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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
SPECIAL WAS CROWDED
Iowa Seed Corn Special Attracts
Largest Crowd Here on Trip.
AMEs PROFESSORS LECTURE.
Farmers Are Told Expert Methods of
Testing Seed Corn and Pro-
viding for Largest
Yield.

The Iowa Seed Corn Special no
sooner pulled into the Rock Island
station on Monday afternoon than
the lecture coaches were packed with
farmers and there was a goodly
crowd outside, who had come to hear
the experts from the Iowa Agricul-
tural College tell them what they
knew about seed corn and the rails
ing of corn.
Through the courtesy of the Rock
Island these trains have been run
over the state, in the hope that the
farmers might be induced to give
special care to the testing of the
seed corn, and thus save at least a
large portion of the seventy million
dollars the state stands to lose with
out this, on account of the excep-
tionally poor condition of seed corn
throughout the entire state, the
average tests showing only about
fifty per cent good
The train was accompanied by Mr..
E. Q. Soule, passenger agent and
Mr.. w. j. Pauly, trainmaster, be-
sides the regular crew. Prof. Van
Storm of the Iowa Agricultural Col
lege at Ames lectured in one car and
Prof. Shumway in the other. Charts
were used, as we'll as actual test
demonstrations, and those who heard
the lectures learned much of inter-
est and real benefit.
The Rock Island has performed a
great service to the state in its dairy
and seed corn specials, which VIII
result in material advancement
along these most important lines of
agriculture.
At Postville, Castalia, Ossian and
Nordness as well as Decorah Winnie
shiek county farmers visited the
train and listened to the lectures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
GRAND CONCERT AT ossIAN.
Winneshiek County Norske Sanger.
bund Will be There May 20.

The "Winneshiek County Norske
Sangerbund" has decided TO give a
concert in Ossian on Wednesday,
May 20, 1912. They have been very
fortunate in securing as assistance
the Ladies Double Quartette that
was such success at the Luren con-
cert in Decorah last winter Be-
sides this octette they have also Sc
cured the assistance of the Kinder
symphony Band" which will be ex-
planned later, and an orchestra from
Luther College. Emil Johanson has
also promised to render one of his
famous stunts on the Norwegian
"Lur," an instrument rarely seen in
this country. With such variety
on the program the concert promls-
es to be one that the people can't
we'll afford to miss .-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
TAFT'S VOTE IN IOWA.
All But Four Counties i'm State Give
Taft 573, All Others Com.
bined 642.

President Taft is absolutely as
sured of the control of the state re-
publican convention at Cedar Rapids
on April "a, by conventions or caL-
causes held in ninety-five of the
ninety-nine counties in Iowa.
These counties give Taft a total
of 773 delegates, 32 more than is
needed to control the convention and
secure Iowa's four delegates-at-large
to the Chicago convention. Four
more counties, Muscatine, Marshall,
Cherokee and Jackson, with a total
of sc delegates, are yet to decide.
The Taft forces expect at least an
even break in Muscatine, Cherokee
and Jackson.
Prominent politicians, after the
most conservative estimates, are
predicting that Taft will nave a
majority of from ) to 100 delegates
in the state convention. If the op-
position carries all remaining coun-
ties, which is not believed possible,
it will be o3 delegates short of con-
troll, the assumption being that SEN
ator Cummins will get in that total
the Roosevelt votes.
Taft now has 773, or SO more
delegates than necessary, while Cum
Minis has total of 617 delegates and
Roosevelt 25. These totals are based
on the most conservative estimates,
and no uninstructed delegation
which is likely to go for Cummins is
counted in the Taft column. The
opposition press comedies Taft con-
troll of the convention.
The fight this week will De In Mar
shall, Muscatine, Cherokee and Jack
son counties, where caucuses will be
held. Taft workers claim a fighting
chance in all except Marshall, and
division in Jackson. An even break
would give the president 39 more
delegates, thus increasing his major
ity over the number necessary to
control the 65 delegates.
Of the conventions yet to be held,
where caucuses have been held, TAFT
will get Cedar and Palo Alto coun-
ties with % delegates. Cummins will
get Allamakee. Chickasaw, Fayette,
Grundy, O'Brien, Winneshiek and
Kossuth with 81 delegates.
President Taft carried the Ida and
Iowa county conventions Saturday,
securing instructions in both coun-
ties. Clinton, Humboldt, Dickinson,
Worth and Emmett all instructed
for Senator Cummins. Taft won cut
in the caucuses in Cedar county,
while Cummins secured control at
the caucuses in Allamakee, Chicka-
saw and Fayette counties.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10

The third district convention, for
the election of two district delegates
to the republican national conven-
ton, was held at Waterloo last week,
and was deadlocked for sixty-two
ballots. being In session nine hours
of two days. Taking advantage of
the early arrival of four progressive
members of the committee of nine,
steam roller" tactics were used and
a progressive temporary organization
effected before the arrival of the
other five committee members, re-
gardless of the fact that no quorum
was present. This prevailed through
out the convention. Sixty-one ballots
were taken Thursday afternoon and
Friday morning, the vote being ~ to
~ between Taft and Cummins dele
gates, and upon the sixty-second bal
lot the twelve Taft men from Frank
lin county broke the deadlock and
voted for the Cummins delegates,
thus giving him the two district
delegates. These delegates are un-
instructed, but are understood to be
Cummins supporters. Two Taft men
were elected as alternates. This will
not materially effect the result in
the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
ECONOMY IN CONGRESS.
How the Present National Body Is
Struggling With the Financial
Problem.

1t has been remarked by others,
but it will not down; economy is a
nightmare to both the republicans
and the democrats in congress.
President Taft has been giving as
much thought to trimming the ma
tion's expenditures as he has to the
selection Of judges, and the Post
mater General has actually wiped
out the deficit that he inherited with
his portfolio, and has run his de-
partment within his appropriation,
although some of his economies have
pinched pretty hard, and one can't go
and ask for his mail any more on
Sundays.
No matter what estimate an Off
cial made this year for the conduct
of his office, he was asked to cut that
estimate down. This was an earnest
of the presidents determination to
reduce the running expenses of the
government. Many of the reductions
We're only apparent. For instance,
the chief of engineers in the war
department reported that it was
necessary to appropriate some $49,-
100000 for river and harbor work.
The president told him to cut this
about 40 per cent. 1t was so almost
everywhere. And the reductions for
rivers, harbors, Notifications, public
buildings and other permanent i'm
provements, will be made up later
on. If the republicans regain full
control, somebody will be accused of
extravaganza. If the democrats ex-
tend their power, they must resort
to parsimony or seem to be rioting
in unrestrained expenditure.
OF course the house, where Champ
Clark bosses a democratic majority,
is economically inclined, but the
scent of the pork barrel is amazingly
inviting and it looks as if there
would be pretty sizable bill for
PUBIC DulldlngS. when you come to
think of it, there are a good many
towns in democratic states where no
government building has ever been
erected; why not meet this crying
need? The downward revisionists,
especially those who already have
public buildings, are very earnest
about denying their brethren who
haven't, and they are laboring with
them to keep down expense, for the
bigger the expense the more revenue
must be raised, and the greater the
taxation. Sothe question of economy
is proving very troublesome one,
everyone being willing to economize
on something h, doesn't need him.
self.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
BOYS HURL NITROGLYCERINE
Rock Valley Lads UnknOwingly Dis.
cover Quantity of Ey-
plOsive. ~

Rock Valley, April S.-Two inno-
cent appearing little glass bottles
round IN lumber yard just west of
the railway station here injured two
boys, wrecked coal shed, and threw
the whole town into a hubbub. The
bottles contained nitroglycerine.
Since the discovery, the opinion is
prevalent that a band of yeggmen
mad planned an attack on one of the
banks.
Paul Fiendgen and Edward Buff
ington, each twelve years old. were
playing in lumberyard when thew
espied the two bottles lying on the
ground. Burlington picked up one
OF tnem, and being unable to pull the
cork to investigate the contents stem
Fed back and carelessly shied il at a
nearby coal she'd A deafening re-
port followed and big hole was
DioWn INTO the coal shed. The boys
aropped the other bottle and ran to
the business district, where they re-
ported what had happened.
"A crowd gathered at the lumber
yard and a search revealed an oil
clo,A sack which contained full kit
OF yeggmen's implements, including
a BAR OF soap, fuses. bits and drills
lhe unexploded bottle held 6 ounces
or nitroglycerine. 1t is believed
from the force of the explosion. that
the first one contained only a few
spoonfuls.
The soup" was turned over to
Nightwatchman Oney McElroy. who
TOOK IT TO pasture and poured il
out on the ground.
The lads We're hurt slightly by fly
ing glass. which struck them about
the head and hands.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
Roosevelt Wins i'm Illinois.

Returns from the statewide pri-
mary election in Illinois yesterday
indicate that Roosevelt has carried
the state over Taft, Clark carried it
over Wilson, Sherman has de-
feated Cullom for the nomination
for United States Senator and Deneen
is renominated for governor by the
republicans, Dunno by the demo-
Gratis. Womans suffrage was defeat
ed by a two to one vote.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
An Old One-Backwards.

The father of wee miss about
five years of age had been operated
upon for appendicitis and was slow
ly recovering when his small daugh-
ter was allowed to see him.
She was taken into the room and
stood looking at her father for a
long time without saying anything,
when she finally bGurted out. please
nurse, will you do me a favor?
IF / can, darling" said the nurse.
What Is the favor?"
LET me see the baby now" re-
piled the grille.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-04-10
4 New Creation.

Margaret, aged II, had just re-
turned from her first visit to the.zoo.
Well" said her mother, smiling,
did you see the elephants and the
giraffe. and the kangaroos?"
Margaret looked thoughtful.
'We saw the elephants and the
giraffe and the dan-ger-roos."
"What?" said Mrs. Blank
1.-The dan-ger-roos. 1t said these
animals are D-a-n-g-e-r-o-u-s.' -
Harpers' Magazine.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
HEAT OFTEN TENDS TO MAKE
WOMEN PALE AND WEAK
They Neglect Their Bowels and
the Poisons Vitiate the
Blood.

Hot weather has very weakening
effect on women. They become too
languid to exercise and have appetite
for light, tasty foods, like salads and
other cold eoncoctions. which do not
digest readily and tend to increase
their natural tendency to constipation.
At this season women especially,
need all their strength to resist the
enervating effect of the heat. Good di-
gestion and regularity of the bowels
are essential. Some fruits have laxa-
tive properties, but they are uncertain
in their effect. and are not generally
advised, A mild bowel stimulant and
digestant such as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. is preferable because it is Ger
tain in its effect, natural in its action,
and wholly safe. Take dose Of Syrup
Pepsin at night and by morning the
sick headache and Indigestion will be
gone.
Dr. lcaldweils Syrup Pepsin is sold
in. drug stores everywhere. and costs
fifty cents a bottle; a larger size, in
tended for family use, costs one dollar.
If you have never used Syrup Pepsln
and would like free trial bottle, post
paid. write to DIR. w B. Caldwell 406
Washington ST, Monticello, Illinois
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
GA. SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS ORGANIZE
IN SIXTEEN COUNTIES

The Georgia Sunday School associa
tion has formed organizations in six
teen counties and is now establishing
branches in all other counties of the
state.
At the meeting Of the Sunday school
leaders held in the Temple Court build
ing General Secretary D. w. Sims re-
ported that he has been systematizing
the state Sunday school work by visits
to more than % counties and that
10000 leaflets have been sent out TO
serve as uniform aids to teaching and
development.
The next state Sunday school con
vention will be held in Elberton Aplil
%, % and "a
Among the leaders attending the
present convention were J. J. Cobb,
Macon A. b. Caldwell. DR.. Joseph
Broughton. G. d. Montgomery C. NJ.
Chumbley. Dublin Troy Beatty, Alta
ems. and Frank l.. Malary, Macon.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
BROTHERS, SEPARATED
80 YEARS, MEET AGAIN

.VALDOSTA. GA, July 31.EWilliam
Courtney. of Boston. Mass. is in VAL
dosta on visit to his brother, George
Courtney whom he had not seen in 30
years, and whom, until few weeks
ago he did not know was alive. The
b. others became separated many years
ago. the former locating in Boston and
the latter coming to the South. AS the
years sped away they did not hea1
from one another and finally each con-
cluded that the other was dead. BY ac-
cident George Courtney learned that
his brother was alive ana wrote TO him.
with the result of a happy reunion. The
Boston Courtney will spend the re-
mainder of the summer and winter
here. He has never been in the South
before
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31

leaves tomorrow for West Virginia to
spend the remainder of the summer
Mr. and Mrs Warren Roberts, Of
Macon are in the city for the marriage
Of Miss Eileen Roberts and Mr Law
renee Stokes league, which takes place
tonight. Mrs. Robert&--swho was Miss
Camille Lamar, of Macon, will be ma
tron'of honor at the wedding.
Misses Eva Minis. Ethel Millican and
Loretta Freeman. Mrs Young Barrett
and Mrs. Frank Vaughan formed a par
ty having tea at the Georgian Ter
race yesterday afternoon
Mr II. e. Giles, mayor of Aiken, S.
G, is in the city the guest of his sis
ter, Mrs. Theodore Thompson.
Miss Anna Lou Jenkins has returned
from series of visits in the East and
South. She attended Harvard COM
mencement where her brother Mr
David l.. Jenkins, Jr.. was q member
OF the graduating class. later going to
New York After a short stay there,
Miss jenkins was the guest Of Mrs. w
w. Miller of Norfolk, at her home, ac-
companying Mr. and Mrs. Miller to their
summer home in Russellville, Tenn,
visiting her brother, Mr.. c. E. Jenkins,
in Knoxville, afterward. Since her re-
turn, Miss Jenkins has had as her
guests Miss Mary Conner and Messrs. w.
W. Miller. of Norfolk, and c. e. Jenkins.
of Knoxville.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
HORSE, STUNG BY INSECTS,
KICKS OWNER TO DEATH

DALTON. GA, July S1-Arthur orr.
of the northern part Of the county, il
dead. after suffering agony for three
days from being kicked in the stomach
by a horse.
Mr. Orr was attending Masonic
meeting at Tunnel Hin and, hearing his
horse restlessly moving about went to
investigate. He found that the animal
had stirred up a nest Of yellowiackets.
AS he attempted TO free the horse. the
animal kicked him He was picked up
uncon scous by other lodge members.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
Society
News of
Atlanta

a F'1'ER a lull in marriages Of sew
n eral weeks duration, tonight will
witness two or three pretty we'd
dngs, and the last day or so has been
marked by social affairs for the mIv
brides
Miss Eileen Roberts. the daughter of
Dr.. and Mrs. J. w. Roberts. of Anslev
Park. win be married this evening at ST
Marks Methodist church to Mr.. Law
renee Stokes league The ceremony
will be performed by DR.. Roberts. the
brides father The wedding party will
include Mrs. Warren Roberts, of Macon
as matron OF honor; Miss Ruth Smith
maid of honor; Misses Hildreth Smith
and Glover Henderson, bridesmaids. ana
Misses Jennie johnson and Leona Tur-
ner. flower girls.
Last evening the bridal party was
entertained after the rehearsal by DR..
and Mrs. Roberts. at their home The
decorations We're in pink and white.
At the buffet supper served, the ices.
cakes and mints were pink and white.
clusters of pink and white candles were
placed in eutglass candlesticks and a
centerpiece for the table was a basket
Of pink and white flowers.
Miss Roberts was gowned for the
evening in white marquisette embroid-
cred and lace trimmed. Miss Ruth
Smith of Gainesville, wore white lin
gelie, and Mrs. Warren Roberts was
charming in white satin and lace.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
TRADE SECRETARY CHOSEN.

NSWlCK. July Sl--The drec-
tors Of the Brunswick Board of Trade,
recently organized have elected j. g..
Weatherly. of Columbus Miss. as sec
retarv. Nj Weatherly is at present
secretary Of the Columbus Business
league tie rombiebee River associn-
ion and the Association of Commercial
Secretaries Of the Stale of Mifsissippi
he has accepted and viii arrive here
about September /.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
JOINT DEBATE in ELEvENrH.

WAYcRoSS, GA. July Arrange
ments were made today for Joint de-
bate al Brunswick on Friday night be-
tween T. A. Parker of Waycross, and
J. Randall Walker of valdosta, eandi-
dates for congress in the Eleventh dis
trict.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
'coNvIcTs SLAYER ARRESTED.

COLUMBUS, GA. July Sl.-Charles
A. Ellison, a Muscogee county officer,
who accidently shor and killed War
ner Young, convict. who was attempt
ing to escape on July %. was arrested
today on a warrant sworn out by the
dead mans mother. Young was being
transferred from the county Jail to the
convict camp at the time he was killed.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
childrs Birthday Party.


Miss Maude Bryant entertained "a OF
her little friends this afternoon on her
sixth birthday. The color motif was
pink. A tall vase of pink flowers deco
rated the center of the table. and the
favors and refreshments were in pink.
\ peanut hunt on the spacious lawn
was enjoyed by the little guests The
prize, pretty book, was given to the
child finding the greatest number of
peanutSs
ThoSe present were Misses Maude
Bryans Frances Elliott, Maxine Adams,
Margaret Lee Roberts, Mary Dougher-
ty Florine Wilson Frances Bryant,
Myrtle Beekaian. Helen Mcclure, Irene
Moretanas Frances MoFeland, Dorothy
BRYANT and Katherine Bryant. and
Masters Charles Willis. Jr., Trutt
Harper, Hunter Adams, George Word,
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Nellie Gibson is visiting in
Newman.
Mss Bessie cones entertained her
sewing club today
Miss Alberta Perkins has returned
from two months trip to Chicago and
Milwaukee.
Miss Dorothy Banks entertains tonight
for Miss jamie Webb, the guest of Miss
Rebie Wilkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Nealy leave to-
night for a two weeks trip to Chicago.
Cincinnati and kentucky.
Miss Jessie Thompson was hostess at
| a spend the day party today for Miss
Nerna Mckee and her house party
Mrs G. L. A, Devote. of Griffin, is
spending some time with Mrs. W. W.
Wilson at her home in Inman Park
Miss Elizabeth Wilson has returned
from a two weeks visit to Miss Flo
Rene Watts in Senois.
Mrs. ella Loring Chisholm has re-
turned home after spending several
weeks in Florida.
Mrs. Charles Rice and Misses Annie
Sykes and Mary Rice leave tomorrow
for a two weeks stay at Asheville and
Toxaway, n. c.
Miss Willie Asher entertains the Fri
day Bridge club Of which she is a mem
ber this week at the home of Miss
Gladys Kirk.
Mr.. and Mrs Hal Lewis Drake have
returned from their wedding trip and
are now with Mr. brakes parents at
"A Highland avenue
Mrs. Pratt Adams has returned to her
home in Savannah after a short visit
here the guest of her uncle, Mr.. Charles
Crankshaw.
Misses Annie and Mary Vivian, of
Augusta, arrived Friday to be the
guests of Miss Annie Sue Beall at her
home on North Jackson street.
Mrs. Charles Salmon will entertain
six young women at matinee party
at the Forsyth this afternoon in honor
of Miss Agnes vining. of Savannah.
Misses Katherine and Julie Richard
son are expected home the latter part
of the week from visit to Miss Mar
garet Disosway at Black Mountain,
n. c.
Miss Belle Cooper, the young daugh
ter of Mr. w. G. Cooper, secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce is i'll with
fever at the family home, SO Peoples
street. West End.
Mrs. Harvey Anderson entertained a
few friends at the Piedmont Driving
club this afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Emily Carter Devine, the guest of Mrs.
w. j. Blalock.
Mrs. Walter Maude entertained a
group of eight girls at tea this after
noon at the Georgian Terrace. compli- =
menting Miss Constance O'Keefe, of
Greeneville. Tenn, the guest of Miss
Louise Broyles.
Mrs. c. B. Cunningham leaves in q
few days to visit Mrs Howard Buck
dacks. During the absence of Mrs. Gun
ningham. Miss Ruth Cunningham will
visit friends in Marietta.
Among those returning from the
summer school held at the University
of Tennessee in Knoxville are Misses
Vivian Sewell. Louise Allen, LYDIA
Moore. Fannie and May Schell, Mrs.
Speer and Messrs. H. F. France and
E. B. Davis.
MIR. and Mrs. w. E. Godfrey have re-
turned from their wedding trip and are
with Mr.. Godfrey's mother at 2S Bal
timore block, where they will be until
September when they go to Macon, Mr.
Godfrey being connected with Mercer
university
Misses Norine Sears and Nell Will
son have returned from A house party
at St Simons, which was chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Tappan and Mr.
and Mrs w r. Wilson. Miss Sears
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
Miss Davis Entertained.


Miss Louise Davis, who will be mar
red tonight to Mr.. William Watson
Dawson. of Virginia. was the guest of
honor at an afternoon tea at the Geor-
gian Terrace. given by Miss Anna Lou
Jenkins, the other guests being Misses
Rowena Davis, Christine Sanders. Lii
ian Daley and Willie Davis. Last
evening an informal buffet supper.
which followed the wedding rehearsal
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Da
Wis, at their home on Forrest avenue.
The Davis Dawson wedding takes
place tonight at the First Methodist
church.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31

Ernest Hartsock, William Moreland
Ebert Roane. Robert Roane and
James Bryant
To Meet Miss Wade.
Mrs. S. j. Massenberg was hostess
at bridge luncheon for Miss Wade,
Of Palmetto, Fla, the guest Of Mrs.
S. J. Massenberg Sunflowers and
palms We're used for decorations. The
game was played on the porch. A
luncheon was served in the dining
room the table having as center
piece an epergne of fruits. with dishes
Of yellow and white mints around it,
Mrs. Alfred Harbour won the top score
prize, a piece of hand painted china
and Mrs. Dan Yale Sage, the conso-
lation. Silk hose as a souvenir went to
Miss Wade.
Mrs. Massenberg's list of invited
guests included Misses Bertha Small
Gladys Kirk and Willie Asher and
Mesdames Irving Gresham, Dan Y.
Sage. T C. Meek, 3. O. Jackson, Al
fred Harbour. G. R. Glenn II. g. Rog
ers. w. H. Lettan, II c. Chapman, E. A.
Pierce and Hugh Daniel.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-31
Olson shiels.

Olson Shiels
Mrs A Olson announces the mar
riage Of her daughter, Elizabeth TO
Mr. Frank A shiels. on Sunday, July
Is Father Quinan officiating.
mr. Shiels and his bride left for a
short trip and will be at home with
Mrs. Olson after August ).