that their
wives had married again in the belief
that they were widows. The formal
selling Of the wife was regarded
among the ignorant as legal solution
Of the problem thus presented, and 1t
is said that the authorities of the day
deemed 1t best to shut their eyes at
the proceeding. A certain amount Of
formality had to be observed, however.
before the sale was considered legal,
even by the most ignorant.
A Yorkshire writer mentions two
conditions which must be carried out
to make satisfactory sale. The price
of the wife must not be less than one
shilling GA cents), and she must be
delivered to her purchaser with new
halter around her neck.
The same writer records the case
Of the woman who sealousiy preserved
the receipt for herself - q proof Of
rsspsctability.
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29

cess. One of the main problems Is I,
replenish the airship with gas Several
stations for that purpose will be es.
tablished. The almost continuous
foggy weather in the arctic belt offers
a serious obstacle to the explorers.
Another problem is to make accurate
observations as to directions, as the
ordinary instruments are useless in the
vicinity of the pole.
I'VE fear nothing" said the profes.
sor. I'VE are confident of complete
success. providing the development of
airships goes forward as fast as we
anticipate. 1t is essential that i'm.
provements be made in the dirigible,
although it is not impossible that Zep-
pelin ILL.,, as the counts latest airship
is known. could make the trip.
The airship which is to sail over
the pole will be about 45O feet long,
with aluminium frame, 80 to 35 gas
chambers. and carrying capacity of
So persons" Prof. Hergesell says
that probably IL men will go.
Commander Peary has not been in.
vited to accompany the expedition.
The German government, 1t is ex.
pected. will finance the expedition.
Kaiser Wilhelm is taking personal
interest in the proposed trip and the
German nation is looking on the enter.
prise with spirit of national pride.
Prince Albert of Monaco. the multi.
millionaire ruler Of that principality,
famed as the seat of the Monte Carlo
gambling palace. is to be one Of the
arctic argonauts. He has for years
taken an interest in scientific explora-
tions and is close friend of the
kaiser.
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
The New NeutrItIs.

'Neuritis is in-appendicitis Is out
1t is very old-fashioned to have ap
pendicitis now. but IL you get a dose
of neuritis you are to be congratu
lated for your modernity."
The speaker. physician, laughed
bitterly
1--WE DOCTORS" he said. ARE as much
Influenced by fsds and crazes in dis.
ease as the women are Influenced by
fashions fads and crazes. Every.
thing is neuritis nowadays. The
dowager duchess of Manchester died
Of neuritis. Edna Mays husband
went to Biarritz for his neuritis. Lord
Curzon couldn't speak at the budget
debate in the house Of lords-he was
suffering from an attack of neutitis.
whats the matter with John d. :?
The poor fellow has got neuritis.' 4
didn't see Harry Lehr at the EN-.
broidery bazar.' No, his neuritis has
come back on him. John Jacob As.
tors looking rather pale Didn't you
know the hurricane gave him neu.
ritis?'
That's the talk nowadays. and
mark me well, Sedalia and Duluth
will be setting up ,neuritis clubs bs
fore the year b OUT
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
STARTS FIGHT FOR LIBERTY
Court on Day Friend Morse En-.
ters Prison.

New York.-On the day Charles w.
Morse entered the federal prison at
Atlanta. his former friend and associ,
ate, F. Augustus Heinze, began legal
battle in the United States circuit
court here to avoid similar fate.
Surrounded by strong array Of
legal talent Heinze gave notice that
he intends to put up Just as hard a
battle as did Morse or John r. Walsh,
the Chicago banker, who now faces a
term in prison. Heinze, like the
others always as been a fighter. He
beat the Standard OIL crowd in the
great copper battle and was crowned
copper king" Heinze started as a
newsboy in Brooklyn and knows what
hard knocks mean. The charges
against Heinze are similar to those
against Morse, involving the failure of
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29

banks in which he was interested
when the panic of 1907. precipitated
by the failure Of his brothers brok
erage firm, began.
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
POLE PLANS
Zeppelin to Use Two Balloons in
Quest.
Prot. n. HergeseII, Now Visiting In
United States, DivuIges Details
of Proposed Aerial Trip
to the Arctic.

New 9ork.-Prof. H. Hergesell of
Strasburg, Germany, who arrived here
on the steamship Joachim from Kings
ton. Jamaica, divulged numerous de-
tails in connection with the proposed
journey to the north pole by airship.
planned by Count Zeppelin and him
self
I'VE intend to explore the entire
arctic circle" said Prof Hergesell.
1.-TWO airships, which will be con-
structed by Count Zeppelin. are to be
used on the expedition. One is to be
left at relief station in Spitzbergen.
The other is to be used in making the
excursions. We will keep in touch
with the relief station by means of
wireless telegraphy.
In few days l VIII start for Ger
many TO prepare for the expedition.
Count Zeppelin is to begin work on
thS large airship within year and we
will then begin the trip as soon as con-
ditions permit
From Cross bay, near where a sup
ply station is to be established, to the
ioA 'i boi'' oNSl opllZueI SeL, Is approx
imately 500 miles. With favorable
winds the trip can be made in thirty TO
forty hours, or perhaps less time.
"The run to the pole will be really a
secondary matter. The principal OBJ
ject Of the expedition is to gather reli-
able scientific data of the arctic re.
gions. We plan to study meteorologi.
cal conditions. make deep-sea sound.
ings and survey the arctic belt, and es.
pecially the regions to the north of
Greenland and Francis Josephs bay, of
which so little is known"
Prof. Hergesell says that many diff.
culties will have to be overcome If
the expedition is to meet with sue
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
SETTING
A SNARE
tCopyright. 1903 by Associated Literary
Press
BY LITrELL MecLuNG

Copyright. 1903 by Associated Literary
Press)
The first crimson streaks were Just
beginning to illuminate the gray sky
when they reached the top OF the
long hill overlooking farmlands. for
est and sheltered dales. Across the
valley the dead leaves lay thick on
the slope. but below, the water-vines
were still green beside the stubble.
oh. it's glorious." exclaimed the
girl. lifting her chin to take in a deep
breath.
ut surely is, Corinne," declared her
companion. land it was pully of you
To think of such an excursion for a
city chap who hasn't been up in time
to greet Old Sol for six MONTHS
But 1 didn't bring you out so early
Just to say good morning to Dame
surprise for you. Gordon Saunders"
"A surprise?" he repeated. We'll,
you know I'm poor guesser."
Then I'll tell you'll took you out
after rabbits this morning."
''Rabbits?' he gasped incredulously.
YES" she answered. 1--WE always
have rabbit on the table at Christmas
time and for the sport of the thing
I've undertaken to supply it this
time"
That's Industrious of you." he COM
mented. But how are you going to
do 1T? We have neither oog nor gun
"Of course not" she agreed. but
neither is necessary-I've set trap
and snare"
You. Corinne? You set traps and
snares?"
Yes. stupid" she laughed Broth
er made trap for me and set it, all
by myself, yesterday afternoon. The
snare l made myself and set It, 1t
was heaps of fun. Both are over there
in those pines" And she pointed to a
elump of woods several hundred
yards distant. They're baited with
onions and apples-the combination
ought to draw all the rabbits in the
neighborhood,"
What will you be thinking of
ne1t?" he queried. admiringly. But
I'm just in mood for trapping this
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29

morning. Don't you know l haven't
set a trap or snare since was a
boy? Let's hurry on and see what
the fair Miss Nimrod has caught"
Together they went down the steep
path along the hillside and across >the
fce-fringed creek at the bottom and
pushed into the thick pine woods
Saunders gripped the girls arm, while
with his free hand he brushed aside
the obstructing branches as she indi.
Gated the way to the trap.
"There-there it is now" she cried
suddenly. springing ahead into a little
path that led through the under.
growth. He looked and saw a long
dark box with the door down.
I'm bet there's a rabbit inside!" she
)cried as she peered through one OF
0e apertures In the top.
Gwen soon see," Saunders said
giving the box a shake. A shuns in.
side rewarded his exertion.
"Oh, I've caught him!' she ex.
claimed, her eyes dancing as trium.
phantly as II she had captured Ben
gal tiger.
He smiled at her enthusiasm as he
raised the trap and opened the door.
Thrusting in his arm. he brought out
by the feet = large rabbit that
squealed Justify and jerked violently
to free itself.
DO let me have him. Gordon ?"
begged Corinne.
"All right. but you'd better hold him
tight" he said, transferring the strug-
Cling bunny into the girls firm,
white fingers.
Don't worry. he'll not get away
from me, Will you. bunny?" she held
the rabbit up against her shoulder,
touching his fur with her cheek. At
once the animal quit squealing and
lay painting in her arms.
'-The little dear seems to like me
already," she observed.
Doubtless she doss." agreed Saund-
ers. significantly. But that won't
prevent him from squealing and kick
ing again the moment we start to
leave. We might ~ we'll kill him at
once and have the disasreeable part
over. Wait. I'll get stick and end
his career"
Before sh could reply he started. OF
toward. . small brush heap short
distance away.
Poor little rabbit" the girl muir.
Fed. gently stroking the now
souSAly paciAed creature. The
~ bal maa y going 70 kill the dear
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29

dnguished sons great cry went up
against the Lee statue. The veterans
of the northern army were against the
idea. but their protests are to be in
vain for Virginia stands firm and in
sists that the great leader of the con-
federate army shall be thus honored.
There will be no ceremonies connect
ed with the Lee statue and no effort
will be made to have congress formal
ly accept the statue.
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29

ROM London I went to Dover,
and there took a Belgian
state steamer for Ostend-
the Atlantic City" of north
ern Europe, and in season
nna of the paNast and liuali.
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
FABLE THAT LACKS A MORAL
Feed or Fast, II Comes to the Same
Thing In the End, According to
Popular Singer.

Miss Mary Garden. at q luncheon in
New York. told story illustrative of
the wisdom Of the mandate-"Eat,
drink and be merry"
"An upstate farmer" said Miss
Garden lied two turkeys into a
granary.
"'Eat your fill.' he said kindly.
Look at this yellow mountain of corn.
It is all yours. Demolish it,
Nov, one Of the turkeys was wise,
and one was foolish. The wise bird
knew that Christmas was approach.
ing, and that the farmer only desired
to fatten him for the chopping block.
So he turned away from the corn. He
would have none Of 1t. He spent his
days fasting and reading Ibsen.
"But the foolish turkey took NO
thought of the future. and from day
break till dark he ate the corn. He
had q glorious time. He did nothing
but eat, drink and sleep. He had, in
deed. the time Of his life.
"The farmer. about the twenty.sec-
ond, came and looked at the turkeys.
He shook his head over the crawny,
wise one. but killed him just the same
as the other. and. by putting . large
cobblestone in his inside. made him
weigh even more than his fat brother.
And thus we see." Miss Garden
ended, 'that whether we spend our
days fasting or frolicking, It 10 1ust
the same. since we must all come to
the block in the end"
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29
LEE STATUE is TO REMAIN
Protests Against virginia's Honor to
Confederate Chief in National
Capitol Are UnavaiIinq.

Washington.-Desp the protests
of northern Grand Army posts the
statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee will re-
main in Statuary hall of the national
capitol where it was placed recently.
When Virginia elected to thus honor
Lee and Washington as her most dis
The Glenwood post., 1910-01-29

We have long noticed this: When
man quits drinking every one 10
anxious to- sncourags him and help
him along! But In The case Of . drunk.
ard every enc hopes he will b Sound
dad n bed some morning.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-11-15

Alderman Ward 3.