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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
THE SIMPLE LIFE
OF A COMM0NER
Continued from page ID

fire, hung them out to dry, while
four fresh water sailors in undress
attire, ran about and tumbled and
rolled in the sand and shouted and
sang and whistled and did every
other idiotic thing that four young
fellows, under such circumstances,
might be expected to do. Meanwhile
the clothes were drying around the
fire, what few provisions had not
been ruined were gotten into shape
for breakfast, the coffee began to
simmer in the pot, the bacon was
soon frying in the pan, the sweet
potatoes boiling in the kettle, and in
due time breakfast being over with
and morning breaking, we were
early on our way again, wiser, if
not more accomplished seamen. At
the next town our larder was re-
plenished and once more We all felt
equal to almost anything that might
happen to us.
Frequent stops were made as we
proceeded on our way down the riy-
er. At Hannibal, we spent a Sun
day; at Nauvoo we went ashore to
see the town and view the ruins of
the old Mormon temple of which we
had heard much said. At Caron-
delet, five miles below st. Louis, we
spent week, mostly in the city,
however, which gave us a much
needed rest and fine recreation. In
deed there was hardly a town on
either side of the river that we fail
ed to look over, spending from an
hour to a week, enjoying it's attrac-
tions and incidentally picking up
quite store of information of more
or less value to us.
There was excellent fishing all
the way down and frequently good
hunting, all of which enabled us to
keep our larder well stocked with
fish and game. And so it came to
pass that after a most enjoyable
trip of four weeks, we at last reach
ed the end of our voyage and drop
ped anchor in the quiet waters just
above the city of Memphis.
TO be Continued).
Let us pipe your house for gas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
Two Crops of Flax.

r. c. elise was down from Burr
Oak Saturday, and while visiting,
told us that he has sold two crops
of fax from the same ground the
past season. The first crop, harvest
ed in August, brought $3.50, and
the second crop, cut just little be-
fore snow came, brought $2.37.
That's intensive and profitable farm
ing, all right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
Dates For the Fair.

The dates determined upon for
the Winneshiek County Fair are
Aug. 20, 80 and 81, Sept 1st. Sec
rotary Brakeman is spending much
time with preliminary work, and is
going to do everything in his power
to make the fair next fall a hum
mer. A little cooperation on the
part of the business men and the
farmers especially is all that is nee
essary to make the fair a great sue
cess.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
Another Big Auction.

Col. Fred Sellman scored another
success at the Keefe sale last week,
selling over $4,000 worth of stock
and machinery in about three and
one-half hours. Public Opinion car
ried an advertisement of the sale in
its columns, which sent the big
crowd of buyers there, and they
bought rapidly, paying good prices
for everything. These auction sale
advertisements which we started
early in the year are revolutioniz-
ing the auction business. They pay
big every time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01

Entered at the Post Office in Decorah, Iowa
as Second Glass Mail Matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
Electricity to Lansing.

Arrangements are being made for
the extension of the power line of
the Upper Iowa Power Company to
Lansing, as soon as spring opens.
The citizens of Lansing will vote up
on the question of granting a fran
chise to r. M. Burtis on March 9th,
and there is little doubt that it will
carry, after which work will be
started at once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
Pastor Washington Prairie Church

Rev. Paul Koren has been called
to succeed his father, the late DR..
V. Koren, as pastor of the Washing
ton Prairie Lutheran church, where
he has been associated with his
father for so many years in minis
tering to this congregation. 1t is
the result that has been anticipated
by everyone, and there is general
qualification that he will continue in
the work so long and so ably per-
formed by his father.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
Subscription Price ST. so a Year
Canadian Subscriptions $500 Year
New Upholstery Shop.

In the building west of the steam
laundry, Harry Komornik has open
ed an upholstery and furniture re-
pair shop, where he will do all kinds
of work in this line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
A Fine Attraction.

Manager Hovden gave his patrons
something especially fine in the
vaudeville line at the Empire Thurs
day night, in an exhibition of train
ed dogs, such as one seldom sees
outside of the larger cities, in fact
anywhere, as these dogs performed
stunts that were remarkable, and
to say that his audiences were very
much pleased is putting it mildly.
Have your house piped for gas
by Peter Johnson & Son. So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-03-01
A Mothers Safeguard

Foley's Honey and Tar for. the
children. Is best and safest for all
coughs, colds, Group, whooping-
cough and bronchitis. No opiates.
r. A. Engbertson. Mar.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
HIS PICTURE IN EVIDENCE
Should be Warning to Man With
Weakness for Penny Arcade
Photographs.

Should you feel desire to visit a
summer garden or a penny arcade and
experiment by having yourself photo.
graphed In ridiculous pose, remem.
ber the fate OF Horace E. Todd, candy.
maker and formerly the husband OF
Beulab Todd.
Beulah Todd was granted n divorce
last week by Judge Goodrich. She
said that Todd WAS addicted to drink
And the proof?" tho court suggest
ed.
Beulah Todd drew from her purse q
Dhoi ograph postal card. It appeared
to be a photograph Of Horace e. Todd !:
bis cheeks were puffed. his hair dis.
heveled. his collar unbuttoned. and
his Decktie united. In one hand he
held q five.dollar bill, in the other
hand. four aces. Beneath the picture
there appeared this line: "A million.
aire today; a tramp tomorrow"
rs that a picture OF your husband ?"
the court asked
1T is"
divorce granted" the court de.
cided. And Mrs. Todd tucking the
postal card safely away in her purse.
walked from the Kansas
City Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
GENIUS WHO DIED UNHONORED
Corr n'on Soldier Described Plan OF
Bait. 30 Napoleon, Who Probably
Lost Marshal.

During one Of the Italian campaigns,
on the eve OF great battle, common
soldier stepped out of 'hc line. as they
of'en did with the Old republican lib.
erty. and said: Citizen general. 1
KNOW how you will beat them tomor-
row" And he began to describe a plan
of operations
Napoleon Ewiftly interrupted; Elm:
he quiet. you scouDdrel!" The sol.
der was describing, word for word,
Napoleon's own plan OF battle. which
he thoGght vas utterly unsusrectct: by
anybody else.
The day after the battle he scrt for
the soldier-hc had noted his regI
ment-but found that the great talent
had perished in the simple form OF a
soldier and he had probably lost a
marshal
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
For Sewerage Bonds

In pursuance of an order made
by the Board of County Com
missioners, in and for the County
Of Elko. State of Nevada sitting as
a Town Board of the Town of
Elko, State of Nevada. on the 3rd
day of July 1911:
NOTICE is hereby given to all
the legally qualified voters of the
Town Of Eiko. County Elko, State
of Nevada. that special election
wi ! ] be held n
the said Town of Elko on the 28th
day Of July, 1911. beginning at
the hour Of seven o'clock in the
fOreEoon and continuing until and
ending at six the Afternoon of
said day. for the purpose of voting
upon the issuance of sewerage
bonds in the amount of sixty
thousand dollars ($6O, .OO) and
the proceeds from the sale of said
bonds to be used or as much
thereof as may be necessary for
the construction and installation
of sewerage system in the said
Town of Elko, said bonds to he Of
the denomination of one thousand
dollars $1,0000.00) each and to
bear interest at the rate Of six
per cent per annum, interest on
each bond payable annually
beginning on the thirG Monday Of
January on the sc cond yer af ter
such bonds shall have been issued
and upon the same date in each
succeeding year during the life Of
such bond, the life of said bonds
to be twenty years and five per
cent Of the principal to be paid
each year aside from the interest
Polling places: Precinct No. ], =,
Leonard Hall. Precinct No. 2. In
the hose house on the corner Of
! jaho aud 7th streets.
BY order Of the Board Of
County Commissioners
Attest Fred G. Voight Clerk.
Date of first Publication July 6
1911.
Date Of last publication July 27,
1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
ESTRAY NOTICE

d. About the 4th of May, one bay
horse, with four white feet and
white face, branded Ala on left
thigh. and one brown horse, with
left eye gone. branded $ bar on
left thigh, came to my ranch in
Starr valley. The bay horse has
old shoes, very old shoes, all
round. Both horses arc broken
work horses each about 8 years
Old. The owner can get same by
paying for this notice and all other
expenses.
w. D. Martin.
Deeth. Nevada.
May 18, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31

In The District Court Of The
Fourth Judicial District OF The
State Of Nevada In And For
The County Of Elko
In the matter of the estate of
William Allen. deceased.
Notice to creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, w W. Booher, was,
on the 9th day of June, 1911, by
an order of the District Court of
the Fourth Judicial District of the
State of Nevada. in and for the
County of Elko. duly appointed
administrator of the estate of
William Allen, late of said County,
deceased, and having qualified as
such administrator, letters of
administration were issued to him
on the 28th day Of June 1911.
All persons having claims against
the estate of the said William
Allen deceased, are hereby requir-
ed to file the same with the proper
vouchers and statutory affidavits
attached with the Clerk of sad
Court within three months from
the date of the first publication of
this notice. or said claims will be
forever barred.
Dated at Elko Nevada this
28th day of June. 1911.
W. w. Booher
Administrator of the estate of
William Allen, deceased.
Otto T. Williams and
James Dysart
Attorneys for Administrator.
Date of first putlicat ion June
28th. 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
No Chance There.

Kind.Hearted Woman Tin country
vlllage)--A man as strong as you are
ought to be able to find work. Haven't
you any regular occupation?
Wayfarer with his mouth fulD--
Yes'm; wash tn wlnders o. sky.
scrapers
Diamond In the Rough.
An uncut diamond looks very much
IKE a bit OF the best gum arabia.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
In the GE-Nc Dc-t

story IS told of wOiran who left
The Hotel Westminster. Boston. in n
lhN'r'p. directing the chauffeur to
GrlNo 20 the Art Museum. The door
oi thc cab was hardly closed before
IN" machine started with a jerk, and
began narrowly to miss curbstones as
proceeded on It's way. Becoming
frightened the woman raped upon
lhc window OF the cab and said:
fIcaae he careful. This Is the first
hine ! ever rode in taxi" "That's
an rlEh'. ma'am. This Is the first
uihe ] ever drove one alone"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
FOR SALE

One of the best stock ranches in
Elko county. The ranch consists
Of between two and three thous-
and acres of patented land. all under
four wirefenc". There are about
thousand tons Of hay on the
ranch and a lot Of we'll bred horses
and cattle. The ranch is well
watered and has fine shelter for
stock.
Inquire at this office for further
articulars.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
Not Ready to Be Finished.

The physician of an uptown hos.
pital In Philadelphia had a surprise tho
other day over patient supposedly
suffering from a fractured skull. He
was taken TO the operating room In a
seml.conscious condition Two OF the
surgical chiefs we're there and one OF
them was just about to begin work on
the man when telegram was handed
to him.
After reading II, he turned TO tho
Ter with the remark, MY father Ia
Wftically III In New York: you must
finish this fellow"
The man was sufficiently conscious
10 hear what was said and, misunder.
standing the import OF tho word "nn.
lsh." Jumped from the table and rushed
out.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Carson City Land Office.

larson Clty Land Omce.
July l3. 1911.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Warren W. Williams, of Fallon,
County of Churchill, State Of Neva-
da. has filed in this office his applica-
tion to enter under the provisions
of Section 23O6 R. S. the follow
ing described land, viz:
The Southeast quarter of the
Southwest quarter Is. +. of
S. w. t) of Section One (D Town
ship Forty-three (43) North. Range
Fifty-five 1861 East M. u. M. con-
tanning Forty (4O) Acres of land
situated in Elko County, State of
Nevada.
Any and all persons claiming
adversely the land described,
or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the land,
of for any other reason, to the
disposal to applicant. should file
their affidavits of protest in this
office, on or before the 29th day
of August, 1911.
Louis J. Cohn
Reoiister
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
TO THE PUBLIC

. Having purchased M. E. Reed
draying business. l am prepared to
do all work in that line on short
notice. AS intend to conduct the
business in a manner to win the
confidence Of the public, l respect
fully solicit share of the public
patronage.
w. N. Harrah
Elko. Nevada, April IL, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
Germ Of Happiness.

He was happy on n pint measure"
says Blllville philosopher. "but
never objected to gallon jug. n hc
had 70 dwell in the valley he con.
tented himself with the thought that
there was nothing but storm and thun
der on the hilltop. anyway, and that
all have to get back TO the simple life
In the end. Thus, on the rugged path.
way OF life he preserved an ever
soul."--AtlaDta Constitution.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
Again the Exception.

The school teacher was trying 70
Illustrate the difference between
plants and animals.
Plants" size explained. ARE not
susceptible OF attachment to man as
animals are"
How about burrs. teacher?" piped
a small boy who had passed the sum
mer In the country.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
Chinese VIII Take Part.

Dresden is planning for an exnosi.
tion devoted to the cause of hyeIepa
sports and their allied interests. Ac.
cording to advance information this
exposition. 'hich hitherto has no,
been very much talked about. In likeIv
to surprise by it's perfection OF detail,
and architectural beauty--as mipht ba
expected OF Dresden.
That the exposition will be world.
wide IN It's scope is evinced by the
fact that tho executive committees h..
just received plans from the Chipea.
for the erection OF an Imposing Chi.
nese section. II IA proposed to erect
a large hall for this purpose. and An
imposing pngodn will be erected az a
demonstratIo ~ Chinese architoc-
tural development
6y Way Of Contrast.
Here's story In this newspaper
which says that former Senator Clark
of Montana pays taxes OF 5000 a day
on his a7ye00.00O mansion I'm New
YORK which contains a pipe organ
that cost 100000, 100000 worth OF
pictures. 100000 worth OF rugs and
gold dishes galore"
We'll, does such magnifcence make
yon envious?"
"Yes. to a certain extent. hut Il
wouldn't II ! could only find somebody
who would stake me TO dish OF beans
for lunch"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Serial O5435
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Carson City,
Nevada
June 16, 1911,
Notice is hereby given that
James Cowling of Elko. Nevada,
who. on October ID. 1910, made
Homestead entry. No. 05435. for
FL NE4 and Ed Sci, Section Sc,
Township 33 ny, Range 81 E. M.
D. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final five year
proof to establish claim to the
land above described. before the
County CLERK of EIko county. at
Elko, Nevada. on the 4th day of
August. 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
James Burke of Bullion, Nevada.
Abraham ". Hesson, Phillip G.
Cowling and Thomas Hunter. all
of Elko. Nevada.
Iouis ]. Cohn Repister.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
80 Il 10.

80 u 10.
"Will you tell me why to entertain
o dwarf Is the same thing .as to blow
up with an explosive?"
"Dldn't know the two acts had any
resemblance. why Is II the same7"
Because, stupid, II is to dine q
mite"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
Marvellous speed Of Ostrich.

When terrified an ostrich will travel
at the rate of twenty-five miles an
hour.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-07
ALL OREGON GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUB
FORMED AT BUTTEVILLE JULY FOUR

ability to break 1t up in his own
strength, but this I will say, that 1
resolved there and then that 1 would
be able to go there some day with
complete power and substantial back
ing to unearth some Of this grating,
and also to compel men who have
pledged themselves to support the
peoples measures to do so. or to be
branded as false to the trust reposed
in them.
"Will say now have solved this
problem in looking over the field. l
see the need of a statewide club,
therefore l have nemed 1t the All-Ore-
gon-Good Government Push club. This
club is composed of members from all
over the state Of Oregon, men in all
walks Of life. No politicians are in
vited to become members. We wish
to hold free hand in commanding all
public servants, and also a, free hand
in knocking the unworthy ones. There
is state board of control, which con-
sists of about one hundred members,
each one being from different towns
and cities in the state. This board
elects president, secretary and trea-
surer; also adopts the bylaws for the
club. All other members are known
as county members, and the members
of the state board from each county
are to act as the county board of
control from their respective counties.
The vacancies are filled in the state
board by each town electing its rep
resentatives each year. The object of
this club is good government for Ore
gon, and believe that greater results
will be accomplished along the lines
laid out, than would be possible with
local club.
There is one feature about this
All-Oregon club, commendable, and
that is this: Should a member become
a candidate, or is elected to any
county, state or United States office,
he at once loses his membership in
the club. 1t matters not who or what
he is, there will be no excuses taken,
he is simply down and out so far as
membership in the club is concerned.
We may endorse the policy, or poll
cies, which he is running on as we'll
as some other man who is a candidate
for office. In other words the ALL
Oregon club is not a political push
club, but, as I said before, good
government club The object for
starting this club, was not for the
purpose of getting even with any man
or political party, but, on the other
hand we have good, clean desire to
benefit the state of Oregon politically
and to do so in a way that will be
endorsed by the best people of the
state. 1t is a well-known fact that
no one man is able to cope with any
set of men who may be elected to
office if they choose to do wrong.
Many man, who through. being
faithful to his pledge to the people,
has been ruined by INSCRIPTIONS pol
iticians, who will go to any extent in
blackening a mans reputation if he
dares to do right. regardless of all
threat and entreaties.
There surely is no better way to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-07

fense toward God and toward man, and
he can well converse with that man
who has not the experience of God
in his heart, and by so doing he, no
doubt, will be able to rejoice the more
In his own experience. Because the
other man, who is without the expe-
rience of Gods love will be unable to
give any reason for the hope within
him.
I'VE sometimes meet men who are
without any experience at all; If so
they fail to mention it, that others
may be benefited therefrom. 1t has
been my lot in life not only to have
sad experiences, but some very enjoy
able ones. 1t has also been my pur-
pose in life to do all in my power to
assist humanity in any way possible
by my experience.
1T was for the experience that l
had in the past that caused me to
organize the Tri-County Push club.
| knew there were many things need
ed in the way of development and so
few to do them. Being located at the
extreme corners of these three coun-
ties, that we should bind ourselves
together to accomplish anything at
all. We were successful in many
improvements in our midst, yet we
were more successful in gaining an
experience while discharging our du-
ties that will be a benefit to Oregon
as a whole. Some of you may not
know of this experience gained, there
fore wish at this time to call your
attention to some facts. | was work
ing for our Tri-County Push club as
its president, in the interest OF a
bridge across the Willamette at Butte
vile, / had with all other of its men,
bers pledged my support to this en-
terprise, therefore was only carrying
out my pledge. I had met with flat
tering success as prominent men from
all walks of life had pledged their
support to this great project. 1 must
say here and now there were some
who proved true, but when some were
face to face with the opposition which
developed, | am sorry to say, failed to
stand true to their pledges.
Now, friends, while I do not wish
at this time to dig up any skeletons,
I do wish to say that during the time
I was permitted to be at our state
capital, and the legislature being in
session, | discovered that much cor
ruption exists and that a very few if
any, good and true bills endorsed by
the people were allowed to become a
law, without some kind of a graft.
Also, that whenever one party or fac
tion endorsed a proposition, the other
party or faction was sure to oppose
it. The proposition of worthiness or
unworthiness did not cut any figure
in the matter at all. I will not, at
this time, attempt to tell you the
amount of corruption I discovered
there, but no one man has power or