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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
County Tax Ferret Case

The case OF Allamakee Co. against
members of the Barthell family over
collection of back taxes to the amount
of $500 or more, entered up against
them by the tax ferrets, which was
carried to the supreme court after a
decision against them in the lower
court here, was reversed and re-
manded" by the higher court last
week. The opinion has not been re-
ceived yet, but it is assumed there
has been some technical ruling as to
the agreement with a Joker" in it
drawn up by C. S. Stillwell, in which
by the omission of the word per
sonal' it was sought to relieve mem
bers of the family of their real estate
taxes, in consequence of which the
county would be out the above
amount.-Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Shoots Himself Hunting.

Mason City, Iowa, Dec. 23.-Irvin
Huckins, aged 25, was found Fri
day evening two miles west of the
city with his head practically blown
off. Huckins went hunting in the af-
ternoon and it is presumed his death
was accidental. Near the body was
his shotgun with one barrel empty.
The dead man was unmarried.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
BOY RAISES FAT HOGS.
West Union Lad Markets Fourteen
Poland Chinas at 1,79O
Pounds.

w est Union, Dec. 21.-Master Leo.
Wuest aspired to do his best, and hav-
ing a wise father who encouraged
and assisted him in it, has made a
remarkable record as swine raiser.
Leo is only fourteen years of age,
and recently marketed fourteen hetd
of Poland China hogs which at the
age of six months weighed 1870 lbs.
One of the number weighed 264 lbs.
These hogs were raised and fed alone
by the boy and he took great deal
of interest in the work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Auto for Sale.

A brand new, high grade 80 Fl. p.
r oadster. just received from the fac
tory, for sale at big bargain II sold
at once. A splendid chance for one
wanting a good, first class car In
the spring. Car can be inspected nc
n Johnson g. Sons garage. 49-4pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Flock of Turkeys Bring $3 200.

A flock of $50 turkeys was driven
into Sedalio, Mo-. from the north
east part of the county and sold by
John Golden at 16 IL cents per 10.
The turkeys were driven twentysiX
miles and travelled at the rate of two
miles per hour The birds averaged
over sixteen pounds and brought their
owner nearly $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
New Hair Treatment.

We now carry the new discovery
for the hair, Meritol Hair Tonic, COM
pounded by the American Drug and
Press Association. We will be pleased
to have our customers give it a trial.
We are authorized to guarantee it by
the association, to which We belong.
e. j. Parman, Druggist & Jeweler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
viii Lease Canning Factory.

At the canning factory meeting on
Monday about eighty-five stockholders
were present to consider the question
of what to do with the plant, 1t not
having been in operation this year.
That they did not desire to quit bust
ness and throw the plant on the mar
ket for what it would bring, was ev-
idenced by the fact that a motion to
dissolve the corporation received no
second. And the fact that they voted
down a proposition to levy fifty per
cent assessment to make needed i'm
provements and liquidate slight in
debtedness, was all the proof neces-
sary that they did not desire to put
any more money into it. However.
after considerable desultory skirmish-
ing, a motion was passed giving the
board of directors authority to lease
the factory for term OF from three
to five years at the best terms obtain
able,-Postville Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Baby Dead in Arms.

Oskaloosa, Dec. 23.-Mrs. John V.
Beheer, direct from Holland to meet
her husband, who preceded her here
several weeks ago to this city, arriv-
ed here this morning with her dead
baby in her arms. The baby died just
outside of Chicago and the woman
being unable to speak word of Eng
lish could not tell the passengers of
her plight and kept the death secret
until she arrived in this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Overreaeling Cream Tests.

A Des Moines dispatch states that
a dealer at Hartley was fined $500
for overreading cream tests. Dairy
Commissioner Barney said that his
department watched the man for six
months before it finally got enough
evidence to convict. He was agent
for large creamery company and
AIR. Barnes said that he was trying
to crush local creamery by paying
high prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
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 & Jeweler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Dies of Burns.

Emmetsburg, Dec. 2S.-The eigh-
teen months old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Olson died Friday as a result
of being severely scalded one week
ago. The mother was scrubbing the
kitchen floor and stepped out for a
moment. On returning she discov-
cred that the little girl had fallen
backwards into pan of hot water
which had been left on the floor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

Des Moines, Dec. 23.-Mrs Elinor
Dix Childs, of Waterloo, in the morn
ing chapel exercises in Des Moines
college announced gift of $4,000
to the school. She gave 100000 last
year for the erection of dormitory
for girls known as Charles Hall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

A Des Moines man had an attack
of muscular rheumatism in his shout
der. A friend advised him to go to
Hot Springs. That meant an expense
of $3.50 or more. He sought for a
quicker and cheaper way to cure 1t
and found it in Chamberlain's Lini-
ment. Three days after the first APP
plication of this liniment he was
we'll. For sale -. Epphert-
sons Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

When you have a bilious attack
give Chamberlain Tablets trial.
They are excellent. For sale by
Engbertson' Pharmacy. Dec
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
BOMBS SHAKE CITY,
Three Explosions Put San Francis
CO Thealer-Gosfs 10 Flight.
Location Of outrsges Widely Separ-
ated, Showing work Of Organ
lied Gang Police Mystified.


pan rranc'sco nree successive ex-
plosion, all In pool rooms or small bro
kers' stalls, and widely scattered over
~. downtowr d;atr;-t st.~t,.d The
l'0 k''"s '"7a'o1 oio~'' Do'"esi'
t0:4b and lI;t6 O'Clock Saturday
night. There was no loss OF lie, and
the property damage was small.
NO arrests had been made at late
nour, ana speculation ~ 70 tne motive
at work still was rife when inferma-
ton ran out
One theory bad It gambling war.
like the one that shook Chicago and
later New York another had 1t the
work OF disgruntled ioeers. Sporting
men said al poolroom keepers were
hand IN glove with one another and
that = spite war was impossible.
CorDetts, where the first explosion
took place, Is Kept BY Tom CorDett, a
brother OF james ). CorDett, the actor
ana pugiiist. Inc place 10 small
one-story wooden shack and deserted.
Somebody had caved IN window
pane and thrown the bomb into front
room. Inc theater crowd saw the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
Noted zooIoRist Dead.

Cambridge-The death of DR.. Will
liam McMichael Woodwork, of Har-
ward university, an authority on zoo
logy Of worldwide reputation, is an
nounced. DR.. Woodwork was a
grandson of Samuel Woodwork, auth
or of 1.-THE Old Oaken Bucket" His
father was Selime Woodwork, who
fought with Admiral Farragut, at Mo-
bile and New Orleans, and who retired
with the rank of commodore. Com
modore Woodworth was one of the
California pioneers and president of
the famous "vigilantes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
AMERICANS MAY LAND.
Cuban General Says He Might Per-
NIT Marines on Shore.

Cuban General Says He Might Per-
NIT Marines on Shore.
Havana-President Gomez has tel
egraphed General Monteagudo, the
ommander-in- chief of the Cuban
army. who is at the scene of the hos
tilities in the province of Oriente,
saying that the general might permit
American marines to land on Cuban
soil to guard foreign property.
The dispatch added that the Cuban
forces then might. retire from guard
ing such places and devote themselves
to pursuing the insurgents.
There was great excitement in Ha-
vsna when several newspapers issued
extra editions announcing that bat
tie had occurred not far from Santiago
in which many rebels had been killed.
The government said there had been
no battle. but that collision bad TAX
en- place between national and rebel
forces in which the national artillery
was brought into play apparently with
good effect. The extent of the casual
tiles was unknown.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

A Annie entered the room and
caught sight Of Mr.. Jeffries. she In
stinctiscly drew back. Just at that
moment the banker van, perhaps, the
one man IN the world whom she was
most Anxioua to asoic Cant. Clinton
no longer had any terror for her. Now
that the missing witness had been
found and the precious suicide lot.
tor Was a. good a. m their possession
heFs was nothing more to fear. II
vas only question OF time when
Howard would be set free. But
Was not In this girls nature
TO be concerned only with her.
self. II abs possessed a single won.
AMY sirture. Il vas supreme unseltlsh.
mesa There was some one beside her.
elf TO take into confederation
poor. racsllatlng. weak. miserable
woman who wished TO do what was
right and had agreed to 90 so. but
Who. In the privacy Of her own apart.
msns. bad goas down on her knees
and begEsL As.nio to protect her from
tho eonseQSsnees OF her own folly.
Her husband must not know. Annie
had promised that n there was any
way possible tho knowledge Of that
oiandsstine midnight visit TO Under.
woods rooms should be kept from
him Yet there stool tho bankerl
She was afraid that II they began
questioning her in his presence shs
might be betrayed into saying some
thing that would instantly arouse hi.
saspicions.
Judge Brewster went quickly for
ward as she came In and led her to
chair. Capt Clinton and Mr.. Jefrie,
eyed her in stolid silence. Lookin,
around y nervous kind OF way. An
nile said quietly to the Judge:
Nay speak to you alone. Judge ?
Certainly" replied the lawyer.
He was about to draw her asid
when Capt Clinton interfered.
"One moment" he said grufiiy; 4
this II all open and above board. a
you say It is, Judged like to as
the young lady few questions.
Certainly, by all MEANS" said tn
Judge quickly.
The captain turned and confronte
Annie Addressing her In his cur
tomary aggressive manner. he said:
You promised Judge Brewster tina
you'd produce the woman who Gale
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
Refugees Are Destitute.

Los Angeles-About half of the 160
refugees from Mexico who were land
ed here by the transport Buford were
in need of assistance, according to re-
ports to the police department and the
Associated Charities. Thirty-nine of
the number who we're missionaries in
Mexico for the Church of the NszaI-
enc, have been taken to the settlement
maintained by that church near Pasa-
dena. Three men and one baby who
were i'll are in hospitals. Mayor Alex
ander has asked the city council for
financial relief for the refugees.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
Taft Appoints Is Cadets.

Washington, d. C. = Because the
sons of army and navy officers, owing
to lack of legal residence by their
fathers, are unable otherwise to se-
cure opportunities to enter the army,
the president has appointed 13 of them
as cadets at West Point Military
academy. These were selected by
competitive examination from a list
of 80 candidates. A. K. King, son
of Captain J. H. King, U. S. A., re-
tired, leads the list.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

Dick and Tommy had come down
stairs too late to take part In the fam
lily devotions.
Has paw got through YETI" asked
Tommy.
He's about half through" whis-
pered Dick. who was listening at the
door OF the sitting room. Hes Just
got past may our sins be as far re-
moved from US as the east is from
the west"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
A Snake story.

Carl Hagenbeck describes an adven-
ture with Gagged pythons: My son
Heinrich had no sooner opened the
door of the cage than the four rep
tiles, as though by prearranged plan.
few at him with wide open jaws. One
OF them very nearly succeeded In coll
ing itself round him. but he defended
himself vigorously. and and keep
er ran TO his aid. but It was some
minutes before we succeeded in free
ing him
Then the largest OF the four fixed
himself firmly with his tail on rafter
at the top OF the cage and made saw
age bites at us. When We had thrown
a sack over his head we had to Sc
cure further assistance to unloosen
his tail. No sooner had We with
great effort got It loose than the mon
ster twisted itself around Heinrich'u
right leg and began to Irvine itself
higher up his body.
1T was a life-and-death struggle
that then ensued, but by exerting al
our might we at last succeeded In
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
Militia PAY Bill Favored.

Washington. ID. .C.-The War de-
partment has received assurances that
the house committee on military af-
fairs before adjournment will report
favorably the militia pay bill, which
was perfected at recent conference
between the National militia board
and the secretary of war. General
Finer, of the Oregon militia. was
here and participated in that confer
ence. 1t is not expected that the pay
bill can pass and become a law this
session, but favorable report before
adjournment is sought.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

AZ underwocd's apartment tho night
OF the shooting?" Annie made no
reply. but looked at the lawyer. Tho
captain grinned MS he added, THE
witnoss wants instructions. Judge"
"you can be perfectly frank. Mira
Jefries." said the lawyer reassuringly.
we have no desire TO conceal any.
thing from Capt. Clinton"
Annie bowed.
"xos." sho said slowly; Il promised
Judge Brewster that she would come
here tonight"
did she promise to conner" growled
the captain.
yes"
Well. where Ia she7" he demanded.
"she hasn't come yet" she replied.
but she win. I'm surs--I know she
will"
How did you como to md horr'
demanded the captain suspicIously.
Annie hesltated moment and
glanced at Mr. Joifries. Then she
said hesitatlngly:
That Ill cannot say---now."
Capt. ciinton's massive bulldog Jaw
closed with an ominous click.
Decline to answer. ehY What's her
manner"
She remained silent.
What's her nameg" he repeated
lmpatientIy.
Il cannot toll you" she said firmly.
DO you know III" he beloved.
Yes" she answered quietly.
know II. but can't say. chr HUM
lie folded his arms aud glared at
her. Mr.. Jerries now interfered Ad.
dressing Annie angrily. he said:
but you must speak, Do you real.
Ice that my sons life Is at stalker"
Yes. do" she replied quickly.
Tn glad TO see that you are begin
ming TO realize II. too. But | can't
tell you yet"
The Judge turned to the police cap
tain.
i may tell you. captain. that even
myself have not succeeded In learn.
ing the name OF this mysterious per.
sonage." Addressing Annie. he said /.
I think you had better tell us. I see
no advantage In concealIng II any fur.
Their"
Annie shook hor head.
Not yet" she murmured; ~shs viii
tell you herself when she comes"
-ih' thought ae muchi" exclaimed
the banker increduousiy.
Tho captain rose and drew himself
up to his fiil height. favorits trick
OF his. when about to assert his an.
thority.
We'll. when she docs comei- he
exclaimed. Il think you may as well
understand abe win be taken TO head,
quarters and held az a witness"
You'll arrest hers cried tho law.
yer.
That's what l said. Judge. She's g
material witness--the most important
one tho State has. don't Intend that
she shall get away"
ARREST her, Oh. fudge. don't iel
him do thatl" exclaimed Annie in dis
may.
Judge Brewster grew red In tn.
face. WTathfusly no said:
| ohc ~ tohtiuk 10 my mousse OF mel
own free will She has trusted to M
honor"
"yes-yesi" cried Annie. Ssh,
trusts to your honor. Judge"
Capt. Clinton grinned.
i Honor cuts mighty little ice 81
this mattor. There's no use talking
shall place her under arrest"
Il will not permit such a disgrace
full proceedingl" cried the lawyer.
With all due respect. fudge" r,
torted the policeman imprdently. "yo
won't be consulted. You have d,
clared yourself counsel for the ma
who has been indicted for murder
didn't ask you to take me- into you
confdence--you invited me her
treated me to lecture on psycholog,
for which ! thank you very much, b,
don't feel that l need any turtle
instruction. II this woman ever doc
get here. the moment she leaves II
house Maloney has Instructions I
arrest her. but ! guess we needn
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

Washington, d. C--Senator Borah,
of Idaho, backed by his colleague,
Senator Hepburn, made a successful
assault on the conference report on
the agricultural appropriation bill be-
cause the senate conferees had agreed
to eliminate the senate amendment
providing for the classification and
segregation of all lands in forest re-
serves suitable for agriculture and
opening such lands Immediately to
settlement
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
victim Scion of WeaIth

Hiswatha, Ksn.-Pedro Gallardo, a
Mexican section hand killed at Willis
month ago and buried in the pau
pers' field here. has been identified as
the son of wealthy family in Mexico.
The coroner notified Senior ]. L.
Dosal. Mexican consul at Kansas City,
of the mans death beneath an over
turned locomotive The consul dis
covered that the victim was the son of
an ex-Mexican secretary of sgricul-
ture.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

Rs svii ipiiassrc Of Robert usdSsrwood.
lsitov student ~ Yale. leads ilfe Of dis'
sap.ncp. nerr'ss The daughter Of = ram
n his father. Ia q out Of work and ~
ee~p<rgte straits Underwood. who had
sncs bsen. snsesed 10 Rewards rtsp'
sss ns 'eR ssins q
s9st 81 social hlshwaymsn, pisseysries
Ksuss W. ssrds her "s'I note ."' threatening '
ericioe. Ar dealers for whom he acted
- commissioner. demand an accouptinx
cannot make good Howard calls ~
kon - request loan ~ 1000 TO enable
pm 70 take W business proposition.
hownrd drtnts himself into a maudIin
esiisr i ~ sanonnssd ' snd u ndepweod
sisspsv Aheis enter. She asma!na,s 4
Isks ~ NE sis refuses unless shs viii
sssfv 49,. nss gssfo7sss Tnis shs r:fYss,s
ow Ia fsgea ns e ia gs'sa dead sws
s,oe a'n Notorious ssss for nss gss pu's
ss,.sns q prisoners. pvt. Howard
81 alleged eoriss-ieI from he hnrasscd
esiisf n her husbands Innocence. and
nri<~4 eh> VII consent to divorce. To
ave Howard ah~ consents. but when she
nnds that the elder Jerrriss does not IL.
tftd 70 stand BY h's sou. except imam
sally. she scorns his help. Annia appeals
e Judge HreWefer. attorney tor Iofriss
~; N take Rewards case He declines
! y reported tha, Annie ~ going on the
ttsfe The banker and his wife cali on
Judge Hffwstrr 10 md some eay h pre-
tcnt v. Auuie again pleads with Brew
~ 70 TAKE Howerd'r case. He consents
n<r brewster has taken the case She
spnf~sses 70 Annic that she called on
tndsrvcod the night OF his death and
tret sh~ has his letter Tn which he
ths~stanft suicide, but bcxs TOR time
before giving out the Information. Annie
promises brewster 20 produce the missing
.on'an az meeting AZ his homo. flrew-
ses~fon from Howard
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

Mckenzie Bridge. While build
ing the government trail at the head
of the Mckenzie river recently, rang
ers found almost bushel of arrow
heads cached under an immense bould-
er which they had to move. Many of
the arrow heads were finished, but
others were only partly "chipped. "
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

Lewiston = The biggest sale Of
blooded dairy stock ever conducted in
this state has been set for June FL at
the barns of the University of Idaho
at Moscow. at which time three cars
of choice thoroughbred dairy COWS will
be sold to farmers of this territory
under the direction of Dr. w. L. Car
lyle, of the department of agriculture,
of that institution. DIR. Carlyle is at
present in Madison, Wis, negotiating
for the stock. and will ship them this
month to Moscow.
This initial sale is one of series
that are expected to be conducted in
the Lewiston vicinity within the sum-
mer months. Local ranchers interest
ed in the matter are planning to have
train of stock shipped to this local
ity for sale and distribution.
The demand made from this part of
the state for dairy products has
brought to the attention of the farm
ers the necessity of more stock.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
Spokane Gets National GRANGE.

Spokane, Wash. &C. B. Kegley,
master of the State Grange, has re-
ceived telegraphic advices to the
effect that executive committee of the
National Grange had selected Spokane
for the next national meeting place.
The dates for the 1912 meeting are
November Is to rs.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

Harker-You seem in deep study.
A penny for your thoughts. old man
Blunwood-O. I'm rapid thinker
and have 500 thoughts at once. Pass
me over q five spot
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06
The PhIIosopher Of Folly.

The reason SO many OF our pro
fessional athletes aren't properly
trained" says the Philosopher OF Fol
ly. lis that they have to spend 70
much time being photographed"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

appropriation bill, already passed by
the house. 1t carried 1854, 500, 000,
an increase of s12, 100000 over the
amount appropriated by the house.
The increase was to meet the expendi-
lures growing out of the heavy vol
ume of claims under the Sherwood
pension law.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-06

0'>o~H.' INV W W. S~Ss~-
"One Of my forefathers was = signef
OF the declaration OF Independence
THAT Is something" replied Mrs.
Voteby Quinn. But think OF the
proud satisfaction with which my
great-great-granddau will point
to the fact that one OF their foremoth-
ers was \ militant sufragette."