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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11
FAvoHs rHaEE-YsAR BILL.
Clark Makes Good His Promise to
Western Senator.


Washington, D. C.-Making good
his promise to Senator Borah, of Ida
no, Champ Clark left the speaker
chair last Wednesday, took the floor,
and in a 1O-minute speech strongly
urged the passage of the Borah-Jones
three-year homestead bill.
81 am in favor of fixing it &c that
no American citizen will want to de-
part from the United States to secure
home in a foreign land, said the
speaker in conclusion, amid a storm
of applause from both sides of the
house.
After declaring his purpose here
after to participate somewhat in the
debates in the house, Speaker Clark
said: "Missourians take an abiding
interest in the whole Western coun-
try" He then recited the fact that
Thomas H. Benton. 1.-THE greatest
Missouri statesman that ever lived, :"
had conceived the idea Of passing
homestead law, but passed out of con-
gress before he could carry out his
idea. The day that Benton left the
senate, Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsyl-
vania, entered the house, and after six
successive sessions, finally passed
bill which embodied the Benton idea
Of what homestead law should be.
Clark contended therefore that the
homestead law was really Missouri
product.
The speaker also called attention to
the fact that great numbers of Mis-
sourians have left their native state
and moved farther West. "That
Western country has been largely pop
1lated by Missourians, said the
speaker. "They are prolific race.
suppose have received 100 letters
rom Missourians in the West in fav-
" Of this bill, and am making these
'emarks to please them more than for
my other reason, except for the
strongest reason possible, and that is
hat the bill is right and ought to
,asa -
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11
HypnotIsm and win power.

People used to think that persons
~ho could be hypnotized were den-
Client in viii power. that 1t was some
thing OF stigma on their mental
equipment The experts know better
now. A writer in the Woman's Home
Companion goes so far as to say that
tn, more will power a person has the
more readily he can be hypnotized.
DR.. voisin. French alienist. found
that he could not hypnotize more than
ten per cent OF the inmates OF the
asylum with which he was connected
Whereas an English experimenter
named Vincent hypnotized with ease
s6 per cent OF large group of uni
versity men
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11
Porto Rico Fear. BLOW.

Washington, D. C.-Headed by Sec
rotary Stimson, who acted as spokes
man and introduced them to the com.
mittee, the members of the commits.
sion appointed by the Porto Ricar
government to appear before the sen.
ate finance committee to protest
against the house free sugar bill were
heard by the committee Friday. Sec
rotary Stinson then testified that the
free sugar bill would deal Porto Rico
harmful and unjust blow and point
ed out that the industry had thrived
through American protection.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11
|DO|NGS OF THE WEEK
Current Events Of Interest Gathered
From The World al LARGE.
General Resume of Important Events
Presented In Condensed Form
for Our Busy Readers.

British coal miners have been off
cielly advised to return to work.
President Taft in message to con-
gress urges more economy in national
expenditures.
The I. w. w. revolution in British
Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
makes little Roadway.
Every river and creek in North.
western Montana is out of its banks
and the whole country is flooded.
Chicago clubwomen demand women
police both in uniform and plain
clothes to handle the juvenile depart
ment.
A Southern Pacific locomotive ex-
ploded while climbing Rice Hill. in
Southern Oregon, killing both engi-
neer and fireman.
The British bark Indian Empire has
been wrecked off Cape Horn, South
America, and the fate of her passen-
gers and crew is unknown.
The Pacific Coast Steamship com
pany has ordered two new million
dollar steamers for the coast travel
between San Diego and Seattle.
The governor of Oklahoma has is
sued a proclamation making Mothers
Day, May IL, legal holiday in that
state and urging all to observe it.
Robbers held up man aged rs
years, in mis- store in the outskirts of
Portland. but his wife, aged ~.
rushed to his assistance and the rob
bers fled.
The Mississippi river continues to
rise and flood the adjoining lowlands.
The water supply of Memphis is pol
luted by the overflow. and serious re-
suits are imminent.
Young women are being trained as
wireless operators by the United Wire
ess Telegraph company at Seattle,
which believes they will be more re-
liable and satisfactory than men.
Friends of Clarence S. Darrow, un-
Ter indictment for jury bribing in the
Mcnamara trials in Los Angeles, have
'een asked to assist in defrayinp the
of his defense.
After search of ten months
throughout the Northwest, an AL
,erta, Canada, man has found in
Falls, Or, his child and the
mentally unbalanced nurse who kid
apped her.
The levee at Hickman, KY, gave
way and the town is under water.
Eastern coal miners now on strike
ay they believe settlement will be
cached by April 80.
Police of Aberdeen, Wash, jailed 81
w. w. strikers and agitators. and
II red flags displayed were immedi-
tely seized and destroyed by citizens.
A big run of smelt have entered the
andy river at Troutdale, Or, the
rst time in seven years.
Many English miners are returning
work, but a vote on the question
bowed them to be about evenly divid-
j.
Painters, decorators, carpenters,
ranite workers and clerks have Joined
ne striking textile workers in vari-
is parts of New England.
General Fred d. Grant is seriously
with the same throat trouble which
aused the long illness and final death
his father, General u. S. Grant.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11

In the park at Hawarden the bean.
tiful nr-tree planted by King Edward
In celebration OF his visit to Mr.. Glad.
stone at the castle was uprooted by
the heavy weight of snow. the other
day Several fine cedars In the parb
nave also been destroyed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11
Maryland Primary aim s;r,.,,

Annapolis, Md Governor Colds
borough signed the Harper presiden-
tial primary election bill. The hin
held May 6. ~ DC
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11
idaho STATE NEWS

Sites High wster is looked for in
ali forks Of the Clearwater this spring,
owing to the snow in the mountains
being the heaviest and deepest on rec
ord.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11

misunderstanding to a ruling re-
ceived by the local land Office, it is
possible for entrymen to commute af-
ter l 4 months of residence and cult
walton as under the regular homestead
laws.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11

Bonners Ferry-Frank S. Spoffard
of Boise, Idaho, United States survey
or, arrived here with crew to survey
all the Indian allotments in the Koote-
mai valley. These allotments were
made by Indian Agent Major Roman
in 1892.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11

lewiston lewiston stock show
next December will outstrip anything
in the nature Of a fat stock show ever
held in Idaho" says w. H. Ralph,
auctioneer and stockman, of Nez
Perce. Mr.. Ralph said the 1912 dis
play would doubtless be FIVE times as
large as the exhibition held here last
December.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-11

British coal miners have been Off
cielly advised to return to work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
Industry Within the Borders Iowa Prosper
THE PARAMOUNT ISSUE.

'Cresco Times: THE issue in this
campaign that concerns the great
mass of the people of the Fourth
district is the oleo question. What
restrictions should be placed on
the manufacture of this article?
Spurred on by the tremendous profits
of the business the oleo manufac-
turers are on the lookout constantly
TO slip through congress legislation
that will give their product an undue
advantage in competition with but
ter. The attempt to pass the Lever
bill was their most recent effort. 1t
failed, but they will try again. Con-
gresham Haugen stands today as
the champion of the dairy interests
against the oleo manufacturers. The
people of the Fourth district owe it
to themselv and the dairymen of
the whole country to return Mr.
Haugen to congress-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
OLD SOLDIERS HERE.
Veterans of Thirty-Eighth Iowa Hold
ing Reunion in DEBORAH.

A reunion of the members of the
fantry will be held in DEBORAH this
week, commencing this Wednesday
afternoon. The reunion will be
held at the Post Rooms, and the
members of this old regiment of
fighters will be royalty entertained
by the G. A. r., w. r. C. and S. of
" Tomorrow afternoon they will
be given an auto ride about the city.
Following is the program arranged
for the reunion:
Wednesday, October %.
Forenoon-Reception committee will
be on duty at the Post Room,
where all comrades will be regis
tered and assigned to quarters.
Afternoon, p. injecting of the
comrades at Post Room.
6 p. m.-Banquet by w. r.. c. in the
Post Room.
1880 p. m.-Camp Fire at the Post
Room.
Song by nellie Jewell.
III fONolAOh Wy SAoI lCo
CESS.
The Welcome of our Guests by
Mayor Daubney.
Response by E. E. Fitch.
Music--Male Quartette:
B. H. Adams, f. Christopher,
f. Christopher, d. Hill.
Recitation by Miss Jewell.
Music-Male Quartette:
B. H. Adams, e. Christopher,
F. Christopher, d. Hill.
Thursday. October "a.
meeting at the Post
Room
Selection of next place of meeting
and election of officers.
200 p. Automobile Ride.
Balance of afternoon devoted to
visiting and having a good time.
Z 80 p. m.-Camp Fire.
Recitation by Miss Agnes Thomp-
son.
Song-Chester Johansen, Helen
Miller.
Recitation by Louise Dalvey.
Address by Capt. H. H. Green.
Music by Agnes Thompson.
Close by singing America"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
JOHN G. BARTHELL DEAD.
Pioneer DecOrahian Dies at Ocean
Grove, N. j., Aged 92 Years.

John G. Barthell, for many years
a resident of this city, passed to his
reward last Tuesday at Ocean Grove,
N. j., where the family home has
been for some years. He will be
kindly remembered by Decorahians.
The following obituary notice ap-
pears in the Evening Press of AS
bury Park, under date of October
18th:
Paralysis, with which he was
stricken one week ago, this morning
caused the death of John George
Parthell, at his home, Heck Ave-,
Ocean Grove, aged 81 years, 1 month
and 25 days. The funeral will be
held at the house Thursday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. T. P. Gates
officiating. Interment will be made
in the family plot at lakewood ceme-
terry, Troy, N. Y, in charge of Under
taker James Fl. Sexton.
Mr.. Barthell was born in Bavaria,
Germany, August 20, 1921. He
came to America in 1874, settling in
Troy, n. Y, soon afterwards enter
ing the army. In the war with
Mexico he served in the artillery
detachment. During the war of the
Rebellion he volunteered as one TO
protect the Jail and other public
property from the furious mob.
On August 10, 1852, he was united
in marriage to Sophia w. Miller.
From this union eleven children were
born, six dying in early infancy.
Besides the widow, he is survived
by three sons, John w. and Howard
+. of DEBORAH, Iowa, and Charles E..
of Michigan, and two daughters,
Sophia A. and Harriet l., who, with
the wife, were with him to the end.
He was the last survivor of long
lived family, his father reaching the
age of 30, his mother dying at SO
years of age A brother and two sis
tiers lived to be rs and two brothers
reached the ripe age of 50 and SO
respectively.
For many years he was an earnest
member of the German NJ. E. church
of DEBORAH, Iowa, and until few
years ago never missed a service.
His aim has always been to live an
upright Christian life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
For Member of Congress
GILBERT N. HAUGEN.

For Governor-George w. Clarke
For Lieut. Governor-W. l.. Hard
ing.
For Secretary of State-W. S
Allen.
For Auditor of State-John L
Bleakly
For Treasurer of State-W. c.
Brown.
For Attorney General-George
Cosson.
For Superintendent Public In
struction-A. NJ Devoe.
For Railroad Commissioner-N
S. Ketchum
For Judges Supreme Court =
Judges Frank r. Gaynor and B. W.
Preston
For Representatives. M. Enger
For County Auditor-N. N. Guam
dahl
For County Treasurer. Jorgen-
son.
For Clerk District Court-Olai
Kallevang.
For Sheriff-Thos. j. Qualley.
For Recorder-Peter E. Ramsey
For County Attorney &C. H.
Houck.
For Superintendent of Schools :
H. E. Miller.
For Coroner-Dr. M. D. Jewell.
For Supervisor, End District-A
A. Olson.
For Supervisor, 3rd District-O
M. Selnes. $3.50
For Supervisor, 5th District
S. Williams.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
WRIGHT CoMMENDs HAUGEN.

The Fourth district of Iowa
ought to be proud that the cham
pion of 100000 dairy farmers of
the, country against the 80 makers
Of oleomargarine comes from that
district. Mr.. Haugen has been in
congress long enough to have passed
through one or two oleomargarine
aghts before. His speech on thej
Grout bill in 1902 was the most
complete exposition of the oleomarE
garine question in print. If we did
not have him on the committee ON
agriculture we would apparently )be
without any real active supporter on
hat committee, which is quite evi-
IDENTIFY stacked against us. Ofher
Iowa congressman, and members
rom other states are interested in
the support of the dairy Interests
but the burden of the work falls
upon Mr.. Haugen. '-Ex-Dairy Com
missioner Fl. r. Wright.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Items of Interest In Our Public
Schools, Reported by Our
Correspondent.

Everybody has been working hard
this week.
Thursday morning Mr. Oswold
Overn, the science teacher at Luther
College, visited some of the English
classes.
Monday morning at nine O'Clock
we were pleased to see DIR. Green at
school, and more than pleased when
we were told that he was going to
give us talk. In his interesting
speech, one OF the things ne especi-
ally emphasized was that work is
more interesting and one can sue
coed more readily if he has a special
purpose in mind. His speech was
enjoyed by both scholars and teach
ers, which was shown by the ap-
plause which he received when he
had finished
After Dr.. Green's speech was
ended a hearty appliance was given
for the winning football team.
There is going to be a Senior party
Friday evening. Arrangements for
q musical program have been made
and a good time is looked forward
to-
Friday noon Congressman G. ".
Haugen addressed the pupils of the
high school. He especially empha-
sized the necessity OF education and
the great high school systems.
We are all sorry that MIR. De Moss
has been OUT of school for a few days
on account of illness. Mrs. Fleming
has been taking his place.
The first game OF football for
the season was played at Lime
fSprinEs Saturday, the score being
! 81 to 6 in favor of DEBORAH.
I The GIRLS basket ball team is hav-
| ing lots of good practice and we hope
to have just as strong a team this
year as last and everybody knows
| that we had an excellent team last
winter
Lime Springs and DEBORAH will
have the return foot ball game at
DEBORAH, Friday October the 25th,
Everybody is invited to come and
boost for your team. Boosting on
the side lines does a lot to help the
boys win.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
Married in Boston.

We are handed the following clip
ping from Boston paper, contain
ing notice of the marriage of pop
ular young man who grew up in
DEBORAH and is now music critic of
the Boston Globe:
ITO avoid the five-day license law
in this state, Miss Jeska Swartz, con-
tralto of the Boston Opera Co., and
Arthur Wilson, music critic of the
Boston Globe, journeyed to Putnam,
Conn, on Wednesday morning and
there We're quietly married by Rev.
Dr.. Sarfent, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church. The marriage was an
nounced to their friends yesterday.
Stress of duties compelled the
bride and groom to return to Boston
Immediately after the ceremony,
Mrs. Wilson to attend a rehearsal
and keep an appointment with her
dressmaker and Mr.. Wilson to re-
view concert at Worcester.
The bride leaves Boston this morn
ing to join the Alice Nelson Concert
CO. on a tour, which opens in To-
ronto, Ont, on Oct. Z, inaugurating
the Arena festival which will con-
.tinue throughout the week She will
return to the Opera House in time
for the opening of the opera season
on November rs.
Miss Swartz is one of the young
est and most liked members of the
company and was student in the
original class in the Opera school.
Prior to that she had studied in
Albany, n. Y, where she was born
and also at the n. e. Conservatory
of Music where she graduated. Dur
ing the seasons sac has been singing
in opera she has sung several of the
more important contralto roles in
the French and Italian repertoire, in
Guiding Suzuki in Madam Butter
fly; Haensel, one of the titular roles
in Humperdiuck' 'Haensel and
Gretel"; Siebel in Faust" NADIA
Jena in 'Rigoletto," Frederic in
'Mignon," and smaller parts in
"Manon Lescaut" and 'Thais."
Mr.. Wilson is an Iowa man, who
studied in Chicago and also at the
N. E. Conservatory, where he met
his bride.
1t was noticed that they were
much together last year"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
A Thriving City.

C. w. Reed, who went to Ray
mond, Wash, few years ago to
engage in the banking business,
sends us a copy of the Raymond
Herald, a special edition commemor-
ating the institution of Lodge No
1892, B. p. o. Elks. Among the
cuts of the officers appears that OF
Mr.. Reed as treasurer. Charley, as
he was known as a boy here, has
made good in Raymond. He is rec
ognized as one of the leading citizens
of this seven year old city of $3.50
people, with its thirteen miles oil
deep waterfront and thirty billion
feet of tributary lumber. We ex
pect to hear from Raymond ano
Charley Reed every little while.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
The Effect of Music.

1t is interesting to notice the effect
music has on a crowd. They may be
as gloomy as a crouch but when the
band opens with rag time selec-
ton they begin to smile and ginger
up. The expression of their faces
changes and they look as though lie
were worth living after all. 1t Is not
to be wondered at that some great
factories have contracted for music
during working hours on the prin'
ciple that the employees accomplish
more when in happy state of mind
in other words music pays. II music
will inspire men to storm fortified
lions why may it not inspire them
to accomplish their tasks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
The Little Dynamo.

Every one of us has little engine
which pumps II $50, 200 tons year,
and it weighs only from eight to
twelve ounces and needs no engineer.
1t lasts lifetime and is on the JOB
every minute of the day and night,
never waiting to be coaled up or
oiled. The little machine, which
outwears the big ones made of steel,
is the heart, and by it's seventy-two
beats a minute the little dynamo OF
life pumps twenty-five and half
pounds of blood through the body,
purifying it and impatiently taking
on another quarter of pound of the
red fluid the next minute. There are
four gallons of blood in the average
body and the busy little heart is rum
ming all the time, putting the blood
in condition to keep the human ma
chine going. -Everybody's
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
THE ONE MAN.

The one man who stood put far
ahead of the others in opposing the
interests of the packers and cleo
margarine people and favoring the
tights of the farmers or producers,
is Congressman Haugen OF Iowa.
The chances are that, largely
through the strenuous efforts of Mr..
1augen, the oleomargarfne bill is
defeated for this session of con-
5ress. This means, however, that
it will come up again during next
session stronger than ever. Geo.
l.. Mckay, Secy. American Creamery
Buttermakers' Assn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
The Proof.

Governor Dix, apropos of the milk
bill that he recently vetoed, said at
a dinner party in Albany:
I'VE don't want New York milk,
you know, to return to the condition
that once characterized it.
IAN Albany maid once said TO her
mistress in those past days:
Madam, there's something radi-
cally wrong with this here milk. A
very thick yellow scum has gathered
on the top of IT, I'm afraid it's
spoiled
Where were you brought up?'
smiled the mistress, as she regarded
the rich coat OF cream that had
formed On the milk overnight.
In New York, ma'am, answered
the maid.
81 thought as much said the
mistress, quietly" - Philadelphia
Record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
Free Social.

The ladies of the Congregational
church will entertain in the church
parlors Tuesday evening, Oct. 10Th,
when their earnings will we brought
in. A short program will be given
and gentlemen of the congregation
invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
Football Next Friday.

Friday afternoon at three O'Clock
at the fair grounds, the first football
game of the season will be played in
DEBORAH, between the Lime Springs
and DEBORAH high school teams.
This will be a return game, and a
large crowd is hoped for, to encour-
age the high school boys. Admis-
sion % cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
HAUGEN Is A FIGHTER.

1T is unfortunate that the dairy
men do not have more friends in
congress-friends who will fight
Congressman Haugen of Iowa is the
kind we mean but the opposition is
so strong, unreasonable and unjust
that even he at times becomes dis
couraged." - From the Creamery
Journal, Waterloo, Iowa, Feb. l.,
1912.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23

j. G. Criswell, painter living at
$40 North Mulberry Street, Hagers-
town, Nd, states: Il had kidney
trouble with a severe pain across
my back, and could hardly get up
after sitting down. l took Foley
Kidney Pills and soon found the pain
left my back, / could get up and
down with ease, and the bladder ac-
tion was more regular and normal"
Try them. they are sold by r. A..
Engbertson. Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
Appointed District Deputy.

Grand Exalted Ruler Mills of the
order of Elks has appointed l.. o.
Reed of this city district deputy for
the ensuing year. There are two
such Offices in Iowa, Mr.. Reed being
appointed for the north half of the
state. 1t will be his duty to inspect
the various lodges in the northern
half of Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23

Citizens of DEBORAH should keep in
mind that every voter in the five
wards of the city, regardless of
whether he has registered before or
not, must register this fall, or he
cannot vote. Don't forget this or you
will lose your vote. 43-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
Candidate For Supervisor.

announce my candidacy for SUI
pervisor for the Second District on
the Republican ticket, and respect
fully solicit the support OF the voters
of the district. a.. A. OLSON,
43-3pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23
FOR SALE.

Barred Plymouth Rock and f. c..
Rhode Island Red Cockrels.
III. S. SMITH,
PIP No. &. DEBORAH, Iowa.
42-3wpd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to WinneShiek county
brides who remain in the county
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23

"OleOmargarine is colored for
one purpose and only one, that is
to pass it as butter, and to sell it
as butter, and at a higher price"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-23

For Vice-President
JAMES S. SHERMAN.