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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02

Will the county auditors of SO
counties actually figure out and place
upon the tax books in 80 county
seats the increase ordered, paying
particular attention to the fractional
percentage of increase in every case
A state officer who has been a
county official and who has had long
acquaintance with the subject declar-
ed his belief that a great many au-
ditors would ignore the order. He
stated that as matter of fact, when
the state officials have, in the past
ordered increase of the land assess
ments, the county authorities have
ignored such order. "And We can
never know anything about it until
too late for us to do anything" he
added. "The state officials will have
no evidence whatever as to the COM
pliance with the orders until the re-
turns come finally from the taxes af-
ter they have been collected.
Some criticism is INDUCED because
the council in fixing the perceutage
OIL increase " le.ea-...12s L.. - q
fractional percentage in practically
every case. A former county auditor
states that this will nearly double
the work of computing the increase.
The orders to the county auditors
to make the changes on their tax
books will go out Immediately, which
means whole lot of hard extra
work for the auditors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02

The dogs Of Montclair, N. j., are
not allowed to bark after 8 o'clock at
night. We suppose every kennel Is
equipped with an alarm clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02

One father boasts in Chicago
paper that his son has almost lived
in his automobile. He may think
this is a great compliment to the
young man. But it isn't. A young
man of decent state of mind ought
to have something else to do in this
world besides cavorting around in a
car. That young man is in fair
way to go to the devil, for he is
learning to be an idler and wally-
pop, which is worse than a molly
coddle. He might as we'll be smOk-
ing cigaretts as speeding in a car all
the time.-Cedar Rapids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02

II have never had peaceful hour
since ! entered the public service"
laments Mr.. Cummins. Cheer up.
Senator" the Burlington Gazette re-
joins. neither has the country"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02
A Sharp Kid,

Little Johnny was seen the other
day trying to trade three green ap-
Piles and one partially ripe tomato
for a potato, but the other kid was
too sharp for him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02

w "VuAu OS ICoPOuSlUIC lOE any
damage that might occur, they final
ly. good naturedly assented, and
everything passed OF to our salts
faction. After several hours in Clin-
ton and on the river. the excursion
returned with noisy, happy throng
In the evening. We cleaned up some
thing over four hundred dollars from
the venture, which was very crafty
ing.
Soon after the completion of the
Midland. another line was built by
the c., M. and St. p. from Daven-
port to MaQuoketa. 1t intersected
the Midland at Delmar. Still later,
the same company pushed its main
line west from Savannah to Omaha,
crossing the other two roads at Del
mar, which was the name given the
new railroad center. 1t was reported
at the time that the name was chosen
by the authorities Of the Midland
road from the names of the first six
lady passengers who rode over it;
the first letter of their surnames
making the word "Delmar." l can
not vouch for the truth of the story.
l give it only as it was reported at
the time.
The coming of the railroads rend-
cred the building of church at Del
mar q necessity. and l began to get
busy. The official members at that
end of the circuit were called to-
gether and steps were taken toward
securing subscription. Unfortun-
ately the night for which the meet
ing was called turned out to be one
of the coolest of the winter and only
three or four were present. How
ever, after talking the matter over,
We concluded to build a small church
suited to present needs. but capable
of enlargement whenever the popula-
tion Of the town increased sufficient
ly to call for it. I made no attempt
to secure the amount required by the
law of the church, that is two-thirds
of the sum estimated as necessary
for the erection of the structure. be-
fore beginning to build, for 1 was
quite sure money enough could be
raised at the dedication to pay for
1t. As starter. however. those who
were present at the meeting gave me
exactly thirty-sevea dollars, which
We thought would be necessary for
some small expenses. With that sum
In hand we began the erection OF the
first church in Delmar on a suitable
plat of ground which had been
donated to us by the owners Of the
town site. l made no further effort
to secure funds until the church was
completed and ready for occupancy.
On the day Of dedication the entire
Indebtedness was easily provided for.
A few years later it became neces-
sary to enlarge the building and re-
Gently a new and beautiful structure
was erected on the site of the old
one. had the pleasure of attending
the dedication, where 1 met few of
my old friends who were still living,
but most of them had gone to their
reward.
Among the many other reasons for
which we shall always remember
Maquoketa circuit is the large num-
Der of weddings I was called to at
tend. 1t Is safe to say that ! per-
formed more marriage ceremonies
that second year than in any other
twelve months of my ministerial life.
except perhaps. during my pastorate
at Toledo. which was a county seat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-02

Love ID blind. but after marriage q
man Il apt to take an occasional eye
opener.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

moving picture show. Automobile
rides are barred. II man does call
on girl. her father and mother are
both in the room. and as the Japanese
girl has been taught to confine her
conversation to yes" and mo" no
great headway In courtship can be
made. Can you imagine Sally South
side receiving Johnny Silksocks In the
parlor with all OF the relatives pres.
ent?
Cali Made on the Family.
After the go.between has picked
out suitable girl for the young man.
the latter. accompanied by his father.
makes a formal call on the family Of
the young woman. The Japanese girl
will not be present during most Of
this call. although she will enter the
room and present cup OF tea to the
young man. She will stay In the
room perhaps one or two minutes.
and during that time he must make
up his mind whether he likes her well
enough to marry her. and the Jap
anese girl must make up her mind.
too. although what she thinks about 1t
isn't very important But making up
his mind isn't very dIfIicult for the
japanese young man. because Jap
anesc girls look so much alike. There
are no fuffy blondes. nor tall. auburn.
haired beauties. Almost all Japanese
girls are small and slender. have
small hands and feet. olive skins. and
black hair and eyes. and their fea-
lures are generally similar.
The go-between then carries all
messages. and the young people. II
the match Is arranged. see each other
only n few times before the ceremony.
Husband King Of the Home.
The bride after the wedding cere-
mouy goes with her husband 10 his
home. which alse Is the home Of his
parents.
II there is n divorce after long
years OF marriage. no matter what the
cause Is, the children go to the hus-
band. II the husband should die. II Is
considered virtuous for the wife to
remain widow always. There are
no gay widows In Japan. There are
three rules Of obedience that must be
followed by every japanese girl.
When she Is young she must obey her
father. when she Is married she must
obey her husband. and when she Is
old she must obey her Oldest son.
Here in America. where n girl may
have her hearts desire for just Few
words OF fattery. II Is hard TO realize
that there Is n country where the men
are still supreme in everything
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
Ministers Seek Other caIIinas.

A startling bit OF religious news Is
the report that 81 ministers OF the Up
per Iowa Methodist conference. at Its
recent session. have ieit compelled TO
withdraw from the ministry The
larger part Of the number are young
men, but n few years out OF the SEM
Innry. They will seek other occupa-
lions, not from lack OF devotion to
their chosen calling. but simply and
solely because the salaries paid are
not sufii cient TO maintain n decent
standard OF living While the cost Of
living has shot upward. ministers sal.
aries. never large. have remained sta
tionary. SO that II Is not surprising
that these Iowa clcrgymcn have found
1t impossible. on the pi,tancc received.
TO educate their children properly. to
keep Themselves supplied with reccs.
sary books and to maintain that de-
cent standard Of living which all
churches seem to expect OF their min
isters.-Leslie's
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
Near.Mtik OF Japan.

Cows are not numerous in Japan.
but the Japanese are fond OF milk.
and to meet this demand in the face
OF natural shortage they long ago
put their wits to work and evolved n
product that the average person can.
not distinguish from the regular
dairy article.
The artificial milk is derived from
the sofa bean The beans are first
soaked, then boiled in water Present
ly the liquid turns white: sugar and
phosphate OF potash in proper guam.
titles are added and the boiling con
tin,ied until n substance the thickness
Of molasses Is obtained This fluid
corresponds very accurately with or.
dinary condensed milk. and when
water Is added cannot be told from
fresh.-Harper's Weekly.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
SALARIES A SHAME
Striking Pastor Uttars Criticism
of CIergy's Income.
Advocates State Board Of Control Over
Establishment Of Congregations
-Pictures Preachers Often
Near Starvation.

Lebanon, Ind.-"The manner In
which the pastors OF many Of the
churches In rural communities and
BILE existences on the pitiable salaries
given them. Is a disgrace to Christian.
ity. a reproach to American civiliza-
tion and a reflection upon present
day church government" declares
Rev. e. T. Greenleaf. who recently
resigned the pastorate Of the Leban-
on circuit OF three rural Methodist
Protestant churches. because. In view
Of the present high cost OF living. the
salary was not sufficient to provide
an adequate living for his family.
and who. because Of the publication
OF the reasons for his resignation. was
left by the conference without an ap-
pointment for the ensuing year.
THE business world today does not
know the conditions surrounding the
financial affairs Of the ministry" con-
tinued Rev. Mr.. Greenleaf. THE
church itself covers up the matter
because II the truth became known
the whole religious institution would
be shamed. The ministers them.
selves suppress the facts because OF
their fear that the pulpits OF churches
would be closed to them In the future
or because Of belief that the money
mad world would charge them with
being mercenary II they should de-
mand more pay. II IL time the facts
became known.
Salaries OF ministers in rural COM
munities and small towns do not
grow appreciably larger as the years
60 by. On the other hand. the preach
ers' old.time perquisites are passing
away. Railroads have withdrawn. or
are withdrawing. transportation con.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

ccssions. The local merchants are
gradually abolishing the old.time
complimentary methods Of selling
goods to ministers. All Of the other
avenues Of outside help are becoming
more and more clogged. until they
will soon be closed entirely. The
calls upon the minister's purse are
not lessening In number or insistence.
lie is considered legitimate and easy
prey by many persons. members OF
hts own flock included. While all this
is true. the cost Of living Is steadily
mounting higher and the salary that
several years ago might have been
ample to provide u living Is no lonIc.
suf;i cicnt.
No matter bow small his salary.
whether 1t is barely sum cicnt to keep
him and his family from starvation.
or not. the minister must wear good
clothing and dress his family well. be.
cause the pride Of the congregation
demands 1t. What n shame It Is that
this Christian pride does not extend
to the point that the parishioners are
Wiling to pay their pastor salary sui.
ii0icnt to enable him to dress as he
should without sacrificing his own or
his fam:ly's physical well being In so
doing.
Ministers belong to the nobIest
profession on earth. They deserve
better treatment than they are re.
ccivins They are not beggars. In
the very nature OF their profession
they cannot be and probably to that
fact is due the disposition OF churches
to pay them the least salary possible.
Few churches are paying what they
can AFFORD. The tendency is all the
other way"
The Rev. MIR. Greenleaf Is for;y.six
years old. His family Is his wife. iive
daughters and one son. lie came
here from Indianapolis. whcre he was
employed In the city engineers office
as mechanical and civil engineer
craftsman. He thought that by extra
work as a craftsman he might earn
sufficient funds in addition to his sal
AIRY to support his family here IN
comfort. However. the work of min
istering to three country churches
| took too much OF his time and the
opportunities for doing outside work
were few.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
Clrcumstantial Evidence.

A Scotchman and his wife were Wis
fling in wild. beautiful part Of the
country. While driving one day with
their host. the two men sitting to-
gether In the front seat while the lady
sat behind. they crossed high bridge
which spanned roaring torrent. An
unusually loud splash caught the gen.
tleman's attention for a moment. but
nothing was said. After several miles
the gentleman turned to address q
remark to his wife. but her seat was
empty.
Aye" he remarked to his host.
that will he yon splash we heard
Housekeeper.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

I can't find words to express my thanks
for the good your medicine has done
me. You may publish this IL you wish"
Mrs. HERMAN SrETT, Pound, Wis.
The success of Lydia +. Pinkham's
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bearing-down feeling, fiatulency. indt-
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For thirty years Lydia F. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine trial;
Proof is abundant that It has i,a surea
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II You want special advice write
Mrs. pinkham, Lynn. nj ass, Orlss
It u free and always helpful
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

dies without benefit. began using
Doan's Kidney Pills and was COM
pletely cured. I was going through
the critical period Of a woman's life
at the time and after using Doan's
Kidney Pills there was a miraculous
change for the better in my health" "
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Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. %
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
RASH ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
ltched So He Could Not Sleep

'On July q. 1909. We left Boston for
trip to England and ireland. taking
baby with US. After being In Ireland
over his body. We took him to a doc.
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form Of a
rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face. at different times. It
irritated. and he would scratch It with
all his might. The consequence was
1t developed into sores. and We were
afraid It would leave nasty scars on
his face.
when We reached England We took
baby to another doctor. who said his
condition was due to change Of food
and climate. and gave more medicine.
The rash got no better. and It used to
itch and burn at night SO bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with It at different
times. 1t was Mt this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not my scars. or
other kind Of Disagreement. and baby
IS completely cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have no fur.
ther trouble with baby.s skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching. and allowed
baby to sleep bu, Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment tSigned Mrs.
Margaret Gum. 90 Burrell ST.. Rox.
bury. Mass. March 12. 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment arc sold everywhere. sample
Of each. with 32.pagc book. will be
mailed free on application TO Cuti.
Cura." Dept. II X. Boston.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
Moral Influence,

why did you keep creating new
supplies Of stock in your big corpora.
tion?" asked the modest trader II
wanted to pass II around" replied Mr.
Dustin Stax. u want as much of the
public In on the enterprise as posi-
BILE Every stakeholder who gets an
occasional dividend Is absolutely cen
vnced that ours Is one al the good
trusts
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

pepSia and female
troubles by your
m medicine. l had
been troubled with
both for fourteen
years and consulted
different doctors,
but failed to get any
relief. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege table Com.
pound and Blood
Purifier l can say 1
nm N we'll woman.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
Cow Caused Fatal Railroad Wreck.

Sterlington. La.-Enginecr West.
brook was killed. his fireman probably
fatally injured and four passengers
seriously hurt when north.bound
Iron Moun.ain passenger train struck
cor and vas derailed
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

over the Kidneys that
1t was a task for me
to turn in bed. My
kidneys acted very
frequently, but the
secretions were re-
tarded and passages
scalded. I was weak
and run down. After
taking other reme-
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13

BE sure your sorrow is not giving
you its best. unless II makes you n
more thoughtful person than you have
ever been before.-Phillips brooks.
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
DOCTORS
FAILED TO
HELP HER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Pound, Wis. .-"I am glad to an
nounce that I have been cured Of dys-
The Ordway new era., 1911-10-13
At A CRITICAL PERIOD.
OF Peculiar Interest to Women.

Mrs. Mary I. Remington, Eigleberry
ST., Gilroy. CAL, says: II suffered SO
severely from pain and soreness
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
10 INVESTIGATE
FOREIGN MISSIONS

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 13.-A
commission of eminent experts ap
pointed to investigate the work of the
missions in the Far East sailed for
Japan today on the steamship Shinyo
Maru. The commission was appointed
some time. ago by the international
Bible Students Association as re-
suit of criticisms from various sources
IN regard to the methods pursued by
the American missions in the Asiatic
field. A thorough investigation is to
be made OF existing conditions with a
view to recommending changes in the
present plan of operation, if any
changes are deemed necessary to for
ward the interests of religion and
humanity.
Among the members of the commits
sion are Gen. w. P. Hall, U. S. A;
Z. w. V. Kuhn, Toledo, Ohio; R. B.
Maxwell, Mansfield, Ohio; ]. T. L.
Pyles, Washington, D. c.; DR.. L. w.
Jones; and Prof. F. H. Robinson,
Ontario.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
GROWTH OF FARMERS UNION

Wilson, NJ c., Dec. 13,-The annual
meeting of the North Carolina division
of the National Farmers Union as
sembled here today for session OF
three days. One of the most interest
ing features of the convention will be
the annual reports showing the re-
markable growth of the organization
during the past twelve months. During
the year just closed $4,000 new men,
bers were enrolled in North Carolina.
distributed among more than 1000 To-
cal branches of the union.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
Fifty Years an Editor.

st. John, N. B., Dec. 13.-The st.
John Globe issued a special flfty-page
edition today to mark the completion
of the, fiftieth year of the editorship
of John Valentine Ellis. Mr.. Ellis is
believed to be the oldest daily news
paper editor in America in point OF
continuous service. He was born in
Halifax seventy-seven years ago and
at the age of twenty-six became editor
OF the Globe. He was appointed to
the senate of Canada in 1900, after
having served for some years as a
member OF the provincial legislature
of New Brunswick and later OF the
Dominion house of commons.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
IS STORM
CENTER FOR FEDERAL
LABOR UNION PROBE

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 13.--Indian-
apolis is today the storm center OF the
labor world. For the next month OF
more the federal grand jruy will sit
in judgment on the evidence to be pre-.
scented by agents OF the government
evidence which it Is said will involve
many union leaders in gigantic con.
spiracy.
United States Attorney Charles w.
Miller of this city is in active charge
Of the investigation beginning here to-
day, and he has behind him all the
officials and machinery of the depart
nent Of justice at Washington. 1t is
understood that all prosecutions OF
those alleged to have been connected
with the Mcnamara dynamite syndi-
cate will be initiated and carried out
in the federal court of this city. Other
federal districts throughout the coun-
try will be involved, but everything in
the maze of cases will gravitate to-
ward Indianapolis
All sorts of wild rumors are afoat
here today, but only the formal pro-
cedure of the grand jury will sift out
the grains of fact from the chaff of
surmise. There appears to be founda-
ton for the statement, however, that
the evidence in the possession of
United States Attorney Miller and his
assistants Is conclusive enough to war
rant the holding for trial Of at least
nine men higher up" in the ranks OF
organized labor
indianapolis has long been n strong
hold OF the unions and many inter
national labor bodies have their head
quarters here. Stunned and disheart-
ened at first by the confessions OF the
McNamaras and the events that fol-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Texas,
County of Brazos

To the Creditors of Joe Kosh:
You are hereby notified that Joe
Kosh of the County of Brazos, State
of Texas, on the 7th day of December,
A. d. 1911, executed a deed of assign
ment to the undersigned of all his
property for the benefit of his cred
itors who will consent to accept their
proportionate share of his estate and
discharge him from their respective
claims, and that the undersigned said
trustee has duly qualified as required
by law.
All creditors conserving to said as
signment must within four months
after the publication of this notice
make known to the assignee their
consent in writing and within six
months from the date of this notice
file their claim prescribed by law with
the undersigned, who resides at Bryan,
Texas, which is also his postoffice
address.
Witness my hand this the 7th day
of December, A. D. 1911.
S. ]. CREAGOR,
Assignee.