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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30
Postville Peonle Come by Auto.

More Postville people went to the
circus at West Union and DEBORAH by
auto than by rail. 1t is easy to see
where the short haul special train
service has gone glimmering.
Guy Gregg of this city pitched
some ball for the McGregor team last
Sunday when they defeated Gutten-
berg by a score of II to 0. He threw
a no-hit, no-run game, and but one
Guttenberger got so far as second
base and that happened on an error.
A. Mackenstadt has concluded the
only way to have home in Post
Vile is TO build one, and on Monday
he bought of J. B. Hart plot OF
ground just north of his house, 10
x229, upon which Mr.. Mackenstadt
will erect fine house this fall. The
purchase does not include the resi-
dence occupied by John Fangmeier,
which Mr.. Hart will have moved on
to another lot somewhere. -Postville
Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30
On Giving Presents Back.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald: Miss
Ella Marks, of Chicago, accepted a
valuable engagement ring and other
presents from Fred Froemke and
then rejected him. He sued. The
Judgment of the court is this:
1T is admitted that there was a
contract to marry. The ring was
given as a silent public testimonial
that the plaintiff, Froemke, intend
ed to keep his troth. The contract
was broken by the young lady. The
promise to marry formed the con-
sideration for the gift. The refu-
sal to marry destroyed the consid-
Grafton. 1t is fraud to retain the
property and not fulfill the con-
tract"
Judgment for $500 was entered.
The logic of the court is fiawless,
whatever the purity of the stone in
the engagement ring. In these days
of advancing prices it is necessary
part Of a suitor's economy to know
not only that he can get his presents
back if the object of his affections
grows cold toward him, but that,
having married her, he can meet
temporary needs by putting them ut
with his uncle. In a commercial
age it is we'll to be commercial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30
A Good Message.

Many people right here in this
vicinity are all run down, tired out,
discouraged, don't know what ails
them. This condition is usually the
result of imperfect digestion, over
work of the brain or body, lack OF
nutrition, or some organic trouble.
If you are generally run down, easily
fatigued, weak, all tired out, no
strength, energy or appetite, you
cannot afford to delay a moment
longer, but start today to cure your
self by taking Meritol Tonic Diges-
tive. This tonic will cure conditions
IKE this, because in natural man
ner it acts first upon the stomach,
strengthens the digestive organs,
creates a hearty appetite, and makes
rich, blood. 1t will impart new life
and strength to every organ OF the
body. Meritol Tonic Digestive has
proven a good message to many 9TH
ers, why not to you? The druggist,
whose name appears below, is au-
thorized by the directors of the
American Drug and Press Associa-
ton to guarantee this preparation.
f. j. Parman, exclusive agent. Ag
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30
ALL CLAIM PALZER.
of the White Mans Hope
Now Claimed by West
Union.

Since Albert Palzer, the pugilist,
came into the limelight, the local
papers spoke about him as being a
former resident of DEBORAH, which is
all true enough. But comes now the
Ossian Bee and takes exceptions to
DEBORAH claiming the white Mans
Hope as our own, and in turn Os-
sian is disputed by West Union. The
Ossian Bee and West Union Argo
tell about it in the following:
ALBERT Palzer, formerly of Ossian
but later of Decorah," is the way the
DEBORAH papers put it. It's no use,
boys, to put it that way. You can't
claim Palzer! Palzer is very modest
and claims Ossian as his residence.
All his medals have inscribed on
them "Ossian, Iowa" When Palzer
gets the ''swelled head" he'll claim a
bigger town than DEBORAH for his
home. He belongs here, takes pride
in his home town, and will in the
near future put Ossian on the map.
I'VE don't see why Ossian should
have all the benefit of the Al Palzer
nCtoriety. If he fulfills the white
mans hope" why should the legend
"of Ossian, Iowa be fastened to his
name in public prints all around the
world? 1t was in Dover township,
Fayette county, that Palzer was rear
ed, it is Dover township, Fayette
county, that he still calls home. Let
the glory that brightens about the
successful prize fighter illuminate
that Dover farm so that all the world
may see, and thus avoid the mistake
that was made some wears ago in
locating the birthplace of Homer,
who was claimed by seven cities af-
ter he became famous
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30
CROSS EASTERN CANADA
National Press Association i'm Jou
ney From Detroit to
Quebec.
THROUGH THOUSAND ISLANDS
Trip Down the Majestic st. LawrenC
Aboard the Palatial Ocean Liner
''Laurentic" of White
Star Line.

After the adjournment of the nd
tional convention at Detroit, the edi-
torial party departed on its special
train for tour of eastern Canada
by rail and water, running to Port
Huron, where we crossed into Can
ada beneath the ST. Clair river, pass
ing through the famous st. Clair
tunnel, marvel of engineering
skill and enterprise, constructed by
the Grand Trunk railway at a cost
of $2,700,000. 1t is tubular struc-
ture of iron, bolted together in sec
lions in the process of construction,
nearly two miles in length. The mo-
tive power through the tunnel is
electricity, thus eliminating annoy
ance from foul air, smoke and gas.
Sarnia is at the east end of the
tunnel, our first sight of Canada. 1t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30

hillside, then Lewis, across the river,
then Chateau Frontenac and Duff
erin Terrace, and we realized that
our journey to the eastward was at
an end, and we were loath to leave
the "Laurentic," which sped onward,
a thousand miles yet to go down the
great river before reaching the
ocean; yet full of anticipation of the
morrow and the doing of Quebec.
Our cab slowly and tediously climbed
the hills to the Chateau Frontenac,
and soon we were quartered for an
over Sunday stay in this magnificent
French hosiery, one of the very fin
est on the American continent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30

who have built beautiful residences
and castles on them and laid out the
grounds in keeping with the pictur-
esque surroundings. Hundreds of pri-
vate yachts, launches, skiffs, etc. are
constantly plying about through the
various channels and from one island
playhouse, and thousands of people
flock here every summer both from
Canada and the United States, to
enjoy the heated season at the is
lands or at the numerous hotels
along the shores. The magnificent
palaces of the wealthy, the miniature
castles, lighthouses, towers, etc, con-
tinuously changing in style of archi-
lecture and natural beauty are en-
trancing and the charming beauty of
the surroundings is a tonic for the
system such as can be obtained in
no other way than trip through
this delightful spot.
Arriving at Prescott we were
transferred to the Rapids King" a
smaller steamer, staunchly built for
the purpose Of shooting the rapids"
of the st. Lawrence. Later in the
day we were transferred again to the
Rapids Queen" a still smaller YES
sci. Entirely different in character,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30

Foley Kidney Pills will check the
progress of your kidney and bladder
trouble and heal by removing the
cause. Try them. R. A. Engbert-
son. Aug
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-30
Peruna Secrets
You Should Know

Golden Seal, the root of the above
plant, is very useful medicine. Many
people gather it in our rich woodlands
during the summer. Few people know
how valua bic it is in dyspepsia, catarrh.
and as a general tonic.
Many thousand pounds of this root are
used each year in the famous catarrh
remedy, Peruna. This fact explains why
everybody uses Peruna for catarrh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
Current Comment
That Surveying Party.

What the surveying party is up tc
that has been engaged for weeks In lay.
ing out what is apparently intended as
q prospective line for new railroad
from Barre southwark through vii.
Jamestown gulf and the East Randolph
valley, with presumable outlet al
Royalton, is a mystery that surely has
the natives on their tiptoes. The sur
vey has been made in a slow and thor
ough manner. In the vicinity of Will
Jamestown gulf-a narrow defle that
is the key to the route--it is stated
that several farms have actually been
acquired by purchase. The men Of the
party keep close mouth, and though
they have been operating in the locality
for several weeks il is not yet known
whether they represent the New Haven
road, which may be intending to parallel
the Central from Windsor through to
Barre and Montpelier, so as to put in
connecting line and join its loose
ends in that way, or whether it is a
move by some other interest The whole
affair is shrouded in mystery thus far
impenetrable. The parties back of it
must be having loads Of fun over pi-
quing the curiosity of our denizens.--
Randolph Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

There ought to be some other way o
stopping fast driving of automobile
past the Fort Ethan Allen reservation
without putting bumps" in the road
Measure off stretch OF the macadn
and then place constable or two along
the route with stop watches in Their
hands and keen eyes in their heads fol-
seeing registration numbers The bring
ing OF considerable number of mo
florists into court on the charge OF
speeding will serve as warning, Moth.
ing deters an autoist from csrelessness
of this sort more than the common re-
port that such and such strip of road
way is watched, or likely to be watched
by officers of the law; and finally eau.
tion begins to become habit. Then
the dwellers of Fort Ethan Allen would
find themselves fairly well protected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
NOt ReflectiOn Of Sentiment.

BY announcing before the arguments
OF counsel that the prisoner would not
suffer the death penalty, under any
circumstances the Vermont court at
Guildhall obtained verdict OF man
slaughter against Mrs Dodge. There
would have been aequittal If she had
been in peril Of hanging. Probably no
more women murderers will be exc
euted in Vermont, unless the crime
should be pecuriarly atrocious -
Springfield Republican
The above, although rather mild, is
an example Of the comments of outside
me-, spapers on matters relating TO Ver@
mont affairs The metropolitan news
papers have wonderful faculty for
presenting facts that are not so"
when they attempt to discuss current
events in this state The above com
ment is altogether misleading The
court did not seek 10 forestall the
action Of the jury so far as it could go
along legal lines Judge Hall, who is
recognized as the most careful and
painstaking Judge, as well as man of
practical affairs, evidently recognized
that the iurymen were not lawyers and
sought to help them SO far as was in
has power No generalization on the
part OF the respondent had been shown
during the trial and Judge Hall simply
instructed the jury that under these
circumstances there could be no first
degree verdict This made it that
much easier for the jury in arriving at
decision, and that was all there was
to it. II had no bearing on the gen
eral sentiment Of capital punishment
in this state. Mortified News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
fHROGGRSsG
ia North Main Street, Barre. Vermont
The Big Store with Little Prices.

dustry, too, that will ere long place us
far in the van. Randolph Herald.
1t is true that the granite industry
is fast.growing and that more granite
is being quarried every year; but there
is some danger that Vermont is letting
part of the industry slip by sending the
rough stock out of the state, to be fin
ished at some far distant point. A great
percentage of Barre granite goes out OF
Barre in the shape it comes from the
quarries, which deprives Barre of the
work of cutting the stone into finished
form. Recent indications are that the
shipment of rough granite is very much
on the increase, giving Barre the go-by
SO far as the second stage Of the bus
mess is concerned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

mont does. Kindly bring or send your
contribution to the July meeting.
1t is very easy TO comply with the
request of the commission, and every
town or city which has an industry,
should see to ii that prompt response
is given. For instance, Barre could fur
nish pictures of its granite industry.
To be sure, the pictures would not do
justice TO the magnitude of the bus
mess, but they would do something to-
ward spreading information about some
phases Of the city's activities. Mont,
pelier might send granite industry views
also, or views of its Lane Manufactur-
ing company or something else North
field might advertise slate, along with
other business In fact, most any town
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

While the statement of experts, that
the eating Of cattle meat which is only
partially diseased does not prove inju-
rious to the human system, may be true,
it is decidedly against the grain to be
compelled to eat meat that is diseased
at all The cattle which are tested and
found to be only slightly infected with
bovine tuberculosis are sold in Vermont
and used for food, while the more Sc
riously infected meat is barred from
the market. As for us, give us meat
which has neither faint nor trace of dis
ease. The Vermont law, which permits
the sale of partially diseased meat,
ought to be changed at the next session
of the Legislature.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

A business block in place OF the lit
tie house on the Rice property will i'm
prove that part of Barrels chief street,
and the erection of such structure will
leave but single residence building on
either side of the street from the city
hall corner to Depot square. Continued
expansion of the business district will
require new locations, either at the ex-
teremities of the present district or on
the side streets. That part of the city
has undergone marked changes during
the last ten years, with some impor-
tant building projects also under way.
The standard of building of recent years
has been of high order, none but i'm.
proved structures being planned, with
both view to permanency and to fine
appearance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

The Montpelier Choral union is to be
congratulated ON the artistic success of
its efforts in the music festival which
was held in the new city hall during
the last two days The standard of
music from the soloists and from the
local chorus was very high, the work of
the latter showing that there is plenty
of musical talent ready for perform
ances of this sort
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
STATE LIBRARY BOARD JOINS IN
UPLIFT.

Along with the several agencies which
have undertaken the uplift Of Vermont,
the Vermont state library commission
has taken its place, and in the current
number OF the official Bulletin it is
sues this appeal to the people OF the
state:
The commission wishes to make a
picture collection of Vermont industries,
to add to its travelling pictures or to be
loaned with the special library on YER
mont. VIII each librarian in the state
contribute at least one picture postal
card, half-tone or photograph-showing
his or her towns particular industry 7
1t will advertise each town throughout
the state. Cattle raising, for instance,
in one place; fine wheat field in an
other "a special apple orchard; lumber
ing; beautiful specimen of carved
granite; a machine shop; a buttert tub
mill; and so on; to show what Yer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
The Only Way.

Jimmy is an awful boy,
Hes full Of sinful tricks;
really don't know what to do
His moral self to fix
rye had his adenoids cut out,
His tonsils are gone too,
His 'pendix vermiform's removed
Now what else can | dor
I've tried dozen breakfast foods,
But sad as il may be,
They do not work-T'll have to do
What father did to me.
Milwaukee News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

The Burlington Free Press states that
big financial interests in Wall street
called halt on the railroad war in
Vermont because it was tending to force
the Grand Trunk into Boston. Now
that the Grand Trunk has gained the
tendency, it is likely not to stop till
the scheme is consummated; and in that
case Vermont will surely not lose any
thing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

Barre has shown itself capable of
handling two school commencements in
single week, but the Spaulding and
Goddard events would be more appre.
ciated if they were spread out over a
wider range of time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

After lodging arrest all through New
England, including Boston, it was left
for an alleged passer OF worthless checks
to be rounded up in the backwoods of
Vermont, in Burlington, to be exact.
yermonters may be easy victims in the
cities, as the comic papers tell us, but
on their native heath they are decidedly
watchful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
Fright.

"Yes" said Miss Knox, Il saw her in
that new spring suit of hers, and she
really behaved as if she were happy
"Wellf" queried Miss Ascum
well, it's remarkable how happy
some people can be no matter how
they look "-Catholie Standard and
Times
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

White River junction is about to cele-
brate its ''sesquicentennial.' To save
wear and tear on other dictionaries, let
us state that White River Junction will
celebrate the l50th anniversary of its
founding. We congratulate White Riv-
er Junction both for its antiquity and
its splendid command OF the English
language.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
In England 1t Is the

ambition of most everyone to become an
annuitant, The idea is gradually grow
ing In America We shall be pleased
to quote rates on request.
National Life Insurance Co of VT.
(Mutual) S. S. Ballard general agent,
Lawrence building, Montpelier, VI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
Not Happy

Bill-And you say Jack and Tom
threw dice to see which should marry
the girli
Jill Yes, and Jack won
Rill--And was he happy?
Jill--No. After the marriage he ae-
eused Tom of working loaded dice =
Yonkers Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
So Sudden.

Sine had not dreamed he would propose
And this is hes confessions
She bore up brayely TO the close
Then lost her self-possession
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

of consequence has something worth ~
yalging to the public And the state
library board, having shown this good
spirit, should be supported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

With its 1896 members, the Vermont
G. A. r., is still somewhat of an army,
in spite of the defamation of the recent
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

Vermont is a top-notcher in the pro.
duction of granite, as well as stone prod
ucts of all kinds, according to govern
ment figures. II is fast growing in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
Jingles and TESTS
No Attraction.

"This car" said the agent, "will be
just as good twenty years from now as
IL is to-day"
at looks t." said Binks What l
want, though, is ear that'lI be darn
sight better to-day than it viii be after
I've had it twenty years, "-Harper's
Weekly
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
$500

On June IA, l777, Congress adopted the
flag of the stars and stripes Don't for
get that fact next Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10
SPECIAL
Fifty pairs Sweet-Orr
Union Made Trousers,
$3.50 grade for Sl.75.
See window.

A watch free with ev-
cry Suit sold for S. or
over.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-10

We Clean. Press and Repair Clothing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-06
WRECK OF THE ". h. MARSTON

leave for Hilo by nine o'clock to-
morrow moning, but he is afraid that
the repairs to his wireless instrument
will necessitate a little longer stay. He
hopes, however, to be gone by tomor-
row afternoon. The journey down
occupied eight days twenty-one hours.
Notes.
The Wailele leaves for Hawaii this
afternoon at five o'clock.
Photographic Advices.)
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-Sailed,
at noon, U. S. army transport Buford,
for Honolulu.
SALINA CRUZ, June 3.-Sailed: ).
S. Alaskan for San Diego.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.-sailed:
Bkt. Irmgard for Mahukona.
LONDON, April 27.-Sailed: Fr.
blk. st. Rogatien for Honolulu.
PeIorous Jack Is Dead.
A New Zealand exchange, dated May
20, has the following: The death of
the most famous fish in the world has
Just taken place off the New Zealand
coast. This monster of the deep was
known as PelorOus Jack, and had the
distinction of being protected by a
special act of parliament. For twen-
ty years and more he has met all
steamers bound for Wellington, New
Zealand, whether they arrived by day
or night. He usually took up a posi-
ton ahead of them in Pelorous Sound,
as if with a perfect understanding as
to their destination. Thus he armed
the name of the pilot fish," while by
some he was known as the Lone Fish
of the French Pass.
Sometimes passengers tried to shoot
him with their reyolvers, but this was
stopped, and then the New Zealand
passed an act that the fish
must on no account be interfered with.
His body when found had been partly
eaten by sharks. He is supposed to
be the last Of a race of marine mon
'ters which fourished in French Pass
half a century ago.