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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
THE LARGEST POWER HOUSE.
Big Dam at Keokuk, Iowa, Breaks
Record i'm Demands for
Machinery.

Railroad men claim that the rec
ORD for overcoming difficulties in
moving traffic was raised, when three
reached Hamilton, Illinois, the first
OF the big turbine water wheels go
Ing into the largest power house on
earth and the greatest water-power
ever developed in the Mississippi riv-
er at Keokuk.
This turbine had to be cast in a
foundry in the plains between the
mountain ranges, because it could
not be hauled over the mountain di-
visions OF the railroads. 1t was
brought from Akron, Ohio, in a week
in car of special design and strength
built for the trip. Water tanks and
coal chutes between lake Erie and
the Mississippi had to be moved out
of the way, or flanked by the pas
sing tracks provided for the purpose
The route had to be chosen to avoid
bridges, except the modern concrete
arched bridges without sides. Exec
utive officials of the railroads had to
ride with the turbine in order to at
tend to any emergency orders, which
might be found necessary in order
to get this mastodon of water wheels
through.
AT that, the turbine was shipped
on edge, to make its longest dimen-
sion vertical into the air, and it's
shortest dimension horizontal, stick
ing out on both sides of the track.
1t is one casting of 73 tons of iron,
sixteen and half feet in diameter
and eleven and a quarter feet high.
In shape it suggests "a great top up
side down, but in detail it is a mass
and mess of curves and more curves,
until the convolutions of a seat shell
become simplicity itself by COMPARE
son. 1t was cast in Akron in a little
less than seven minutes. 1t has 20
blades with thin edges and convolu-
tons something like those of dou-
BILE rose with many petals. But this
iron rose could easily contain a cot
tage, or large flower bed of city
park.
Naturally the people along the way
did not recognize that monster of an
iron rose as water wheel. The man
who rode on it from starting to desti-
nation heard many sage suggestions
as to what 1t was. One wiseacre in
Indiana told an admiring crowd of
station loafers that it was a cream
separator for Elgin. Another, back
in Ohio, said it was Taft's steam roll
ler Nearer home, in Illinois, one
group agreed that it was Roosevelt's
wheel of fortune going into the shop
for repairs. One reader of short
stories opined that it was a snow
pillow for the Rock Mountain division
of railroad. Still another thought
it was a mine fan.
AS a matter of fact and figures it
is by far the largest in dimensions of
any turbine ever designed hitherto;
it develops a higher efficiency than
any previous record of new design, it |
is a great advance in turbine con-
struction; thirty like it will be in
stalled in the power house in the
Mississippi river at Keokuk, now be-
ing built by Hugh l.. Cooper, the not
ed hydraulic engineer who built the
greatest plant at Niagara Falls and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
IOWA
Is first in oat crop.

Is first in oat crop.
Is first in number of hogs.
Is first in number of banks.
Is first in number of horses.
Is first in number of products from
the soil.
Is first in corn crop Except ILL
nois.)
Is first in literacy Except one 9th.
err
Is first in tillable soil area CSC IL
per cent?
Is first in dairy cows Except New
York;
Is first in potato crop Except one
other)
Is first in value of implements on
farms.
Is first in number and value OF
meat cattle Except Texas.)
Is first in coal production west oil
the Mississippi river Except Color.
ado.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
Additional improvements.

The remainder of the improve
ments ordered by B. o. Marsh to the
Marsh Music House building when HI
started to remodel it this summer
are now being installed. They in
clude handsome large wall case for
musical instruments, steel ceiling
new floor, etc., and when completed
they will give this big institution q
home worthy of it's rapid develop
ment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04

then advanced to this one, three
times as large as that.
The United States, through the ar
my engineers, is closely watching ev-
cry detail of the construction which
must meet the approval of General
Bixby, chief of engineers. The gova
eminent gets absolutely free a lock
of Panama class, dry dock, almost
as large as that at the Brooklyn navy
yard, and other things valued at mil
lions of dollars
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
A Busy Day Saturday.

Saturday was a very busy day in
town, and the many Public Opinion
advertisers of last week enjoyed a
splendid patronage. Holiday shop
ping is we'll under way, and the wis
est are making their Christmas sell
ections early. It's a mighty good
idea to do this while the stocks are
complete, and the clerks are not SC
busy as they will be later on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
The Village Blacksmith.
CA New Version.)

CA New Version.)
Under costly canopy
The village blacksmith sits.
Before him is touring car
Broken to little bits.
And the owner and the chauffeur
too,
Have almost lost their wits.
The village blacksmith smiles with
glee
AS he lights his fat cigar.
He tells his helpers what to do
To straighten up the car.
And the owner and the chauffeur
too,
Stand humbly where they are.
The village blacksmith puffs his
weed
And smiles a smile of cheer,
The while his helpers pump the tires
And monkey at the gear,
And the owner and the chauffeur
Stand reverently near.
Behind the village blacksmith is
The portal of his shop.
The shop IS very large in size,
With tiled roof on top,
And the owner and the chauffeur,
too,
At it were glad to stop.
The children, going home from
school,
Look in at the open door,
They like to see him make his bills
And hear the owners roar,
And the chauffeur weep as they de-
clare,
They ne'er paid that before.
He goes each morning to the bank
And salts away his cash,
A high silk hat and long frock coat
Help him to cut dash,
But, the owner, and the chauffeur,
too,
Their teeth all vainly gnash.
The chestnut tree long since has died,
The smith does not repine,
His humble shop has grown into
A building big and fine,
And it bears Garage" above the door
On large electric sign.
Dublin Evening Telegraph.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
Fred Note Dies at Anoka.

Fred Nolte, for good many veg
a we'll known resident of Decorah,
passed away yesterday morning at
his home in Anoka, Mimi, where the
family have lived for some years.
Two of his daughters, Mds. John Boil
linger and Lawrence Keefe, live in
this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
ONLY One Drawback.

Caller-And so you have a good
girl at last?
Suburban Hostess-Yes, a perfect
jewel. But there's one drawback.
Caller-What is that?
Hostess-She has two children
and my husband and / have to take
care of them while she gets the
meals. New York Weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
The Markings.

First Physician-Can you make
anything out of the patients trouble?
Second Physician think if we
manage right we can make about five
hundred apiece out of Baltimore
American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
A New Discovery.

One of the sensations of the twen-
tieth century is Meritol Rheumatism
Powders. A boon to every sufferer.
The best known remedy for rheuma-
tism in all its forms. Ask those who
have tried it. Sold by E. j. Parman,
Druggist & Jeweler, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
A Birthday Surprise.

Mrs. Fl. Egge was happily surpris-
ed on Thanksgiving Day by her chill
dren and a number of friends from
Glenwood township, who came to
congratulate her upon her 18th birth
day anniversary. She was given a
present that was much appreciated,
as a reminder. of the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
Are You Afflicted With Piles

This disease, whether acute or
chronic, is easily and rapidly over
come by using Meritol Pile Remedy.
Gives positive and permanent relief
when all others fail. and we heartily
recommend it to any sufferer. e. j.
Parman, Druggist e Jeweler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04
Gets 25 Years i'm Prison.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Nov. 30.-S. R.
McClosky today received sentence
of % years in the Fort Madison pen
itentiary for the killing of Thomas
Brown, at Webster City, the night OF
Sept. 2. He was convicted of MUIR
der in the second degree.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04

Annual Meeting, Farmers Company.
The annual meeting of the Decor
ah Farmers Cooperative company
on Tuesday, Dec 10th, at 100 p.
m. Stockholders and others inter-
ested are requested to be present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-04

Putting off an easy thing makes it
hard. and putting off hard thing
makes it impossible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
STATE SUPERINTENDENT
SCHOOLS.

u j w. .
Thereby announce my candidacy for
The Republican nomination for State
Superintendent Of FREQ Schools, sub
iect TO the decision Of inc yotcrs in
Statewide primary election called for
June ltb. 1912.
c. n. MURRAY.
Williamson, w. Va, April s. 1912.
TX FOR JUDGE SUPREME COURT.
y hereby announce my candidacy FOR
Supreme Court Judge, subject 10 ;tbe
action Of the Republican State con
.ventlon at Huntington May 1G.
Respectfully.
E. S. DOOLlTTLE.
Huntington, ". Va. April Is. 1871.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
CANDIDATE WILLIAMS.

In-to-day's issue of the FaIrmon:
West Hirginlan Howard f. Williams
announces his candidacy)for the RE.
publican nomination for commissioner
of Agriculture subject to the decision
of the Republican primary to be held
throughout the State on juno 4tb.
In another column of the paper will
be found cut Of Mr.. Williams and
the platform which lie has outlined for
his candidacy and for the considcra.
ton OF the people whom he wishes to
serve. His platform is comprchcn.
sivc. one and the matters that he dis.
cusscs arc of vital importance TO the
citizens Of West Virginia.
Mr.. Williams Is making an active
campaign. He is a clean man with
many qualities that commend him 10
the voters OF the State. He Is emf.
nently qualified for the Office that he
seeks and there is no doubt that he
VIII make an officer that the State
will be proud II nominated and elect.
ed. ggt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

ton with real estate agencies. wiz be
of great help In reinhabitlng our farms
and developing our agricultural re-
sources.
For several years have been max
Ing study of these and other agricul-
tural ipterestsI have in this conuec-
rtion read the laws OF several other
States as they bear directly on agri.
cnlture. have also tndeavored to
lHept pt tdnch and in sympathy with
the Interests and wlshcs,of the people
of West Virginia and particularly US
those interests and wishes may be eI-
fected by the agricultural development
of the State. do not offer a solution
for all these problems, but IN view of
the facts above stated | do think that
the Commissioner OF Agriculture
should, in every possible way. try to
cooperate with the luinbermcn and
farmers and men Of all other similar
occupations SO that such interest may
be developed and at the same time coll
served to the end that the whole State
may be made wealthier and more pro.
ductive of those things which make for
our independence and happiness as a
people, and that West Virginia. farm
ers and feeders may. In the. lIcar fu.
tire, have a like protection with citi.
zens Of other States and counties. !
am u candidate for thc nomination at
tho Republican Primary Election, June
4th, and II elected Commissioners, OF
Agriculture, IT shall be my purpose, us
far ms possible, to accomplish these
ends. ! will appreciate the support
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
BIC DAMAGES
ARE DEMANDED
JOINT SUIT HAS BEEN ,INsrITUr.
ED IN WHICH ONE HALF MIL.
LION DOLLARS is INVOLVED.
(BY UNITED rREss)

NEW YORK, May 23.-Jolnt suit
demanding damages of more than half
million dollars were filed in tho
various courts to-day by the various
railroads of the United States against
the New York. New Haven and Hart.
ford n. Il. Co. The suit is to recover
money for freight and other cars
loaned 10 the railroad company.
The principal sums sued for arc as
follows: Delaware. Lackawana and
WESTERN s22.5dG.OO; Pennsylvania,
$9O7 .S5S.OO; Lchigh Valley. SIZE.
2S3OO; baltimore and Ohio. $3g,32G;
Erie, $49,34d: Central of 'Ncw Jersey
$G5.OOO: Philadelphia and Reading
$i27.755.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
Funeral.
81 k19lIaM f;DS9Et
REMAINS OF JAMES HOLLAND I'M
TERED ~ Woo3LAWN GENIE
Terry. M M ~

Tho remains OF Mr.. James Holland,
u brother OF Mrs. w. I. Menear, whose
Gcath occurred in Cincinnati, Ohio. ar
rived here last night at 1896 o'clock
and were taken to the Mencar resi-
,uence on Madison street. The re-
mains were accompanied by tho Wild
ow and two sons, Charles and VIII,
liam. : ~ \
This afternoon at three O'clock tu.
neral services were, held over the re-
mains, which were largely attended by
friends OF the deceased he having for
merly been n resident Of this city.
The services were conducted by
Rev. w. u Eddy, pastor OF the Bapi
list church and intcrment was made.
In W6odlawn cemetery, =.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

ton with real estate agencies, win be
of great help In reinhabiting, our farms
and developing our agricultural re.
SpurceS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy OF DR.. II. D. Hatfield, OF
Eckmans Mcdowell county. for nomi.
nation for Governor, subject to the
Republican Primary Election to be
held on June 4, 1912.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

To the People OF West Virginia:
| have some ambition to be Commits.
sioner OF Agriculture. The duties OF
this Office are TO devise means OF I'D
vancinG the agricultural, horticultural
and kindred interests OF the State by
the encouragement of such societies,
associations and other organizations as
may be necessary; the publication and
distribution OF such bulletins. hand
hooks and reports as may be Of value
and interest 10 the people; the induce.
ment OF capital and immigration by the
dissemination Of knowledge, relating
10 the advantages OF soil, climate,
hcalthfulnoss and markets OF the
State, and to the resources and indus.
trial opportunities of the State. The
Commissioner Of Agriculture shall in.
Nestigatc and SO far as possible ascer-
tain the value Of the mineral and tim.
Der products OF the State and report
thereon IRON time 10 time. He shall
have charge OF the museum OF the De.
partment of Agriculture and may cause
TO be collected, preserved and exhibit.
cd therein, specimens of agricultural,
horticultural and kindred products. ana
forest products and minerals, fora and
fauna OF this State.
He has control Of the farmers insti-
tutes of the State. He Is member OF
the Board of Public Works.
! believe that agriculture is the fun
dameutaf, and perhaps the most I'm,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

I portant in It's relations 10 ali the peo.
'plc, or any or tie inninstriiti pursuits.
We have within our borders the Hest
markets on Garth for products WHICH
arc now being Skinned in vast ouan.
THY. into the state while there is
practically idle an immense acreage Of
| Land, well adanicd 10 fruit growing
trucking, grazing and forestry. Of little
value or use either TO the owners Or, to
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
FOR SHERIFF

The West virgInian is authorized to
announce the candidacy OF Mr.. James
I. Mlchacls for Sheriff OF Marion coun.
ty. subject TO the will OF the Demo.
cratic party us expressed at county
convention yet to be called.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

Tic outlook is considerably bright
er. There is n steady falling of in.
the supply Of homemade Titanic
poetry.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
FOB STATE SENATE.
coNelREssMAN.Ar.LAReE.

You are authorized TO announce my
candidacy for the nomination of Con
gressman,at-Large for West Virginia
subject to the Republican Primary
Election Of June ith, 1912. 6.
HOWARD SUTHERLAND.
Elklns, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23

Please announce that / am candi
date for the Republican nomination to
the State Senate from the Eleventh
Senatorial district, subject TO the &C
ton Of the Republican primary to be
held June 4, 1912.
HENRY s. GREEN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
FOR GOVERNOR

Kindly announce my candidacy for
CcngreBs,f from the First Congressional
District Of West Virginia, subiec. to
the decision OF the Republican voters
~ the State Primaries to be held June
; 1919
Wheeling, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-23
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

Kindly announce my candidacy for
Commissioner Of Agriculture OF West
Virginia, subject to the decision OF the
Republican voters OF the State, at the
State primary, June 4. 1912.
HOWARD L. WILLIAMS.
Front. W. Va.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-23
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES

opportunity for Christ" and In the
evening, on Christ or Mohammed.
A special service will be held Thanks
giving day. from 1880 TO l'4S
o'clock.
The Rev. David II. Cooper will speak
on The rewards OF Christian diciple
ship" in the Grand River-ave. Baptist
church, Sunday morning. In the even
ing, an illustrated talk on Turkey
will be given by Teuhck Mufrarizl. OF
Constantinople.
The Woman's Home missionary SO
cieties OF the various churches OF De
troit, held an. allday mass meeting
Friday, in the Central Methodist
church. There was a large attend
ance and a fine list OF speakers.
A union Thanksgiving service Will
be held in Stanton Park Baptist
church, Tuesday evening, Nov. 70, the
churches tn the netghberheea- uniting
for the service. The Rev. Warren
Rodgers, OF st. stephens Episcopal
church will occupy the pulpit.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-23

tion OF his merits and attachments as
a newspaper artist and cartoonist
the first honor OF its kind TO De coma
ferred upon member OF his protes-
sion by a university.
such honors are unusual, but no
one who knows Tom May or has ior
lowed his work closely will question
that they have been fairly won ana
are entirely deserved. May Is a clever
craftsman, and his natural talent as
an artist has been developed by tram
ing and practice until there Is no trick
OF drawing or subtlety OF line that Is
not at his command. but much more
than this Is at the bottom OF his sue
cess. Back OF Tom May, the artist, II
Tom May, the man, and the fact that
Tom May, the man, Is what he Is, an
pears In every stroke of his pen.
predetermined. good-natured gentle
man. loving fun without missing the
serious aspects OF life. always ready
for Joke, but ready, too. TO help
professional humorlst, but quick TO.
see the pathetic side OF things--no
wonder Tom May knows how TO reach
the public heart through his drawings.
Mr.. Mays main reason for joining
the stan OF The Times Is said 10 be
because he wants to WELD an untram.
meled pen In the peoples fight for
better days IL Is needless TO say that
his coming TO The Times is looked
upon as decided acquisition by that
journal"
The Detroit times., 1912-11-23
COURT DISMISSES
BLACKMAN CASE
Action Taken in Jackson Affair
at Request Of Attorney
General

JACKSON, Mich. Nov. 23.-Judge
Parkinson this morning granted a mo-
ton to nolle-prosse the Blackman
homicide ease. The motion was made
by Atty.-Gen. Wykes.
In granting the motion, Judge Park
inson said he doubted whether the
military officers had had any author
ity for attempting TO arrest Eisy. He
also doubted whether Eisy had com
Initted any offense for which he could
be arrested without warrant, but In
asmuch as the governor had taken
the position that he would pardon the
respondent II a conviction were sc
cured. II would be fruitless, no mat
ter II trial OF the case should enc
In conviction.
The court said that while the case
need not be tried during Gov. Os
born's administration, he did no
think a court should assume that {
superior officer in Investigating III,
case and announcing his decision II
the matter. was not acting In good
faith.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-23
Publishers Guide
Praises Tom May

The cartoon as |. see It." is the
title OF a short paper by Tom May,
cartoonlst for The Times, In the No
yember number OF The Publishers
Guide" Seven reproductions OF May
cartoons are also printed. MT. May
describes his start in life as follows:
In view OF the fact that feel GER
tain that the renaissance OF American
art, the civil war and my arrival on
this mundane sphere were all con-
temporapeous. It might be well 70
specify by saying l was born In 1860.
The latter important event was staged
In the heart OF what was called Cork
town In the city OF Detroit, This as
surod a Hibernian setting for my ear
lest efforts, which attracted some at.
tention, as the friends of my youth
were mostly inclined TO looking for.
ward 20 a life in the political forum or
on the police force. My hrst 'crea-
tons appeared on the walls OF our
modest home, for which was duly
chastened for spelling the plaster. My
father. probably with an-eye- on the
financial element of my future, intend.
ed that / should become a plumber.
Father was not very strong on art.
An older brother, less materialistic.
came TO the front at this juncture and
furnished me with money TO take
drawing lessons and the public knows
the worst"
Concerning Mr.. May and his work.
the Publishers Guide says:
Tom May, who recently Joined the
forces Of The Detroit Times. is prob
ably one OF the most celebrated car
toonists In the United States. and.
judged either from the popular or the
artistic standpoint. he IL one OF the
best. Some years ago, when a we'll
known English magazine made up a
list OF the six most distinguished and
capable cartoonists In the world, his
name was included IN the half-dozen
Two years ago the University OF Mich
igan conferred upon him the honorary
degree OF master of arts in recogni.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-23
RETURN VALEAN
! TO REFORMATORY
Escaped Man makes Good" But
Laws Minions Are Not
Satisfied

DENVER, Nov. 2S.--Roscoe e. shel.
don, youthful Jean Vatican. who was
found after he had been two years
away from the Colorado rer RIM
school. and was making good must
go bach TO the reformatory. She fact
tina. he is married. Is the father o. a
baby and Is respectable citizen OF
Des Moines, Ia, is not a valid en-
cuse. This was the ruling 7,day OF
Supt. Padelford OF the reform school.
sheldon was sent TO the REFORM
school six years ago. Two years ago
he escaped. He went to Des Moines,
got job, saved money and was re-
spected. Finally he married and after
his baby was born. wrote 10 his moth
er here TO tell her OF his success.
fhts letter betrayed his whereabouts,
and he was arrested Sympathizers
today started a movement TO have
Gov. Shafroth pardon him. The gov
ernor declined to state what his de-
cision would be.