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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
". O. Beckler in City

w. O. Becker, general passenger agent Birmingham last night. He is making a last trip over the line to assist the pas senger representatives in arranging for the excursion trains that are expected to be operated from Birmingham and elsewhere tomorrow. He said:
 we expect to have two special trains and about four or five extra cars to han dle the excursions. I believe the largest crowds that have ever left Birmingham will go on the various trains When 1t is taken into consideration that the round trip fares are far less in some cases than the one way rate it may be surmised how appealing the rates are to the peo- pie.
 We have every assurance that at least several hundred people will use our line to various points Saturday. In addition to this business we will have the excursions on the 20th, which will bring in a tidy sum to the passenger departments. The entire arrangement is made to tide the railroads over an otherwise dull period and to give the people chance to make trips to large cities without paying out so very much in railroad fares.
 We started the low August rates last year and they proved so very successful that 1t was decided to have them again. This year will be far more successful than last. One cannot imagine how in- terested the people are in this summer excursion business until actual connec- tions are made between the railroads and the citizens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
UNEQUAL DIVISION

From Everybodys Magazine.
 Commenting on the comparatively small salaries allowed by congress for services rendered in the executive branch of the government and the more liberal pay of some of the officials, man in public life said
 Tt reminds me of the way a gang of laborers used to be paid down my way The money was thrown at a ladder, ana what struck the rungs went to the work CTS, while that which fell through went to the bosses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Marvel of Hair Dressing

Although I am a married man." said a Southside citizen last night, "a nov ing picture exhibition of a woman put ting up her hair was a revelation to me last night. Never in my life dc I think 1t was that much work to put those rats, puffs and other foreign paraphernalia on a woman's head. The show only cost nickel but that in formation was worth a dollar to me for the next time my wife is so long dressing I'll understand that she evil dently has reasons.
 Instead of getting angry and tryine to pick a fuss with her I'll call in the neighbors and get assistance to let her know that I sympathize with her even if I myself cannot help. Since that rev elation and disillusionment have come to the conclusion that the makeup of a womans hair is her greatest single asset toward good or bad appearance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
LESS EXPENSIVE

lOIl IlL Dltb.
 A North Carolina young man resident in London married an English lady, and uncle in Scotland. When uncle and nephew were over their walnuts and wine the old gentleman remarked:
 'Weel, Bobby, ye hae gotten wife"
 "Yes. uncle.''
 What can she do?"
 Dol What do you mean?'
 "Oh, can she sew a button on yer sark, or mak' yer parritch or do any house. work?'
 Not at all. uncle. The servants do all that; but I tell you what it Is: She has the loveliest voice you ever heard. She's grand singer"
 Man, could ye no hae gotten a ca- nary?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
A SMART GIRL.

My dear" said her father, "the lights were very low in the parlor last night when I came home"
 ''so they were, father Mr. simper was reciting Tennysons Crossing the Bar and he thought the lines would be more impressive if delivered in semi-darkness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
ADVICE TO THE OLD.

Don't try to go too swift gait,
 But think upon your years; If you are wise you'll hesitate
 To love the chorus dears. Tn proper bounds still have your fun And be festive wight, But don't affect the champagne bun
 And don't stay up all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
 A RIVAI, FOUND-

sir, it is pleasure to know you Thanks
 'I wish my wife could see you" You are too kind"
 'She has always said I was the hom Hest man in the world."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 A girl has the best time making her suitors think some other fellows are.
 The most deceitful thing about wom- an is how soft she can purr just before she scratches.
 People seem to be able to stand more reforming than anything else without showing any results of it.
 A man on $2O a week can act as if it were a hundred if he hasn't a family If he has he can't do 1t on $20,000 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Hold on, governor I want you to tell me where you got such a great hand
 All right he replied, smiling, T got that mauling rails "
 MT. Hunter thinks that there Is no more popular man in the country In democratic ranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
A CRUsTY BACHELOR.

''rhere is great deal of dlfference between baby grand and grand baby.s'
 You're right. The intrinsic value of a grand baby Is less than 10 cents, while| a baby grand may be worth as much as s5000" M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
ADVICE TO THE YOUNG.

Don't fool with matches and beware The deadly ice cream cone. Be careful not to brush your hair With brushes not your own. 4 If you while sleeping leave your bed And walk you'd better quit, And never eat a piece of bread On which a fly has lit.
 Chicago Record Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Congressman crumpacker of Indiana proposes to become speaker vice Cannon. The elections of November may, however, decide that no republican can sit where Cannon enacted the role of a czar six years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
DOMESTIC TROuRLEs.

Things have come to a pretty pass.' What's the matter now?'' W "A piano tuner complains that he can' have harmony in his own home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

If Miss Leneve comes out of the Grip pen case safely a fortune awaits her on the vaudeville stage. That stage needs a guardian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
A SUMMER PHILOSOPHER

Now, some go in for tennis games
 And some delight to swim And some declare that mountain climbs Will keep chap in trim. We'll let them take their exercise, On land or on the sea, When August comes an easy chair
 Just
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
TOO MANY BLESSINGS.

What became of Trippy de We're. who used to have a double voice?"
 'Oh, she got double chin and had to quit musical comedy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
mel!

There's not much fun in stirring round When every day is hot And s very hard, in truth, to find A comfortable spot That's why, no matter what the fad, I never do agree; When August comes an easy chair Just
 suits
 mel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Great Britain's new cruiser is a peace maker and also a pacemaker. She can steam along at the rate of 2S knots an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

The recrudescence of the Abruzzi-El- kins courtship always occurs in the dull mid season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Jake l.. Hamon of Oklahoma, name and all, are in the spotlight now. relieving to some extent pr. Crippen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

The English parliament adjourned leav ing the suffragette bill reposing safely in committee. There it will stay long time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Balinger can start a new library by putting into 1t six massive volumes of testimony in his own case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

The Massachusetts clergyman who ex- poets to see baseball in Heaven may go where there will be need for lots of fans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Don Jaime's political boom is strictly an inheritance and it is not materializ- ing rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

To will be a poor Indian indeed if he continues to deal with the McMurrays of politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

now about If inches. The Mississippi never was lower.
 Thirty-eight five-foot bags of flies were exported to Germany last week as new breakfast food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Bribes as such have been abolished legislator in Illinois is now handed a honorariumi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Senator Aldrch and Speaker Cannon should go to Kansas to take up home steads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Thirty-seven churches have been built in the canal zone, and numerous school houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Tennessee is full of insurgent demo- crats-a new brand in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

The .Abruzzi-E wedding has all seasons for its own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Not even a snort comes from Uncle Joe on Mackinac Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
THE IDEA!

THE IDEA! "A society bud announced last night' that she could stand on her head.' Any Missourians present."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

After all the Pilgrim Fathers were sim ply insurgents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
A WOMAN'S WAY.

Did you hear about Priscilla trying to learn how to smoke?" "No How did she go about it?" 'She stood in front of a mirror.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

At present Alfonso is visiting his wife S people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
PAVING THE M

PAVING THE WAY. May I teach you how to swim?'' But don't know you, sir'' 'It's an ideal way to get acquainted"
 PAUL COOK,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Cattle Fall Over Precipice.

James Curran of Bluffton town
ship had the misfortune few days
ago to lose several head of young
cattle in an unusual manner. Some
one had carelessly left the gate to
his pasture open and a bunch of
cattle got out and wandered along
the highway for several days, ten
of them falling over a 100 foot bluff
to the river below, seven being kill
ed and three badly crippled. 1t is
supposed that they went to the edge
of the precipice in seach of water,
and the ground gave way beneath
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Service in Memory of De-
ceased Brothers Dec. 18th. Hon.
ID. ID. Murphy the Orator.

The annual memorial services of
DEBORAH Lodge, No. 443, b. p. o.
Elks will be held next Sunday after
noon, December 4th. at he lodge
rooms in the Steyer block. This an
nual service is always held on the
first Sunday in December, by every
lodge in the country, and is very
impressive tribute to the deceased
members Of the order. The orator
this year will be Hon. d. d. Murphy
Of Elkader, one of the most brilliant
men and ablest speakers in Iowa.
The general public is invited to at
tend the services. The program is
as follows:
Ritual Service 800. Lodge Officers
Invocation DR.. c. l.. Topliff, Chaplain
Quartette ......... Misses Berg,
Thompson; Messrs. Adams, Hill.
Eulogy ........... Walter Curtin
Solo ...... Miss Maggie Thompson
Memorial Address Hon. d. d. Murphy
Quartette
Closing Ceremonies Lodge Officers
Doxology.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
A Card to the Public.

The time to think of your win
ter's outfit is right now. Don't de-
lay until the last few days near
Christmas. Our stock is full and
complete, now, and our assortment
of beautiful suits and fine warm
overcoats is bigger than ever, not
with leftover stuff, but with the
best, the newest, most up-to-dnte
stock of clothing and furnishings
money can buy.
We urge you to make it your bust
ness to come to us for your cloth
ing and furnishings, just as soon as
convenient for you. We have made
arrangements for extra help and are
prepared to wait upon you with all
courtesy, as we are determined to
do bigger business than ever,
from now until Christmas time.
Our prices are right, absolutely
right for our customers, as we have
marked everything low. We ask
for your business, on a business
basis, because we know that our
merchandise is sold to you on
strictly Square Dealing principles
live and let live plan, while we car
ry the very best line of clothing and
furnishing in northeastern Iowa. 1t
is also conceded by all that our
prices are anywhere from 20 to
33 1-3 per cent lower than else
where. That's why customers stay
by us from year to year, and call
this store The Store of the People.
Come as soon as you can, the
sooner the better, and be assured in
advance of the best treatment any
merchant can give you
From Monday, Dec. 5th, until af-
ter Christmas, We will be open until
s o'clock in the evening. Very
truly, BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Lumber Business in Utah.

J.. II. Baker of Salt Lake City,
Utah, visited relatives in the city
from Thursday to Monday. Mr.. Bak-
er stopped here On his way home
from Chicago, where he had been
on business connected with the new
Baker Lumber Company of Salt Lake
City, which has recently been organ
lied. This company will operate a
number of retail yards throughout
Utah and other western states, anG
DEBORAH capital is largely interested,
G. F. Baker of this city being presi-
dent, E. J. Curtin vice president and
j. H. Baker general manager. The
latter's pleasing personality and
good business ability as demonstrat-
ed in the lumber business, coupled
with the experience of his brother
and others interested with him, as
sures the success of the enterprise,
which everyone here hopes will be
even greater than they anticipate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Prize Dance Big Success.

The second prize dance, given at
Marsh's hall Thursday (Thanksgiv-
ing) evening, was a great success in
every way. A large crowd spent the
evening dancing to the beautiful
music of Helwig's orchestra. The
gentlemans prize, an umbrella, was
presented to Mr. Ernest Rosenthal,
and the lady's prize, a handbag, to
Miss Barth. Arrangements are be-
ing made to give another prize dance
on Thursday evening, December TO-
These dances are under the manage
ment of Messrs w. C. Hogan and
Eugene Rosenthal, and are proving
to be most popular. The managers
inform us that the next dance will
be put on in grander scale than
before
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Exciting Basket Ball Game.

The basket ball games at Steyer's
opera house Friday evening attract
ed large crowd of people, and the
games were full of ginger from the
start. The first game was between
the DEBORAH high school girls team
and the girls alumni team, and was
nip and tuck, ending in a tie, with
the score IL to IL.
The second game, between the De-
corah high school and West Union
high school, boys teams, demon
strated what a fast team We have,
and their superiority over the Wis
itors from the beginning, the final
score being rs to 16.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
Large Number of Relatives and
Neighbors Assist Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Sharp to Celebrate
Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew J. Sharp in
vited their friends and numerous
relatives to help them celebrate
their twenty-ffth (silver) wedding
anniversary on Thanksgiving day.
Nov. oath. The Sharps and Head
ingtons being two of the oldest set
tiers on Franklin Prairie, large
crowd assembled at eleven O'Clock
and Franklin Prairie did herself
proud in good old fashioned hospital
ity. Tt tables groaned under the
load provisions, to which all did
j, ice, after which various games
were enjoyed, dancing the light
fantastic, cards and that good old
fashioned game of quoits, while 9TH
ers in groups reviewed the funny
and happy "reminiscences of the past
twenty-five years. The reweaving of
the brides wedding bonnet was a
pleasant feature of the occasion.
Again the tables were spread and
light refreshments served, after
which all departed, wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Sharp the happiness of another
twenty-five years, when the silver
would turn into gold. Although in
the invitations no presents were al
lowed, yet silver bread plate, cut
glass tumblers and a silk bag of
many silver dollars were left to be
found as a surprise for the estimable
couple. $3.50 -
Mr.. and Mrs. Sharp have, durins
their quarter of a century of mar
ried life, reared a splendid family of
children and gained the confidence
and esteem of a constantly increas-
ing circle of acquaintances, who
join with those present on this hap
Ply occasion in sincere fluctuations
ard good wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Bailey's Pay-up Notice.

Britt Tribune: Anyone owing this
paper is to call and pay at once.
Anyone not owing for the paper is
requested to call and subscribe and
begin to owe us at once. Anyone
that we are owing is requested to
subscribe for this paper in advance
TO the full amount of the debt and
pay us another year in advance cash.
Anyone who is not owing us and will
not do so is requested to move to
North Dakota to make room for
those who will.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Underwear.

of the better grades at our reason
able prices. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Free Gifts to Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past, we will continue
to present the Public Opinion free of
charge to all Winneshiek county
brides who live in the county, for one
year. If you have been recently
married, send us your name and ad-
dress and We will send You the paper
one year freq. tt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
couple.
Notice of Dissolution

This is to certify that the under
signed have by mutual consent dis
solved partnership, the interest OF
David A Lee having been purchased
by Agrim A. Lee. All accounts due
Lee Bros. are payable to Agrim A.
Lee, who will also pay all indebted
ness of Lee Bros.
DEBORAH, Iowa, Nov. 16, 1910.
AGRIM A. LEE,
DAVID A. LEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30

j. Nalley, DEBORAH . 600
Ness o. j., mdse. for Mrs. BuImer,
DEBORAH ..... ....... SIS
Ness o. j., mdse. c. Christianson,
DEBORAH ........ ......... l.50
Olson f. b., mdse. for Mrs. Frank
krall, Calmar ........- ...... $500
Olson f. b., mdse Mrs. Kate Man
sehamal. Calmar ........ 1000
Padden Romeo. rep. House Chris.
Wilson. Frankville ...... 6.55
Padden Romeo rep. House Chris.
Wilson. Frankville ........ 1000
Quinnell B. H., mdse. Mr.. Oehler,
DEBORAH ....... ............ 1853
Seberta Joseph, mdse. Mrs. Ko-
shatka. Spillville ............. 2700
Sheetz A. NJ, wood for Mrs. Jno.
Lang, DEBORAH ........ ...... 3l.00~
Swezey A. j., medical att. Wits
Deemore, DEBORAH ...... -. 5000
NanWey Dewitt, rep House Chris.
Wilson, Frankville ..... 325
Woodward A. c., medical att
Mrs. Bulmer. DEBORAH ~ 200
Woodward A. c.. medical att for
Myrtle Baker, Blutffon ~ ll.50
Whalen p. H., mdse. Mrs John
Gold, DEBORAH ............. $40
Whalen p. H., medicine for G.. F.
Francis. DEBORAH .. $50
Young John, looking after vari-
Gus, Hesper ....... .. 9.60
On motion adjourned to $50 p. M,
December u, 1910.
BEN E. JEWELL,
Chairman.
Attest: l. LINNEVOLD,
County Auditor and Clerk of the
Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30

When you buy "Meritol"
product Of the American Drug and
Press Association you get some
thing absolutely pure and of real
merit, selected by the directors of
the Association as the best known
article for the purpose intended,
Endorsed by the leading physicians,
druggists and newspaper men OF
the country. The local membership
In the association and its sole repre-
sentative in this place Is the d 'ug
store of Brunt & Parmah. Ask for
"Meritol" goods. ,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30

For a first class hair cut or
shave go to the Central Barber Shop,
Hauswirth & Shima, proprietors. We
now have a four chair shop and can
give you quick service. Shoe shin
il.g parlor and baths in connec-
ton. 26tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30

Our Christmas photos are nicer
than ever this year. Would be pleas
ed to have you call and look over
cur styles and see if you do not
want some made. Reynolds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30
Mail Order Service

with us does not mean only to fill
the order but careful, judicious
selection Of the goods ordered. Ev-
cry mail order customer must be a
satisfied customer.
Send for a Ben Bear $3.50
brown worsted suit. BEN BEAR.
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30

See our excellent assortment of
holiday goods before purchasing
elsewhere. Muller Bros. 47-5
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-30

Good bargains in secondhand
gisky. 42-tf.
New-York tribune., 1910-02-13
PROTECTION FOR BANKS.

1t is a new scheme in bank burglary
and robbery insurance to cover hoid-ups
in banks at all hours, instead of only one
hour before and after and during business
hours. This feature is intended TO pro-
tect a bank whose cashier may De rouseu
at midnight at his home by burglars anu
compelled to go to the bank and open the
combination lock on the safe The Danh
premium depends on the kind of safe in
an institution whether it is more or less
burglar proof and ranges from 81 % to -
on each 81 900 insured On large amounts
of cash in up-to-date city banks the rate
NAV be down to 30 cents on $1,000 Large
city banks do not need burglary lnsur-
ance as much as protection against hold
ups Of messengers and other employees,
which is a feature of the general bank
policy By offering rewards for the capt
ure of bank burglars and in other ways
the surety companies help to discourage
the trade of safe cracking. The hoid-up
policy is especially favored for paymasters
OF corpora tions, cashiers and the like
For residential burglary, theft and lar
ceny insurance. the rate varies from slo
for a 500 policy on an elevator nat TO
$l5 for the same policy on hotel or non
housekeeping apartments. The lack OF
hallboys and elevators means greater risk
in 4 fiat and costs more but it is figured
IL
vators for safety in hotel The policy
covers losses through the dishonesty of
servants, said to be not 1nco9Siderable.
While all kinds of small valuable articles
insured, the risk on cash beyond $50
is refused. Money cannot be traced: there
is no means of determining whether & cash
loss in a home is genuine-it is otherwise
with a bank, which keeps boois-whi'e
jewelry and bric-a- brac may be traced. Or,
at least the fact of their existence may be
established. Physicians, dentists and
lists receiving patients in their homes must
pay 80 per cent additional for burglary,
theft and larceny protection. special
form of burglary insurance for travellers
IS issued, but there is no guarantee against
pickpockets. In residential burglary in
suance a house may be left unoccupied
for half year. for, it is explained. the
small thefts which happen frequently in an
occupied house amount to more than the
few large burSlaries of untenanted dwell
lngS. Altogether. about 8. 500. 600 is an
nuallv paid in premiums for burglary in
Surance in the United States.
Excise bonds which liquor dealers are
required 10 give: the guaranteeing of bad
debts above merchants average bad debt
experience. and the insuring of teams
against public liability in consequence OF
runaways or other accidents are all -four
lShing departments.